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Car insurance: the main points

Car insurance: the main points "You call on God, but you have to do it yourself". This proverb is very applicable to the topic of risk insurance. When you buy a car, you want to think only about the positive aspects of its use. And this is correct. However, you should not forget that a car is a means of increased danger and, therefore, increased responsibility. After all, its operation involves risks of harm to the vehicle itself, its owner, and third parties. Therefore, we hope for the best, but do not forget about the need to insure our liability (possible risks and losses). The legislator also thought about this, providing for mandatory forms of insurance for vehicle owners. In addition to compulsory insurance, no one deprives car owners of the right to additionally use voluntary insurance. In this section, we will consider in detail all the most important issues that may be related to vehicle insurance. Insurance is a rather specific type of activity. Therefore, bef...

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What should you know about MTPL insurance?

What do I need to know about MTPL? Good drivers, if they know anything about MTPL, have never resorted to insurance companies. The main thing is that the policy is always in the glove compartment of the car. But what to do in case of a claim? MTPL is a mandatory civil liability insurance policy for vehicle owners. The peculiarity of MTPL is the compensation of losses and damages caused to another car, life and health of passengers. MTPL insurance rates are set by the state and it is forbidden to drive on the road without MTPL insurance. Universality and compulsory insurance The most important thing to know about the policy of MTPL insurance is that it regulates compensation for losses and damages that you, not the other party, caused to third parties - the vehicle, life and health of passengers who were in it. By insuring your third party liability, if you are at fault, you get rid of the burden of compensating for the damage caused. Losses caused by your actions to the other part...

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How do insurers decide whether to total my car?

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...

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Essential Summer Driving Tips

Essential Summer Driving Tips ENJOY SUMMER DRIVING IN THE UK WITH THESE SAFETY TIPS If you’re planning a staycation this year or intend on driving during the summer months, there are some simple things you can do to keep you and your vehicle safe. According to our survey, almost three-quarters of us (73%) are planning on travelling to a UK destination in 2018. London topped the list of UK tourist hot spots that Brits plan to visit, followed by the Lake District, Edinburgh and Cornwall. All of this means that many of us will be spending a lot of time driving so it makes sense to ensure you’re properly prepared in order to avoid problems associated with dry and hot weather. Before you set off Check your wipers and top up on windscreen washer fluid — debris and dirt on your windscreen are not just distracting in themselves but can also worsen the effect of any glare from the sun Keep a pair of sunglasses handy – these are essential for those really sunny days, but make sure...

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Insurance of issued guarantees (sureties) and accepted guarantees

Insurance of issued guarantees (sureties) and accepted guarantees Insurance of issued and accepted guarantees (sureties) is a type of insurance where the subject of the insurance contract are property interests that are not contrary to the law and are related to losses Losses incurred by the creditor as a result of non-fulfillment (improper fulfillment) of obligations by the guarantor (surety) in the amount and within the terms specified in the guarantee (surety agreement); Losses incurred by the guarantor (surety) as a result of non-performance (improper performance) by the debtor of its obligations to the creditor to the extent and within the terms specified in the agreement. This type of insurance provides for the insurer's obligation to pay the insurance indemnity in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract for the fee (insurance premium, insurance payment, insurance premium) established by the insurance contract by indemnifying the Insured, if the Insured ...

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Investment insurance

Investment Insurance Investment insurance is a type of insurance where the subject of the insurance contract are property interests, not in conflict with the law, related to investment activities of the insured or another person designated by the insured in the insurance contract. This type of insurance provides for the insurer's obligation to pay indemnification in accordance with the insurance policy by compensating the insured or another person designated by the insured in the insurance policy (the beneficiary) for the loss incurred in the course of investment activities as a result of the loss of investments or a part thereof, failure to receive investment income for reasons specified in the regulations and the insurance policy. Loan Insurance (Liability for Loan Default) Loan insurance (including borrower's liability for loan default) is a type of insurance where the subject of the insurance contract are property interests that do not contradict the law and are rela...

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History of insurance: Ancient world

History of insurance. Ancient world. Initially people used to sell goods in their own villages and gathering society. However, with the passage of time, they turned to nearby villages to sell. Furthermore, in the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, the European traders used to travel to sell their goods across the globe and to hedge the risk of theft or fraud by the Capitan or crew also known as Risicum Gentium. However, they realized that selling this way, involves not only the risk of loss (i.e. damaged, theft or life of trader as well) but also they cannot cover the wider market. Therefore, the trend of hiring commissioned base agents across different markets emerged. The traders sent (export) their goods to the agents who on the behalf of traders sold them. Sending goods to the agents by road or sea involves different risks i.e. sea storms, pirate attack; goods may be damaged due to poor handling while loading and unloading, etc. Traders exploited different measures to he...

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Insurance Against the Flu: Key Points and Offers

Insurance Against the Flu: What You Need to Know About Policies and Offers Some insurance companies offer voluntary health insurance (VHI) programs for protection against the flu and acute respiratory diseases, but there is no unified approach to this issue. Some programs include mandatory vaccinations and compensation for illness, while others provide flu treatment within broader insurance plans without having separate programs. Specialized flu insurance may exist, but difficulties in diagnosis and determining the connection between complications and the flu can lead to disputes over claims. Overall, while specialized programs may be more affordable, the uncertainty in diagnosis makes them less appealing to insurers. Challenges: The main issue with flu insurance is the difficulty in diagnosing influenza distinctly from other respiratory infections. Insurers require a clear flu diagnosis to determine coverage, leading to potential disputes over claims. If complications arise, the i...

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Should cargo be insured if liability is insured?

Should the cargo be insured if the carrier/freight forwarder's liability is insured? All transportation operations related to cargo transportation are inextricably linked to damage, loss or destruction of cargo as a result of various circumstances. In the civilized world transportation of cargoes without insurance is practically impossible, so most of the companies choose to pay a small insurance premium compared to the real value of the cargo, so that in case of problems with the cargo to solve them at the expense of insurance. Quite often it is possible to hear a wrong judgment from cargo owners that if the carrier's liability is insured, then in case of unsafe delivery of cargo - the cargo owner will receive compensation in any case and accordingly the question may arise - whether it is necessary to additionally insure their cargo? This situation today is very relevant for many cargo owners who want to save money on insurance. Therefore, I would like to analyze this issu...

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