Category Archives: Finance Guide

The Actor Behind Allstate’s Mayhem Insurance Commercials

Dean Winters is best known as the actor behind Mayhem insurance commercials and boasts an extensive acting resume, including roles in John Wick and Rescue Me. Additionally, he portrayed Avi in Tarasov Mob movies. His Allstate ads combine deadpan humor and big set pieces to stress the importance of having quality insurance. He is an […]

Can I Still Get Medical Insurance Whilst on Workers Comp?

Most businesses are required by law to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees; however, this only covers medical costs related to workplace injuries or illnesses and not unrelated ones. While it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who file worker’s comp claims, they are not obligated to maintain them on payroll and […]

Insurance Brokers Or Comparison Websites? Who is Treating Customers Fairly?

There has been a rapid increase in the number and use of comparison websites for general insurance, as well as for consumers who use them for products like motor and home insurance. According to industry figures, almost 25% of private motor insurance was purchased through these websites in 2007. Is the intense competition among Internet buyers […]

An Explanation of Lloyd’s Slips

Although Lloyd’s slips are now accepted electronically, they were originally printed on paper. They contained all details of the risk that was to be placed on Lloyd’s of London’s insurance market. The Lloyd’s slips, which are standard documents in a format that are meant to help not only the underwriter to take into account the risks […]

Domestic Partner Insurance

Introduction to the concept Domestic partner insurance is an emerging form of insurance that is rapidly gaining popularity in the US. The obvious taboo surrounding the idea prevented it from being included in the mainstream. A married couple would normally apply for joint insurance coverage, which would lower the cost of their Insurance. This would be […]

Top Reasons Why You Need a Public Insurance Adjuster for Your Damaged Property

Are There Any Public Adjusters I Should Use? This question was repeated many times in February as I met with property owners along the storm-damaged New Jersey shoreline. I met with them from Wildwood, South Jersey to Seaside Heights, and then was stopped by the National Guard entering Mantoloking. This was a crucial fact that I […]