Hey, this is Peter Brecht. I’m an insurance broker with Falcon West, but I’m also deeply interested in understanding the carriers we work with to protect our clients. I’ve been a listener of The Investor’s Podcast since the show launched in 2014, when a friend told me about Buffett’s Books by Preston Pysh. It goes […]
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Starting an insurance broker career requires more than just passing a licensing exam. It demands hustle, strategic networking, and a willingness to learn from the ground up. In a recent episode of the Falcon Forward podcast, Peter Brecht sat down with Devin Saavedra, the newest addition to the Falcon West team. Devin shared his journey
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Most homeowners think of insurance as a single line item — the premium. But the premium is only one piece of a much larger financial picture. When families focus exclusively on finding the lowest quote, they often shift costs into other areas that end up being far more expensive over time. At Falcon West Insurance
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Binding auto coverage shouldn’t be a hassle. Whether you are insuring a personal family car or adding a new truck to your commercial property photo guide, carriers need to see the vehicle. They need proof of its condition, the VIN, and the current mileage. But submitting the wrong photos means delays. It means underwriters kick
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You Added Solar. Does Your Insurance Know? Solar panels are appearing on rooftops across California. Lower bills and backup power are compelling, but there’s a coverage question most installers won’t raise, and most homeowners don’t think to ask. The $40,000 system your policy treats like a toaster (or forgets entirely). Most standard homeowners policies cover
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For anyone navigating California homeowners insurance 2026, the market has been a difficult one for several years running. Carriers that once competed aggressively for your business stopped writing new policies, premiums climbed sharply, and many homeowners received non-renewal notices with little warning and fewer options. For many, the California FAIR Plan became the only realistic
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Larry Sukay Commercial Insurance Broker, CCPSCA Lic# 0G88684 Call Larry Email Larry About Larry Larry Sukay is an Outsourced Risk Manager at Falcon West Insurance Brokers, Inc., serving clients throughout Southern California and across the United States. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Larry specializes in workers’ compensation cost reduction, group captive and
Laura Holzhauser Commercial Account ManagerFlorida Lic#W297095 Call Laura Email Laura About Laura Laura joined Falcon West in 2026 as an Account Manager, bringing 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has two professional designations, AINS (Associate in Insurance) and AIS (Associate in Insurance Services). Laura enjoys helping people navigate the complex landscape of
In the modern professional landscape, the line between office and home has not just blurred; it has been redrawn. Technology has created an “always-on” culture, a reality in which work is no longer a place you go but a thing you do. This fundamental shift raises a critical question, particularly for historically traditional industries: if
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Welcoming Academy Season 5 Published March 2nd, 2026 We welcomed our three newest Academy Falcon West Academy members this week, and we’re excited to introduce them to the insurance industry! Over the next 12 weeks, we will focus on commercial insurance, with a special emphasis on the energy and marine industries. Nia Toliver Nia Toliver is
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