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Wallet Overboard: What You Need to Know about Boater’s Insurance

August 18, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

With the boating season getting into top gear for another year it is a good time for re-evaluating what boaters insurance you currently have and whether it is good enough to ensure you are not left out of pocket in the event of making claim. There are a few fundamental errors that a number of boat owners make with their insurance coverage and also a fair number of widespread misconceptions, so here is a look at some of those frequent mistakes and how to protect your boat from causing you…

Ten Travel Insurance FAQ’s

August 17, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

If you own a home, you need home insurance. If you have a car, you get auto insurance. Let’s not forget health insurance for you and your family, and if you have a pet, you can even get pet medical insurance. So, when you go on a trip, why not get travel insurance? Here’s ten frequently asked questions about travel insurance. “Nice vacation you got planned there. Be a shame if anything…happened to it. Maybe you should get some insurance, know what I mean?” 1. Why get travel insurance? You…

Flood insurance law leads to surge in rates

August 16, 2013August 13, 2013 S.Vagus

Flood insurance premiums set to spike due to federal law A federal law enacted in 2012 is beginning to have a significant impact on flood insurance rates in the U.S. The Biggert-Waters law was officially enacted just before the impact of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The law requires premiums associated with policies under the National Flood Insurance Program to better reflect the risks associated with floods. This generally means an increase in premiums for the 5.6 million policies that the federal program represents. Biggert-Waters law aims to mitigate losses for…

The Most Comprehensive Insurance Telematics Conference & Exhibition

August 16, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

Telematics Update: 60+ Insurers including Progressive, Allstate, USAA and Liberty Mutual Already Confirmed to Attend Insurance Telematics USA 2013 Telematics Update has announced that with a month until the Insurance Telematics USA 2013 Conference (4-5 Sept, Chicago), 67 underwriters, pricing, marketing and product directors from leading insurance companies such as American Family, Farmers, State Farm and USAA have already signed-up to attend. Over the past 13 years, Telematics Update has built an in-depth knowledge on all things telematics, focusing on how these technologies can be utilized by the insurance space.…

Auto insurance card can be displayed on smartphones in Texas

August 16, 2013August 13, 2013 Julie Campbell

A new law means that drivers in the state will soon be able to show an electronic version of their proof of coverage. A new law has just been passed in Texas which means that in a short while, they will be able to use their smartphones to display a digital version of their proof of auto insurance coverage when they need to show this information to a police officer, someone with whom they have been involved in an accident, and other purposes. All that is required is that the…