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Apr 18, 2012

Cheap Auto Liability Insurance Quotes

Cheap Auto Liability Insurance Quotes

Auto liability insurance is an integral part of auto insurance policy. When you have committed mistake in an auto accident, liability coverage pays property damage expenses for the individual you injured and bodily injury. Furthermore, liability coverage also pays your legal defense bills.

You may need to buy collision and comprehensive coverage as well because liability coverage does not cover the repairing cost. It is worth mentioning in this regard that collision coverage not only covers the repairing cost but also substitute your car when you are responsible for any accident.
Comprehensive coverage also pays when your car is stolen or damaged. Personal injury protection coverage pays for your and your passenger's medical bills when you are responsible for any accident. Another good thing about personal injury protection coverage is that it also pays for your and your family's medical bills when you suffer injury because of a high speed car. Uninsured motorist coverage pays for bills related to your injuries that has occurred due to an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver. If you are interested in getting cheap liability auto insurance quote you need to shop around in the market.
Generally speaking, liability insurance is denoted as three numbers. For example if you live in London, the minimum liability requirements are 25/50/10. In other words, you must carry :

$25,000 worth of bodily injury coverage per individual.
$50,000 worth of bodily injury coverage per accident.
$10,000 worth of property damage coverage per accident.

In addition, there are number of insurance comparison website in the web where you can get cheap auto liability insurance quotes from plenty of reputed companies. Majority of people opt for basic auto liability insurance policies as they are not that expensive. However, these policies does not give you maximum number of benefits. It is basically an agreement between you and the insurance company, in which you need to pay a premium. Insurance company, on the other hand, will offer you financial support on the basis of the terms and conditions of insurance policy. If you are looking for a comprehensive coverage then basic auto liability insurance policies are not ideally suited for you.

