Licensing and Enforcement Committee Meetings 10.28.16

Licensing and Enforcement Committee Meetings 10.28.16

California Blitz- Hayward Highlights

Video highlights from CSLB's undercover sting operation in Hayward, CA.

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is warning California consumers to do their homework before hiring anyone for improvement projects in and around their home. The warning comes after CSLB conducted a series of simultaneous undercover sting operations and construction site sweeps over the past week across the state, resulting in the arrests of 73 suspected unlicensed contractors, and the opening of 20 administrative and potential legal cases.

Personal Stories: Hoda - Staying on Top of Insurance Paperwork

Joy Hoda emphasizes how important it is to stay on top of your insurance paperwork, and to be fully prepared.

Demo By Fire Sprinkler Coalition Showcases Home Fire's Rapid Spread

Members of the South Dakota Fire Sprinkler Coalition hosted a live burn/fire sprinkler demonstration at the Central States Fair in Rapid City in 2016. The demonstration proved what research has confirmed: today's furnishings and modern building materials are made differently and burn faster than its older counterparts.

Advice From Dummies: Be Smart And Get Renters Insurance

Kirk the crash test dummy tells you about the importance of renters insurance.

Disaster Planning With Pets

It's an all too common tragedy, beloved pets lost or abandoned in the wake of a disaster. The Insurance Information Institute says there are steps you can take now to protect yourself, your loved ones AND your pets. To learn more about disasters and insurance, check out the Insurance Information Institute at http://www.iii.org

Annual Insurance Check Up

Dr. Hartwig of the Insurance Information Institute (http://www.iii.org) explains the importance of conducting an annual insurance check up to make sure you have the right kind of insurance and enough insurance to cover all your property and assets. Your policy should cover you for enough money to completely rebuild your home in case of a disaster. Homeowners should also consider getting supplemental coverages for flood and earthquake.

NFIB Member Hugh Joyce Explains Why He Is A #smallbizvoter

Why should you be a #smallbizvoter? Find out at NFIB.com/elections

Water Damage: Test Your Water IQ

Water can damage your home in many ways. Do you know what is covered and what isn't? This video explains the different types of coverage from burst pipes to torrential floods. Spokespersons: Jeanne M. Salvatore, Insurance Information Institute; Ed Connor, National Flood Insurance Program.

Advice from Dummies: Smart Auto Insurance Tips

Kirk has an auto accident and Crystal tells him how to smartly save money on his insurance in the future.