One of the biggest questions that customers have while shopping online for car insurance and using thefree online car insurance quotes that are available is the question of whether the services are accurate in the prices that are quotes for the policies.
Just how accurate are the car insurance quotes that can be obtained online? The insurance rates that are offered online initially, through car insurance quote comparison websites are accurate for drivers that enter the correct information through their driving history and demographics. Read more…
Sacramento, Calif. (AP) — The insurance industry has given more than $1.5 million in indirect contributions to support the Republican candidate for state insurance commissioner, raising criticism among certain groups.
Both candidates say they will not accept direct contributions from the industry they would regulate.
The money is flowing instead to the California Chamber of Commerce JobsPAC, which is airing advertising for Republican Mike Villines and against Democrat Dave Jones. Both are termed-out members of the state Assembly.
California Common Cause, Consumer Watchdog and the Center for Governmental Studies in Los Angeles say it’s a way for the insurance to buy influence without being tied directly to the campaign.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The insurance industry has nearly doubled its contributions in support of the Republican candidate for state insurance commissioner in recent days, drawing criticism that insurers are trying to choose their own regulator.
The indirect spending to elect Republican Mike Villines and attack Democrat Dave Jones raises questions about a conflict of interest for Villines if he wins. The insurance commissioner’s office regulates the industry in California.
A Villines spokeswoman responded Wednesday that Jones may have his own conflicting allegiances if he is elected with support from labor unions and trial attorneys.
Both men are termed-out members of the state Assembly and are refusing direct contributions from insurance companies.
Over the weekend, however, insurance companies contributed $1.4 million to the California Chamber of Commerce JobsPAC, which is running the ads. T Read more…
Here at Wallet Blog we strive to give you the best financial tips and suggestions possible. While we like to think we do a pretty good job of it ourselves, we are constantly inspired by our colleagues in the financial blogging world. So, in the spirit of camaraderie, today is the first of our links roundup, where we will periodically feature some of the best from our blogging buddies.
For our first roundup we’ve focused on the short and sweet – perfect for the financially curious seeking advice without the long-winded explanation. We’ve rounded up some great articles with tips for your financial future, all nicely packaged into pretty little lists. Now,
Auto insurance claims are likely to increase due to greater traffic violations accumulated by drivers who purchase “spirited vehicles.” According to a study conducted by Quality Planning (QPC), an analytics company that validates policyholder information for auto insurance companies, drivers who purchase certain types of cars have a greater propensity for getting ticketed than others.
The QPC study found there is a definite relationship between the type of car a person purchases and their driving behaviors. Whe
Keep the traffic and parking tickets to an absolute minimum. Tickets on your record have a big influence on the auto insurance rate you get. If you have a clean record, then onto the next step. If you have tickets on your record, within the last handful of years, take it easy for awhile. In most states those tickets will drop off your record after a few years. That will translate directly to lower insurance rates.
Add safety and anti-theft devices to your car. If you’re not in the position to purchase a car with all this preinstalled, then purchase an add-on security system or safety equipment.
Move all your insurance to one company.
Are you a frequent international traveler? If you are already buying travel insurance for your trips, there may be a money-saving alternative available to you. It may make sense for you to buy annual travel insurance.
The concept behind annual travel insurance is simple; it is similar to the idea of getting a discount for buying a product in bulk. Simply put, an insurance provider offers you a discount for purchasing a full year’s worth of travel insurance coverage instead of buying several smaller travel packages throughout the year. You get to save money on the higher amount you may have paid buying many individual packages, and the insurer gets the guarantee of a year’s worth of your business. Read more…
Sign into the Esurance Policy Management web site using your e-mail address and Esurance password.
Click “Add/Edit cars.”
Click “Edit/Remove” to remove cars from your policy.
Enter the date you would like to change your policy and click the “Remove” button next to each car you want to remove.
Click “Continue” and confirm that you wish to remove the selected vehicles.
Click the “Policy Info” tab to return to the Esurance Policy Management page.
Open the “Add/Edit cars” menu.
Click the “Add Car” button at the bottom of the page.
Enter the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number for the car you are adding.
Click “Continue” and confirm your request to add the car to your policy.
I have to be honest with you. I am scared to death of being sued. We live in such a litigious society now. It is estimated that over 15 million lawsuits are filed in the United States every year, and over $250 billion is awarded each year in lawsuits. The statistics are completely staggering.
In Arizona, civil lawsuits cost only $80 to file. Many lawsuits go to trial and take several months to complete because they will often include discovery motions, mediation hearings, garnishment hearings, findings, judgments and results that are often appealed or contested. All the time this is going on, lawyer fees are being racked up by both parties.
Are you vulnerable to being sued by someone?