tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38887828750723902712023-11-16T03:23:05.213-08:00Insurance and StuffsInsurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-60101878154148985622010-12-07T16:12:00.000-08:002010-12-07T16:12:00.135-08:00Make Sure You Renew Your Van Insurance Properly<div id="body"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuT72Jjx3ewQpqeQwscwY2ADNNa32J3kztcuLcpgeaF4vuoJ72_e3BPM9CK6NRHWyOF_ITHhTqPb38ePI9Ci_cRhitehOpeetFfFWlqa3E3rgxfVN1hArLVuc_-Y_utWiS03jy0EYEkU/s1600/mini+van+sports+cars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuT72Jjx3ewQpqeQwscwY2ADNNa32J3kztcuLcpgeaF4vuoJ72_e3BPM9CK6NRHWyOF_ITHhTqPb38ePI9Ci_cRhitehOpeetFfFWlqa3E3rgxfVN1hArLVuc_-Y_utWiS03jy0EYEkU/s320/mini+van+sports+cars.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>Remember when you last trawled through insurer after insurer, trying to find the best insurance deal? When your policy is up for renewal, the thought of having to go through all that hassle can compel many people to simply accept whatever renewal quote is sent from their existing insurer. If you are on the lookout for the best deal, however, there are other options to follow.<br />
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If you want to ascertain the best deals for your van insurance renewal you need to shop around for it. Only by searching using your own set of criteria can you ensure that you are going to find relevant and cheap van insurance. Custom criterion will include information such as the level of cover required, the van's make and model, and any no claims discounts accrued.<br />
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Searching for the right insurance provider can be a tiresome affair. Not only do you have to face the idea of having to discover what insurers there are and what they offer, you also have to speak to each individually. Whether you do it by visiting each distinct insurer branch or calling each one - it soon becomes a tedious routine. This is why you should consider searching online to save both time and effort.<br />
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Let's assume you to decide to utilise the internet to help you with your search for insurance. Keep in mind that even this can soon become complicated and time-consuming if not carried out effectively. If you want the fastest and easiest technique to get van insurance quotes, it is not to just randomly search on Google or other search engines - instead use a comparison website.<br />
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To save an immense amount of time you can make use of specialist comparison websites. Simply find a site that lets you compare insurance, enter your personal preferences and any relevant vehicle information once and you can instantly get results. You can easily compare quotes, the features offered and more, allowing you to not only save time, but money too. Comparing insurance online to find cheap quotes without compromising on your cover.<br />
</div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-4621491337092285832010-12-05T16:07:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:07:00.805-08:00Family Auto Insurance Plans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjdmGEUtlVEwOx8NxePxOSHKiLxK1YO6G61LhZiSCqG0M1fVg7uHmlWN-dsZVp8jhXJeW1eiPBzer27n36zQ-Lj7PG36r9LzliBSnCXPLi_ABH5XQTVBtmhOa2oOq4DCdiIisyv3Xj-o/s1600/onstar+misbehaving+kids.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjdmGEUtlVEwOx8NxePxOSHKiLxK1YO6G61LhZiSCqG0M1fVg7uHmlWN-dsZVp8jhXJeW1eiPBzer27n36zQ-Lj7PG36r9LzliBSnCXPLi_ABH5XQTVBtmhOa2oOq4DCdiIisyv3Xj-o/s1600/onstar+misbehaving+kids.gif" /></a>Insurance companies love to insure many people at the same time. Getting the business of a whole family can be a financial win for them. Therefore, most auto insurance providers will provide customers with discounted policies, also known as "family plans." Typically insurance companies require the drivers on this type of policy to live in the same residence in order to qualify. Often times insurance companies will make exceptions while children are still in school. Individual companies may expand or limit the people allowed to be on a family plan policy, however the most common family plans will cover:<br />
<ul><li>Parents</li>
<li>In-laws</li>
<li>Aunts</li>
<li>Uncles</li>
<li>Children</li>
<li>Step-children</li>
<li>Other family members</li>
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<ul><li>Type of Car</li>
<li>Deductible</li>
<li>Coverage</li>
<li>Driving record</li>
<li>Age of drivers</li>
<li>Location of drivers</li>
</ul>Companies that offer family auto insurance plans will place different priorities on different factors, therefore the prices of family plans may vary by hundreds of dollars. If a family member drives an extremely expensive vehicle, has a criminal or bad driving record, or can't afford to have a high deducible, the family may want to consider putting them on another policy. It may be less expensive than having it change the price of the family's policy.<br />
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Most of the larger insurance providers offer more than just car insurance. If they have life or home insurance, they may give customers savings if they these to their auto insurance policy. Speaking to multiple insurance companies about a family plan may result in a wide variety of quotes. Finding the best deal may take time, but in the long run may save thousands of dollars.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-32325994320282135072010-12-03T16:04:00.000-08:002010-12-03T16:04:00.282-08:00Driver's Education Courses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQGfvb3ipySq0yfegRbSc-tZCubhU07lhnEsOaarDTnoKdxiUirpyJGdJ5KAquPCiYLO4psxMjleunRbZRnMl7RGzHt77f9i-MVs83Z5dmW5NsklszvDLrW5GCyHhyphenhyphenq0czfqgYWNhrPg/s1600/driver%2527s+ed+golf+cart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQGfvb3ipySq0yfegRbSc-tZCubhU07lhnEsOaarDTnoKdxiUirpyJGdJ5KAquPCiYLO4psxMjleunRbZRnMl7RGzHt77f9i-MVs83Z5dmW5NsklszvDLrW5GCyHhyphenhyphenq0czfqgYWNhrPg/s320/driver%2527s+ed+golf+cart.jpg" width="291" /></a></div>Each state is allowed to make their own laws regarding driver's education. States like Missouri don't require any courses at all, while others, like Washington, require a great deal of time behind the wheel before they are able to get into that driver's seat alone. Teen driver's education is essential. Young and inexperienced drivers are more susceptible to getting in accidents than any other age groups. Insurance companies recognize that teens can be high risk for financial damage. Therefore young people trying to obtain licenses will have to show that they have had the proper instruction to help them drive safely.<br />
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At age 15, a teen in Washington is allowed to apply for a permit. When they obtain the permit, they are allowed to take a Traffic Safety Education course (TSE). Passing this course is required for those applying for a license under the age of 18. The requirements for passing this course include,<br />
<ul><li>30 hours of classroom instruction (Not more than 2/day)</li>
<li>6 hours behind the wheel (Not more than 1/day)</li>
<li>1 hour of observation</li>
<li>No alcohol related charges or traffic violations within 6 months of applying for license</li>
<li>If 16, the permit must have been held for at least 4 months before applying for a license</li>
<li>50 hours drive time, 10 of which at night, with parent or other license adult in car</li>
</ul>Nothing can make up for experience on the road. Even auto insurance companies know this. Therefore insurance rates will probably be more expensive no matter what kind of courses the driver has completed. However, showing that a young person has received thorough instruction of the rules and dangers of the road, insurance providers may be willing to alter their rates.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-70044745301632981812010-12-01T16:03:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:03:01.195-08:00How Much Should I Pay for Car Insurance?<div id="body"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqksC1tCSIPTQ6hN40FlGrUYURI-RkGw6cE2CAohUlQluIYrV9zTdI_Ayeqmkte_L32Sepp6Sp6CanfNrY_rWEaZ7yV9z4CkfmHTqSwboRoCwHqu7wAddeb9dmCE027RtK0xQRSSgaJU/s1600/new+car+dinged.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqksC1tCSIPTQ6hN40FlGrUYURI-RkGw6cE2CAohUlQluIYrV9zTdI_Ayeqmkte_L32Sepp6Sp6CanfNrY_rWEaZ7yV9z4CkfmHTqSwboRoCwHqu7wAddeb9dmCE027RtK0xQRSSgaJU/s320/new+car+dinged.jpg" width="306" /></a></div>When you begin to shop for car insurance you are probably going to be thinking long and hard about how much you are paying. The better the deal the better you will feel about yourself. How much should I pay for car insurance? This is the question that you need to answer as you get started. Unfortunately, it can be more difficult than most people believe to pinpoint an answer.<br />
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Your job is to find car insurance at a cheap price without giving up any coverage. In other words, you want to make sure you are protected without spending too much money and breaking the bank. The best way to do this is to compare multiple quotes. By doing this, you can quickly see how much car insurance costs as well as what you will have to pay to get what you want.<br />
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If you are worried that you are paying too much for coverage you should call your company on the phone to see if there is anything they can do for you. Did you know that you may qualify for more discounts? This is something that could quickly lower the cost of your car insurance policy.<br />
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Also, don't overlook the fact that you can jump from one provider to another. It is very simple to find a new policy if you know what you are doing.<br />
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You should pay as much for car insurance as you feel comfortable with. The best way to know what the industry holds is to compare policies. Once you do this you will have a better idea of where you stand and what you will need to pay in order to get a good deal.<br />
</div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-89544398079805022402010-11-29T15:46:00.000-08:002010-11-29T15:46:00.697-08:00Purchasing Business Insurance<div id="body"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOlsGvMdE9W9cmYCOsHgSBnHO5Y-1xrBh3DTwa6zSGkqjwBwGqFDFTvpf_D7hGzUrKmMdb_E_auZwnJiubU0gK87gq6lsktRZX77Mp6g0fKjrAAjBFFXX6K7aMFv1CScE9ZVrm0NuYWM/s1600/the+wheel+venture+capital.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOlsGvMdE9W9cmYCOsHgSBnHO5Y-1xrBh3DTwa6zSGkqjwBwGqFDFTvpf_D7hGzUrKmMdb_E_auZwnJiubU0gK87gq6lsktRZX77Mp6g0fKjrAAjBFFXX6K7aMFv1CScE9ZVrm0NuYWM/s320/the+wheel+venture+capital.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It's hard to start on a business. However, it proves even harder when you are already on operation. There are so many matters that need to be considered and most of all, you need to go with the trend, compete in the market and think of innovative ideas to sell your products. But the most important thing that you have to face during a business venture are the risks that may come your way. You may ask yourself, is your business that firm already? Is it strong enough to withstand the fluctuating economy or is it flexible to meet the demands of the changing times? If you are not really sure on these things, then you better get is insured as much as possible.<br />
