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5 best insurance tips for millennials

5 best insurance tips for millennials Adulting (verb) - acting like an adult or engaging in activities usually associated with adulthood, often responsible or boring tasks. If you’re a millennial, you know this definition all too well. You’ve reached the age where you may be taking out student loans, buying or renting a place to live, having kids and, ultimately, purchasing insurance. These major life events for millennials make it extremely important to have a financial security net. And that’s exactly what insurance is: a financial security net. So it’s troubling that a survey from Princeton Survey Research Associates International named millennials the most underinsured generation. There are many reasons why people of all generations avoid purchasing insurance. It‘s often seen as a big investment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s an expensive one. In fact, insurance probably costs less than you think. For instance, according to the National Association of Insurance Co...

Travel Insurance Tips

Travel Insurance Tips Travel insurance can minimize the considerable financial risks of traveling: accidents, illness, missed flights, canceled tours, lost baggage, theft, terrorism, travel-company bankruptcies, emergency evacuation, and getting your body home if you die. Each traveler’s potential loss varies, depending on how much of your trip is prepaid, the refund ability of the air ticket you purchased, your state of health, the value of your luggage, where you’re traveling, the financial health of your tour company and airline, and what coverage you already have (through your medical insurance, homeowners or renters insurance, and/or credit card). Do I Need Travel Insurance? When considering an insurance plan, it’s good to know what it does and doesn’t cover. For some travelers, insurance is a good deal; for others, it’s not. What are the chances you’ll need it? How willing are you to take risks? How much is peace of mind worth to you? Take these considerations into account, ...

How do insurers decide whether to total my car? A car insurance company's decision to total a car depends on the extent of the damage following an accident. Car insurance companies take into account several factors when deciding whether to total your car, including: Repair estimates List value Salvage value State laws, if applicable While each car insurance company approaches the decision differently, many insurers declare the vehicle a total loss if the estimated cost of repairs plus the salvage value equals or exceeds the car's actual cash value. The actual cash value is a car's fair market value – or, replacement cost less depreciation. Adjusters typically determine a car's actual cash value by looking to their company's proprietary database of values. Some insurers total the car if repair costs exceed a certain percentage of the car's actual cash value. Common thresholds for totaling a vehicle are 51 percent or 80 percent of the value, at...

5 things worse for your car insurance than an accident It turns out that there are other driving infractions and changes to your insurance coverage that will crank up your auto rates even more than an accident. While a DUI is an obvious one, who would have thought that a lousy credit rating, adding a teen driver or even speeding tickets can result in a bigger bump than an accident? What raises your auto insurance rates more than an accident? We looked at 43 driving situations encompassing common tickets, accidents and scenarios to see which ones result in a higher rate increase than an accident. An accident claim means you will typically pay around 32%, or $459, more a year for insurance. How much adding a teen driver raises your insurance Adding a teen to your policy will hike your rates more than an accident. According to our data, putting a 16-year old male on your policy will result in a 160% increase, which translates into $2,292 on average. If your new driver is female, th...

Broad Form Personal Theft Insurance

Broad Form Personal Theft Insurance Broad Form Personal Theft Insurance covers the theft or loss of personal assets. DEFINITION of Broad Form Personal Theft Insurance Broad frorm personal theft insurance covers the theft or loss of personal assets. It can be placed on all personal property, and is on an all-risk basis meaning no matter whether the loss is from vandalism, theft or loss, the same coverage will apply. A limited form of broad form insurance is more commonly known as personal theft insurance. BREAKING DOWN Broad Form Personal Theft Insurance There are limitations on the coverage of personal assets which are most often subject to theft such as jewelry, coins and securities, among others. Personal assets insurance is commonly included in homeowners and auto insurance, however, additional insurance may be purchased. How Personal Theft Insurance Works This type of coverage is standard on homeowners and renter policies. The limitations and exclusions built into standard ...

Car insurance for young drivers – the key facts Young drivers’ car insurance is likely to be very expensive and as a new driver it’s good to know about different coverage levels and what affects how much you pay. Here you can find out everything you need to know about new driver car insurance, how to get the best deal and reduce your premiums. Young driver insurance tips So you’ve passed your test, you’ve chosen a car, and now all you need is insurance! If you’re driving without car insurance then you’re breaking the law. You could have your vehicle confiscated, be issued a penalty fine, and have to pay to have your car released. What’s more, if you’re uninsured and have an accident, you’ll be liable for the cost of everyone else’s injuries, their damages, compensation and repairs, even if the accident wasn’t your fault. You will lose your licence and may lose your job because of this. So whilst your car insurance may seem expensive to begin with, it’s nothing com...

Guide to multi-car insurance policies

Guide to multi-car insurance policies One of the easiest ways to save on car insurance is to insure more than one car on the same policy. When you get married, for example, you’ll save because married drivers tend to file fewer claims and thus get lower rates. A good driver discount requires a clean record. But a multi-car discount doesn’t require a lifelong commitment or scrupulous attention to speed-limit signs. Instead, it’s a reward for bringing your insurance company additional business. What are the requirements for a multi-car policy? Does the coverage need to be the same on each vehicle? Can I insure a car and a motorcycle on the same policy? What are the benefits of a multi-car policy? How big is a multi-car discount? Can I add other family members’ cars to my policy? What are the requirements for a multi-car policy? To obtain a multiple-car policy, you need to insure two or more passenger vehicles on the same auto insurance policy. It’s that simple. ...

Home and Auto Insurance Bundling - Saving on Insurance Bundling your auto and auto insurance policies under the same company is a convenient way to save hundreds on your insurance. More than half of Americans bundle their auto and home insurance. Those who aren't doing so are handing over more money to their insurers. Bundling your policies aren't always the best choice. You may get lower rates by buying separate policies from multiple companies, but it's a good idea to get a quote if you were to bundle policies. To find out if bundling is right for you, compare car insurance rates with and without bundling. What is bundling? Most insurance companies offer bundling discounts, which just means getting two policies from the same company. It's also called a multi-policy discount and you can find it on your policy's declarations page. Bundling has other advantages besides cheaper insurance: You deal with only one insurance company. You may be able to mana...