Category Archives: Finance Guide

Statistics Show That For Millions of Americans, Insurance is More Than Worth the Cost

Many small businesses are operating today without any liability insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory by law. Many business owners want to reduce operating costs. However, in today’s environment where worker compensation claims are on the rise, it is highly risky to operate without liability coverage. What took years to build up can be destroyed by […]

Car insurance for high-risk drivers in Georgia

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury death in Georgia and the second-leading reason for hospitalizations. It’s no surprise that Georgia insurance companies take high-risk driving seriously due to the large number of fatalities and injuries attributed to car crashes. Drivers who have been convicted of DUI, had at least one speeding ticket and […]

The Introduction of the Prudential of London

It is known that President Dryden of Prudential and President Knapp of Metropolitan were both close friends of Prudential of London. Both were able to see the operation of the business firsthand when they went to London. They were treated with every kindness by Stewart L. Woodford (the Metropolitan’s Attorney), and Mr. Knapp. They returned with a clear […]

Insurance the “American” Way

The definition of “American way” will determine whether or not a particular type of carrier does business in the American manner. There is no one accepted definition of the term. Some definitions would exclude state funds. Others would exclude mutuals and reciprocals. Other definitions would also exclude Lloyd’s of London. However, other definitions would include all carriers that do business […]

Insurance Issues For the “Subject To” Deal

This is a common misunderstood problem: how to correctly insure “subject to” property. It is obvious that the “Due on Sale (DOS)” clause will be invoked, and the mortgage company will call the note. Despite being complex, there are some common sense rules of thumb that usually apply. Be the “first named insurance” if you or your company […]

Best homeowners insurance in Washington, D.C.

The current rate for home ownership in Washington D.C. stands at 41.6%. This is well below the 65.8% national average. Washington, D.C. homeowners insurance is cheaper than the national average. D.C. residents pay $902 per year for a policy that covers $250,000 of dwelling coverage, which is lower than the national rate of $1.477. You can compare multiple companies […]