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There are many types of business insurance and an entrepreneur must take advantage of it as long as he is on his own business. There are ample reasons too on why business insurance is an important tool on keeping your business alive and well protected. Often it is your own state government that determines insurance requirements for businesses. This is the reason why you must be aware on the requirement required by your own state. Most of the time owners of business are made to for workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, and state disability insurance. In other cases, they will also tell you insure specific business activities done by your business. Example of this is when you have a car that you use for the delivery of your goods- that too needs to be insured. Furthermore, if you have lenders and investors, there are added requirements that you must have like business interruption, fire, flood and other protective insurance policies.<br />
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There are generally five types of business insurance. They are grouped according to their own features and coverage. The first one is the General Liability Insurance. In this type of business insurance, business owners are covered with the privilege of avoiding legal hassles due to accident, injuries and claims of negligence. It also covers conditions like property damage, medical expenses, and settlement bonds. Aside from that, the business payments can be protected from issues like slander and libel.<br />
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The second type is the Product Liability Insurance. This is great for businesses that are into manufacturing, wholesaling and distributing. It would protect the business due to factory defect or bodily harm.<br />
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The third type on the other hand is the Professional Liability Insurance. This is ideal for businesses that offer services rather than goods. The coverage in this insurance protects the business against errors, malpractice and negligence in the provision of services to the customers.<br />
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Commercial Property Insurance is the fourth type of business insurance. This covers practically everything that the business may experience due to conditions like fire, smoke, wind and hail storms. Civil disobedience and vandalism are also covered in this policy.<br />
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A Home-Based Business Insurance is the last type. Homeowners' insurance policies do not only cover home-based business losses as what others often believe. You can actually add riders to the insurance to accommodate coverage on property loss too.<br />
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When choosing the best business insurance, do not forget to evaluate your business first so that you can get the points that may align the needs of your business. Share the idea to your business partners too so you can also decide on the appropriate insurance to protect your business.<br />
</div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-26017946939583361772010-11-27T15:43:00.000-08:002010-11-27T15:43:00.398-08:00Boiler Insurance<div id="body"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiRmGRdv5vGxyxn6KWts3kpH1mMIRW9S_mfCp5rIRm4tSkc1z1BefmX23Da2c1zLoN0h2VM9CvQ1r8RSX0mfseVLZn9nE5Zc5GTvLQ7NDrfuY0KbWPBFXwWm2LWgvh2a-ppwvaLeh1_8/s1600/boiler+insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiRmGRdv5vGxyxn6KWts3kpH1mMIRW9S_mfCp5rIRm4tSkc1z1BefmX23Da2c1zLoN0h2VM9CvQ1r8RSX0mfseVLZn9nE5Zc5GTvLQ7NDrfuY0KbWPBFXwWm2LWgvh2a-ppwvaLeh1_8/s320/boiler+insurance.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Modern plumbing may be an amazing thing that we take for granted, but that doesn't mean that things don't go wrong, or even that they only go wrong rarely. In fact, at this time of year when people go to switch their central heating back on after nearly half a year of not being operated, there's that constant chance that something will go wrong. Whether it's a burst pipe, broken timer or pump or blocked radiator, your central heating system will one day fail, and you won't be able to fix the problem yourself.<br />
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Obviously, the typical solution it to call out a plumber, but this is can be a very expensive home call, with prices rising up to £300 for a problem with a typical boiler repair job in London. Instead, getting boiler insurance can be a much wiser choice, with the typical price for cover costing around £200 a year, including a single yearly check-up of the system which can prevent future breakdowns.<br />
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Of course,boiler insurance like all forms of insurance is simply an exercise in risk. The money you 'save' is only going to work for you if your boiler does actually break down, so whether or not you need boiler insurance is going to be a personal decision based on how likely it is for your boiler to breakdown, the current state and age of your central heating system and how much you value your piece of mind when it comes to household problems and emergencies.<br />
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You also may not need boiler insurance at all. Most people who rent properties are not responsible for the heating system or the boiler, which means responsibility falls on the landlord or estate agent to make and pay for repairs. This isn't always the case though, so make sure you find out exactly who is responsible for the boiler before considering getting everything insured.<br />
There are a number of different boiler providers in the UK. The biggest is Homeserve, which currently serves around three million customers with different types of heating and plumbing policies. These policies range from the most basic which only cover specific problems with the boiler to all-round central heating cover which can even extend to covering things like electrical wiring. Cover like this is usually unnecessary for most home owners.<br />
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However, it's vital that you find out exactly what your policy does cover, as there are a large number of things that can go wrong with a heating system and there's nothing worse than paying into a monthly policy only for something to go wrong outside of your cover and having to pay out again just to get it fixed. Also make sure that you aren't double insuring various items - some things covered as extras by boiler insurance companies may already be covered in your home insurance policy.<br />
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</div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-12407772341274960922010-11-25T22:01:00.000-08:002010-11-25T22:01:00.715-08:00Watch Out For That DEER! If I Hit One, Is It Covered?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR7WiRpVi5_37dNqB3A9IpwLYT-jliH2vNiPqm1H2L1LU-tAT3tMc-GdV3So2WJhjToO9E-mjoZ6h7agGHTF7rOE9kkSO5O5KA7vxIn-4zNRAARMlKzymeOeaaiU_rFPGA5HZnjEJdDM/s1600/deer+crossing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR7WiRpVi5_37dNqB3A9IpwLYT-jliH2vNiPqm1H2L1LU-tAT3tMc-GdV3So2WJhjToO9E-mjoZ6h7agGHTF7rOE9kkSO5O5KA7vxIn-4zNRAARMlKzymeOeaaiU_rFPGA5HZnjEJdDM/s320/deer+crossing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well, it's here. Deer Season. Opening Day for Bow Season was October 1st here in Michigan. With Deer season comes a lot of Deer/Vehicle Accidents. During my time working in the insurance industry I was surprised at how many people didn't know that this was covered under Comprehensive Coverage on your insurance policy.<br />
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<b>What is Comprehensive Coverage?</b><br />
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Comprehensive coverage also called "Comp" gives you coverage for some specific things. Some companies will call it "Other than Collision" on your policy too. This type of coverage gives you coverage for things like the following:<br />
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<ul><li>Fire</li>
<li>Theft or Vandalism</li>
<li>Glass (like stone chips or cracks in your windshield)</li>
<li>Animal Collision (like hitting a deer or other animal)</li>
<li>Acts of God (Like hail damage or a tree fallen on your vehicle)</li>
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<b>Do I Need A Police Report To File A Claim?</b><br />
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At the company that I worked for the answer to this question was No. You did not need a Police Report, but you should always try to get one. It just proves your claim. Police Reports are Free and it just helps to validate your claim. You do not need to have one to file the claim, but I would recommend you get one anytime there is an accident involving your vehicle or damage done to your car. If the damage was caused by an Act of God like hail damage or storm damage then obviously a police report is not needed. A Police Report also helps the claim to go faster and smoother. A police report is usually time stamped and lists all parties involved if know. Just an all around good thing to have, even if you just hit a deer.<br />
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<b>What Do I Need To Do If I Hit A Deer?</b><br />
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First off you should call the police. If it happens in the early morning then just call 911, they will usually send someone out to you. This way you can get a police report done and out of the way. You do not need to get a copy of the police report to file the claim. The Insurance will get this for you. Usually you do not get a copy of it, but if you want one the agent or adjuster can get one for you.<br />
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Second, you should call your insurance company. Most of them have 24hr claims service now. Even, if your not sure if you want to enter a claim yet, you should still call them to at least report the incident. Some people might not want to enter the claim right away because of their deductible amount. If you have a $500 or $1,000 deductible, the amount of damage could be less than the deductible thus, you would not want to enter a claim on your policy.<br />
