Category Archives: Finance Guide

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 […]

Top 10 Most Common Insurance Scams by Individuals

Individuals are increasingly falling prey to insurance scams and getting caught in illegal activities. There are many insurance scams, from Worker’s Comp scams and car insurance scams, because there are so many types of insurance available in the United States and Canada. These scams end up costing the victims more than they should be paying for insurance. Here […]