When traveling, finding and buying insurance to cover yourself is a necessity. Understanding what travel insurance is, what you should be looking for in a good deal and how to find it is essential for getting the proper cover. What is travel insurance? Travel insurance can be bought for both domestic and international travel, and covers the loss of personal items, medical care and the cancellation and delay of trips. This type of insurance, like many, is risk based and the cost of it is calculated based on where you…
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General insurance companies receive warning from UK financial watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority has accused insurers of failing to focus on value for customers. Britain’s financial watchdog has accused general insurance companies of failing to consider customers’ value for money within their products and services. Insurance CEOs have been warned that the watchdog is prepared to take action against their firms as well as against the senior management of those insurers. According to the F.C.A., insurance companies are failing to provide policyholders with value. The Financial Conduct Authority (F.C.A.) issued a letter to the CEOs of several general insurance…
Read MoreTips to consider when buying insurance
Regardless of what kind of insurance you require, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you commit to a certain policy, so that you’ll know that you’ve chosen the right one for you, and at the best price available. Planning is the best thing that you can do to make sure that you have the right amount of coverage, and that you’re paying the lowest rates for that protection. Remember that just because it’s the lowest price, it doesn’t mean that it’s the best policy.…
Read MoreErie Insurance survey shows customers distracted from coverage by amusing advertising
Erie insurance has released the results of its latest survey that has shown that insurers have released so many humorous ads that are focused on the price of their products that consumers have been distracted from the actual coverage. Among the participants in the survey, 68 percent said that the majority of the funny auto insurance ads were focused on the money savings they provide. Though these same respondents said that the coverage that a policy provides is the most important thing to consider when buying insurance, 74 percent said…
Read More3 types of insurance coverage you might have but don’t need
Insurance can be exceptionally useful for helping to bring you peace of mind and assisting you in case catastrophe occurs. However, just because it can be handy doesn’t mean that you need every form available. It is important to have a look at the types of coverage you have so that you know that you’re not buying coverage for something you don’t have or need. Some of the main types of coverage that many people don’t need include the following: • Rental car insurance – though the agents at the…
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