Why is My Pain Treated Differently at Work?

I have a close friend who works all day behind a computer and has for over 20 years. During the past five years his hands, elbows, shoulders and neck have started to feel the stress. Over the last year the pain and difficulty has become progressively worse and the company Ergonomics department has actively attempted to make his work area a custom fit in order to reduce the stress. My friend earns a great living at what he does, and over the last five months returns home a little early in order to make out with a heating pad, take … Continue reading →

How Much and What Kind of Insurance Do We Need?

There are two main reasons everyone will be required or needs to consider purchasing insurance in order to manage their personal risks. In most cases the legally required insurance will cover for liability or property damage where we ourselves are not the one who will be financially protected. Required Insurance Generally Includes: Legally required financial responsibility auto insurance. Most states set a minimum dollar amount of required liability insurance in order to register an automobile. The minimum requirement is for damages a person may cause to someone else’s property or injuries. Loan and Financing Required Insurance is most common for … Continue reading →

Families.com Insurance Reviews Section

Were you aware Families.com has a review section where you can add your own opinions about products, services and different companies including Insurance Company Reviews? Families.com members are always invited to add their own opinions. In the insurance section there are currently the following companies to review: AAA Insurance Aetna Insurance AIG – American International Group Insurance Allstate Insurance American Family Insurance Amica Insurance Company Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance CIGNA Insurance Farmers Insurance Geico Auto Insurance Hartford Insurance Humana Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Metlife Insurance Prudential Insurance Company of America Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance Travelers Insurance United Healthcare Insurance … Continue reading →

Ask Anna:The Midnight Disaster!

Last night my phone rang just before midnight. The caller I.D. said it was my little brother in California, of course I panicked for a moment as I picked up the phone to talk. My brother’s and I are very close but generally don’t speak in the middle of the night. So naturally I knew something was wrong. The good thing was that no one was hurt, dead or dying. Once I knew everyone was safe, my brother started to explain what his problem was. Freezing temperatures are not the normal thing people in Southern California experience for long periods … Continue reading →

Ask Anna: My Auto Insurance Policy was Cancelled For Non-Payment!

Today, I recieved this message from a Families.com member: During the holidays some of my mail was misplaced and I didn’t realize my car insurance bill was missing, so I didn’t pay it. Today I found the notice that if my bill wasn’t paid by January 6th my auto insurance would be cancelled. I have a couple of questions, first of all does this mean that I have been driving around for 2-days without any car Insurance? And, since it’s January 8th two days after the cancellation date will I be able to get my car insurance renewed? I had … Continue reading →

Ask Anna

When a person has a name like “Anna” and invites friends and Families.com members to send her questions to use in an Advice type of column then–the column has to be named–“Ask Anna.” Trust me I tried to think of something less obvious, but the other titles I could think of sounded like someone “trying too hard.” Anna’s Insurance Q’s and A’s Anna’s Insurance Advice Blogs Insurance Queen. (no, no, no, who wrote that in my notes?!) Anyway, it was way too hard to think of any other title to call the Insurance Advice Blogs other then, “Ask Anna” so … Continue reading →

Hit-and-Run Driver Crashed into Parked Car.

One of the most interesting insurance positions I held was in a Multi-Company Insurance Agency with a specialty in providing insurance coverage for used car dealerships. I worked in the personal lines where we made sure everyone–including the dealers employees were insured. But, my primary job was to manage all of the agencies claims. I was the liaison between our policyholders–clientele and the claims adjusters for the insurance companies we placed our customers with. Recently a Families.com forum member Asked me about a claims situation with her auto insurance. Unfortunately, the story is one I have heard way too many … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Introduction

I would like to take a moment and introduce myself as a blogger on the New Insurance Blog at Families.com. For the past five years my husband and I have worked very hard Adopting Siblings from our state foster care system and I am one of the Adoption b Bloggers. Prior to this life changing event my career has been Insurance. I look forward to refocusing and writing about the business I have been involved with for nearly 25 years. My first position in the insurance field started when I was 18 years old. I was hired by the most … Continue reading →