Feb 13, 2012

Auto insurance claims

"Sixty-three cents of every claim dollar goes to [pay for] physical damage on your car," says John Eager, senior director of claims services for the National Association of Independent Insurers, based in Des Plaines, Ill. Although a personal injury claim may require a different level of proof and persistence than a vehicle damage claim and insurance regulations vary from state to state, the basic steps to take information needed to file a claim are fairly similar. For the most part, the claims process for vehicle damage is simple: You make a claim, the adjuster comes out to estimate the cost to repair the damage, the insurance company sends you a check for that amount and you use it to pay for the repairs.
Step 1 (at the accident scene): Call 911 if someone has a life-threatening injury. If there's no emergency, don't tie up 911, but get any needed medical attention and call the police directly. Remember, you need that police report. Step 2: Exchange license plate numbers, contact information and auto insurance information with the other parties involved. Most states require drivers to have an insurance identification card in the vehicle and it will provide most of the pertinent information, Eager says. Fill in any gaps, though. Make sure to get phone numbers. Step 3: Look for witnesses who will be willing to tell what they saw and get their contact information as well. If you are unable to gather information at the scene, the police report can be a back-up source of information on the other parties involved and witnesses. If the accident happens in a parking lot, an officer may plead no jurisdiction. Insist on an incident report, Howard says. Failing that, in a mall or other facility that has a security force, you may ask security to file a report. In a lot without any security, you may want to ask a shop owner. "You want to get something in writing," Howard says, because "insurance companies are obliged to believe the story given to them by their own policyholder" unless there's proof to the contrary. Step 4: Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. With a cell phone, you may call your company right from the scene. Many have 24-hour claim-filing service by phone. Your insurance ID card should provide the number. Whoever takes your claim will walk you through the process. Although the other party may be at fault, both Eager and Howard agree that generally you should file the claim with your own insurance carrier. Each carrier is obliged to protect the interests of its own insured, making your claim a secondary concern for the other party's carrier. Chances are you'll get the service you need more readily from your own carrier. "You have rights with your own carrier that you don't have with the other party's insurance," Howard says. This includes the right to a process for resolving disputes over what expenses should be covered by the insurance. With no-fault insurance, you have no choice initially but to file with your own carrier. No-fault insurance has thresholds below which your own carrier pays all expenses, except the deductible. Above those thresholds, you may seek restitution from the other party. These thresholds vary by state. Assuming the other party is at fault and you do not have collision coverage on your vehicle, you will have no choice but to file a claim against the other party's carrier. On the other hand, if the other party does not have insurance, you will have to negotiate with the other party directly or go to court. Step 5 (if the other party is at fault): You should advise the other party's insurance company that you're pursuing a claim through your carrier and will seek reimbursement for costs your carrier will not pay, including your collision insurance deductible, time off work, auto rental differential and the amount of your diminished resale value, Howard says. If you have the patience to take an unconventional route that will be challenged by your carrier, Howard believes that if the other party is at fault, you should file claims with both carriers. "You cannot collect twice for the same thing," he says. However under "multiple source recovery," he adds, "you can collect from two sources and put the checks in a kitty and decide how much was paid for what." This means meticulously itemizing every expense involved, and which carrier's check paid for which expense. At the end of the process, you would submit the itemized list to your carrier and, if there's anything left in the kitty, you would write a check for the overage to your own carrier. Step 6 (this may happen earlier or later in the process, depending on the other insurance carrier): You'll get a phone call from the other company asking for your version of events that led to the accident. You need to prepare for this, Eager says. "Especially with an injury claim, you'd want to check with your insurance carrier to see what statements you need to make to the other insurance carrier." It's a good idea to write down exactly what you will tell the other carrier beforehand so that in the worst-case scenario -- a lawsuit -- your statement will remain consistent. Don't trust your memory. The other carrier will be taping your statement and will have your exact words at their disposal. Step 7: The adjuster comes out to take a look at the damage to your vehicle and comes up with an estimate of what it will take to restore it (or replace it, if it's totaled). Then, the insurance company will cut a check in the amount of the repair, minus any collision deductible amount. If an insurance company has a direct repair program, the adjuster might not even have to come out, Eager says. Under such a program, your insurance carrier will refer you to a shop with which they have an agreement. So, depending on the insurance company, the damage claim estimate may be done by the shop itself, the shop won't have to wait to start repairs and the check can be transmitted right to the shop, Eager says. The shop may also make arrangements for a rental vehicle if you need one. If the adjuster says the car is totaled (in other words, beyond repair), the adjuster will estimate your compensation on the actual cash value (or depreciated value) of the vehicle before the accident, essentially enabling you to buy a similar used car. However, if you've bought coverage for replacement cost value, the estimate will cover the cost of buying a similar new vehicle. Step 8 (When disputes arise): If you think your carrier's damage settlement offer is too low, you may ask your carrier for a form of arbitration to resolve the dispute. This process may take two to six weeks, but generally speaking, you will not have to wait for payment. In most cases, the insurance company will pay you the amount it offered immediately, and you'll get the rest when and if the dispute is resolved in your favor. On the other hand, if you disagree with an offer from the other party's carrier, you may or may not be offered such dispute resolution. If not and the amount in dispute is significant, it may be worthwhile to take legal action. Easy Ways To Save Money On Your Car Insurance Policy With the rising cost of living, it is easy to become overwhelmed with your bills every month! In this article we will discuss some simple methods to lower your auto insurance policy. Firstly, you can request a higher excess. The excess is the amount of money you have to pay back to your insurance company before they will pay out the amount of value on your car. The excess is usually a percentage of the payout amount that the company needs to pay to repair the vehicle, and the higher you make that percentage to be, the lower your monthly premium. This can leave you in a catch 22 financial situation when the time comes to pay that excess, but if you take into account all the money you saved on premiums, then it sort of balances it out.
The next thing you need to do is to ensure that you have bought the cheapest motor vehicle possible. While this may seem like an obvious thing to say, its not, because it is surprising the amount of people who are driving motor cars that they cannot actually afford. The truth is, the cheaper your motor vehicle is, the lower your auto insurance premium will be. Remember that the repairs to a lower cost vehicle will be more affordable. In addition to that, a less flashy car will attract less attention from thieves! You can also combine your insurance policies under one company in order to lower your premium. A lot of insurance companies will offer you a discounted premium if you insure your household contents, car and life under them. Look into deals offered and whether or not you will be saving money by combining your policies. The last easy thing you can do to save on your insurance policy is to ask questions. This can seem so simple, but many people fail to do it. Asking the right questions and enquiring about discounts can go a long way in securing you a lower policy. A lot of people have grey areas in their insurance policies and are not aware of why this is! Clearing up confusion can also help you ensure you are not paying for cover that you do not need, and will also ensure that you understand exactly why you are paying what you are paying.

