It was a beautiful June morning in Sunnyvale, California. I was commuting to work by bicycle, like I often did. Suddenly, the car coming toward me hit the accelerator in order to make an abrupt left-hand turn in front of me. The drivers goal: make a left turn in front of me before I […]
Archive | Dan on the Huffington Post
This is a collection of posts from Dan published by the Huffington Post.
Will the Internet be the death of local insurance agents?
Could the rapidly emerging direct-to-consumer business model be the death of local insurance agents near me? Travel agent offices, bookstores and video rental shops were once local landmarks. Not long ago it was unimaginable these businesses would disappear. Will consumers soon look at the office currently occupied by their local insurance agents and wonder why insurance used to […]
What if buying a car were like buying car insurance?
You pull up to the dealership anxious to see, touch, feel, smell and drive the new vehicle you have your heart set on buying, only to learn that you can no longer do any of these things. Yes, the famous test drive is out the window, you can’t even see what you’re about to […]
Ten Worst States for Home Insurance Buyers
It’s no surprise that home insurance prices vary dramatically from state to state. Homeowners in states with higher risks are of course going to pay more than homeowners in a state with few risks. This article was originally posted on the Huffington Post by the ValChoice founder. Click here to see the original post. The more […]
Why Trump’s Affordable Insurance Plan Won’t Work
With the price increases of insurance far outpacing increases in the cost of living, the cost of insurance that consumers are required to buy (auto, home and health) is rapidly increasing as a percentage of the monthly budget. Unfortunately, consumers have no good options for addressing the problem of needing affordable insurance. Trump’s Idea for Affordable […]
Five Best States for Auto Insurance Owners
Most people think that the more you pay for insurance, the better you will be covered and the better service you will receive. Unfortunately, the facts don’t support this belief. In fact, when it comes to collecting an auto insurance claim, where you live can be a bigger factor than what you pay for your insurance. […]
Auto Insurance Buyers Need to Beware in These Five States
For auto insurance buyers, where you live can be a bigger factor when it comes to protecting yourself than what you pay. While many people think that the more you pay for insurance, the better you will be treated when filing a claim, the facts don’t support this belief. This is the first of a […]
We the People Are Required to Buy Insurance From Companies Exempt From Laws Protecting Us
We the People’ need to demand Congress repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act. We also need to create a competitive market by only buying insurance that has a proven history of compensating consumers for their losses. That means we need a way to measure the quality of each insurance company, and their products. This is what my […]
Why Obamacare – the ACA – Will Fail
Political discussion aside, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will fail for business reasons. Whether the ultimate result is the law getting repealed or modified, change is necessary to have a viable and vibrant health insurance industry that drives cost reduction and improved customer service. Follow ValChoice and get interesting content delivered directly to you by […]