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hunior asked:


I have pretty much decided to get an SV650S as my first bike. Right now I am reasearching insurance coverages but am pretty much clueless. I don’t know what coverage to get. This will be my first bike and I have very little experience riding. I have taken an MSF course and live in Los Angeles Area. I guess I am not looking for a particular insurance carrier(although it will help), I am looking for an explanations of the coverages so I know what to get.
I am paying for it in full.

Gordon
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Joe Deacon asked:


Two car insurance companies that can give you good rates on car insurance are Amica Insurance and USAA Insurance. Both of them are sold by insurance brokers who also sell other products. You can also apply for car insurance with these agencies online.

Both Amica and USAA insurance are considered to be second rate insurance companies that will give you good coverage for less, but not the personalized service that you would get if you went with a larger or more popular insurance company.

How Does Amica Insurance and USAA Insurance Measure Up to Your Needs?

Amica will give you good quotes for your car insurance but will often quote you on the state minimum instead of the average coverage which is $100,000. If you have an accident and only carry the state minimum insurance, you may be underinsured. In such a case, if judgment is for more money, you can be personally liable to have to pay more money in a lawsuit. When you get a quote from Amica Insurance, make sure that you understand the insurance coverage that you are getting. 

Very often, when you get a quote from Amica Insurance, you can also get a quote from the USAA Insurance company. Both of these companies are considered to be good companies to go with if you are looking for discount insurance. Both will give you quotes online and even over the phone. You can pay for both of them by credit or debit card. 

Amica Insurance will charge you a service fee to pay for your insurance premium by credit card. Both USAA and Amica Insurance will allow you to pay for your insurance premiums on a monthly basis, but USAA Insurance charges a slightly higher service fee for this service, although it only amounts to an extra $2. USAA Insurance does not charge you to pay for the insurance premium right online by credit or debit card. 

Both Amica and USAA Insurance Companies will give you standard insurance with a $1,000 deductible for about the same rate. The premium that you pay depends upon the age of the drivers as well as the accident and ticket history. Amica Insurance is a company that can offer better rates for younger drivers. If you have teenaged drivers in your home and are looking for a good insurance company that will not charge a lot of money for premiums, you may want to consider Amica Insurance. 

If you have tickets or accidents on your record, you may want to use USAA Insurance as they are more lenient when it comes to those with poor driving records and are more likely to insure those with poor driving records for less. 

If you are looking for car insurance but do not want to spend a lot of money, you have several choices. Two of them are Amica Car Insurance and USAA Car Insurance companies.

Both of them offer discounted car insurance to all drivers without the fuss of having to deal with an agent. Both of them have attractive rates that are good for those who may have a difficult time affording car insurance. Both of them are good sub prime insurance companies for those who want cheap car insurance.



Catherine
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css asked:


I have a car and have taken Auto insurance for it.
Now my question is if i take a rental car, then my auto insurance policy for my car covers it or i need to take separate insurance for the rental car? When i took the auto insurance policy, they have taken my car details and its present in the insurance card also.
If i need to take insurance for rental car, what type of insurance do i need to take excluding my auto insurance policy coverage that applies to all cars?
Also if i am driving someone else car, will my insurance cover if there is any accident i have made?

Beth
Jun
04
insurance
Florida Heath Insurance asked:


Quoting and Saving on your insurance coverage has never been easier. You’re a few seconds away from obtaining detailed quotes for low cost student health insurance programs.

Florida Health Insurance for Students

December 02, 2008

Graduates of Florida A&M and Florida State University have received numerous speeches and congratulatory gifts, but one real-world need many of them have and did not receive as a gift is health insurance. With a myriad of short-term insurance policies available, young adults are now stuck between their diploma and a hard place.

“Many of them do not know there is an affordable insurance solution for them because they never had to buy health insurance,” said Ellen Laden, public-relations director for Golden Rule Insurance Co. “Basically, each year hundreds of thousands of students join America’s uninsured.”

According to research compiled by the Commonwealth Fund, 38 percent of college graduates go through some uninsured period in their first year after graduation. Golden Rule Insurance is an Indianapolis-based individual insurer affiliate of UnitedHealthCare. For more than 20 years it primarily has provided short-term insurance for graduates and adults going through a transition from one insurer to another.

www.EasyToInsureME.com offers short-term insurance policies for terms as brief as 30 days. Its owner, Chad Levin, started writing the policies more than 5 years ago because of the recent increase in college population.

