Insurance Company
Insurance is all about the evaluation of risk and it is something that life insurance companies know a lot about. Every time life insurance companies receive an application for a life insurance policy, the companies decide how much of a risk that applicant poses to their business.
Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Save Money on Individual Health Insurance
Avoid these 3 mistakes when shopping for Individual Health Insurance and save yourself money and headaches later. Whether you are looking for health insurance to bridge the gap between jobs and an employer sponsored health plan or you are self employed buying for the long term avoid these mistakes to save yourself both money and headaches.
Insurance And Investment
Perhaps the title of the article may be confusing for many as they can be under the impression that these two words have nothing in common and fairly represent two totally different ideas or thoughts.
Life Insurance - It's Not About You, It's About Them
There was a client that I was working with when I sold auto insurance and I asked him who was his life insurance agent. The client responded that he didn't believe in life insurance. I asked him why and he told me that he felt it was bad karma to bet on his own death.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Handling Your Auto Insurance Adjuster After an Accident
A harsh reality is that an insurance claims adjuster’s job is to pay out as little money as possible to the accident victim or their family. An adjuster will try to talk to you shortly after the accident when you may still be in shock and not able to think clearly about protecting your own legal rights.
If you or a loved one was involved in a car or truck accident, communication with your insurance company’s representative or claims adjuster is crucial in maximizing any compensation you may receive for your injuries.
Here are a few tips to help you deal with an insurance adjuster.
1) Never give a statement to anyone without contacting an auto accident attorney first.
Never give a statement, recorded, or otherwise, to anyone, including your own insurance company, without contacting an attorney first. Often, these examinations under oath (EUOs) are used by experienced defense lawyers to take advantage of an injured person who does not have a lawyer. In this situation, questions are asked and topics explored that have no importance or relevance to the claimed areas of investigation. The only true reason for the interviews is to lessen later exposure in a lawsuit. Because EUOs are recorded and under oath, they can be used against you in your car accident lawsuit.
2) Never sign any document without consulting a lawyer.
Many victims rush into signing adjusters’ documents without having the language reviewed by an auto accident lawyer, believing these are just basic verifications of the accident. Therefore, they may lose their right to sue a negligent driver for accident-related injuries. Even vehicle damage releases can contain unrelated language that can jeopardize your other claims. Simply tell the adjuster that you need to review the paperwork with your attorney and will get back to them with your response.
3) Take detailed notes of every conversation.
Record names, dates, times and details of all conversations with your adjuster to protect yourself. If you are too injured to do this, have a friend or family member sit in on the call to take down the information. This information will be valuable for an attorney to understand what communication you’ve had thus far with your insurance company.
4) Do NOT accept the adjuster’s first settlement offer.
These initial offers are always much lower than the actual value of your case. Auto insurance claims adjusters have the power to settle car accident claims, but it is rare that the adjuster and a car accident lawyer will agree on the initial car accident settlement offer. Imagine you just suffered devastating injuries from a car accident and are now recuperating at home, in pain, and worrying about how you are going to pay your bills. An insurance agent knocks on your door with a check for $100,000 for your accident. With the emotional and physical trauma following a car crash, a large amount of money sounds great, and some victims rush into accepting the first settlement offer. Yet determining the value of an auto accident case goes far beyond a simple calculation. Offering to settle is essentially a backdoor approach by insurance companies to save litigation costs at the expense of an accident victim’s right to a full recovery.
5) Remain composed at all times during the conversation.
Given the emotional stress and uncertainty of your situation, you may be distraught and nervous after an accident. Yet yelling, insulting or accusing a claims adjuster of something may hurt your credibility. Staying calm will ensure that you do not say anything that will put you at a disadvantage during a trial or the settlement process.
Whether your injuries are minor or severe, there is no question that auto accident victims and their families undergo tremendous emotional and financial strain in the aftermath of a car crash. No matter how desperate you may feel after suffering the financial burden of medical bills, lost wages and disabling pain, involving an auto accident attorney will ensure your rights are protected. Keep in mind that the claims adjuster works for the insurance company, and has its best interest in mind – not the injured victim.
For additional information on this topic, visit our webpage Dealing with Auto Insurance Companies which includes advice on what to do after an accident, and understanding your insurance rights.
Steven M. Gursten is recognized as one of the nation’s top experts in serious car and truck accident injury cases and automobile insurance no-fault litigation. As a partner in Michigan Auto Law, Steve has received the largest jury verdict for an automobile accident case in Michigan in four of the past seven years, and the largest Michigan car accident settlement in 2009.
The accident injury attorneys of Michigan Auto Law exclusively handle car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases.
Source: http://www.articlealley.com/handling-your-auto-insurance-adjuster-after-an-accident-1908518.html
Sunday, July 24, 2011
How to Reduce Home Insurance Premiums
How to Reduce Home Insurance Premiums Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/f/books/386518-reduce-home-insurance-premiums/
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Future Protection - Getting Payment Protection Insurance
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Protecting Your Home Against the Losses Involved With Flood Damage
It can also be useful to have if your home is in an area with a high water table and you have a home with a basement. Basements are often the storage compartments for all memorabilia that has been collected for holidays, camping gear, tools, out of season clothes etc. If your basement flooded would you be able to financially replace all of the items damaged beyond repair? This is where flood insurance would be useful. It protects your belongings from the unexpected. Heck, none knows when the electricity is going to go out rendering the sump pump useless and water damage to occur in a basement.
Excess flood insurance is the term used when flood insurance is purchased to not only protect your swelling but also the contents within your home. This insurance is not provided through FEMA but instead is often obtained through your insurance provider. Your insurance company will act as the middle man for you in all dealings with FEMA. It is important to have excess flood insurance especially when you live in an area prone to floods. Most flood zones, even 100 year flood zones, require the purchase of additional insurance to cover your dwelling.
Many events can cause flooding. Flood damage can be caused by excess rainfall within a short period of time, snow and ice melting too fast, a leak from a pool or a clogged storm drain which in a sub division can cause massive issue for home owners.
It is important to research the area in which you are interested in purchasing a home. It is important that you add flood insurance to your budget when planning for a home purchase within a flood zone. The cost of flood insurance will depend on several factors; the size of your home, its value and the risk associated with the area in which your home is built. The expense can add hundreds of dollars to your insurance policy so it is something to really look into before signing on the dotted line. Most mortgage companies are upfront when offering a mortgage about the type of homeowner and flood insurance the purchaser will need. It is so important to be covered in the event of a disaster accidental or natural.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Affordable Auto Insurance For Students