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Making an Insurance Comparison Published on 25/04/2009

No one wants to be \"taken\" on their insurance premiums. It is hard not to view these payments as money down the drain, so many of us use price quotes as the deciding factor when we select auto, home or household insurance. Many consumers come to regret the policies they purchased when it comes time to file a claim with their insurance companies. This is usually when we find out what we\'ve...

Oh, No! An Accident, What Am I Covered For? Published on 25/04/2009

You do not have a choice when deciding whether you need or do not need car insurance. It\'s mandatory, and when caught without it, you will usually find yourself in deep trouble. So obviously you must take out a car insurance policy if you want to drive your car on the roads legally. But which policy you ask? Every car travelling on the road is covered under compulsory insurance. If they are...

Car Insurance Advice for Senior Citizens Published on 24/04/2009

Who is a senior citizen is a question that gets different answers from different people. But no matter how you define \"senior,\" it is still necessary to maintain adequate insurance coverage, especially if you drive. While car insurance is a heavy expense for many seniors, there are many ways to lower costs while maintaining the right amount of coverage for your individual financial situation....

Advantages Pay as You Drive Insurance Published on 23/04/2009

The premiums you pay on your auto insurance are usually based on your age, gender, and where you live. pay as you drive insurance however is different. It\'s based on the number of miles you drive. Drive fewer miles, pay lower premiums. The obvious advantage of pay as you drive, then, is cost. Since pay as you drive premiums are computed on the basis of how many miles the vehicle is driven,...

Life Insurance, The Evolution, and the Best Way to Get it Published on 23/04/2009

Life insurance, in one shape or another, has been around for centuries. Believe it or not, the first polices were crafted by the Chinese. In the mid nineteenth century, life insurance polices emerged in the United States, slowly influencing Europe and South Africa towards the last quarter of the nineteen hundreds. Needless to say, life insurance did not necessary explode the second it hit...

Should You Consider Pay As You Drive Insurance? Published on 23/04/2009

The Brookings Institution reports studies finding that 2 out of every 3 American households would save money if they switched to Pay As You Drive auto coverage, with an average savings of $270 per year. Pay As You Drive insurance, as its name suggests, is priced on the basis of the number of miles you drive. These plans give you a real reason to drive less and save more. Anyone can consider...

Calculating Car Insurance Premiums: The Dirt Published on 22/04/2009

When you apply for insurance, you place the responsibility into the hands of qualified professions who handle insurance calculations and premiums all day long. It\'s a lot of trust you must put into these people. You need the right coverage, but not at a rate that will break the bank. Thankfully insurance providers are on your side. Car insurance is one of the more vital and recognizable...

How To Get Insurance in South Africa Published on 21/04/2009

Most financial planners recommend reviewing your life insurance every two to three years. However, many of us continue to pay the premiums on our existing policies for years without a thought reviewing, much less changing, our insurance cover. Our situation can go on like that until we receive a call from our financial planner or a cold call from a new insurance company touting a sparkling...

Getting Car Insurance: Brokers VS The Net Published on 20/04/2009

Since the concept of insuring a car against road accidents became compulsory as well as common sense, insurance companies have issued policies. History proves that the first policy ever written for car insurance was recorded way back in 1895 in the United Kingdom. In the early days, few people had a need for car insurance. First off, few vehicles were on the road so most people did not even...

Insurance Deductibles- What Are They? Published on 17/04/2009

Trying to find the right automobile insurance that fits your needs can be a major pain in the neck. But, you have to have it if you are operating a motor vehicle, so you might as well know a few terms to help you understand exactly what you are buying. The lingo used by insurance providers for an insurance deductible is most commonly referred to as an excess. This lingo is used to describe...