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Third, if you think your going to enter a claim, you will want to get an estimate of the damage done. Again, most insurance companies have programs to help you with this. Service First Programs or other things in place where you can go to a specific repair facility that works with the insurance company. At the company I worked for it was a Service First Provider Program. They electronically sent all the pictures, and estimate to the insurance company for you. It speeds up the process and takes you out of doing the extra work.<br />
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Anytime that you enter a claim on your policy you run the risk of your premium increasing. Typically with a "Comp" or Comprehensive Claim, they do not effect your policy as much as a collision claim. You might see an increase but usually it takes more than one to see an increase when it's a Comp claim. My Advice on this is, if your damage is close to your deductible amount then don't enter the claim. Pay it out of pocket. Then you don't have to worry about the premium increasing at all. There are others out there that will say, well that's what I pay for Insurance for, and that's fine.... just don't complain if your rates go up because this is the 3rd claim you have had in a year.<br />
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Insurance is there for you when you need it most. Sometimes people use it for the small petty things, when they should be using it for the big stuff. The purpose of insurance is to make you whole again or put you back to where you were before your loss. If you totaled out your 1990 vehicle after you hit a deer, they are not going to buy you a brand new 2010 vehicle. The purpose of Insurance is not to make you Rich, or better off than you were prior to your loss. It's to make you Whole Again.<br />
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So, to answer my above question. Yes, if you hit a deer and you carry Comprehensive Coverage on your vehicle then it will be a covered loss, subject to your deductible that you have chosen. I personally tell people to always have a lower comprehensive deductible than an collision deductible. If you have a claim, it's usually because you hit a deer or have a stone chip or crack in your windshield.<br />
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Check with your Agent about quoting a lower deductible. Typically there is not much difference in premium to drop from a $500 down to a $100 or even Zero Deductible on Comp. That's what I carry. After, the 3rd deer hit of the season, it's nice to have a $0 deductible!<br />
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So Good Luck to all of the Deer Hunters out there this Deer Season! I hope you get rid of them, before the rest of us HIT them!Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-76756624420890235352010-11-23T22:00:00.000-08:002010-11-23T22:00:09.016-08:00How to Prepare an Auto Accident Claim<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2oKhnkxTiBPOUQuBjJxDT8e9qxNm5MngEFsjANMuivACQb42Nnl4B-G599aZR2PvIwAUwbiBSgDcU1UMBwRBkdNGlPN7EQFa0n9FmyFMgqZ91BVQOlXWcTffxvNUC5zZsEzAqTrvKcQ/s1600/xkcd+car+comic.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2oKhnkxTiBPOUQuBjJxDT8e9qxNm5MngEFsjANMuivACQb42Nnl4B-G599aZR2PvIwAUwbiBSgDcU1UMBwRBkdNGlPN7EQFa0n9FmyFMgqZ91BVQOlXWcTffxvNUC5zZsEzAqTrvKcQ/s320/xkcd+car+comic.png" width="320" /></a>Processing an auto accident claim can be time consuming so it is necessary to come prepared at all times. Since accidents are inevitable, it is always wise that you carry around the necessary documents from your insurance provider. This will make the process a lot smoother. In other words, always carry with you proof of insurance. You would never know when you may need it.<br />
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You will need to carry ID cards or even just the declaration's page of your policy which will state your name, the effective dates of your policy, and the different kinds of coverage you have. You will need these documents as proof of insurance when you get into an auto accident or when you violate one of the many traffic rules. They should contain the necessary information, including your insurance provider's contact details. Having the necessary documents ready will speed up the process of an auto accident claim.<br />
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An adequate insurance coverage should entitle you to an auto accident claim. Wouldn't you feel more at ease driving around knowing that you don't have to worry about incurring car damages? No matter how you try to drive safely at all times, you cannot guarantee that you would be free from any kind of accident. There are a lot of reckless drivers around that could put you in an unfortunate situation. So buckle up, drive safely, and make sure that you have adequate insurance coverage.<br />
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In the event that you get involved in an auto accident, you should calm yourself down. Panicking would just worsen the situation. The first thing you should do is to call a policeman as soon as you can and tell him to come to the scene of the accident. He would then make an incident report for your auto accident claim. He should also provide assistance in calling for medical assistance should someone need it. It would also be wise to get the plate number of the other vehicle, just in case he/she decides to not face the consequences and drive off.<br />
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It is imperative that you exchange necessary information such as your insurance providers and your names as well as your contact information. These will help in your auto accident claim. Determining the party at fault would be the role of the police officer.<br />
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Call your insurance provider as soon as you are able to. Most insurance companies provide round the clock assistance. You should contact the claims department and look for a claims adjuster that can help you. Make sure that you take note of his name and discuss the accident with him as accurately as possible. This person would also know the necessary steps you should taking when processing an auto accident claim.<br />
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However, if you have sustained injuries during the accident go to the hospital immediately and inform the attending physician of every detail regarding the accident as well as the pain you are suffering. Check your insurance coverage to see if you are entitled to a personal injury protection coverage. This would cover your medical expenses should you need any medical assistance. The report from the medical staff would be the basis for whether or not you will be able to file a legitimate auto accident claim.<br />
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If the insurance company is giving you a hard time on processing your auto accident claim, you can always consult a lawyer who specializes in automobile insurances. He/she will provide you further assistance to hasten the process. Never hesitate to ask questions and read all the necessary details in your insurance policy so that you will be aware as to what extent your insurance provider will give you coverage.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-64217936858008480532010-11-21T21:52:00.000-08:002010-11-21T21:52:00.681-08:00Auto Injury AttorneysJust like there are attorneys and lawyers for crime, tax and corporations, so too are there lawyers for people who have been injured in an automobile accident and want to get compensation for their injuries. They are called auto injury attorneys.<br />
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<b>How can auto injury attorneys help? </b><br />
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Auto attorneys can help you navigate through the legal world of your auto injury case, which is wrought with jargon and technicalities that boggle the mind of an average person. If you, like most people, have a problem with understanding legalese, your attorney can be a huge help.<br />
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Auto injury attorneys will be able to lead you through all the paperwork, formalities and steps involved in taking a failed auto injury insurance case to court. The legal world is very treacherous. A single misplaced document, a simple missed appointment, or an unintentionally skipped step can cause real grief when it comes to physical injury settlements. Your attorney will help avoid any mistakes.<br />
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<b>How much will my attorney cost me? </b><br />
Each attorney will cost you a different amount, based on how qualified they are, how much experience they have, and how complex your case is.<br />
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The first meeting is usually free. It is the time taken to assess your case, for you to answer some detailed questions and for the lawyer to decide whether or not you have a case and whether they are willing to take it on. The first meeting is when you will need to sign the contract stating that they will represent you and what fee they will take.<br />
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One of the most popular payment methods is the contingency method. Here the lawyer will get paid a certain percentage of the settlement that you get if you win your case. Other times you will pay a fixed fee. All this will be agreed when you sign your contract.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-14721035790538158672010-11-19T11:57:00.000-08:002010-11-19T11:57:00.789-08:00Insuring Against Damage to Your Vehicle<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_tbuETQ4DULr8UWYSug_EA-BB65zGsqmf35WIZ55JRs-UiRfa9qF9DOA0SWE8r21lK7nMqHlCrdsEZLNc2H41yUseHIsr-a7d4efqhGcGtH_F8-TNfGA9Kqr5p7rcB3ta_lnHtS3Tg0/s1600/car+stolen+insurance+comic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_tbuETQ4DULr8UWYSug_EA-BB65zGsqmf35WIZ55JRs-UiRfa9qF9DOA0SWE8r21lK7nMqHlCrdsEZLNc2H41yUseHIsr-a7d4efqhGcGtH_F8-TNfGA9Kqr5p7rcB3ta_lnHtS3Tg0/s320/car+stolen+insurance+comic.jpg" width="272" /></a>In this article, I tell you how to manage the risks of damage to your vehicle - risks such as fire, theft, collision, vandalism, glass breakage, and so on. Here are just a few examples of how to use non-insurance strategies to reduce risks:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><ul><li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Carry an onboard fire extinguisher to reduce the risk of a serious fire.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Always lock your car and install a burglar alarm to reduce the risk of theft.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Park in a locked garage at home and always park in well-lit, non isolated areas when away from home to reduce both theft and vandalism risks.