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Black-box technology helps in easy claims

The latest technology that installs black boxes in the cars, just like those in the cockpits of airplanes, helps in processing car insurance claims easily and smoothly.

A leading driving institute in the UK suggests that drivers as well as car insurance companies can enjoy a wide range of benefits on implementing this black-box technology. This is so because car insurance companies have created various groups of drivers based on their associated risk factors. For instance, if we compare car insurance costs of a young male driver with a middle-aged man of around 40 years, we can see a huge gap between it.

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Don’t be loyal to your home insurer

Millions of people are missing out on potential savings of well over a hundred pounds a year by automatically accepting the home insurance renewal quote offered by their insurer. As a nation we’re wasting an eye-watering £937million a year by automatically renewing our home insurance. Insurance companies rely on our apathy to make money from us, often providing uncompetitive premiums to existing policyholders while reserving their best deals for new customers.

So, if you accept your renewal quote without shopping around, you might as well be throwing money down the drain. Read more…

Cheapest Model Cars to Insure

What are the least expensive cars to insure? When purchasing a new car, many neglect to consider the impact insurance rates will have on their budgets. At times, an individual may be able to afford the monthly payments on their car; however, they struggle to pay the increased insurance rates that are a part of having a financed vehicle. Luckily there are a number of new cars that are relatively inexpensive to insure, allowing prospective car buyers to take the plunge and make their purchase.

Mazda Tribute I

  • As of 2010, the Mazda Tribute is the least expensive car model to insure. The Tribute is considered a small size SUV and comes with two-wheel drive and a wide variety of available upgrade options.
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    Interest Rate Disclosures Still Misleading Consumers

    A credit card agreement isn’t anyone’s first choice for reading material. The language is arduous and the terms are intentionally vague. That being said, it’s still important for consumers to understand the message that they are ambiguously trying to convey. The new credit card law (Credit CARD Act) was supposed to bring clarity, but some credit card companies are using old tricks in order to keep consumers in the dark regarding their protection from interest rate increases.

    It used to be that credit card companies, such as Chase, Bank of America, Citi, and American Express, could re-price your APR on your entire balance for any reason and at any time. All t

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    How bikers can save even more on motorbike insurance

    This great weather makes it prime biking season but, before you zip up your leathers, make sure your insurance isn’t anything to get in a sweat about. Back in May, moneysupermarket.com launched the fastest and most accurate motorbike insurance comparison service available, meaning bikers can compare the market and find the very best deal on their cover.

    So how else can you cut the cost of your bike insurance? Keeping your bike in a garage at night, paying a higher excess (make sure you can afford it!), reducing the miles you do each year – all these will help you bring down the cost of your insurance.

    But here are a few more advanced tips.

    Get an advanced riding qualification

    Do you have any advanced motorcycle training?

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