Fire Update in Bodfish and Groveland California

Due to wildfires we are currently under restrictions for Bodfish California, zip code 93205 and Groveland, CA zip code 95321. These restrictions remain in place until the fire has been fully contained and affect home, dwelling, personal property, auto and boat policies.

For help and claims assistance please call our office at 661-327-5531.

For help finding coverage in other high fire brush areas call our office 661-327-5531 or email us at agent@crosbyandcrosby.com. We specialize in finding quality coverage solutions for homes throughout California and Idaho located in brush and high fire areas.

Read more…. “Tips on Insuring your Home in a High-Risk Fire or Brush Area”

Crosby and Crosby Partners with Core Health to offer Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance to Those With Health Problems or Pre-existing Conditions

Crosby and Crosby has recently partnered with Core Health Insurance.  Together we can offer a health plan that is guaranteed issue- no underwriting!  Everyone age 18-65 automatically qualifies for coverage.  No pre-existing conditions, no health questions to answer, no medical records. 

There are 4 plans to choose from and coverage is available for individuals, single parents with children, married couples, or the entire family.

  These plans are designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to qualify for traditional health insurance due to pre-existing conditions or other medical underwriting, those who can’t afford traditional medical coverage, or as a supplement to a high deductible and limited major medical plan.  (This option is not designed to replace a traditional policy if available and affordable.) 

The coverage starts as low as $93.95 per month for individual coverage, $150.85 for a single parent and child(ren), $171.33 for a couple, and $242.99 for a family.  The rates are not based on age or medical history.  These plans include benefits for up to 12 doctor visits per year, hospital stays up to 31 days, a trip to the ER, and major medical procedures.  For a more detailed list of benefits and options please contact us at 661-327-5531. 

 Core Health Insurance is underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company and is rated A (Excellent) by AM Best.  Crosby and Crosby can offer this guaranteed issue health policy in California, Idaho and Wisconsin. 

Call Crosby & Crosby Insurance Services today at 661-327-5531, visit us at 111 H Street or email us at jenni@crosbyandcrosby.com.  Contact us today and you can be covered tomorrow!

Christmas Wishes from Crosby and Crosby Insurance and Holidays Claims Info

We wish our terrific customers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

For those of you that are worried about possible reindeer damage or sleigh accidents our claims centers are open 24/7 even on Christmas to help you.

Our office will be closed December 26th and open at 9:00am on December 27th.

For Claims view our claims page:

http://www.crosbyandcrosby.com/claims/

Travelers Insurance Claims- 800-252-4633

Safeco Insurance Claims- 800-332-3226

Kemper Insurance Claims 888-252-2799

A Message to our Clients Threatened by Kern County Fires

Many of our clients have been forced to evacuate  and their homes have been threatened by wildfire by the dozens of wildfires burning in Kern County. The evacuations in Bear Valley Springs and Stallion Springs have affected several hundred homeowners.

We are standing by to help answer any questions regarding coverages or assist you in getting in a claim. Many people have inquired about “Loss of Use” or “Additional Living Expense” coverages on their policies. Please call us at 661-327-5531 to discuss your specific coverage.

If you need to turn in a claim after hours please visit our claims page.

Kemper Auto and Home is Now Kemper Preferred and Better Than Ever

Effective August 25th Kemper Auto and Home is now Kemper Preferred. The company feels the name change more accurately reflects the customers they design their products and services for- people like you!

We talk a lot about all insurance companies aren’t equal and all policies aren’t equal. Kemper Preferred is a company that puts a smile on our face. With Kemper, we know our cleints consistently receive superior products, services and claim handling that exceeds expectations and needs.

Have you considered Kemper Preferred?

Kemper offeres great coverage for your home, rental or condo, auto, boat, valuable, collectibles and excess liability needs.

Other than us telling you how wonderful they are we thought we should point out some of the benefits of their policies…

• A package home and auto policy, yep thats one policy # and policy package per year for both your home and auto insurance. (Don’t worry we can separate the billing if your home is mortgage billed)
• A blanket coverage for your dwelling, other structures and loss of use. 1 single coverage amount that lets you use coverage where you see fit.
• Increased valuable items coverages for your important possesions like jewelry and firearms.
• Auto policy limits for towing up to $300 and rental car coverage up to $75 per day!

