You have until 12/31/2011 to save money in New York.

In my world of insurance, it seems like companies are buying each other up year after year. We knew this day was coming when out west (Seattle) giant, Safeco would be swallowing up a smaller company in Peerless Insurance. While we are not happy about it, due to Peerless great rates and strong record, we understand these things happen.

Peerless Insurance still has great rates and writes all their policies on a Package (one policy for auto, home, umbrella) but that does go away 12/31/2011. Peerless is letting us put in as many new policyholders as we can until 12/31/2011 and will hold those rates for at least 12 months (maybe longer, as transitions take time).

If any realtors or mortgage broker's in New York have real estate closing between now and end of year, you'd be wise to at least look at Peerless Insurance Company. They have been a leader (quietly) in New York Insurance for a long time.

Here is a link for you.

Happy Holidays to one and all!