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle ahead of you to reduce the risks of both glass breakage and collisions.</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You can use the retaining strategy by either choosing higher deductibles or not buying damage insurance at all and paying all claims out of your own pocket.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Insurance for vehicle damage is usually offered in two parts:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><ul><li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Collision: Covers damage from colliding with another object (for example, a vehicle, post, or curb), regardless of fault</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Comprehensive (also known as other than collision): Covers most other kinds of accidental damage to the vehicle, such as fire, theft, vandalism, glass breakage, hitting a deer, wind, or hail.</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Both of these coverages are subject to a front-end copayment on your part, called a deductible. When buying either or both of these coverages, assume as much risk as you can afford, financially and emotionally (see the nearby sidebar, "Deductible psychology"), through higher deductibles - or don't purchase these coverages at all.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">A couple of things to keep in mind here:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><ul><li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Make sure that the insurance company gives you enough of a price discount for taking the additional risk.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you're on a tight budget but still need higher liability insurance limits to protect future assets or income (like if you're a student in medical school), it may make sense to carry higher deductibles even if the money to cover them isn't currently available. The savings will often pay for most or all of the cost of the additional liability coverage you need. Incredibly, the savings for raising your collision coverage deductible by just $250 (from $250 to $500) is often enough to pay for an extra $200,000 of liability insurance. No matter how tight things are, coming up with another $250 to fix dents is far easier than coming up with $200,000 to cover lawsuits!</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If your driving record has deteriorated and your premiums are in danger of rising significantly with one more claim, I recommend very high deductibles, such as $1,000. In all likelihood you won't file a small claim - and risk higher rates - so why pay for something you're not going to use anyway?</span></div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-39351122570823087162010-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:002010-11-17T11:55:00.970-08:00Wedding Insurance? Forget It, The Odds Are Almost In Your FavourYou don't really need wedding insurance at all, because there is a little known statistic which insurance companies tend to keep to themselves. The truth is that last year there were over a quarter of a million weddings in the UK, and out of those, how many weddings in the UK had something go so horribly wrong that the couple in question needed to rely upon their wedding insurance policy to help them out?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjse4FIOSl3MqyZ69LvBB-gROsVTow4WadOatSmmKrwYvXCW6ZMR3Uc8cXKKnU_reUGomeblXOynO6Eb1NIGA-TSDJOPSnf2uwbQe-wt9xRFYGZ0N1Cx9uvxCye7JmgRmKN-RdqiQGC8Fg/s1600/wedding+insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjse4FIOSl3MqyZ69LvBB-gROsVTow4WadOatSmmKrwYvXCW6ZMR3Uc8cXKKnU_reUGomeblXOynO6Eb1NIGA-TSDJOPSnf2uwbQe-wt9xRFYGZ0N1Cx9uvxCye7JmgRmKN-RdqiQGC8Fg/s320/wedding+insurance.jpg" width="320" /></a>What the insurance companies won't tell you is that almost half of the weddings which took place last year, that's around 125,000, went so smoothly that there was absolutely no need to worry about wedding insurance.<br />
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That's right, on average only half of the weddings in the UK last year would have needed to rely their insurance policy (if they had one), meaning that the reality is that when it comes to your wedding, you have at least a 50% chance of having nothing to worry about.<br />
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So if you are having your wedding, and someone you know is having their wedding, the probability exists that you will have nothing to worry about at all, and that the 50% of the weddings that will require some form of insurance will be your friend's, not yours.<br />
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After all, it's your wedding, your special day, and you've only invited friends and family who you get on with. What could possibly go wrong at your wedding? Almost certainly the 125,000 weddings last year which experienced some form of disaster that ended up with possibly the insurance company having to pay out were almost certainly doomed from the very start.<br />
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Disasters and problems happen to other people. That's what newspapers, magazines and the news are all for - reading about the disastrous experiences of other people.<br />
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So with the insurance companies staying ominously quiet about the fact that only half of the weddings in the UK actually had to rely on the insurance company getting them through one disaster or another, you might as well stop worrying about your wedding, and stop worrying about wedding insurance.<br />
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It's also worth remembering that a wedding insurance policy could easily cost £20, and that's almost the price of another bottle of wine on the table your reception. £20 could go a long way towards making your wedding extra special, and so it's hardly worth worrying about wasting a couple of tenners protecting your wedding, when 125,000 of them went perfectly smoothly last year without any need for insurance.<br />
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So if you have been wondering whether or not to take out an insurance policy for your wedding, take these statistics to heart and realise that you have at least a 50-50 chance of not needing an insurance policy at all.<br />
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Of course, if you're still a little uncertain about the whole idea, and you're prepared to throw away £20 or so protecting your £20,000 wedding, then by all means take out a wedding insurance policy. You may simply feel that the 50-50 chance of needing to rely on a wedding insurance policy is good enough for you, in which case you may find it of interest to look around at the many wedding insurance policies currently available.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-31360700855279550282010-11-15T11:50:00.000-08:002010-11-15T11:50:00.147-08:00How To Find The Best Auto Insurance Quotes Online<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01LcjG3DX_4BsFZRod9wPSWUAI6Qs2erAbP0o5VHHWMM8ZkhZNcWT8lU4zn__jmV6WbM50ox01ElMO4Xw0QoEpQ-5kn3RKQopGLYu0aGV6_SHyJSRR44jU2bcC5NEG9WKnP-2tgM6jd8/s1600/online+death_insurance.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01LcjG3DX_4BsFZRod9wPSWUAI6Qs2erAbP0o5VHHWMM8ZkhZNcWT8lU4zn__jmV6WbM50ox01ElMO4Xw0QoEpQ-5kn3RKQopGLYu0aGV6_SHyJSRR44jU2bcC5NEG9WKnP-2tgM6jd8/s320/online+death_insurance.gif" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The best thing to do, before you even set out to look at the prices of the different policies out there, is to make sure that you are learning about the different types of plans. You want to make sure that you are getting enough coverage - but not too much of it. This way, you will be legally and financially covered in the event of an accident, but you will not have to worry about wasting too much money on a policy that is more than you need.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Once you have discovered the right policy for your needs, you are going to want to then comparison shop. This is the only way to make sure that you are getting the policy for the best rate possible. There are a few ways to obtain some auto insurance quotes. However, if you are not searching for quotes online, you are wasting some time. Shopping online is by far the best way to get as many quotes back in the smallest amount of time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You can check out each company individually, but that still takes some time. A good approach would be to use a site that will allow you to obtain auto insurance quotes from a few different companies at the same time. This is probably the best way to compare the similarities and the differences between the two.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Once you get the online quotes, you are going to want to make sure that you are contacting the insurance companies directly in order to get the exact quote. Until the company really takes a good look at your driving history and possibly your credit, you will not know the exact amount. However, such online auto insurance quotes can give you a good idea of which companies are most likely going to give you the best deal.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see, there are a few things that you have to do in order to get the best insurance rate out there. The sooner you get started looking for auto insurance quotes, the sooner you will have your new policy in place. So what are you waiting for? The best rates for you are out there. In fact, they are just a few clicks away.</span>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-82626657106476423902010-11-13T11:47:00.000-08:002010-11-13T11:47:01.345-08:00Insurance You Don't Need<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrdc0ddKbiQLeWF1Lrd9Yk3m5NVyRUm44keR970oLt_Zh3yw9KF_RBRlhWP4bkbZ92IgNEqpgEKjKZUWVi6EncrNVeBMt1okWjcgSI4v-59z8_5ov3_yqWkKzujzO7AoGbdVPoZw-uJQ/s1600/cow+slaughter+insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrdc0ddKbiQLeWF1Lrd9Yk3m5NVyRUm44keR970oLt_Zh3yw9KF_RBRlhWP4bkbZ92IgNEqpgEKjKZUWVi6EncrNVeBMt1okWjcgSI4v-59z8_5ov3_yqWkKzujzO7AoGbdVPoZw-uJQ/s320/cow+slaughter+insurance.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>New insurance companies are popping up all the time and judging by the amount of advertising they buy they are lush with money. So how do you avoid buying share holders of insurance companies a new Ferrari with money you could have spent on your child's education? There are four easy steps to ensuring that you are not paying more than you should be for your insurance policies.<br />
