Category Archives: Finance Guide

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]