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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Insurance quotes

You may know that I'm big on insurance. I think it's incredibly important part of one's financial life and can often mean the difference between hardship and windfall. But insurance is very tricky. There are a lot of terms that are used that don't make sense. Like Full Coverage. You would think that you're fully covered with if you have this type of insurance, but your not. Your car is fully covered to be repaired or replaced regardless of fault. You and your passengers may not be covered. Now, since I have an insurance license in the state I live in, I understand the terminology, but the average person usually doesn't, unless they do their research. And if you were buying a car, computer or tv would you do some research? Why is insurance any different. It's a BIG potential purchase. You don't realize how important it is until you really need it. And remember that cheap insurance isn't always the best insurance. Make sure that you and your loved ones are covered correctly against losses.

It's always good to check around for insurance yearly at your renewal. The Internet has made it even easier. At EZ Insurance Portal, you can get real time quotes from the nations leading insurance companies in just a few minutes. Just answer a few simple questions and you can have offers immediately. And not only can you get an auto insurance quote, but also homeowners, life and health insurance. Also on this site are articles that can help you understand what you need to know about insurance. It's a very helpful and easy site to navigate and a good way to start your insurance check up for the year.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Checked your insurance rates lately?

As an insurance professional, I know the importance of carrying the proper insurance. I also know how confusing insurance terms and conditions can be for people. So every year about a month before my policies are set to renew, I do some comparison shopping. It never hurts to shop around. Any company that will flat out guarantee you that they are offering you the lowest rates, usually isn't. I do both my homeowners and auto at the same time, same place. But being in this line of work, I know what to look for and what to ask. It pays to do your homework when it comes to car insurance coverages, rates and companies. There are several good articles on this website, carinsurance.com to help you navigate the ins and outs of the insurance lingo. There is a comprehensive state by state guide that explains what is required by your state. They also have articles about rates and why they increase or go down, claims, easiest cars to insure and a complete glossary of insurance terms. In addition to the information, you can get a quick insurance quote. That will give you a great starting point on your search. When looking for a new quote, make sure that you have your current insurance information handy so that you can give them the correct information. No use comparing apples to oranges if they give you a lower rate but it turns out to be less coverage. And keep in mind that a less coverage doesn't always guarantee a lower rate. And while an agent is to look out for your best interest, the bottom line is their business.