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How Many Different Types of Insurance Licenses Are There?

There are many types of insurance licenses available depending on what type of insurance the agent (potential or already established) wants to sell. After paying a fee, and passing a licensing exam, each state issues insurance licenses. Licenses can be obtained for homeowners and property lines, as well as casualty. Agents can also obtain an insurance license to […]

What Does Collision and Comprehensive Insurance Cover?

All states in the United States, with the exception New Hampshire, require drivers to have liability insurance to legally drive. Although collision and comprehensive coverage is optional for nearly all drivers, they are available. Collision coverage Collision covers damage to your vehicle that results from collisions with objects (e.g. a telephone pole or guard rail, a […]

How Much Does Health Insurance Cost for a Family of 2?

In response to rising costs of health care, premiums for health insurance have increased dramatically in the last decade. Obamacare, also known as the ACA, has made health insurance more accessible for Americans. It created “exchanges” or health insurance marketplaces and provided subsidies to those with lower incomes. However, most middle-class Americans don’t qualify for subsidies. It […]

How Much Do 21-Year-Olds Pay For Car Insurance?

Although turning 21 is a great time in your life, it can also be a difficult time when it comes car insurance. Although you may have been driving for several years, your car insurance rates are likely still higher than average. If you are searching for the best car insurance for 21-year-olds, Bankrate’s research may help you. The average premium information […]

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Explained

This insurance does not replace life insurance and covers most accidental deaths or injuries. In the event that you are seriously injured or die in an accident such as a car accident, accidental death and dismemberment insurance will kick in. Unfortunately, accidents do occur — they are the third leading cause for death in the United […]

WellCare Medicare Insurance Plans Review

Florida-based WellCare focuses its efforts on government-sponsored insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. They have many subsidiaries across the country. The WellCare Medicare review will examine the coverage and plans. To help you choose the right plan for you, we’ll also review WellCare Medicare quotes. Compare quotes before you make a decision about whether you want to purchase WellCare […]

What Year Did Car Insurance Become Mandatory?

Car insurance provides financial protection against damage to a vehicle and liabilities associated with accidents, including expenses such as repairs, medical bills and legal claims. Car insurance is mandatory across most U.S. states; however, individual state laws vary accordingly. Massachusetts was the first to introduce mandatory coverage requirements in 1925 followed by Connecticut and Virginia […]

How Do Tickets Affect Insurance?

How much your car insurance rates increase due to a speeding ticket depends on several factors, including severity of violation, state/insurer/driver history etc. Your chances of successfully challenging a traffic ticket depend upon its severity and the county where it occurred; other violations could also impact your premiums. Speeding Tickets One of the most frequently […]