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Set a date at the start of every year to review your insurance policies. Insurance companies are quick to increase premiums, but never reduce them willingly even though they know that there clients are overpaying. Every year the value of your vehicle decreases and should you have an accident and need to replace it, your insurance company will pay out for the current value of the vehicle and not the value assigned when you took out the policy. The catch is that even though the value of the vehicle decreases, your premium stays the same unless you prompt your insurer to adjust it. Your own circumstances might also change over time which could result in you paying too much. For example, you may have sold an expensive household item that was originally included in your home insurance policy. You need to annually review the items in your possession, assess there value and adjust your insurance accordingly.<br />
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If you have opted for an insurance package or have been offered one by your insurer, be sure to read the fine print. Packages are often aimed at specific groups of people like for example a women's only package. These types of packages can be tempting because the marketing message of the package relates well to the target audience. If you are a woman and you are not insurance savvy, then an insurance package that says "For women" is an appealing choice. However, the problem with packages is that they often include cover for items or risk that you do not need. If you are tempted by a package then carefully go over the items listed on it before signing.<br />
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By assessing your risk adequately you can avoid paying for cover that you do not need. If your home is in an area that is free of floods then there is no need to have cover for this type of risk included in your policy. Sit down and make a list of risks that you are susceptible to and make another list of risks for which you are currently covered. If you are paying for unneeded cover then adjust your policy and reduce your premiums.<br />
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Finally, get a professional to help you if you are unsure of your insurance needs. A financial advisor or insurance broker can help you assess your needs. They can also source quotes from a variety of insurers for you to compare and explain confusing insurance jargon. Some insurance policies contain tricky clauses could leave you without cover. A broker will be able to point out these types of clauses and advise you on how to maintain your eligibility for cover should you need to claim.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-21421976234597131182010-11-11T11:46:00.000-08:002010-11-11T11:46:38.294-08:00Are Life And Health Insurance Worth Spending Extra Money On?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAn5vmbwITN36VApiupz_uICNhpkzClwJH9Ro-0NC6AyPkDdXDmPPKWc0ysTrQSbFRVzeFGiBnjgcZam5LiOpqSjMvbxZ_ViThMAKl7bL-lJmm3yT3SZ8wU6JmsPc_PJPpjZdyiVs9F4/s1600/global+warming+insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAn5vmbwITN36VApiupz_uICNhpkzClwJH9Ro-0NC6AyPkDdXDmPPKWc0ysTrQSbFRVzeFGiBnjgcZam5LiOpqSjMvbxZ_ViThMAKl7bL-lJmm3yT3SZ8wU6JmsPc_PJPpjZdyiVs9F4/s320/global+warming+insurance.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Life and health insurance is something that everybody needs. Life can throw many bad things your way that will require coverage. Not having it will be a big mistake for anyone.<br />
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That is why you need to understand why life insurance and health insurance is so imperative. Below are the reasons that these two types of insurance are definitely worth the money<br />
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1. Unexpected things happen - Life is full of unexpected things happening. You never know when or if something will happen to you and being prepared is essential. The life insurance will protect and help your family if something happens to you.<br />
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The health insurance will protect all of you from a lot of problems you don't need. Don't ever assume that nothing will happen to you because this is a big mistake. Making this mistake can cost you everything, literally.<br />
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2. Prevents financial ruin - Life insurance will prevent financial ruin for your family. The health insurance will prevent everyone from this very real problem.<br />
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You don't want to face financial ruin at any time in your life. You most especially don't want to cause this with your family. This insurance will protect both of you from having to deal with this.<br />
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3. Coverage for you - If you should die unexpectedly, the life insurance is going to help your family. You will use health insurance all the time for every day medical coverage.<br />
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The time that this insurance will really be worth the money is if you end up with a health condition. For example, if you are told you have cancer, without coverage, you could very easily end up broke.<br />
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With the insurance you will get the health care needed without having to go broke to achieve it. Just be sure when you purchase coverage that you get the one that is right for you.<br />
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4. Medical expenses are cheaper - There are many times that you may need medical help at some time in your life. Having coverage will make your expenses cheaper. This is something that anyone can benefit from.<br />
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Medical problems can happen at any time, so be sure you are prepared. Don't assume you won't ever need it because this can be very costly for you in one way or another.<br />
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Now that you can see why life and health insurance are essential, you need to both now. The sooner you have these two types of insurance, the sooner you will be prepared for anything. Don't wait until coverage is needed because by then it will be too late to get it.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-20587610757909968842010-11-09T09:36:00.000-08:002010-11-09T09:36:00.178-08:00Top 10 Private Health Insurance Companies<div style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">There are hundreds of different private health insurance companies operating across the country and they vary from state to state. So a list of the top 10 private insurance companies in the nation may not include the name of an insurer available in your neck of the woods.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">The easiest way to learn about health insurance companies in your area is to compare health insurance quotes at a site like InsWeb.com.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">You can always check an individual insurance companies’ ratings with an independent agency like the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA.)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">U.S. News & World Report teamed up with the NCQA to compile a list of the best health insurance companies in the country.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b>Here are the ten private health insurance companies that topped their list:</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Maine, Massachusetts</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">2. Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">3. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">New Hampshire</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">4. Grand Valley Health Plan (HMO)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Michigan</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">5. Geisinger Health Plan (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Pennsylvania</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">6. Health New England (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Connecticut, Massachusetts</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">7. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Connecticut (HMO/POS)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">8. Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (HMO)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Wisconsin</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">9. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Massachusetts</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">10. CIGNA HealthCare of New Hampshire (HMO/POS)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">New Hampshire</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b>JD Power and Associates rates companies by region. Here is their 2008 list of the top private health insurance companies across the U.S.:</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Arizona-Utah Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">California Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of California</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Colorado Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">East South Central Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Florida Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">BlueCross BlueShield of Florida</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Heartland Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield of Iowa</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Illinois-Indiana Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Michigan Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Health Alliance Plan of Michigan</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Minnesota-Wisconsin Region</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">New England Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Connecticut</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">New York-New Jersey Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">United Healthcare (New Jersey/New York)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Northwest Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Group Health Cooperative</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Ohio Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Humana of Ohio</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Pennsylvania-Delaware Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Ranked the highest score in the country</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">South Atlantic Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Texas Region</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Virginia-Maryland Region</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield</span></div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-19690226751817535742010-11-07T09:32:00.000-08:002010-11-07T09:32:00.382-08:00Seniors' Quick Guide to Condo Insurance<h1 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px;">If you've bought a condominium, do you still need homeowners insurance? Yes! You need specialized condo insurance to protect your home from what your condo association doesn't.