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Are Annuities Offered by Insurance Companies Safe?

Although the election is over, the economic and financial fundamentals remain unchanged. Until the credit market is freed from the bailout programs, then the recession (or worse) will end and the economic downsizing will reverse its direction, no change can be expected. As I have mentioned in my retirement blog, the market remains unpredictable. Retirement accounts are […]

Nicholas Barbon, Insurance Pioneer

For the most part of history, natural and man-made disasters were simply “Acts of God”. The effected people were left to their own devices after the disaster. Although they rebuilt their lives, there was no assistance agency. It was almost impossible to find charity in any organized way. The government was distant and not involved in administering relief funds. […]

CTP Green Slip Policies

Third party coverage is provided by mandatory third party insurance or CTP Green Slips. Prior to the introduction of Australian laws making third-party insurance mandatory, vehicle owners would often request additional insurance to protect against third party liability. This was not an obligation. Many felt that innocent victims were left with high-priced bills as the driver of […]

Best Insurance Policy is an Inoculation Against Uncertainties

An insurance policy guarantees that a certain amount of money will be available at the end of a specific period. Insurance can provide financial security for the unfortunate death of a person. It can also be used to build a nest egg for one’s old age or for funding one’s children’s education. People often purchase insurance to […]

A Brief Explanation of Certificates of Insurance

Any subcontractor who has ever worked has had to produce “proof of insurance” (or a certificate of insurance) at one time or another. A certificate is a snapshot of your current insurance coverage as it stands at the time it is issued. It should include information about your current limits of liability, insurance company that provides coverage, […]