Feb 11, 2012

Motorcycle car insurance

Why Motor Insurance Is A Financial Security Necessity
Motorbike insurance
There are many people who can vouch for the fact that when their finances are in order, they rest much easier at night than when they do not have enough money to cover all their bills. There is nothing worse for peace of mind than being lumped with a huge unexpected expense, and having to fork into sometimes non-existent savings to pay for something you did not anticipate. Not having your motor insurance properly taken care of can be a huge stress on your financial situation should something go wrong.


A lot of people can be overly confident in their driving abilities. They may have the mentality that they will never be in a motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, a lot of people do not realize that they could be involved in a collision that was not their fault in any way! What would you do if you were involved in a collision that WAS your fault, and you damaged someone else’s vehicle as well as your own, and did not have car insurance? You would then be liable to pay for the repairs or replacement to the other vehicle involved, and also the repairs or replacement of your own vehicle! The cost of repairs to a motor vehicle can be shockingly exorbitant. Even a few minor problems can cost a lot of money, usually the kind of money that is not easily found spare. Imagine the grievous affect on your financial situation should you find yourself in an accident without insurance coverage!

Furthermore, some car insurance coverage can reach into the payout for medical expenses that occur as a result of a collision. One of the worst outcomes of a car accident can be the injuries sustained by yourself, your or other parties involved. If you crash into someone, and they are injured, you will be liable for their medical expenses. This can be an aggravated stress if you yourself are trying to recover from injuries. If you have the right coverage, all this will be taken care of, and the only thing you will have to worry about is getting better!
Customers can tailor their policies further to suit their specific insurance needs by adding any of our optional extras such as Legal Expenses, European Breakdown Cover, Personal Accident and Helmet and Leathers Cover.


Another terrible consequence of an accident will have to go without your precious motor vehicle for however long it takes to repair or replace it. If you have the right kind of coverage, you will be lent a hired car to travel around in until you are mobile again.

In conclusion, it is easy to see that having car insurance is not only a necessity for your financial situation,

but also for your peace of mind!

Feb 4, 2012

Family insurance

Family health insurance effectively groups a set of individual policies together into one premium, often with a discount for buying all the policies at the same time. It provides family medical insurance for all named family members, including child health insurance for your children.
What does family health insurance cover?
At Health Insurance Solutions, we understand that you want to provide the best possible care for your family within the budget that you have available. That’s why we search through hundreds of different policies to find you the best possible family health insurance deal, giving you the highest quality cover for your loved ones at the lowest possible price.
Do you know what you own? Take a home inventory today.
If you suffered a loss such as a fire, would you be able to remember everything, or its value? Creating and updating an inventory of your personal possessions is one of the best ways to make the most of your homeowners or renters insurance. Document all your belongings now, or update yours if you haven’t in the last year or two.

Feb 1, 2012

Axa insurance

If you run a car you have to insure it - that's the law. The type of insurance you get varies according to the extent of protection it provides and how much it costs you.

Fully comprehensive is traditionally the most expensive and covers everything - damage to your car, personal injury costs and any third party's vehicle and property.

On very old, cheap cars, annual comprehensive premiums can cost more than the car is worth. But it's a must if you are buying a car using a credit agreement or a loan because if the car is a write-off or stolen you still have to

continue paying the finance.