Last month, Latoya Harris graduated from FSU with a degree in English. Unlike her classmates, Harris was without health insurance before graduation. When she turned 22 in January 2006, her parents’ insurer, Kaiser Permanente, dropped her, even though she could show identification proving she was a full-time student.

“Thankfully, I haven’t had any major medical emergencies, so I haven’t had to worry about paying a huge amount of money,” Harris said. “Clearly, it can happen to anyone, so it’s just been a blessing that it hasn’t occurred.”

A representative from Kaiser Permanente said it is up to an individual employer when dependents are dropped from coverage, even if they are full-time students when their policy expires.

To get by, Harris said she visited the clinic at FSU where she only had to pay for prescriptions. She said it can be scary to graduate and not have health insurance and that “it kind of kicked in for me: ‘Hmm. I need to find a job and get health insurance.”

Harris has found a position in Clearwater and does not have a probationary period before her health insurance begins. She may be one of the fortunate graduates. According to a 2006 article, “Rite of Passage? Why Young Adults Become Uninsured and How New Policies Can Help” (Commonwealth Fund), adults between 19 and 29 are the fastest-growing demographic without health insurance. In 2004, the most recent year available, 13.7 million adults in that age group lacked health insurance, which is 2.5 million more than was reported in 2000. The Commonwealth Fund will release statistics this month updating the figures.

“Because most students are under their parents’ insurance, they don’t take the time to research it,” Harris said. She added it’s “definitely wise” for students to educate themselves.

Kylan Chavious is one who educated himself. Before he graduated from FAMU with a degree in computer information systems and taking a position at Lockheed Martin, he researched the possibility of a short-term policy. He does not have to worry about a lapse in health insurance because his parents’ policy with WellPath, a subsidiary of Duke Select, covers him until he begins at Lockheed in late June.

“It’s like the saying ‘better safe than sorry,” Chavious said. “That could not only be for your sake, but that could be for future children of yours or your spouse.”

Do business with a well-known company that has an extensive network both in Florida and across the country. (Network discounts can make health care much more affordable because rates are negotiated for the consumer.)

Find a plan that offers a wide range of deductibles (the higher the deductible, the lower the cost) and choice of months of coverage.

Determine which payment options (one time, monthly?) best fit your budget.

Make certain that you understand the plan and that the application process is a simple, quick one.

Make certain that you can drop the plan at any time without penalty if you become eligible for coverage by an employer.



Bill
insurance
E. T. Hobbs asked:


Compare Prices

In the insurance industry, prices vary widely from company to company. It is recommended that you shop around and compare quotes to get the best rates. You can get car online insurance quotes from many different places online. Your state department of insurance website may also be a good source of information.

Check the Financial Stability of the Insurer

Before choosing a car online insurance company, you want to make sure they are financially stable. An insurance company should have the financial stability to be able to pay out a claim if you get into an accident. ambest.com and standardandpoors.com are 2 places online where you can find financial ratings of insurers.

Compare Insurance Costs of Different Makes and Models

Some cars cost more to insure than others. Cars that cost more to repair have higher insurance costs. A vehicles safety rating is also a factor in its insurance cost. Cars that get stolen more often hcarry higher insurance premiums as well. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety at www.iihs.org has more information.

Get Higher Deductibles

A deductible is the amount of money you agree to pay per accident before the insurance coverage kicks in. Raising your deductibles dramatically decreases your insurance premiums. Raising your deductible from $100 to $500 can lower your collision and comprehensive premium by up to 30%. You may want to consider putting that cost savings into a savings account in case you need it to cover the cost of repairs in case of an accident.

Consider Dropping Comprehensive and Collision Insurance on Older Cars

If your car gets totaled ina an accident, your insurer will not cover more than your car is worth for collision or comprehensive. If your car value does not exceed 1 years worth of collision and comprehensive premiums, it may not be cost effective to carry the insurance. You can find out the value of your car at edmunds.com, kbb.com, or nadaguides.com

Car Online Insurance Discounts

When you are shopping for car online insurance, inquire about discounts for the following list of items. Not all insurance companies offer these discounts. These discounts should be factored into your car online insurance quote.

