Protect Your Boat Against Theft

Protect Against Theft

Theft of accessories such as outboard motors, life rafts and electronic equipment is a growing problem. Boat theft in the Auckland region and around the country has never been higher according to Insurance Council records.

Insurance can offer financial protection against theft. However boat owners need to take reasonable care and comply with various [...]

North Pacific Cyclone Activity Expected Close to Normal

The region will experience 30 tropical cyclones and 19 typhoons, which is considered average or slightly above average, The latest updated prediction of seasonal tropical cyclone activity for the North Pacific this year by Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter & Co llc predicts.

The report indicates La Nina, which was strong in 2007, is weaker this [...]

Liability Insurance For the Self Employed

Self-employed individuals need to make liability insurance a priority in the twenty-first century. Today more than ever, individuals and corporations are eager to file even the most frivolous lawsuit against business owners they hold liable. The following article offers some general advice for protecting yourself, your assets, and your family as a business owner or [...]

Increase in Auto Insurance Requirements Becomes Law

A quick news item for car owners in Louisiana
House Bill 1312, sponsored by state Rep. Erich Ponti (R-Baton Rouge), has become law, meaning motorists in Louisiana will see hikes in their liability insurance premiums and limits beginning in 2010.
Drivers will have to increase their auto liability limit for property damage to $25,000 or more, [...]

How To Negotiate With Commercial Insurance Brokers – Take Control Of Broker Sales Interviews

Traditionally, as your insurance policy expiration date approaches, your insurance broker(s) will want to schedule sales interviews with you to deliver their quotations. Of course, some may also try the “asleep at the wheel method” of renewal to see if they can get away with it, which is to simply mail you a renewal billing [...]

Travel Insurance for Hurricane Season – What You Need To Know

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently blowing in the Atlantic, and the August peak of hurricane season is coming soon. With experts forecasting higher than usual hurricane activity this June through November, Squaremouth, America’s fastest growing travel insurance comparison web site, today announces some essential tips and terms to help customers sort through options for hurricane [...]

Ensure You WEAR Your Life Jacket on Your Boat

Boating season will soon be in full swing, and enthusiasts from across the country are getting ready to hit the water for a season of sun. Before hoisting anchor, however, captain and crew should take a few moments to review boating basics: according to the latest available data from the U.S. Coast Guard, there were [...]

Allstate Must Lower Homeowners’ Insurance Rates $242 Million a Year As A Result Of Proposition 103’s Consumer Protection Rules

Good news for Californian consumers with homeowners’ insurance: a significant premium reduction coming up!

Consumer Advocates Applaud Commissioner Poizner’s Ruling, Shift Focus To Investigation of Possible Refunds for Past Allstate Overcharges
Allstate homeowners’ insurance customers will save $242 million a year under a Wednesday order by Insurance Commissioner Poizner that the company lower its premiums by 28.5%. [...]

Small Business Competitive Edge with Employee Benefits

SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR OFFENSE IN COMPETITION FOR EMPLOYEE TALENT, ACCORDING TO METLIFE STUDY
– Action Needed to Retain Employees, Compete with Larger Employers for Qualified Candidates –

NEW YORK, June 23, 2008 – Workplace benefits are being viewed as an important employee retention tool by small businesses. More than half (55%) of [...]

When Health Insurance Covers Cosmetic Surgery

In most cases cosmetic surgery is considered optional and as such, most health insurance plans will not cover it. There are instances, however, when cosmetic surgery is medically necessary and is thus, covered under health insurance plans. For example, if you are in an accident such as a fire or automobile accident, especially when injuries [...]

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