My experience with the tragedy of the campfire is with a multi family community…read more
We had Three homes, all next door to one another.
Each one had its own policy.
1st Allstate, (total loss- our personal home)
2nd was a Duplex, (total loss)
3rd was a four bedroom home with a detached garage,( it received fire damage but survived.)
When we purchased these homes back in 2015 and 2016, we had offered our primary home to Darren. I was really impressed, he said "no keep it with Allstate". This is a testament to his integrity, he could have easily bundled the 3 policies, instead it was left with Allstate.
He throughly explained each new policy to us.
For instance he had them insured as rentals. This protected us in case there was a loss of use and (a loss of income.) He dignified me with many answers to each question. He even offered extra coverage that I declined (I now regret) this too shows Darren is not a high pressure salesman. He suggested more personal property coverage, but I didn't feel our personal property was worth much. But that was MY Decision. With this new learning curve I now help others as others have helped me.
AFTER THE FIRE- Everything had to be moved to a new location. If anybody understands business that means phones, faxes, communication, connections and Internet. That is not an immediate fix. They opened their doors as quickly as possible to start fielding calls and helping their clients. Many agents lost their homes. Coming into work, with folding chairs and folding tables. Just to get their doors open. Some without having a hotel to even stay in. For they too found themselves homeless, without their community and family. They were absolutely inundated, by the distraught, overwhelmed, sad and many angry clients looking for something and someone to blame. The staff took it all.
Open during these extreme circumstances, Darren told me, there was nowhere else he would be. It was his civic duty to be here for his clients. Thankfully he was my agent and broker. He covered my assets as if they were his own.
The tears, shock, distressed and depressed.
I stopped by, and they graciously checked on me gave me personal hugs offered me water.
This is an agent you would want. I couldn't suggest him more highly. if you're looking for someone with integrity and knowledge, Darren is the right broker for you. I have two homes in his capable hands.
Now it's time to rebuild. I'll be staying with Darren.