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By Darrin SangerMay 28, 2010Thousands of RV owners across the state are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend and a summer of traveling and camping trips.If you own an RV or you're looking to buy one, make sure it's properly insured before you hit the road. This simple step could save you from a summer's worth of headaches and financial burdens."The...

Top 10 Most Stolen VehiclesThe Northwest continues to be a hotbed for auto thieves as several cities rank high in the nation despite an overall 14.9-percent drop in theft rates last year.Oregon saw the largest dip as car thefts dropped 14 percent from 2008.According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's annual Hot Spots Report, Yakima, WA, topped...

SEATTLE - The home-buying season is just around the corner and many people are eagerly viewing potential new homes. Home insurers, however, urge buyers to take a cautious approach when evaluating houses. Without knowing a home's claims history, buyers could get stuck living in money pits instead of dream homes.If you're in the market for a new home,...

NEW YORK, May 10, 2010 — Thanks to National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week (May 17-21), many cyclists are getting their bicycles out of storage and onto the roads. Whether they ride commuter, hybrid, mountain or racing bikes, cyclists should understand the rules of the road and protect their financial investment with the proper insurance, according...

Driving after dark is the single most-dangerous risk a teenage driver can take and is more likely to result in death than drinking, speeding or disregarding a seat belt, according to a national 10-year study of highway fatalities released Thursday."Everything points in the same direction for this age group, and that is to the use of cellphones behind...

Thursday, May 6, 2010Office of the Insurance CommissionerThe owners of a Seattle construction company have been charged with multiple counts of theft for a scheme that investigators believe bilked insurance companies out of more than $470,000.James Philo, 59, and Cheryl-Lin Philo, 45, owners of Philo Construction Company of Seattle, each face four...

By Darrin SangerNW Insurance CouncilHomeowners insurers encourage dog owners planning outdoor activities this spring to get their dogs properly trained to avoid unexpected attacks and costly dog-bite insurance claims.Dog bites account for roughly $317.2 million in liability claims each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

By Darrin SangerNW Insurance CouncilMay 6, 2010NW Insurance Council and Arson Alarm Foundation are offering an award of up to $10,000 to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for setting fire to Kenmore Junior High School, April 26.The fire was started underneath an outdoor walkway and caused approximately $10,000 in...

By Darrin SangerNW Insurance CouncilMay 5, 2010Monday's windstorm that ripped through Washington, Oregon and Idaho left a path of devastation for many across the region.As many homeowners, business owners and renters begin the cleanup and repair process, some are left wondering what's covered and what's not under their insurance policies.Standard Homeowners...