Thursday, November 18, 2010

How to Get Inexpensive Auto Insurance


 Getting inexpensive auto insurance is as vital as getting your home insurance. You must be in the loop and in the know how, you can maximize your hard earned money.Put yourself in the shoes of an insurance agent. If you were an auto insurance sales agent what would you offer your client and what would you like to get from your client? Let's face it; this job is used to make someone their living. Getting several insurance quotes from several insurance companies and insurance agents will give a bird's eye view of the best inexpensive auto insurance quote. Because they all may be inexpensive when you take your first glance. 

Take time to read and study each of them. Get a pen and paper and if possible make a simple chart comparing each factor so you will see them at a glance. Compare the following on your table: Discounts, deductibles, other parts of the policy they are offering. Review their policy and take a look at the things that you do not need from them and are paying for them. Like children, if you have children who are in college and are several states away no need to pay for them. When they come to visit let them take another means of transportation other than driving the car.

Discounts, they a look at what they can offer you like promotions or discounts. Like non-smokers, non- alcoholic drinkers' discounts, take advantage of them. The goal is to find that most inexpensive auto insurance quote.Raise your deductibles this will save you up to 50%. For example from $250 to $500 that save you 30% on your yearly premium. But you must be certain that you will be able to pay your deductible when the time comes that you need to make a claim. But how many times do you make a claim compared to as often as you pay your premium rate?

Know thyself and your car. How old is your car? What is the value of your car? Is the value of your car less than what you are paying on your premium rate just to insure a car with a value thousands less than what you are going to pay? This is the time to look at the collision coverage and conclude if you need to lower your collision coverage. Know the insurance company you are going to be partnering with. Avoid fly-by-night insurance companies. Deal only with A-rated companies. They maybe Goliaths and you must be thinking they will not even take their precious time to look at your account. Remember that the industry is very competitive and they will compete for every business big or small.

Do you see it as too much time and effort to do all of that?Get an agent to assist you.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Things To Know About Car Insurance

If you are considering ways to lower your car insurance, the following information should be of help in deciding what coverage to carry and what choices you have in determining the outcome of your premium. NC car insurance could become more affordable than you think.

Liability insurance is a requirement by law in most of the locations of anyone who owns a car. There are different amounts of pay out terms and you can choose the minimum that is required or select a higher amount of protection. It will protect you for any accident you are found to be at fault of having caused, and repair the other persons vehicle.

Collision insurance only pays for damages that are done to your vehicle, and does not cover any other vehicles. You have choices as to the amount of out of pocket deductible you will pay before the policy pays the remainder, and you can also choose the maximum amount of pay out.

Comprehensive coverage covers such circumstances as running into a light pole, hitting some form a livestock, loss by fire, theft or vandalism, and destroying such things as other people's property like a fence or their house. It does not cover collision, and you are allowed to choose the amount of deductible, as well as what the maximum amount your insurance company is to pay.

When the limits of your liability policy are exhausted, Bodily Injury is coverage that pays for medical treatment of all other people who are injured in the wreck if you are found at fault. It also covers any legal expenses you may incur as a result of being the 'at fault' driver. Again, you can choose the deductible and maximums for selecting a more affordable premium.

Roadside Assistance is not really an insurance policy like the others are, but by paying for this feature you will not have to pay for towing if your car should become disabled. It also pays to send someone to your rescue if you run out of gas, loss your brake fluid, have a flat, or your engine overheats and needs water.

With the above information you should now be armed with enough knowledge to lower you monthly premiums and still obtain sufficient insurance coverage to protect yourself from loss in any accident you are involved in as the responsible party.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Life Insurance-Part 2

How long do I need life insurance for?
If you have a young family or plan to have more children, you may want to put life insurance in place at least until your youngest child has left school or finished college. This could mean having life insurance for a term of at least 20 to 25 years. If your children are older, five or 10 years of insurance may be enough. Some policies, such as whole-of-life policies give you insurance for your lifetime so you do not have to decide on a specific length of time (the ‘term’ of the policy).

Who should I insure?
If you are in a relationship and have dependent children, it is important to consider what may happen if either you or your partner died. For example, if you are involved in looking after your home and children, there could be extra childminding or housekeeping costs if you died. So, you may want to consider taking a policy for both partners.

Who gets the benefit from life insurance?
If you arrange a policy on your own life, the policy benefit is usually paid direct to your estate, or to whoever you have named as the beneficiary, once the insurer receives proof of your death.

If your husband, wife or partner takes out a policy on your life, the policy benefit could be paid direct to them without going through your estate.

