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America’s roads are expanding and humans continue to meet the natural landscapes and their animal inhabitants. It is not unusual for humans to cross paths with the wild, especially when construction increases and animal populations are reduced by modern expansion. Wildlife can pose a serious and fatal threat to drivers. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

1. What is life insurance? A life insurance policy is essentially a contract between the insurance company and the insured. The insurance company pays the insured a pre-determined amount. In the event of death, the insurance company will pay the benefit to the beneficiary. 2. Different types of insuranceThere are two types of life insurance. There are two basic types […]

Student medical coverage is a type of personal medical insurance that’s specifically designed for students at college or university. Students must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for student medical coverage. You can choose from coverage that is low-cost and limited in terms of the terms or more costly and comprehensive. Is student health […]

Huntsville residents pay on average $1,433 per year or $119 per month for homeowners insurance with $250,000 coverage. This is higher than the national average at $1,312 and much lower than the $1,917 average for Alabama. Bankrate compared the policies of local insurance companies to find the best Huntsville home insurance. We also evaluated affordability and the availability of […]

Burial insurance, also known as death insurance, is a way to make sure your funeral expenses are covered before it happens. This insurance is a way to prepare for the unexpected and ensure that your loved ones are not left responsible. There are many choices when it comes to insurance that covers life and death. It is […]

Anchorage, Alaska is home to more than 61% Anchorage residents. According to Bankrate’s 2021 study on annual premiums, the average home-insurance rate in Anchorage was $833 annually for $250,000 coverage. Anchorage and the surrounding area of Alaska are subject to earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis as well as wildfires and other natural catastrophes. You can keep your home safe by having […]

Recent reports indicate that Lloyds Banking Group is challenging the ban on the sale of payment protection insurance. This was introduced to protect millions upon millions of borrowers. A subsequent appeal could delay a ban against the sale of PPI along with credit agreements. The competition watchdog also stated that lenders should wait at most two […]

Eugene, Oregon homeowners are facing rising property values and higher than normal home insurance rates. Home values have risen sharply 25% from $342K to $430K between May 2020 and May 2021. Quadrant Information Services was used by Bankrate to determine that Eugene’s home insurance premiums were $1,433 annually for $250,000 of dwelling coverage. The area’s vulnerability for wildfires and […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that flooding has affected 99% of U.S. county between 1996 and 2019. South Carolina was no exception. Floods from hurricanes and tropical storms can affect homeowners in South Carolina’s coastal and inland areas. In 2016, $654 Million was paid by insurers for losses resulting from Hurricane Matthew. The following year, Hurricane Irma left […]

What is Bancassurance? Bancassurance refers to the marketing of insurance products by Banks. Apart from the regular products they offer in deposits, advances and investments, banks also sell insurance products. This is done to increase their fee-based income and to take advantage of their strengths as financial supermarkets. Benefits of Bancassurance Banks have many advantages over insurance […]