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	<title>California Insurance Journal</title>
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	<description>A Schaedler Insurance Publication For Insurance News and Insights</description>
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		<title>The Difference Between a Contractors License Bond &amp; Liability Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re a licensed California contractor you certainly posess a contractors license bond as it’s a requirement for maintaining an active license, and there’s a good chance you probably also carry liability insurance.  Ever wonder what’s actually covered by your license bond versus your liability insurance? Instant Contractors License Bond Quote A contractors license bond pays claims to customers resulting from financial &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2012/01/25/the-difference-between-a-contractors-license-bond-liability-insurance/</link>
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		<title>No Credit Check California Contractors License Bonds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common complaints we hear from contractors is a growing frustration over license bond rates that have gone from as little as $80 per year to well over $1300 or more upon renewal in some instances.  These rate changes have one root cause: a significant drop in a contractors credit score.  Contractor’s surety bonds are unsecured in &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/11/13/no-credit-check-california-contractors-license-bonds/</link>
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		<title>Workers Comp Insurance for Small California Roofing Contractors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Developing a working knowledge of California workers compensation laws is one of the most important tasks for small business owners to achieve, especially if the business in question is that of a roofing contractor.  While all businesses in California are required to carry workers compensation coverage if they have employees, the requirements for roofing contractors are much more extensive. Workers Comp &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/06/27/workers-comp-insurance-for-small-california-roofing-contractors/</link>
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		<title>California Contractors Bond Rates On The Rise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re like many California contractors, you may have been unpleasantly surprised by a significant increase in your contractor’s license bond renewal premium.  The reason for the rate increases vary, but at their core, the downturn in the construction industry has caused a substantial increase in bond payouts for surety companies.  The sudden influx of claims have placed overwhelming stress &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/04/29/california-contractors-bond-rates-on-the-rise/</link>
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		<title>Is State Fund the Best Workers Comp Option For Small California Contractors?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In working with small California contractors establishing or upgrading their workers comp programs, we often find that many contractors assume State Fund is the least expensive insurance option because they’re a state run program that subsidizes the cost of workers comp insurance. While mostly untrue, this common misconception can actually lead some employers to pay dramatically higher workers comp premiums &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/04/22/is-state-fund-the-best-workers-comp-option-for-small-california-contractors/</link>
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		<title>Do Consultants in California Need Professional Liability Insurance?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For most small to medium size consultants, deciding whether or not to purchase professional liability insurance (also called errors and omissions) can be a very difficult decision.  With the vast majority of consultants in California set up as independent contractors, consultant’s face a multitude of risks that should be carefully evaluated before a claim occurs, rather than after.  While consultants &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/03/19/california-professional-liability-insurance-for-consultants/</link>
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		<title>Real Estate Insights- With Outstanding Folsom Realtor Adriana Grieco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a local realtor to help find your dream home can be a challenging process in any economy, especially this one.  Before making your choice, it&#8217;s a very good idea to learn as much as possible about your prospective realtor to make sure there&#8217;s good chemistry going forward.  We&#8217;ve sat down with one of Folsom&#8217;s best, Adrianna Grieco of Better Homes Realty.  I&#8217;m &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2011/03/19/real-estate-insights-with-outstanding-folsom-realtor-adriana-grieco/</link>
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		<title>California Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When purchasing commercial insurance, you may be given the option of buying an insurance policy from a “non-admitted” insurance carrier from your agent or broker.  At first glance it may appear what’s being offered is an inferior insurance policy, but appearances can be deceiving and before coming to this conclusion, it’s important to understand exactly what a “non-admitted” insurance carrier &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2010/12/27/california-admitted-vs-non-admitted-insurance-carriers/</link>
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		<title>California Contractors License Bond Requirements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a newly licensed contractor in California or if your bond is coming up for renewal, pay close attention to the California Contractors bond requirements to avoid adverse action on your license.  All licensed contractors in the state of California are required by the Contractors State License Board to carry a contractors bond in the amount of $12,500 as &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2010/12/21/california-contractors-bond-cost-and-requirements/</link>
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		<title>Choosing California Auto Insurance Deductibles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When purchasing California auto insurance, one of the most important factors to consider is deciding which deductibles provide the best value for your particular situation. Choosing your deductible’s wisely can save you thousands of dollars over your driving career. In this article, we’ll evaluate some important considerations to keep in mind when choosing auto insurance deductibles, but first, it’s important to &#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.schaedlerinsurance.com/blog/2010/11/22/choosing-california-auto-insurance-deductibles/</link>
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