If you have a mortgage protection policy, it has to be ‘assigned to’ your lender. This means that as long as you have a mortgage, the policy benefit will be paid to your lender if you die. They will use the money to clear your mortgage and pay any money left over to your estate.

How to Shop for Life Insurance Products
Life insurance is a long-term policy. This is different to home or motor insurance where your policy ends each year unless you renew it. So, it is even more important to consider your needs carefully and to shop around for insurance that meets those needs and gives you long-term value for money.

You can shop around for life insurance over the phone or on-line by using one of the premium calculators on insurance companies’ or brokers’ websites. Or, you can use an insurance advisor who will help you work out your needs and shop around on your behalf.

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Friday, October 15, 2010

What Information Do You Need To Provide to Get a Car Insurance Quote?

Life is full of pitfalls and dangers and these can hit you from any direction possible. When these dangers come in the form of some kind of an emergency that causes your long term financial stability to be put to test, then it can even lead to major mental trauma. This can, in turn, lead to your health being affected because tension and stress of any kind can have an adverse effect on your physical health. Therefore, as you can see, a small car accident can end up causing such a domino effect that you will be left cursing the day that you ignored getting protection. This protection, of course, comes in the form of a car insurance policy.

There are two ways that you can go about getting your car insured, namely through a local agent and through online policy providers. The online method of insuring your car is, as per most people, the more advantageous and convenient. The prime reason why people believe that online policy providers are better sources of getting a car insured is the fact that these websites equip you with quotes.

Quotes provided by online policy companies are like semi formal offers containing the insured amount of your car policy and the premiums that you will have to pay. These quotes are ideal for comparing different policies from different providers as it contains the financial aspects of your potential car policy along with respective features. Furthermore, these quotes are also highly specific in nature and the quote that you get from a provider might not be the same as what you friend will get from the same provider. In order to provide such specific offers, these websites require particular details from you. 

The following is a list of what they need.

1. Your contact information:
The policy provider will need your personal information such as telephone number, email id, address and associated information so that you have the option of being able to retrieve your quote at a later stage.

2. Car information:
Since the policy will be a car insurance policy, you will also need to furnish the website with information related to your car. The kind of information that you will have to provide them with would include the make and model of your car, the manufacturer, year of purchase etc. 
Furthermore, the policy provider would also require you to give information related to past claims with respect to the car, any accidents and even driver offences.

3. Preferences:
Finally, in order to get a car insurance quote that meets your needs perfectly, you will need to specify your preferences with respect to additional features such as driver's legal protection, breakdown cover, accessories cover etc.

A car insurance quote allows an efficient and convenient comparison of policies because they are a form of concise offer made by the insurance company to you. Hence, you should always look to get as many quotes as possible and then compare them before conforming to any one policy.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

How to Ensure You Have Adequate Car Insurance Coverage

The last thing you want when you're involved in an incident or need to make a claim on your car insurance is to find that you don't have the appropriate coverage. This can leave you footing a huge bill or, if the policy is found to be invalid, the ramifications could be even worse. So how can you be sure that your coverage is sufficient for your vehicle and all drivers?When you come to actually source your car insurance you need to be fully aware of what level of coverage you have and the liability you hold as the policy holder. Invariably, the more cover you have, the less impact you should have in case of a claim. However, that comes at a cost.

If you go online and simply compare a number of prices and choose the cheapest, you could find yourself being exposed to greater risk. For example, one of the ways in which you can lower a quote is by increasing the excess on your policy. This is fine, as long as you don't have to make a claim of course. Excess basically represents the amount you're liable for in the event of a claim. So if you have an excess of 500, then you will have to stump up the first 500 of any claim made; plus you could still lose your no claims bonus in the process - double jeopardy. So being sensible with this figure and choosing an amount that you can realistically afford can help ensure that you don't face future financial rigours, or indeed have to write your car off unnecessarily.


Choosing a fully comprehensive insurance policy is a good way to ensure that you have the best possible level of cover. However, you will have to be aware that coverage levels and perks will change from company to company. Not all insurers will offer the same add-ons, which may include windscreen, breakdown or even road rage cover. Whilst these are largely becoming standard, policies will vary and you'll have to be sure that any insurer that you choose offers the level that you require.

The only way to really weigh up the merits of individual insurers though is to simply compare their quotes and the coverage each one will give you. But in order to ensure that these prices are accurate you have to be sure that all of the information you've provided is correct. So if you're looking to add drivers, input their details properly. If you're moving house, update the address and the overnight location of your vehicle.

