Higher Premiums for People Over 75 Years of Age: Is it Discrimination?

August 27, 2009
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Have you hit your 76th birthday and your car insurance company just gave you a premium increase as your birthday present? Well, a premium increase is certainly not a gift, but it is something that you might as well expect when you’re already over the age of 75.

Most car insurers charge higher premiums for drivers over 75.  It is not that they are being discriminatory, but this is simply a measure that they need to take to sustain their company.  Car insurance premiums are based on statistical data and calculated using complex mathematical algorithms. Insurers compute the claims risk that people of different ages represent, and those over age 75…

The Consequences of Using Invalid Insurance Cards

August 27, 2009
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Honesty is the best policy, and that same thing is true when it comes to dealing with a police officer when you get into an accident or if you get pulled over.  Dishonesty has its consequences.  Driving without car insurance policy has its consequences, too.  So if in the end you are most likely going to be caught lying, why not say the truth from the start and spare yourself from the heavier punishment ahead?

The consequences for lying about your car insurance policy vary from state to state.  For instance, when you show a police officer an insurance card for an already canceled policy, the police officer can access to…

Why Insurance is an Important Factor in Choosing a Job

August 25, 2009
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When looking for a job, people usually consider the salary first before considering any other factors.  And why not, we live in a modern world where you have to pay for a lot of things just to survive.  Settling for a job with a salary that can just pay the rent or buy day-to-day food is more attractive than a job that has a lower salary but has many benefits; you cannot eat those benefits today.  However, people should understand that there are some other things that they should look for in a job aside from the salary, such as:

* Workers compensation
* Life insurance
* Group health insurance
* Workers benefits
* Benefits…

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Viatical Statements

August 24, 2009
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The common reason why people purchase life insurance is to protect their families from incurring debt due to medical or funeral expenses.  They also hope to leave some money for their children or grandchildren when they pass away.  But then, there are times when dire needs arise immediately before one’s death.  And we are talking about terminal illness.  Hospital bills must be soaring and so terminally ill people feel the need to accept cash settlements in lieu of their life insurance policies to take care of their own needs.

Here is where viatical statements come in.  A viatical settlement is a large amount of cash given to terminally ill people, known…

Questions The Insurance Agent Asks When Buying an Umbrella Policy

August 23, 2009
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In the previous post, we talked about the importance of having umbrella insurance if you are a policyholder.  By now, you must be psyched about getting one if you still don’t have any.  The additional liability protection that umbrella insurance can give you is far-fetched, so you might as well be prepared to get the best deal out there.  And what better way to prepare than to know the questions your agent will ask you most likely. Below is a list of questions typically asked and information you will need to gather in order to complete an umbrella insurance quote with your chosen insurance agent.  Start gathering the information you…

The Benefits of Umbrella Insurance

August 23, 2009
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Just because you have insured your home, your car, your life, and your boat, does not mean that you are now fully protected.  What if an accident does occur and you are the one at fault?  The next things that will happen could be beyond what you have imagined.  The question is, do you have enough liability insurance from your current policies to cover your costs for negligence? Since no one can predict how much a judge may award the injured person, umbrella insurance is not just for the wealthy anymore, but a needed protection for every policyholder.

Umbrella insurance is designed to give one added liability protection above and beyond…

Mortgage Life Insurance / Mortgage Protection Insurance

August 20, 2009
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If you are the breadwinner of the family and particularly the one who pays for your home’s mortgage, then you should have already insured your family and your home by now through mortgage life insurance, which is also known as mortgage protection insurance.

If you know about life insurance, understanding what mortgage life insurance is will be a no-brainer for you.  Just like all life insurance, mortgage protection insurance is an agreement between you and a life insurance company. You agree to pay a predetermined rate. The life insurance company agrees to pay a sum of money to your beneficiaries if you die–as long as you were still paying your premiums…

How to Apply for Disability Benefits

August 18, 2009
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Having disability could be less of a problem with Social Security disability benefits.  Some people with a bona fide disability restricting their ability to work even have this as their main source of income.  They are the ones who are eligible to receive these benefits.

Nevertheless, not everyone who is disabled is automatically eligible to receive Social Security benefits.  If you had been through an accident which caused you some disability but you are still able to work in an office and you receive an income, you may not receive benefits.  The Social Security Administration treats every applicant as a unique individual with a different case.  Sometimes, certain requirements can be…

What Exactly are the Benefit Plans Your Employees are Looking For?

August 18, 2009
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If you want to attract new employees and keep the ones you now have, employee benefit plans are a surefire way to accomplish just that.  Find out how you can develop a sought after benefits package as you continue to read on.

Get to maintain the lowest turnover rate in the history of your company by offering comprehensive benefit plans for your employees.  If you do not know it yet, good employees are no longer just after good hourly wages and salaries, they also check on the other benefits that you are willing to provide.  Employees want to be taken care of, you know.

Although you may feel like a formal plan…