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You Down With GWC? Yea You Know Me! (Save Time and Money in Your Hiring Process)

Levi Kastner: Aug 7, 2018 10:06:42 AM

Being in a hiring phase here at Thimmesch and Kastner Insurance, we are both grateful for the growth while simultaneously very intentional when it comes to adding outside members to our tightly knit internal team. I started this journey because I...

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6 Signs That You Are Working With A High Performance Insurance Agent

Tyler LaFleur: Jul 19, 2018 9:12:47 AM

What makes a great insurance agent? They are an independent agency. (Aka they shop FOR you) You were referred to them by family or a friend. (Clearly...

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$150 Oil And The Rise Of Deep Water Companies

Levi Kastner: Jul 15, 2018 1:41:34 PM

We’ve seen this movie before. Peak price speculation invariably follows an earlier period of similar guessing about how low prices will drop. All...

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How An Insurance Company Can Use Your Credit To Determine Your Premium

Levi Kastner: Jul 7, 2018 11:31:36 AM

You probably know that your credit score can be a factor on whether you receive a loan for a house or a car, how much interest you pay on your credit...

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Hurricane Season Just Began. How To Make Sure You're Financially Prepared

Levi Kastner: Jun 7, 2018 7:01:47 PM

When you're looking forward to summer fun, it's easy to forget that the warmer months also can bring a big risk to your home and belongings. Hello,...

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Storm Event: Maximize Reimbursement When Multiple Water Perils Intersect

Levi Kastner: May 14, 2018 11:04:07 AM

A policyholder must prove their loss. When a storm event occurs, multiple perils such as wind, wind-driven rain, wind-driven water, storm surge, and...

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Homeowners & New Buyers Should Always Double Check All Coverage

Levi Kastner: Mar 20, 2018 7:20:34 AM

Understanding the home-insurance coverage that you have can be difficult. My experience is that many agents and brokers don’t do a good job of...

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What Everyone Should Know About Louisiana Insurance Rates

Levi Kastner: Feb 26, 2018 1:25:43 PM

Car insurance rates are based on a variety of risk factors. Some factors you can’t control, such as your age, but many you can -- such as your...

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9 Things Very Successful People Do That 99 Percent of People Don't

Levi Kastner: Feb 5, 2018 12:32:14 PM

Becoming wealthy and leaving an impact on the world is not an easy feat. If it were, everyone would go around doing it. At that point, it would not...