Kemper designs superior products and services for people like you. They offer 4 different homowner’s contracts that will meet you personal insurance needs, regardless of your life state. We are especially proud of their Ultimate protection and and coverage such as:

• All perils coverage for personal property includes normally excluded coverage like breakage. Can you say, plasma falling off the wall?
• $15,000 in water backup included and up to $50,000 available. Yes water backing up through a sewer or drain is exluded on many homeowners policies.
• $50,000 in Identity Fraud Protection
• $10,000 in automatic jewelry coverage for losses caused by theft and $5000 for firearm losses caused by theft.
• Up to 100% of Blanket Coverage for Ordinance or Law Coverage.

Are you preferred?

If you have a good driving record and are a responsible homeowner Kemper Preferred can help you to get a great value on your insurance. That is great coverage at an affordable price!

How to get a Kemper Preferred Quote or Contact Us

You can quote Kemper Preferred with our online rater now, give us a call in California at 661-327-5531 or in Idaho at 208-366-8366 or stop by our Bakersfield office at 111 “H” Street.

Want to read more about what we have been saying about Kemper?

Kemper Insures Home Business

Kemper’s Repair or Replace Coverage

Savings Alert: New Occupation Discounts with Safeco Insurance

Safeco Insurance now offers up to a 15% discount for certain occupations on their auto insurance. Safeco expects that up to 25% of its customers will qualify for the discount ranging from 10%-15%.

Highly Skilled Workers 15%- Doctors, Attorneys, Pilots, Accountants

High Educated Workers 10%- a broad range of occupations for those with 4-year degrees

Contact us today to find out if you qualify for the new discounts.

By Phone: 661-327-5531

By Email: agent@crosbyandcrosby.com

Learn more online: www.crosbyandcrosby.com

For other ideas about  Safeco Insurance view our Safeco Blog Posts.

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Update: Travelers Insurance Enhances Coverage for Identity Theft

In 2009, 11.1 million adults were victimized by Identity Fraud. In addition to the $25,000 in coverage offered Travelers has added additional coverage to meet insureds needs. Some of the coverage enhancements that have been added include the possible reimbursement of expenses such as:

• expenses related to medical identity fraud,
• expanded attorney fees for tax and employment fraud,
• travel expenses up to $1000/week for up to 5 weeks when victims are required to travel to the jurisdiction in which the identity fraud took place,
• expenses and fees associated with acquiring new identification cards, drivers licenses and passports.

In addition Travelers provides customers access to a consumer fraud specialist that can assist in the process of restoring their identity. Joe Reynolds, Identity Fraud Product Manager for Travelers said, “a survey of Travelers claims data show that most people fall victim to identity theft through old-fashioned tactics such as stealing someones license, passport or Social Security card and then committing complex frauds with the easily acquired information.”

Remember to keep your important documents secure- if you haven’t done so speak with us about Identity Theft Insurance. It is available for all Travelers homeowners, renters, and condo customers  for $25 per year. We also offer Identity Theft Protection for our customers insured with Kemper Auto and Home and Safeco.

Call us at 661-327-5531 in California, 208-366-8366 in Idaho

Come to see us in Bakersfield at 111 “H” Street

Or email us at agent@crosbyandcrosby.com

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Crosby and Crosby Recognized as a Safeco, H.K. Dent Society, Agency

We all like awards and little things to remind us that we are doing a greatjob. We have had a long-term relationship with Safeco Insurance for more than 30 years and were recently recognized into Safeco’s, H.K. Dent Society.

Fewer than 10% of Safeco agents qualify for membership. Qualification is based on business premium, profitability and tenure.

Safeco traces it roots back to the programs namesake, Hawthorne K. Dent, in 1923. Our roots as an agency go back to 1963 and a shared philosophy with Safeco; to provide the best insurance to the best risks.

Dent was credited as saying, “Insurance produces nothing, it replaces. We have nothing to sell except goodwill and confidence”.

In that shared philosophy we continue to serve our customers and are proud to be recognized into the H.K. Dent Society and represent Safeco Insurance.

Census Daily Feature on Travelers Insurance

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: CAR INSURANCE

Profile America — Friday, February 5th. Car insurance is both required and a major item in the budget of most households. The idea of insuring cars against accidents began this month in 1898 when the Traveler’s Insurance Company issued a policy to Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo.  His policy cost $12.25 and gave him $5,000 in coverage.  Martin was chiefly concerned about accidents between his automobile — one of fewer than 4,000 in the entire country at the time — and horses, which numbered about 18 million.  Now, cars and trucks outnumber horses more than 247 million to just over 9 million. The average car costs its owner $817 a year to insure. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, conducting the 2010 Census beginning April 1st.

Sources: www.history.com

              Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970, p. 520, 716, 1208  

              Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 1186, 1060

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census  Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for “Multimedia Gallery” by the “Newsroom” button).