Want to Get Your Financial Life on Track?

Mar 6, 2012 Posted Under: Online Insurance Quotes

We are lucky enough to have some of the top insurance agents and financial advisors at our disposal (they form our board of directors). So we thought we’d put them to work for you. We asked them, “What is your best piece of advice to help someone get their financial life on track—or back on track?” and here is what they had to say:

The economy has been tough on almost every one. We have had to cut out things here and there. Take a look at what you spend on a daily and weekly basis, keep a diary of expenses. You might be surprised at how much money you might save if you took your lunch to work a few days a week or made your own coffee in the morning. Then create a proper budget. Include

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Part III: Senate Bill 12-038 May Have Unintended Consequences for Colorado Homeowners and Public Adjusters

Mar 1, 2012 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

Proposed Colorado Senate Bill No. 38 “Concerning Measures To Protect Consumers Who Engage A Roofing Contractor To Perform Roofing Services On Residential Property” is sponsored by Democratic Senator Tochtrop and Republican House Representative Vaad.

As discussed in prior posts, although the bill purports to provide consumer protection against unscrupulous roofers, the bill would actually hurt consumers in several ways if it is passed in its current form.

Currently, the bill (1) guts some of the protections afforded to consumers under C.R.S. 10-

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N.J., Mass., S.C. auto reforms showing ‘long-term positive effects’

Feb 28, 2012 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

States that undertake regulatory rate reform of their auto insurance markets appear to see “long-term positive effects,” according to an Insurance Research Council study.

The organization examined insurance markets in three states – South Carolina (reformed in 1999), New Jersey (reformed in 2004) and Massachusetts (reformed in 2008). The I

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SafeAuto selects Guidewire’s InsuranceSuite

Feb 26, 2012 Posted Under: Life Insurance News

US-based property/casualty insurer SafeAuto Insurance has selected Guidewire Software’s InsuranceSuite to support in transforming its core operations including underwriting, policy administration, rating, billing, and claims management.

SafeAuto chief information officer Guy Fulcher said Guidewire InsuranceSuite is expected to streamline its processes and cut down on maintenance efforts thereby helping the company to focus on providing better customer service.

Guidewire InsuranceSuite will help SafeAuto increase flexibility and reduce maintenance time and costs, access more accurate and granular data due to timely and reliable rating management through PolicyCenter, besides easily adding new business rules and workflows eliminating the burden of source code customisation.

The suite will also help the company to integrate with external partners, suppliers and other market solutions for a streamlined insurance experience.

Guidewire said that its InsuranceSuite was designed using a modular approach, enabling carriers to select individual applications that include Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter, and Guidewire ClaimCenter or a pre-integrated set, driven by their requirements and priorities.

 

How To Calculate Car Insurance

Feb 25, 2012 Posted Under: Online Insurance Quotes

Insurance premiums are calculated according to several risk factors. These are the factors identified by the insurance company as most likely to have an impact on the insured against risk occurring. Insurance should not be rushed into and this is a significant cost associated with the item insured. It is always a good idea to shop around for the best price available. Varying considerably from insurer to insurer are insurance premiums so you need to do your homework.

Shop Around

Look up the various insurance companies you are interested in and ask them for a quote. A rough estimate is what they can usually give you fairly quickly and if you provide more details and wait, then even more exact notes should also be possible.

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Do You Need No Credit Auto Insurance?

Feb 23, 2012 Posted Under: Online Insurance Quotes

Many drivers believe that if you have a low credit score that it’s impossible to get lower rates on car insurance. You’ll be surprised to know that you actually can get car insurance without a credit check. It’s understandable that insurers actually take a risk every time they insure a driver, yet they understand that people make mistakes and need another chance. This is why some companies started offering no credit check automobile insurance.

Before no credit check auto insurance coverage was available, people had to have their credit checked before becoming insured. There Read more…

Travel relaxed and safe with Over 70 travel insurance

Feb 22, 2012 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

Retirement life is a phase to relax and enjoy. The entire youth spent in taking care of kids and job, and no peaceful vacation; many senior citizens choose their retired life to fulfill their wishes. Many love to travel and see places.

To travel safe, it is wise to be insurance covered, as you can face a number of issues in a new place. If you are a senior citizen, having medical travel insurance is crucial. A senior citizen is likely to be in the less healthy bracket, and therefore with more medical history. Thus, they cannot fit into the standard travel insurance schemes. Read more…

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