In this last example, if your vehicle is scratched, damaged or even stolen and it isn't at the address named on the insurance or isn't in a garage as claimed, then any claim could be invalidated. Whilst you could take the risk that such things won't be found during litigation, it's often not worth it.

By setting out with an all-encompassing quote, you can ensure that you only get quotes that match your specific needs. This in turn will allow you to better weigh up the pros and cons of the coverage being offered by insurers. Remember though that policies are flexible, so even if you get one now, it can always be changed in the future.

So if you need to add a driver later, update addresses or would like to improve your level of coverage, these can all be factored in during the insurance policy term. You may have to pay for the privilege, however if your circumstances have changed and might impact upon your current policy, then it is a price that is well worth paying.

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Life Insurance- Part 1

An individual runs the risk of premature death or living too long. Life insurance policy is designed to pay out an amount of money if you die during the time limit set out in the policy. Life insurance provides its beneficiaries with the financial coverage upon the demise of the insured person. A contract is signed between the insured person (client) and the insurance company under which the insurance company has to pay an assured sum of money to the nominees of the insured person. It is difficult to think about the effect your death would have on those you love and care about. But it is important to plan for their needs and to look at how your death may affect them financially.

No matter how much you earn, it is important to make sure that your dependants (people who rely on you for emotional and financial support) have enough money to live on when you die. A life insurance policy can protect your dependants against financial hardship by paying them a lump sum after you die.


Need for taking Life Insurance
Life insurance provides retirement fund, children’s education, continuity of income, marriage expenditure, and protection against disabilities. A life insurance policy assures complete peace of mind as it prepares the family to face any financial crisis in case of untimely death of the insured person. Life insurance also serves as a tax saving mechanism, and hence plays a crucial role in the process of one’s financial planning to secure the future of the survivors. Life insurance offers secured saving mechanism for business capital mobilization.


How much Life Insurance Do I need?
Life insurance is like buying shares in yourself. “How much are you worth?” If you have a young family, you will need to provide a larger lump sum than if your children were older. That is because the benefits have to last longer. You will need to consider buying enough insurance to give your family an income for as long as they need it; cover bigger costs that might arise as your children get older, for example school fees; pay off any outstanding loan. However, answers to the following questions will provide a solution to the amount of life insurance you need.
  • What part of my present income does my family need?
  • How many years are left for retirement?
  • What debt am I currently carrying?
  • What are my monetary obligations?
  • Do I have an emergency fund?
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Importance of Having House Insurance

There are lot of people who tend to think that they can skip out on the insurance for their house because it is an added cost that they feel they cannot afford. The thing is though; you really cannot afford to go without the proper insurance cover. There are a million and one things that could go wrong. No one ever thinks that a tragedy will happen to them. If you are at least covered with insurance, then you will be able to replace your belongings.

If you have a lien on your home, such as a home mortgage, then you are most likely required to have home owners insurance. It is a part of your contract. A way to help make the cost a little more affordable is to see if you can have your payments escrowed into the mortgage payments. This way, you will be paying just a little extra each month, on top of your mortgage payment. You will have your insurance paid for every year and it will not feel as though you put any major dent in your finances or budget.

For those that still do not believe that it is enough and that the cost is too much to handle, it is important to make sure that you are taking a look at where all of your money goes. Most likely, when you take a close look at your finances, you will find that you are spending money on things that you could really do without. You can cut back on those things and go ahead and take care of your insurance for the house.

When you are ready to start your house insurance, you want to make sure that you are looking around in order to get the best deal possible. The best way to do this would be to shop online or contact an insurance agent. When you are shopping online for insurance policies, you will be able to see the details of the policy and really make sure that you are not being over charged. Also, you will be able to expose yourself too many more options than if you were simply calling from the phone book.

If you already have insurance on the house, do not be afraid to look to see if there are other options out there for you. You want to make sure that you are really not over paying for the insurance. Too many people will pick up an insurance policy for their home and that is the same policy that they will continue to pay on for the remaining amount of time that they are in the house. This causes a lot of people to over pay when their policies are compared to the other policies out there.

Just make sure that you are never cancelling your current house insurance before the new policy begins. If there is any lapse in cover you could find yourself in hot water with the mortgage company. Also, there is a chance that even during that small window, something could happen to your home. Simply sign up for the new policy and then you can cancel the old policy once the new one is active. Some companies will even contact your old company for you so that you do not forget to do so.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

How Can You Enjoy Cheap Insurance Rates on Your Vehicle?