Third party insurance is the minimum legal cover allowed and is typically comparatively cheaper. It covers damage to the other person's car or compensation but if your own car is stolen, burnt out or damaged it is not covered.

If you are considering third party insurance double check that it is actually cheaper. One of the upshots of the rising cost of insurance for young or risky drivers over recent years is that third party cover - the one they usually take - has shot up in price and can be more expensive than comprehensive. The best way to double check is to use a car insurance finder, such as This is Money's.

If you are in an accident that isn't your fault, it's highly likely you will be offered the chance to try and get a hire car through legal cover, ie a solicitor acting on your behalf will claim against the other party.

Jan 13, 2012

Coverage characteristics of auto insurance

When shopping for insurance, please remember there are factors to consider other than price,such as the level of service offered. Your premium will vary depending on the coverages youchoose, your driving record, the type of vehicle you drive, your age, and other factors. A list of all companies offering personal automobile insurance in Colorado is available upon request by calling the Division of Insurance.
Liability insurance is the limit of how much the insurer will pay on your behalf to someone you injure while driving.

Property damage is the limit of how much the insurer will pay on your behalf to someone on account of damage to their property you cause while driving.

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Fully comprehensive is traditionally the most expensive and covers everything - damage to your car, personal injury costs and any third party's vehicle and property.
On very old, cheap cars, annual comprehensive premiums can cost more than the car is worth. But it's a must if you are buying a car using a credit agreement or a loan because if the car is a write-off or stolen you still have to continue paying the finance.
Third party insurance is the minimum legal cover allowed and is typically comparatively cheaper. It covers damage to the other person's car or compensation but if your own car is stolen, burnt out or damaged it is not covered. Third party will often come as third party, fire and theft or can be beefed up using add-on insurance such as Fire and Theft.
But is third party cheaper?
If you are considering third party insurance double check that it is actually cheaper. One of the upshots of the rising cost of insurance for young or risky drivers over recent years is that third party cover - the one they usually take - has shot up in price and can be more expensive than comprehensive. The best way to double check is to use a car insurance finder, such as This is Money's.
How the no claims discount works
You typically get a 30% discount after one year of claim-free driving, rising to 65% after four or five years. But companies vary. Some go up to a 70% maximum while others specialising in younger drivers will give higher discounts at an earlier stage.
Many insurers now offer the opportunity to pay a bit more to protect your no claims bonus. The rules vary but you may be able to make two claims in three years, for example, before your bonus is affected. Protecting your bonus will not stop your insurer from hiking up the premium at renewal following a claim. But at least you won't lose your no claims bonus on top.
Other options: your policy decoded
Protected no claims
This is an added extra that will cost you around £50 or more, depending on your insurance cost. It means that if you make a claim you do not lose your all important no claims discount. Usually, it protects you against the first one or two claims in a year, or over a longer period.
Legal protection
This is an added extra that covers your legal costs if you are involved in an accident and it isn't your fault, this covers the cost of solicitors going after some compensation for you, for either an injury, the loss of your car for a period of time, or the cost of your public transport. It adds about £25 to a policy. Whether it is worth it is a grey area, as there are plenty of no-win, no-fee solicitors out there for injury claims. On the other hand, it costs about £2 per month for some piece of mind.
Car hire / courtesy car
If you are in an accident this will provide a car for you while yours is being repaired. But be aware almost all have time limits and you will not get the use of a hire car forever. It's worth considering whether in the case of an accident you could do without your car.
Legal cover and car hire warning
If you are in an accident that isn't your fault, it's highly likely you will be offered the chance to try and get a hire car through legal cover, ie a solicitor acting on your behalf will claim against the other party. Remember, these costs are not guaranteed to be won back and should be reasonable, otherwise you may face problems down the line.
1. You're a statistic.

To an insurer, you're not a person, you're a set of risks. An insurer bases its premium (or its decision to insure you at all) on your "risk factors," including some things that may seem unrelated to driving a car, including your occupation, who you are and how you live.