</span></h1><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="node" id="node-198" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="content clear-block" style="display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 546px;"><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Seniors' Quick Guide to Condo Insurance</h2><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">So you've taken the next big step after retirement. You let the over-sized family house go and downsized to a neat little condominium just perfect for two. No more huge house to clean and repair, no lawns to mow, no snow to shovel. And no more homeowners insurance.</div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Right?</div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Wrong! It's an understandable mistake that far too many new co-op and condo owners make. They think their condo association insurance covers any losses to their new home. It's not until they have a kitchen fire, the bathroom floods or a visitor slips and cracks their head on the kitchen counter that they find out they're not covered for these kinds of losses. And by then it's too late. They have a huge financial bill on their hands.</div><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Here's What you Need to Know About Condo Insurance</h2><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UtOawXPg2SjExoqlK8AtUDIzbH8AifcUst4DeZU16qeUKkTmqCdJ6MQ2P1xInqeLDcn2JDM_Z7t5AFfYL6h7aZvabYofbZfsdSBxWSqhu8VrhGAAZa-QZYI5PK5U-WGr-cW1zjrm3Vw/s1600/senior+insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UtOawXPg2SjExoqlK8AtUDIzbH8AifcUst4DeZU16qeUKkTmqCdJ6MQ2P1xInqeLDcn2JDM_Z7t5AFfYL6h7aZvabYofbZfsdSBxWSqhu8VrhGAAZa-QZYI5PK5U-WGr-cW1zjrm3Vw/s320/senior+insurance.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Although there's some variance from state to state with condo insurance requirements, most associations are only responsible for insuring the main structure of the buildings and covering against liability losses in common areas like lobbies, pools, and parking areas. Their responsibility usually ends at the exterior walls of your unit.</div><br />
<div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Covering everything inside those walls is your responsibility, so you still need homeowners insurance. There may even be a requirement in your association's by-laws that you have it. And if you bought your condo with a mortgage, your bank or other lender will require condo insurance to protect their investment.</div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><br />
</div><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Condo Insurance Advice for Seniors:</h2><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><b>1. Read the "Declarations" portion and by-laws of your condo association documents to determine what's covered by their insurance—and what's not. </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">It will usually cover all common areas, like the roof and elevators, the boilers, walkways and garage.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><b>2. Determine how much it would cost to repair or replace everything within the exterior walls of your uni</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">t—new drywall, wiring, plumbing, lighting fixtures, cabinetry, paint, carpets and drapes, etc.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><b>3. Determine the value of your personal possessions</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">—your clothes, furniture, electronics, tools, kitchenware, everything not attached to the condo unit. If you have expensive items like jewelry, paintings, furs and heirlooms, list their value separately, since you'll need a separate "floater" policy to cover their replacement.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><b>4. Decide how much liability coverage you need</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">. This will cover accidents to anyone inside your unit, but it will also protect you from having to pay out large sums when your dog destroys a common area, your bathtub spills over and damages the ceiling of your downstairs neighbor, or your grandson puts a baseball through the lobby window.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><b>5. Armed with these numbers, talk to your insurance agent.</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Or compare quotes from several companies online at a site like <a class="ext" href="http://www.insweb.com/" style="color: #4c4b4b; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">InsWeb.com</a><span class="ext" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://www.freeinsuranceadvice.com/sites/all/modules/extlink/extlink.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 12px; zoom: 1;"></span> to find the insurance coverage you need. That way, you'll find the best rates on condo insurance.</span></div></div></div></div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-13472203570878512252010-11-05T09:30:00.000-07:002010-11-05T09:30:00.839-07:00Top 10 Tricks for Cheaper Teen Car Insurance<div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Being added to your parent's policy without wrecking their wallet is a challenge – but there are ten ways you can cut down the cost on your <a href="http://www.freeinsuranceadvice.com/teen-insurance" style="color: #4c4b4b; text-decoration: none;"><strong>teen car insurance</strong></a> rates.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><img align="left" alt="teen car insurance, top 10 teen, auto insurance" hspace="10" src="http://www.freeinsuranceadvice.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/200h300w/images/articles2/top-10-1.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px;" /></div><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1. Stick to a Classic Ride When Looking for Teen Car Insurance</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>Used cars are cheaper to insure than new ones so if you’re buying, hit up the used car lot.</li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2. Safe Over Sporty</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>Skip the sexy, sporty model when factoring in your teen car insurance. You may think its lame now – but it’s the best way to save cash. Think of it this way… what good is a sexy car if you can’t afford to put gas in it?</li>
<li>There are plenty of cars that combine coolness and safety, so skip the sexy sporty model and choose sensibly. Check out the Independent Insurance Institute’s site for ideas on the best car to keep you from wrecking the budget (Insurance Information Institute's Overall Crash Worthiness Evaluations of Midsized Moderately Priced Cars)</li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3. Get Assigned to a Specific Car</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>If you’re going to be driving one of your parents’ cars, ask insurance companies if they’ll let your parents assign you to a specific one.</li>
<li>Pick mom’s Volkswagen over dad’s Lexus. Luxury cars are more expensive to insure.</li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4. Take a Driving Course</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>Lots of insurance companies offer discounts to teens who take (and pass!) an approved driver’s ed course.</li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">5. Getting Good Grades Will Help With Your Teen Car Insurance Rates</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>Getting a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher will score you cheaper teen car insurance rates.</li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">6. Keep it in the Family</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>In most cases it’s cheaper to get added to your parents’ policy than it is to go out and get your own.</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Exception to this rule: If both your parents own pimped out rides and their driving record isn’t so hot – you might be better off getting a used car with good safety ratings and getting your own policy.</div><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">7. Go for a Higher Deductible</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>Tell your parents to double check their deductibles (this is the amount of money they’ll be shelling out if you crash) and figure out if there’s room to raise it.</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;">Warning: Using this method to save cash now on you <a href="http://www.freeinsuranceadvice.com/teen-insurance" style="color: #4c4b4b; text-decoration: none;"><strong>teen car insurance</strong></a> could cost you if you get into a wreck. So if you go for this one, make sure you know what you’re doing before getting behind the wheel.</div><h2 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">8. Don’t be a Statistic</h2><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, freesans, 'nimbus sans l', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><li>According to the experts, 16 year olds are three times as likely to wind up in a crash than 19 year olds – and almost 6 times higher than 20-24 year olds. No wonder your parents are freaking out.</li>
<li>Stay off your cell phone, wear your seat belt, and ignore that stupid friend that dares you to run the red light for kicks.</li>
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<b>#1 Shop Around to Save on Auto Insurance!</b><br />
Always get at least three quotes before you commit to a specific company. Not all companies’ rates will be the same, and we’re talking hundreds of dollars so make sure you shop around to save on auto insurance!<br />
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<b>#2 Get a quote BEFORE you Buy the New Car</b><br />
The car you choose will have a huge impact on your insurance rate. Most people know the key to cutting costs is to stay away from the new, expensive and sporty models. Even similar practical and safe cars can look very different under the insurance companies’ “risk” microscope. So if you have a couple of cars in mind, use an online insurance comparison site like InsWeb.com to compare free insurance quotes online for different models before you buy.<br />
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<b>#3 Hike up the Deductible</b><br />
This is the quickest and most surefire way to save on auto insurance costs. According to National Association of Insurance Carriers (NAIC), going from a $250 to a $1000 deductible can save you up to 40% on the collision portion of your policy.<br />
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<b>#4 Don’t Over-Insure Older Cars</b><br />
If you’re paying for comprehensive and collision coverage on an older car, you may be paying more for insurance than the car is actually worth.<br />