What are your thoughts on the chronicle of mounting rates of car insurance? Perchance you have already got irritated and are looking for ways or procedures to take pleasure in cheap insurance. Well, definitely you are and in this respect, your position is no different to any other average Ghanaian, equally exasperated, if not more. What are your thoughts then? 

  Are you following the footsteps of others and opting for cheap insurance for automobile increasingly? Well, there is almost no doubt that lot of providers of cheap insurance for automobile do exist. But there is also a question. How many of them are reliable or trustworthy?

It is no longer a secret to people that all car insurance companies can not be identical. Many people are found to commit a grave mistake due to sheer ignorance. These people do consider cheap car insurance as something heaven sent or providential, especially while paying the bill. Nevertheless, they are found to make mistakes regarding the selection of companies and in any such case, the same cheap insurance policy can turn into a nightmare, if not more.

How can you save your own skin then? Don't go for the cheapest quote the moment you get it from the discount car insurance broker. You have got to find out something more of the company offering the cheap insurance rates. This may gladden you a lot - ways to lessen rate of your car insurance belonging to the best of companies even do also exist.

Here are some advices to do the same.
Your first task, in this context, is to take a look at your deductible amount. Remember that this happens to be the amount that you pay before anything else out of any claim and the cost of policy is directly connected to this sum. Large numbers of people, above all those who have had their insurance policy at length, have never mulled over whether they should differ their deductible. 

Are you having a good driving record and set to augment the risk of paying a larger amount if there is any claim? If the answer is positive, you can save money by means of increasing your deductible. Focus on the pattern of automobile you drive. There are some specific types of cars that do attract higher car insurance rates. Take cars like sports cars and some other few pricey cars, for example. Since these automobiles remain vulnerable to theft always, these do cost more in order to insure. Never forget to drive carefully. 

This is not said for the sake of your life only but safe driving can enable you to take pleasure in cheap insurance in a better manner. Believe it or not, it is a reality that none gets cheap insurance on automobiles if he has had 4 speeding fines and 3 accidents in the preceding year. Take all these factors into account and you ought to make sure how you drive.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Getting The Best Fuel Economy Out of Your Car

Making the attempt to get the best fuel economy out of your car as possible is not only a great way to save money and have your car last longer, it is also an extremely beneficial thing to do for the environment. There are a large variety of things that can be done to increase your gas mileage, things such as keeping your engine maintained, checking the spark plugs, and keeping your tires properly inflated are just a few of the things that you can get the best fuel economy out of your car.

The first thing you may want to start with is removing as much weight from your car as possible. This is simple and free and shouldn't take to long to do for the average car. By removing as much excess weight from your car as possible you will instantly begin burning less gas and saving more money. Make sure that although your removing anything in your car that you do not need, you should always keep items that are there for your health. Items such as the first aid kit, water bottles, and tools for the car should stay in your car. It is a great thing to want to get the best fuel economy out of your car but not at the risk of your personal safety or the safety of others.

The second thing that you should do to improve your fuel economy is drive safely and less aggressively. The more a person speeds or drives recklessly, the more gas mileage they are using up in comparison to someone who is driving at the correct speeds. Not only should you drive safely to improve your gas mileage, but also to keep yourself and all others on the road safe.

The third thing I suggest to help you get the best fuel economy out of your car is to check all the fluids, hoses, and belts on a regular basis. This will not only improve your gas mileage, it will also help your car last longer, help the environment, and also help you to saving money.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Life Insurance Stage Analysis

The need for life insurance can be analyzed on the basis of the stages of one’s life. Below are certain factors that help in identifying how much insurance is required during different stages of life.

Young Professionals
In the initial years of Life, a person has to face a relatively lower level of responsibility. Thus, he can save more by paying a low amount of Life Insurance Premium which is calculated on the basis of your age. As one grows old, the premium for life insurance cover increases many-fold. While planning to pay premium in the initial years, one can keep in mind his future needs and save more.

Newly Married
Newly married couples have to face lot of responsibilities as you have a spouse who may be dependent on your income. This is a phase where expenditure to be incurred is high. Moreover, there is an immediate need for planning for the future. Thus, at this point of time, it is advisable to take Whole Life or Term Life Insurance Policy

Married with Kids
This is the phase when a person has to take the responsibility of his children as well as elderly parents. One has to plan for one’s children’s future needs and his education as well. If a person is going for insurance policy at this stage of life, then it is advisable to go for such plans which offer periodical returns to be used for your child’s education and marriage. Thus, Term or Whole Life Insurance Policies are best suited.

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