Insurance
“Insurance business is about promises and trust. It is about delivering to the customer in times of need and if this cannot be imbibed in a professional neither him nor the industry will succeed.” ― Tapan Singhel
TIPS:
Always consider companies that have been rated "A++" by A.M. Best to make sure you are buying from companies that have the highest financial strengths
Bundling: purchase different types of policies from the same insurance company will help you reduce your total cost
Shop around and compare prices can vary considerably
Install safety features on your home or rental like smoke detectors, dead bolts, alarm systems, storm shutters, shatter proof windows or roofing.
Being a non-smokers or retired reduces the risk for insurers and will qualify you for discounts
Raise your deductibles if you can afford it
Maintain good credit will affect the rates that you pay for home, renter's and auto insurance. Having poor credit can actually cost you to pay double premium
Ask about any discounts that you are not taking like bundling your home and auto insurance
Be a loyal customer.... and let them know that there are better deals around and ask them to reward you with a good deal.... shop around and let them know that there are better deals out there
How to Waste Money on Insurance:
Get a cancer or accidental death policy.
Buy variable universal life insurance.
Keep your deductibles low.
Purchase the cruise line’s trip insurance.
Purchase car rental insurance.
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One of the best kept consumer secrets out there is the little-known CLUE report, which is made available to insurance companies on every single insurance consumer.The CLUE report is the insurance-world equivalent of a credit report on insurance consumers and can have a profound impact on your personal property and auto insurance rates. Insurance companies use it to see if you are a good candidate for insurance and will use it to decide if they will insure you and to set up the rates. If they see that you file too many claims or have too many tickets or accidents they might decide to deny you. You can get a free CLUE report once a year by either calling LexisNexis or ordering one from its website. The C.L.U.E. acronym, commonly referred to as CLUE, stands for a Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange and is compiled by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The CLUE report will show the claims made by a driver over the past seven years. How to Read the Report - EPIC.
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QUOTES:
My insurance payment plan: Our insurance bills really add up. Between medical, homeowners, auto and life insurance, it seems like we're always looking at a big bill. Two years ago, I totaled them all up. I decided to put 1/12th of that total into a separate account each month. That way, I have most, if not all, of the bills saved when they are due. I actually added 10% to the total, figuring that some bills (like health insurance) would increase. This year, I'm going to make a real effort to shop to get the best deals. Claire from Dollar Stretcher Tips
Insurance Deductible Savings: Call your home and car insurance agent and see if you can lower your monthly premium by increasing your deductible amount. If you're like me, you set those amounts when you may not have had the savings built up that you do now. Just this month I increased my auto deductible from $100 to $1000 and my homeowner's deductible from $1000 to $5000. If something happens, I can cover those amounts with my savings, but if it costs over those amounts, I will have to decide if I want or need to make the claim. I saved $70 a month! That's $840 a year and I still have exactly the same coverage. Dolores from Dollar Stretcher Tips
My Two Cents: It Pays To Shop Around for Insurance: Our full coverage for three vehicles was $1,750. The next renewal was firm at $2,250 a year. I chose another insurer and the price went back down to $1,750 with them. Then I was helping a friend change to another insurer (which saved her a lot), when the insurer mentioned I could save since I was insuring two extra vehicles I seldom used. It required the installation of the wireless devices that gets plugged in under the dash that tracks my driving habits and distance traveled. My insurance for the three then went down to $950. Selling one of the cars dropped me to where I am now, at about $700 for the two cars. I am saving money on insurance by researching providers to find the greatest savings. For my seldom used car, my yearly rate is about $150 plus $35 each 1000 kilometers that I drive. My main vehicle insurance is under $500 and the other car ends up costing me about $225 per year. They give me discounts for a variety of things, such as age, accident free, multi-vehicle, etc. My friend has similar auto insurance and her home insurance for her rental home is now only $100 vs. the $300 with her previous insurer. We sure saved her a lot and have done the same for her daughter. They will not insure my summer home because it is under construction and it is combined with my house coverage with another insurer Jim from Dollar Stretcher Tips
Why Homeowners Need a Home Inventory: Our home was robbed and we had a terrible time with the claim. As a result, we now take photos of jewelry and valuables. When buying jewelry, I always request a detailed description. Pat frpm Dollar Stretcher Tips
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