The NAIC suggests the following formula to determine if you’re overpaying:<br />
Combine the amount you’re paying for comprehensive and collision coverage and multiply that number by ten. If your car is worth less than that, cut cut cut. It could save you a bundle on auto insurance.<br />
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<b>#5 Care About your Credit</b><br />
Not paying your bills on time could cost you big time. Recent studies have shown a correlation between credit history and a driver’s level of risk to insurance companies. So it’s no surprise that bad credit could increase your car insurance rate by 50% (NAIC).<br />
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<b>#6 Drive Less, Pay Less</b><br />
A lot of insurance companies will give a discount to drivers who have a lower than average annual mileage. If you have a short commute, participate in a carpool or do anything else that translates into driving fewer miles, a discount may be in store for you.<br />
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<b>#7 Ask About Group Insurance Discounts When Working on Auto Insurance Savings.</b><br />
You could be part of an organization that gets discounts and not even know it! Members of certain organizations and professions (teachers, veterans, engineers) are often given group discounts. Give your company a call and ask for a list of the groups they offer discounts to and save save save!<br />
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<b>#8 Special Discounts</b><br />
Special safety features on your car, good grades on your young driver’s report card and even reaching senior citizen status could land you big time savings on auto insurance.<br />
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<b>#9 Keep Cover</b><br />
Even if it’s short, a lapse in your coverage could disqualify you from getting discounts. Don’t skip premium payments and if you're switching insurers, don’t cancel your old policy before the new one takes effect.<br />
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<b>#10 Pay up Front</b><br />
Breaking your premium into monthly installments can get expensive. Most carriers charge administrative fees to consumers who pay in installments. So when looking to save on auto insurance, pay in a lump sum.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-38366851161782333152010-10-31T00:14:00.000-07:002010-10-31T00:14:11.262-07:00Reducing Your Lawsuit Risks<div id="body"> You can reduce your risk of being sued by taking some non-insurance steps -steps that not only lower your risk but often lower your insurance costs as well:<br />
<ul><li>Obey traffic laws, including the speed limit. People who speed have many more accidents. A California study indicated that, with one speeding ticket in the last two years, your probability of having an at-fault accident increased 95 percent. With two tickets, your probability increased 170 percent. If you received three speeding tickets, you were 254 percent more likely to have an accident. If you have four speeding tickets, you're almost 300 percent more likely to have an accident. This should help you understand why insurance companies bump your rate up when you get speeding tickets.</li>
<li>Don't drink and drive. Always use a designated driver. Period.</li>
<li>Perform regular safety maintenance on your vehicle. Have your brakes, tires, steering, and lights checked by a mechanic.</li>
<li>When you're shopping for a car, buy a vehicle that's highly rated for low damageability and passenger safety. Check out the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Web site (iihs.org/ratings) for crash test results on various makes and models.</li>
<li>Opt for added safety features like air bags or antilock brakes. They cost more, but they'll save you money on your insurance premium and reduce your risk of injury.</li>
<li>Always wear your seat belt and insist that your passengers do, too.</li>
<li>Buy child safety seats and always use them. Look for a seat rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For tips on child safety seats, go to nhtsa.gov and click on the Child Safety Seats link.</li>
<li>Take a behind-the-wheel defensive driving class. Even if you don't get a premium credit, you'll be a better driver and have less chance of being involved in a serious accident - either one that is not your fault or one hat you cause. And fewer accidents means better rates (and maybe longer lives).</li>
<li>Require your teenager to have at least 30 hours of practice behind the wheel on his permit under all sorts of driving conditions before allowing him to get a driver's license. No one can ever develop the skills needed to be a safe driver in just a few hours of mandatory driver's education.</li>
<li>Allow your teen to drive based upon your determination of her ability to responsibly operate a car - regardless of when your state says she can legally drive. A teen who behaves immaturely and irresponsibly out of a vehicle usually behaves immaturely and irresponsibly in a vehicle.</li>
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">With the global economic crisis in full swing, insurers are detecting record amounts of fraudulent claims with home insurance policyholders the chief offenders.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Research from the Association of British Insurers found that there are 2,000 fraudulent insurance claims every week worth an estimated £14million. Dishonest claims on home insurance are the most common with 55,000 false or exaggerated claims detected.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">In a separate survey around one in five UK adults admitted they would not rule out making a fraudulent insurance claim in the future as recession thrives. This could prove costly for honest home insurance policyholders however, with dishonest claims estimated to add around £40 to a typical home insurance premium.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Cheating on your insurance does not pay. Those that are caught face higher premiums or potentially not even being able to get insured at all. Furthermore it can affect their chances of obtaining any form of credit and give the worst offenders a criminal record.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">With these claims on the rise, home insurance providers are making increased efforts to crack down on fraud. So if you're an honest policyholder who needs to make a legitimate claim how can you avoid accusations of bending the truth?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The first step is to prepare for claims in advance. Take photographs of items in your home and store receipts in a safe place. Keeping an inventory of all new goods held within your property will help reassure a provider that the items really were in your possession before the insured event.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Make sure you contact your home insurance provider as soon as the insured event occurs and follow its claims procedure to the letter. Generally you will be asked not to repair or replace items and to hang on to damaged goods as they may need to be assessed.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Pay attention to the level of home insurance cover you have in place including the policy limits on individual items to ensure your cover is sufficient. If you're not happy with your policy compare home insurance online with a comparison website and find a more appropriate deal.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Pay attention to the level of home insurance cover you have in place including the policy limits on individual items to ensure your cover is sufficient. If you're not happy with your policy compare home insurance online with a comparison website and find a more appropriate deal.</span></span></div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-33338743763721090872010-10-22T18:39:00.000-07:002010-10-22T18:43:20.346-07:00How much insurance do you need for a pineapple?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSY9YK1P1YJRXoK8g2Lj1ua7iiQfzprXYdryKy-Xmrgu5Fp8UPwnimvL94Yy5v0Uv1Uex9DcVNzEuF1TCGfOIlT8CGD7w0prw7i5xES-7mOTJzGUUdM7ozTg8YCRlFig_nRN6uZqMR00/s1600/spongebob-squarepants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSY9YK1P1YJRXoK8g2Lj1ua7iiQfzprXYdryKy-Xmrgu5Fp8UPwnimvL94Yy5v0Uv1Uex9DcVNzEuF1TCGfOIlT8CGD7w0prw7i5xES-7mOTJzGUUdM7ozTg8YCRlFig_nRN6uZqMR00/s200/spongebob-squarepants.jpg" width="156" /></a>Here's some Friday nonsense for everyone: How much home insurance does someone need on an underwater pineapple? But, who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants!<br />
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</div>The bubbly, yellow sponge lovingly known as SpongeBob lives in the underwater city Bikini Bottom in a pineapple with his pet snail Gary. (Oh, and in case you don't know: SpongeBob is the star of his own animated show on Nickelodeon.) But the sea can be a dangerous place, especially for underwater fruit-homes. So how much home insurance would SpongeBob need to protect his pineapple house?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4hDuNdBVhpDNzUJjIGZllzwFnVbPfjrM7rB3_Gl9SUiGJpMLuJVDtmUqscfFEq-brRUfidpfH2oF21lzi1JFH8sfiBDC2MMp2xraUPsv5QQ-dOyRZUdwwrg83r5f_nfZzGVaCkUTFyE/s1600/pineapple+house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4hDuNdBVhpDNzUJjIGZllzwFnVbPfjrM7rB3_Gl9SUiGJpMLuJVDtmUqscfFEq-brRUfidpfH2oF21lzi1JFH8sfiBDC2MMp2xraUPsv5QQ-dOyRZUdwwrg83r5f_nfZzGVaCkUTFyE/s1600/pineapple+house.jpg" /></a>The current price of a whole pineapple is around $3.00 out here in California. Bikini Bottom is out in the Pacific Ocean so the California cost is a good estimate. The Insurance Information Institute recommends having enough home insurance to cover rebuilding your home, so SpongeBob should get a policy that covers at least $3.00. His typical home insurance policy will cover damage to his pineapple from hurricanes, hail, lightning or fire (which is not impossible in Bikini Bottom). The home insurance would also include liability coverage should an(other) accident happen around the pineapple.<br />
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SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab diner. He doesn't make too much because the owner of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs, is a real penny-pincher. SpongeBob might find it hard to afford a pricy pineapple home insurance policy. So SpongeBob should probably shop around for multiple home insurance quotes--make sure he's getting the right amount of coverage for his money.<br />
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One way to save on home insurance is combining a car insurance policy with home insurance. Unfortunately for SpongeBob, he doesn't have a driver's license, though he's been trying for years. Maybe someday!<br />
