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27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew, many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty

Over a quarter of motorists (9 million drivers) are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies. New research from Gocompare.com reveals that 27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew - many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty. Thirty-nine per cent of drivers have been with the... [more]

Petplan's new policy range gives pet owners more comprehensive cover

A lot of pet owners find pet insurance really confusing to understand all the fine print especially with many insurance companies not making it clear that although your pet is insured they are not covered for life. Petplan has launched a new look policy range which will give pet owners more comprehensive cover, and makes it easier for pet owners to understand the types of cover available. With ... [more]

Some insurers are simply not ready to deal with electric cars

New electric car owners may find it difficult to insure their greener car while others maybe shocked at the cost. Unfortunately, it looks like the insurance industry is still adjusting to the presence of electric cars on the UK roads. Investigating how ready car insurance firms and their websites are for electric cars, TheGreenCarWebsite found that, as the first electric car models make their f... [more]

Health Care Reform for Massachusetts Health Insurance

The Massachusetts Health Care Reform was a law that had been enacted in the year 2006 for ensuring the safety of Massachusetts health insurance. According to the norms of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform, each and every member of the state of Massachusetts should be covered under Massachusetts health insurance policies. There are provisions of free health or medical insurance for residents ... [more]

Tips for Making the Affordable Louisiana Health Insurance Work

If you are planning to put your money on louisiana health insurance, you should know that there are a lot of laws which are meant to govern the various kinds of health or medical insurance plans.These laws are administered by the EBSA or Employee Benefits Security Administration that is governed by the US Department of Labor.It is also a great place to look up subjects or issues like your right to... [more]

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Car insurance another cost to bear

Car ownership is a fantastic way to burn through cash. A friend learnt this cheerful lesson just last week. She was aghast at an insurance quote in which the annual premiums were half the price of her new car.

Individuals Polled on Whether They're Happy With Their Current Auto Insurance

Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.OnlineInsuranceMarketPlace.com) Announces Results of the Poll, "Are You Happy with Your Auto Insurance?" on the Facebook® PlatformLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012 Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site for an instant term life insurance quote and 30 year term life insurance, announced today the results of the poll, titled, "Are You ...

Online Insurance Marketplace Announces a New Blog, "Should I Buy Term Life Insurance or Whole Life Insurance?"

Online Insurance Marketplace (OnlineInsuranceMarketPlace.com) Announces a New Blog, "Should I Buy Term Life Insurance or Whole Life Insurance?"Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site to get a free term life insurance quote, announced today a new blog, "Should I Buy Term Life Insurance or Whole Life Insurance?" Individuals interested in getting a ...

Radian and LoanSifter Team Up to Streamline Mortgage Loan Process by Providing a Built-In Mortgage Insurance Rate Quote

Radian Guaranty Inc., the mortgage insurance subsidiary of Radian Group Inc., today announced a partnership with LoanSifter, the leading provider of Web-based mortgage product eligibility and pricing engines.

Car insurance quotes ‘up by £50'

The typical comprehensive car insurance quote for a consumer who shops around has risen by £50 in just three months as cheaper deals are disappearing, the AA has warned.

Texting While Driving Leads to Increased Insurance Rates, New Study Shows

A study released by auto insurance quote provider 4AutoInsuranceQuote.org finds that as a whole, insurance rates are rising due to the increase in texting while driving.(PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Online auto insurance quotes provider 4autoinsurancequote.org released a study which reveals that insurance rates are rising due to the increase in texting while driving. The study found that both texting ...

Individuals Polled on whether Life Insurance for Children is Necessary

Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.OnlineInsuranceMarketPlace.com) Announces Results of the Poll, "Is Life Insurance for Children Necessary?" on the Facebook® PlatformLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 06, 2012 Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site to get an instant term life insurance quote, announced today the results of the poll, titled, "Is Life Insurance for Children ...

Car insurance quotes 'rise by £50 in three months'

AA says figure based on typical 'shoparound' price for annual comprehensive cover is £130 higher than 12 months ago, with young drivers suffering most The typical comprehensive car insurance quote for a motorist who shops around has risen by £50 in just three months, and is £130 higher than a year ago. That was the warning from the AA , which says the "shoparound" price for annual comprehensive ...

Marine insurance market set for shake-up

Insurers say the Costa Concordia disaster highlights the risks of a recent scale revolution in passenger liners, container ships and dry bulk carriers

Opening shots in Stanford trial

US prosecutors began to present their evidence to support allegations the Texas banker ran a $7bn Ponzi scheme for more than a decade

Investors caught out by banking rally

European financials have rebounded strongly but is this the moment to chase the rally or maintain pessimism, asks Richard Milne

Financial regulation plan wins support

Consumer groups applaud revamp move to make sure right the products are sold to the right people

Travelers holds on to profit by raising rates

Insurance group holds on to a profit in the fourth quarter by raising rates to compensate for a surge in catastrophe pay-outs last year

UK banks are targeted over mis-selling scandal

The Financial Services Authority is pressing banks to cut bonus pools to reflect huge losses triggered by mis-sold loan insurance

Barbican launches fresh takeover bid for Omega

The backers of Barbican Insurance call on the rival group to begin talks to create a ‘merger of equals’ between the two Lloyd’s underwriters

Swiss Re appoints new chief executive

Michel Liès to take charge after surprise exit of Stefan Lippe last month

RBS insurance groups fined over documents

Churchill and Direct Line found to have altered files on customer complaints to ensure they met Financial Services Authority standards

Call for FCA to regulate consumer credit

Consumer groups want to shift the oversight of ‘payday lending’ and credit cards to the new watchdog with an ‘interventionist’ approach

Other insurance news

Unraveling Rental Insurance

You’ve probably been there before. You’re standing at the car rental counter, and the agent is trying to terrify you into purchasing an insurance package that totals more than the rental itself. After all, they’re not getting rich off that super $10 a-day deal that you snagged on-line.

Accenture Receives Industry Awards for its Life Insurance Policy Administration Software Solution

Accenture’s life and annuity insurance policy administration software, the Accenture Life Insurance Platform, received two XCelent Awards in Celent’s latest report titled “EMEA Policy Administration Systems 2011: Life and Pension ABCD Vendor View”1.

Getting Started — A Word to the Wise Renter: Insurance

Many who skip the expense of renter’s insurance are under the mistaken impression that their landlord’s policy will cover them.

Accenture Receives Industry Awards for its Property & Casualty Insurance Policy Administration Software Solution

Accenture’s property and casualty insurance policy administration software, Accenture Duck Creek Policy Administration, received two XCelent Awards in Celent’s latest report titled “Policy Administration System Vendors: North American Commercial P/C Insurance 2011”1.

Insurance companies push to delay labeling regs

See that label above? That’s what a health insurance policy looks like — or is supposed to look like. Under the health reform law, insurance companies are required to summarize each benefit plan in a four-page, easy-to-read document (you can see the full thing here ). The Obama administration rolled out a draft format for the summaries this past summer, and they were supposed to roll out this ...

Families, Life Insurance and Trusts

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As a parent, you understand the importance of life insurance. You've figured out how much life insurance you need and determined the kind of policy ...

Weed out the mean insurers

TAKING out an insurance policy against illness or death is an important decision for any individual.

Check your home insurance policy to make sure it reflects your situation

Have you looked at your home's insurance coverage recently? If you haven't, you're not alone. According to a recent nationwide poll of Angie's List members, many homeowners don't check their policy regularly enough. Nearly one-third of respondents said it had been two years or more since they had reviewed their policy.