Go Insurance Rates

NAMIC Seeks Property Casualty Insurance Exclusion from Financial Regulation

Posted in Home Insurance

December 15th, 2009
2 Comments

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is hoping that property casualty insurance companies can be excluded from new legislation that would require an agency to oversee some financial institutions. According to the association, these particular companies do not pose a systemic risk to the U.S. economy and thus should not require specialized regulation.

Holiday Travel Insurance Deals

Posted in Health Insurance

December 15th, 2009
1 Comment

Everyone chooses to celebrate the holiday season in their own, special way. If you are planning on a little R&R thanks to a last minute flight or cruise deal, purchasing travel insurance to provide financial protection “just in case” may be a wise idea. According to the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, consumers buy travel insurance for “peace of mind, protection against the unexpected and concern over losing the financial investment in a trip.” And it’s for good reason as you never know what can happen in a foreign place.

Is Green-Proofing Your Home Worth It?

Posted in Home Insurance

December 14th, 2009
2 Comments

You’ve probably heard a lot about buying or upgrading to a green home and its benefits. Nowadays, there are many ways to make your house more energy efficient from replacing appliances to adding better light bulbs.

Is Divorce Insurance on the Horizon?

Posted in

December 14th, 2009
1 Comment

A professor from the University of Illinois at Chicago has revealed his belief that divorce insurance is a possibility for insurance companies. According to his research – and sketches of actuarial tables – he believes that his type of insurance, if ever initiated, would be hugely beneficial to parties going through a divorce.

J.D. Power Study: Resale Value and Vehicle Quality Important to Car Owners

Posted in Auto Insurance

December 14th, 2009
No Comments

A new report released by J.D. Power and Associates reveals that the resale value and quality of a vehicle are important reasons that new-vehicle buyers remain loyal to a particular brand. In its seventh year of measuring this concept, J.D. Powers found that the components have been important to car buyers for some time.

Best Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs

Posted in Health Insurance

December 11th, 2009
No Comments

Return to the Save on Health Care Learning Center >>>

U.S. prescription drugs, along with other health care costs, have been on the rise for several years. According to a report from AARP in April 2009, the costs of the 219 most widely used brand-name drugs had increased by 8.7% from 2008 to 2009 (roughly a $550 increase in one year), while generic drugs increased 3.8% over the same period of time.

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Will Not be Expanded Nationwide Yet

Posted in Auto Insurance

December 11th, 2009
No Comments

Return to the Progressive MyRate Learning Center >>>

While many states have adopted the new pay-as-you-drive insurance option to its drivers as an affordable, energy-saving coverage option, key insurance regulators are shying away from making it a standardized option across the nation. This decision falls in contradiction to other environment movements like the Energy Star appliance standards and the green building code called Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED).

Revealing the Little-Discussed Long-Term Care Insurance Program

Posted in Health Insurance

December 11th, 2009
1 Comment

While major elements of the Senate health reform bill are discussed daily, not much has been mentioned about a part of the bill that would provide long-term care insurance to the elderly and disabled. This definitely sounds like a great idea for those in need, but the bill would come at a cost to some American workers.

Insurance.com Says Car Insurance Rates Dropped in 2009

Posted in Auto Insurance

December 10th, 2009
No Comments

A new report from insurance website Insurance.com revealed that car insurance rates have dropped dramatically in 2009. According to its RateWatch report, insurance rates across the nation have dropped 3.5 percent in $1,803 per year.

Better than the Last Few Years

Last year’s RateWatch report showed an increase of eight percent in auto insurance rates. However, this year’s drop to $1,803 is actually lower than 2007′s average $1,810 annual insurance cost. According to the auto insurance, this year’s rate cuts have allowed savvy auto insurance shoppers to save money on their premiums when purchasing new policies.

Don’t Let Your Home Insurance Go to the Dogs

Posted in Home Insurance , Home Insurance Claims

December 10th, 2009
1 Comment

Dogs are playful, affectionate, loyal, protective – and sometimes a major problem for home insurance providers. While home insurance generally covers dog-related incidents, such as bites and attacks, insurers have gotten savvy about various “problem” breeds and have responded by either restricting home insurance coverage or denying it altogether. Policies vary from company to company and state to state, making for a complicated situation that demands the attention of every dog-loving homeowner.