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Having a pineapple house may seem strange, but what about SpongeBob's friends? Best friend Patrick Star lives under a very nice rock, but that may not need a policy. SpongeBob's egotistical, clarinet-loving neighbor Squidward lives in an Easter Island head, and has quite a bit of self-made paintings and sculptures. So Squidward may want to look into home insurance policy that will cover his "art." What about penny-pinching Mr. Krabs? Well he will definitely want a home insurance policy that will not-only cover his lovely anchor-home, but will be as cheap as possible. Krabs will want to compare lots of home insurance quotes.<br />
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Who knew we could learn so much about home insurance from an innocent, jelly-fishing, karate-loving yellow sponge?<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://blog.insweb.com/2009/05/home_insurance_for_a_pineapple.html">Insweb</a> for this funny article!Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-30560225667527676952010-10-17T17:09:00.001-07:002010-10-17T17:12:32.700-07:00Be Wise And Check Your Credit Report<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMXv0__CYSU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMXv0__CYSU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><br />
When we speak of credit reports we are referring to a history of payments made by you. Your credit report relatively reflects your present credit status and it summarizes your financial reliability, including your history of paying bills and other debts.<br />
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Having a high and favourable credit rating is necessary for premium credit cards, loan applications, low interest mortgages, and favourable interest rates. Thus, it is imperative that all consumers regularly monitor and check their credit report to ensure that they are applicable for further credit from lenders or credit agencies- but how does one go about in checking their credit history or credit score? Well, anyone can check their credit history simply by contacting their creditor or credit bureau.<br />
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It is very simple to contact your credit bureau and ask for a copy of your credit report. Relatively, you can check your credit history from major credit bureaus such as: Experian, Trans Union, and Equinox. Utilizing on these three credit bureaus can help you check your credit record at least three times each year- free of charge.<br />
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If you are wondering why you should regularly check your credit report-well there are many instances whereby credit reports are blemished with identity theft, discrepancies and errors etc. It is your right as a consumer to take the step forward and monitor your credit report to prevent these inaccuracies from occurring. Remember, once you have a negative credit report, you are less likely to be applicable to obtain a loan to purchase cars, houses etc.<br />
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Needless to say, your credit score is the most important information on your credit report. Thus it is imperative that you be wise and check your credit report so you can uphold a positive credit score – which can range between 300 and 900 by most credit bureaus and agencies- to be capable of obtaining favourable credit and interest rates from potential lenders and creditors.Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-77786939650594260292010-10-13T17:49:00.000-07:002010-10-19T23:03:20.284-07:00Video of the Week!<div style="color: black;">Instead of advice and tips today, I'm going to post a video which I think you will find to be quite hilarious. Some guy is pissed about his auto insurance quote and calls up the insurance company. Hilarity ensues.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FtEp5yc-g3A?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FtEp5yc-g3A?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-90800743506378031532010-10-11T20:43:00.000-07:002010-10-17T17:07:47.457-07:00Auto Insurance Tips- 5 Car Insurance Tips to Save You Money<div id="body"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDMb7GEm5Q4Qy2lt0-hJ_gAN42GFGwLfNl79CCvdPc-UH-Ff5OgGekA2UWIhb4u9NbWjis0B6C4GkdqY2kETbwi5fUyfzBImn-MX9xHCFmRkyT2pVCsb0xDlsPJFO__G61PsW9J1CL5Y/s1600/auto_insurance_save_money.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDMb7GEm5Q4Qy2lt0-hJ_gAN42GFGwLfNl79CCvdPc-UH-Ff5OgGekA2UWIhb4u9NbWjis0B6C4GkdqY2kETbwi5fUyfzBImn-MX9xHCFmRkyT2pVCsb0xDlsPJFO__G61PsW9J1CL5Y/s200/auto_insurance_save_money.jpg" width="195" /></a></div>Here are some great tips that could save you money on auto insurance.<br />
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<b><u>1. Raise Your Deductible</u></b><br />
One way to save money on car insurance is to raise your deductible. A higher deductible will result in a lower premium. Just remember that you will need to pay the deductible in the event of the accident. So don't raise it so high, that you can't afford to pay it if you were ever to get in an accident.<br />
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<b><u>2. Take a Driver's Safety Course</u></b><br />
Did you know that taking a course in Driver's Safety could save you money on your policy? Many companies offer discounts to customers who complete an approved driving course. See if your insurance company could offer you a discount for this.<br />
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<b><u>3. Choose your Car Wisely</u></b><br />
You may not be in the market for a new car right now, but when you are thinking of a purchasing a new vehicle, choose wisely. Don't just look at the sticker price on the vehicle when shopping. Certain cars are more costly to insure than others, so you could end up paying a lot more in car insurance than you expected if you buy that nice sports car instead of the four door sedan. Cars that are more likely to be stolen or that have parts that cost more to replace will be more expensive to insure. Keep that in mind when you decide to purchase a new car.<br />
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<b><u>4. Drive Less</u></b><br />
You may be wondering how driving less will save you money on car insurance. Well, many companies offer discounts to people who meet certain low mileage requirements. Start carpooling to work or school. Not only could it save you money on car insurance, but it will also save you money on gas!<br />
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<b><u>5. Compare Quotes from Multiple Companies </u></b></div><div class="sig" id="sig">You may already have an auto insurance policy in place or you may be looking for one right now. Whatever your situation, it is always important to stay on top of car insurance rates that different companies are offering. If you already have a policy, compare quotes every six months or so to make sure you are getting the best rates out their for your situation. If you are looking for a policy, be sure to shop around before deciding on a company.<br />
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Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?Auto-Insurance-Tips--5-Car-Insurance-Tips-to-Save-You-Money&id=1612203 </div>Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888782875072390271.post-34664536532667251142010-10-10T23:22:00.000-07:002010-10-10T23:22:56.886-07:00Get Cheap Car Insurance For A Young Driver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinP8MGTNpjrMZsdH5tfbn7Nn-aDttXkpFENuhSE3PHGCXI3QG1KLGvBU8WjCylmEOLWfMC3InfwFxT3umGoT_xIVU5Z6LO8vFQI5m7ZouzPnLzcIjhN82RZqLgA2_3fiiWPpXlx-oq7PU/s1600/young-drivers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinP8MGTNpjrMZsdH5tfbn7Nn-aDttXkpFENuhSE3PHGCXI3QG1KLGvBU8WjCylmEOLWfMC3InfwFxT3umGoT_xIVU5Z6LO8vFQI5m7ZouzPnLzcIjhN82RZqLgA2_3fiiWPpXlx-oq7PU/s320/young-drivers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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To get a cheap car insurance for a young driver needs preparation for both parents and their teenage drivers. It is necessary that young drivers have it in mind that cheap car insurance for young drivers is only available if the teenager met some requirements.<br />
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The teenage driver must take courses that are provided by reliable insurance carriers. These courses give the training needed for the young driver to be safe in any situation. They teach teen drivers about moving through oil spots, water spills, and other challenges on the road as well as how to maneuver past objects in the road.<br />
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Also, students are taught how to drive safe in heavy traffic and the dangers to look out for when driving in the dark. These courses also train students how to react when vehicles or motorbikes suddenly pull in front of them. This teaching is invaluable especially when a teenage driver is driving in a big metropolis or on very busy street corners and junctions.<br />
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Some leading insurance providers also offer cheap car insurance for teen drivers and students who score a good grade point on the average. For as long as the average grade point is maintained, students are given a noticeable cut in their premium rates and this reduction will work for them even when they become adults. The grade point average is based on the national average for grades and in some areas will be well below what the actual grade point average of many students are. This makes it so much easier for average students to qualify for this cost reduction.<br />
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The easiest way to enjoy cheap car insurance for young drivers is to include them to their parent’s policy. When the driver is included to their parent’s coverage he/she receives all of the goodies of the parent’s insurance and can drive any of the cars on the policy, but they will not pay the rate that it would cost a youngster if they purchased the same insurance on their own. Many teenage drivers stay on their parents’ insurance policy until they are old enough to vacate home or after graduating from college.<br />
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A lot of insurers make room for students to get cheap car insurance for the under 25s drivers if they stay in school and live with their parents at home. This is a benefit for both the youngster and their parents who tends to pay for their student’s vehicle insurance when they were away studying in school.<br />
Cheap car insurance for teen drivers is a must that should not be over looked. All vehicles on the road must have an active insurance coverage to be driven legally. When a teen driver begins driving they need to get the coverage that insurance gives.<br />
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Full article here: http://carinsuranceezine.com/Insurance Advice Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13835831103739590196noreply@blogger.com23