Guides & Checklists
Free, practical resources to help you understand your insurance and protect what matters. No jargon, no sales pitch — just the stuff you actually need to know.
What's Actually in Your Insurance Declaration Page (And Why It Matters)
A clear guide to what’s on an insurance declarations page, the 10 items to check (limits, deductibles, endorsements, listed properties/vehicles, lienholders), and why a quick dec page review prevents the most common coverage misunderstandings.
How to Handle a Commercial General Liability or Work Comp Audit & What Could Trigger It.
A plain-English guide for Bay Area business owners going through a GL or Workers' Comp audit. Covers why audits happen, what happens if you ignore one (estimated high bill or mid-term cancellation), the two audit types, what auditors look for, how misclassification creates surprise bills, records to prepare, how to engage during the process, disputing results, and prevention habits. Ends with a printable prep checklist.
Earthquake Insurance in California: What It Costs, How It Works, and How to Decide
A candid, education-first guide to earthquake insurance in California covering the history of the CEA, how the 15% deductible actually works in practice, the premium-to-deductible math most people don't think through, retrofit options, and a framework for making the intentional decision that's right for your household.
California Homeowner's Insurance Checklist
A simple California homeowners insurance checklist that walks you through reading the dec page, checking dwelling and personal property limits, liability and umbrella, key exclusions like flood and earthquake, and the fastest ways to avoid coverage surprises.