You are probably referring to the size of that last round of storm-created property rate increases. As Albert Einstein once said: “Everything is relative.” The perceived size of your increase is relative to when in the storm cycle you were blessed with the increase. That is, whether you were first or last. It may be that… Read More »
The multi-policy discount can add up to a premium saving of five to twenty-five percent per policy, depending on the particular insurance company. It is a valid inducement for you, the insurance buyer, to purchase all of your policies from a single insurance company. To not avail yourself of this great cost cutting opportunity would… Read More »
Prepare yourself for a long answer. Price is a very important buying point, as always, but it should not be the only consideration when buying insurance, even though the insurance direct marketers would have you believe otherwise. Most direct marketing schemes are based on price. The continual emphasis of this tends to make the insurance… Read More »
By our latest count, there are around twenty insurance companies actively advertising auto insurance today. The Warren Buffet / GEICO-led hyper competition to gain auto insurance market share has pushed companies to conjure up all sorts of premium discounts and gimmicks, some good and some not so good. Discounts range from the older multi-policy, multi-car and claim… Read More »
A new first-of-its-kind independent consumer survey conducted for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) confirms that non-renewals and premium increases are becoming more common in the current homeowners insurance market. However, there are significant steps that homeowners can take to protect themselves in spite of these circumstances, says IIABA and its Trusted… Read More »
One of the most unfortunate questions asked today is: how do I handle my personal insurance coverages during a divorce? And for many, the question is asked much too late in the divorce process, if it is asked at all. Here is an illustration of its importance. -continue reading-
Getting a new car is usually fun and exciting, but having a total loss on a new car causes a double-whammy: It’s the emotional loss of your “brand new car” and the shocking realization that the loan or lease balance can be greater than the amount of the insurance payment. -continue reading-