2. Insurers differ.

As with anything else you buy, what seems to be the same product can have different prices, depending on the company. You can save money by comparison shopping.

3. Don't just look at price.

A low price is no bargain if an insurer takes forever to service your claim. Research the insurer's record for claims service, as well as its financial stability.

4. Go beyond the basics.

Most states require only a minimum of auto-insurance liability coverage, but you should look for more coverage than that.

5. Demand discounts.

Insurers provide discounts to reward behavior that reduces risk. However, Americans waste money every a year because they forget to ask for them!

6. Ask for the real thing.

Insurers cut costs by paying only for car parts made by companies other than the car's manufacturer. These parts can be inferior. Demand parts by the original equipment manufacturers.

Nov 13, 2011

Insurance for your car's

More than 220 million motor vehicles clog America's roads today, making it likely that someday you will have an accident and file an auto insurance claim. The good news is that in most auto accident claims, personal injury isn't the problem. Every insurance claim requires some kind of proof of damage or injury before a carrier will pay. On auto claims, Eager says, there are five elements of proof that will come into play: what you tell the insurance companies, what the other party tells them, a police report, witnesses and physical damage at the scene.
"There are a lot of jurisdictions where the police officers may try to avoid taking an accident report, assuming that the damage is under $500," a typical insurance deductible, warns retired insurance adjuster J.D. Howard, who co-founded the Insurance Consumer Advocate Network, based in Branson West, Mo. "Insist on a report. If [officers] won't file a traffic accident report, insist on an incident report. You want an independent, disinterested record of what happened. You'd be amazed at how often the other driver's story will change." Finding of fault is very important. Besides the rental car and diminished value issues, the negligent party's carrier might owe you for any time off work, Howard says. In addition, your company cannot raise your rates if you are not at fault.
Also, the majority of states have adopted "comparative negligence," Eager says. This is a concept based on the idea that no one party is necessarily completely at fault, but that fault is just a matter of degree. Your settlement can be reduced based on the degree of fault. Having an understanding of how UK car insurance companies work is vital when searching for the cheapest car insurance quotes.

Apr 22, 2011

Don't Let A Liability Insurance Broker Become A Liability For You (Liable Liability Brokers)

Don't Let A Liability Insurance Broker Become A Liability For You (Liable Liability Brokers)


When buying insurance, most of us depend on our insurance broker to choose a suitable policy and properly fill out the insurance application forms. It is very important for you to be familiar with the terms of the insurance policy because you are paying for it.




You should be aware that there have been several cases of insurance fraud in which brokers have gotten kickbacks from insurance companies for deceiving clients into buying a policy from one company rather than a more suitable company or fooling clients into buying an unsuitable policy. These kickbacks result in higher premiums and hidden costs. You should also be aware that buying insurance is never a prerequisite for getting a loan, so do not let any insurance company, bank or broker fool you into buying an insurance policy by promising that if you do, a loan application will be approved.
Sometimes it is cheaper to buy the insurance policy directly from the insurance company rather than going through a broker because the insurance company does not have to pay the broker. However, sometimes buying the policy from a direct insurer proves to be more expensive.

Liability insurance usually covers the drivers of vehicles, people who offer professional services to the public such as nurses, doctors, personal trainers and contractors, people or companies that manufacture products that may be harmful and employers. You should have a public liability insurance, employers’ liability insurance and product liability insurance.

Liability Insurance

Liability insurance provides coverage in case you injure another person or their property in an accident. In order to ensure you get this coverage when you need it, you must read your insurance policy very carefully and do a lot of research to be sure you are getting a fair deal. Compare insurance quotes and read the fine print in the policies. Get the advice of independent insurance agents (those who sell policies of many companies) and captive agents (those who sell policies of one company only).
Find out which insurance service or providers your friends and family have used and what sort of experiences they have had. Use the Consumer Reports Buying Guide or another buying guide to help you decide.