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The C.A.R. Member Advantage Program has been created to provide members with a variety of benefits to enhance their professional and personal lives. Please call the numbers indicated for program participation or contact sponsors via the Internet addresses where provided. If you have any questions please contact C.A.R. at (213) 739-8303 or e-mail to terrim@car.org

Member Advantage partners and their products/services are subject to change throughout the year. Please check with C.A.R. or the Member Advantage partner to verify the continuance or update of any discounted product/service. New Member Advantage partners are consistently added to give members greater benefits and current Member Advantage partners are listed below.

MEMBER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM -- The C.A.R. Member Advantage Program has been created to provide members with a variety of benefits to enhance their professional and personal lives. Please call the numbers indicated for program participation or contact partners via the Internet addresses where provided. If you have any questions please contact C.A.R. at (213) 739-8303 or e-mail to contactus@car.org

ENDORSED INSURANCE PROGRAMS --Take advantage of C.A.R.'s endorsed programs to cover your insurance needs. If you have questions on any of these programs, please call the numbers listed below.

Medical Health Plans

C.A.R. offers comprehensive health care plans that do not require a medical application and whose rates are based on location, age, and insurance carrier, not health status. New members must wait two months prior to acceptance but once accepted, all family members may join. Other health plans are available outside the open enrollment period. Individual and family pre-paid voluntary dental, vision, life, long term care, prescription, hearing and chiropractic plans are also available.

REALTORS® must sign up for C.A.R.'s guaranteed issue (i.e., no health application required) health plans with Kaiser or Blue Shield of California during C.A.R.'s annual OPEN ENROLLMENT period, April 1st through May 15th. REALTORS® may apply for other insurance at any time but are required to undergo a health underwriting process (i.e., fill out a health application and be accepted).

For more information about the plans, please call RealCare at (800) 939-8088 or visit their website.

Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O)   

The Errors and Omissions Program endorsed by C.A.R. is underwritten by member companies of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).  AIG, world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions.   The AIG companies are committed to providing comprehensive coverage to California REALTORS® to effectively address the unique risks in the real estate profession. Through this endorsed program, the AIG companies will provide its insureds with access to the C.A.R. Strategic Defense Attorney Referral Panel, which includes 12 of the leading real estate attorneys in California. This panel has been formed by C.A.R. to incorporate a vigorous defense of claims against REALTORS®.

C.A.R. has endorsed Linsin, Sherman Associates for C.A.R.’s endorsed Errors and Omissions Program. Linsin, Sherman Associates has specialized in providing California-based real estate brokerage firms with their E&O insurance for over 15 years. Linsin, Sherman Associates focuses on quality service and expertise for their clients, making them the premier brokerage for E&O insurance.

Contact:
Linsin, Sherman Associates
Lori Payne
Telephone:  (415) 479-9988
Facsimile:   (415) 479-9966

Email:             e.linsin@linsinsherman.com                     t.byrne@linsinsherman.com

Visit: www.linsinsherman.com

Home and Auto Insurance

Premier Low-Cost Auto and Home Insurance Protection.

C.A.R. has selected Allied Insurance, one of America's leading insurance carriers (rated A+ by the rating service A.M. Best), to offer premier low-cost auto, home, and other personal insurance coverage to our valued members.

COMPARE AND SAVE. Simply call (800) 982-0756 to speak to a licensed Allied representative and receive your FREE, no obligation quote. ONE CALL could save you hundreds on your auto and home insurance.

Allied also offers a flexible premium payment plan that lets YOU DECIDE when you pay and how you pay (check, credit card or automatic withdrawal).

OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK...CALL (800) 982-0756. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Have the code 72023 ready when you call.

New! VPI Pet Insurance

C.A.R. has endorsed VPI Pet Insurance to provide health and accident insurance for members’ cats, dogs, birds and other exotic pets. Pet insurance provides both protection for a pet and peace of mind for a pet owner.  Just like with any other family member, you want what is best for your pet and VPI Pet Insurance is there to help.

VPI policies start at just $7 to $10 per month with a $50 deductible per incident, although the cost varies by species and age.  C.A.R. members receive a 5% discount on premiums. These policies cover thousands of major medical conditions, but do not cover conditions that are pre-existing or congenital/hereditary. Additionally, the pet owner is free to visit any licensed veterinarian anywhere, even when you are away from home. Optional Vaccination and Routine Care Coverage is also available.

To learn more about protecting your pets and to obtain a free quote, call VPI at 800-719-1163 or  click here  .

Legal Expense Reimbursement

This policy provides reimbursement for legal expenses incurred and can be used to supplement existing E&O coverage or be used without E&O coverage. In addition, coverage for IRS audits is offered. This program is administered by Gibson & Company Insurance Brokers Inc.

Call (310) 212-6006 for further information.

NEW Phones! Exclusive Verizon Wireless Offers

Up to $50 INSTANT DISCOUNT

C.A.R. has teamed with A2connect to bring you www.carwireless.org, an exclusive Verizon Wireless store for members!

C.A.R. members who sign up for Verizon Wireless service through www.carwireless.org  get the best phones with a $50 INSTANT DISCOUNT! This means no rebates, no waiting in store lines and no hassle. For members, it simply means you can get the best phones and the nation’s best wireless service.

Save with Staples Easy Savings Program!

The Staples Easy Savings Program is an exclusive new way for members of the California Association of REALTORS® to save with Staples Business Delivery.

As a member of the Easy Savings program you will enjoy the following benefits:

-Save an average of 10% on core office supplies, including paper, ink, toner, file folders and more
15% off all Staples Brand single pack inkjet, laser, fax and copier cartridges.

-Plus once you place your first order, you’ll receive fast and FREE delivery on all orders.

-Automatic enrollment into Staples Rewards where you can earn up to 5% back in rewards on your purchases when you spend $200 or more in a quarter.

Click Here to automatically enroll or call (888) 468-7751 for details.  Once enrolled shop by phone at 1-800-333-3330 or online at www.staples.com.  Discount available online or by phone only. Start saving today!

Shipping - New discounts, plus a UPS Store discount!

Take advantage of special savings on UPS shipping offered to you as a member of CAR.  You can now save up to28% on an expanded portfolio of air and international Express shipping services..  All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers more packages on time than anyone.  Simple shipping!  Special savings!  It's that easy!  For complete details or to sign up, simply click here.  Or for more information call (800)325-7000.

 

 

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