Autos May Be Getting Safer
May 6, 2008
Automobiles may be getting safer and that could lead to lower automobile insurance premiums for some. Recent studies have shown that frontal and side impact crashes are seeing the best improvements in safety. Rear impacts remain a significant problem.
Homeowners Insurance Needs Updating
April 25, 2008
If you own a home, you know the importance of having adequate homeowner’s insurance. What might surprise you is that a recent survey suggests that less then five percent of US homeowners have updated their policies to reflect changes that can adverse affect them.
Home Insurance Pitfalls
April 14, 2008
Have you ever been denied home insurance coverage? You might be surprised to learn that many homeowners are finding it harder to get home insurance policies in some areas of the country. So what must happen in order to be denied home insurance?
Health Care Costs: A Novel Idea
March 31, 2008
More often than not, the news on health care insurance and associated costs is dim at best. Many older people can remember when paying for medical care was a fairly straightforward process. You went to the doctor and you knew right away what your visit would cost. Today, that has all changed and most people have no idea what they are paying for when they visit the doctor or clinic.
Tax Scams
March 20, 2008
It never seems to end with those who would cheat and steal over the Internet. Now it is tax scams that consumers and business owners need to be on the lookout for.
Speed Trap Cameras May Increase
February 18, 2008
You may want to watch your speed more closely. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently finished a study conducted in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the Washington, D.C. suburb of Montgomery County, Maryland. The results of the study suggest that speed cameras work in slowing down motorists who may be tempted to speed.
Renters Insurance is Worth the Cost
January 25, 2008
With the economy on the verge of a recession many people are looking for ways to cut costs. Many experts agree that foregoing renter’s insurance should not be a part of those household cuts.
Insurance Prices May Fall
January 15, 2008
There may be some good news for those who are paying high insurance premiums. For the first time since WW II, some premiums for certain types of casualty and property insurance are expected to decrease. This could happen as soon as fall of 2008. The exception to this may be those areas that are located in flood planes and hurricane zones.
Filing Home Insurance Claims Can Cost You
December 6, 2007
Homeowners may not be aware of this but if three or more small claims are filed on a homeowner’s policy the insurance carrier can increase the premiums. In some cases, they can even deny to renew the policy.
Property Insurance Coverage and Cost
November 23, 2007
There is growing concern over the availability and the cost of property insurance for those who live along the eastern coast of the US. Some insurers have begun to reduce or even eliminate coverage in these high risk areas.