Multiple Policy Discounts

Many insurance companies will give you a discount if you have more than one insurance policy with them. If you own a home or another vehicle, see how much of a discount you can get by insuring your home and your vehicles with the same company.

Safe Driver Discounts

If you are a safe driver and you have not been in an accident or had a moving violation within the last 3 years, many insurers will discount your premium.

Good Credit Discount

More and more insurers are using credit reports as a way of determining insurance pricing. There is no definite explanation as to why this is so. Good credit means better insurance rates. Check your credit report and make sure there are no errors or inaccuracies that may lower your credit score.

Low Mileage Discounts

If you have a short commute to work or if you telecommute, you may be eligible for a low mileage discount on your car insurance.

Group Discounts

Some employers and labor unions are able to get group discounts on car insurance and other types of insurance for their employees or members. AARP and AAA have discount car insurance plans for members. Check with any professional groups or organizations that you belong to see if they have group discount insurance plans for their members.

Safety Devices

Having safety devices such as anti-lock brakes, air bags, and automatic seatbelts can also lower your insurance premiums.

Anti-Theft Devices

Anti-theft devices such as alarm systems, lo-jack, and systems that disable the engine can give you some savings on your car insurance policy.

Defensive Driving Course

You can get reduced insurance rates if you or any members of your household complete a defensive driving course.

Car Online Insurance Quotes

There may be other discounts offered by your insurance company that are not listed here. Be sure to ask the insurer or insurance agent what other things that you can do that may lower your premium payments.



Allison
insurance
Ray 360 asked:


I’ve bought title insurance when I bought a new house 10 years ago. Now, I notice that the title insurance company has quitted and closed business. Does it affect anything? Does it mean no more insurance coverage to my deed?

Jay
Feb
23
Filed Under (Insurance) by admin
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ajay asked:




Overview:

Visitor medical insurance is insurance coverage that travelers purchase when they travel outside their home country. Even if a traveler/visitor has domestic insurance in his or her home country, this insurance usually will not provide coverage when traveling overseas. It is in this context that overseas visitor medical insurance is required. Given the high cost of health care, it can be financially very risky to travel overseas without proper visitor medical insurance.

Visitor medical insurance options and comparison:

There are different insurance providers that offer Visitors medical insurance and the visitor does have several plan options even with each insurance provider. Some websites allow visitors to compare the different plan options. Along with comparing the premium costs, you can also get a detailed comparison of the medical coverage as well as details regarding the provider network and the plan underwriter.

Types of visitor insurance plans:

There are mainly two types of visitor insurance plans

(a) Fixed benefits insurance

(b) Comprehensive insurance

(a) Fixed benefits visitor insurance - Fixed benefits plans are cheaper than comprehensive insurance plans, correspondingly the coverage is also limited. In these plans, you can purchase an overall medical maximum coverage, however there is a fixed coverage for different medical situations. Examples of the fixed coverage would be - a specific amount paid for each surgery, a fixed amount for hospital room, certain specified amount for the intensive care room, a limited amount for diagnostic treatments.

(b) Comprehensive visitor insurance - Comprehensive plans are more expensive than fixed benefit plans but the coverage is also superior to fixed benefit plans. In the comprehensive plans, the customer selects the medical maximum coverage, and the insurance plan covers them for this amount, without any limits for different medical treatments within the medical maximum coverage amount.

Visitor medical insurance coverage details:

Visitor insurance provides coverage against accident and sickness during the visitors travel outside his or her home country. When compared to domestic insurance there are two main limitations in visitor insurance plans. Visitor insurance will not provide coverage for preventative care or for pre-existing medical ailments. In summary, Visitor insurance can be viewed as insurance coverage for unanticipated health related expenses during overseas travel. However this insurance cannot be used to get pre planned health care treatment be it preventive in nature, or for an existing medical ailment while traveling overseas.

Visitor medical insurance - purchase procedure:

Visitor insurance plans can be purchased online using a credit card, or by faxing in an application with the relevant payment details. On completing the online transaction the policy details will be immediately emailed to the email address provided in the application. This email can be used as proof of insurance cover. A hard copy of the policy can also be requested to be mailed to the address provided in the application.

Visitor medical insurance - purchasing specifics

(a) The earliest the insurance plan can start is from the following day of the application or from any later date.

(b) The traveler’s passport details are required while completing the application.

(c) Insurance can be purchased even after the traveler has started his or her journey.



Jeff