A quick overview of motorhome insurance
Posted on July 7th, 2011
Here are a few key points on the subject of motorhome insurance:
- motorhome policies may typically contain restrictions on the minimum ages (and possibly the experience levels, as dictated by the time a licence has been held) of drivers;
- some larger and specialist motorhomes may require special driving licence qualifications;
- even if your motorhome is currently ‘off the road’, it may still require the minimum legal insurance – unless you have formally declared it to be ‘off the road’ to the DVLA and completed an appropriate SORN notification that involves handing in your tax disc;
- some insurance policies for camper vans and motorhomes may make the use of tracking devices mandatory – others may offer financial incentives for doing so;
- policies may differ in terms of their requirements as to where you may or may not park up your motorhome overnight – some may require the use of formally approved sites with the implication being that locations such as lay-bys may not be covered;
- you may also be able to obtain a reduction of premium if you use additional security devices to cut down the risks of burglary or theft;
- policies typically do not cover fridge contents;
- motorhome insurance may cover your contents as well as fixtures and fittings, however, it might be prudent to carefully check the situation with regards to external items such as awnings, satellite dishes and portaloos etc. These may nee
Online Caravan Insurance Comparisons
Posted on June 26th, 2011
If you’re looking for caravan insurance you’re going to want to find the best deal possible, and that’s always best achieved by comparing all the available options. But, in an attempt to save time some people prefer to skip that stage and instead go for the first policy they find, but that can only ever lead to disappointment. It’s totally unnecessary as well, because if you go about it the right way then caravan insurance comparisons can in fact be incredibly easy.
The best way to tackle it is to head online. The internet has made shopping for just about everything easier than ever before, and the same can certainly be said when it comes to shopping for caravan insurance. You can
Caravan Insurance Price
Posted on June 23rd, 2011
We all want to get the best we can for our money, and with most of us being savvy shoppers there’s always a way to get better prices. The same certainly applies when it comes to caravan insurance. If you know what you’re doing you’ll easily be able to find discounts, meaning your caravan insurance price doesn’t have to break the bank.
But just what can you do? Well, you might want to start by heading online. Many insurers offer fantastic discounts if you set up (and pay for) your caravan insurance in this way, so you’ve instantly saved money without technically having to do anything. Online discounts are always being offered, so make sure to see what your potential insurer can do.
Then there’s comparisons and, of course, haggling. Performing
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Progressive Car Insurance Website Ranks Tops
Posted on June 22nd, 2011
Progressive.com, the website for Progressive car insurance, has been ranked as the top insurance website by Keynote Competitive Research. The second quarter Insurance Carrier Scorecard rankings were just released, according to Progressives press release Progressive Car Insurance Ranks Number One on Keynote Systems Insurance Carrier Scorecard. Progressives website has actually ranked number one on all but one of the Keynote Scorecards since the year 2000. A Progressive car insurance spokesperson said that their main goal is making it easy for customers to use their website to purchase car insurance, review or change the policies, or anything else they are looking to simplify.
They are not only one of the easiest websites to use, they are tops with innovation and responding to changing technology. It is as simple to change vehicles during the online quote process as it is to understand the different options for coverage available. Many top car insurance companies do not have a customer friendly website like Progressive car insurance. Progressive has a lot of new apps for smartphones that keep them ranking high. Customers can submit photos of accident damage with one app and actually submit claims for glass damage with another. In addition to ranking number one overall, Progressive car insurance also ranked at the top of the list in seven of the nine other categories. The categories they were number one in include get insurance, get service, functionality, quality and availability, check and pay bill, privacy and security, and view policy information.
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Compare Motorhome Insurance Quotes
Posted on June 20th, 2011
As everyone should know by now, the only way you can be confident that you’re getting the best insurance policy is by performing thorough comparisons. Doing so will give you a better understanding of the market and what else is out there, and should hopefully save you some money at the same time. But, it shouldn’t always be taken at face value – if you want to be confident that you’ve got the best deal possible, try taking it a step further the next time you want to compare motorhome insurance.
By that, I mean pit one company against the other. You always need to start by heading online to perform comparisons and shortlist a few options, but then make sure to call each of them individually to see whether they can improve on their prices. You’ll
Life stage: Life insurance for new parents
Posted on June 14th, 2011
Your world changes when your first child is born. Your child will depend upon you to provide everything from food and shelter to extras such as sports camps or dance classes. All that can add up to a lot of money, and life insurance could be essential to protecting a young family’s financial stability.
Why life insurance matters for young families
LIMRA, an insurance research group, reports that nearly 7 in 10 households with minor children would be in financial jeopardy should the primary breadwinner die. In 2010, 11 million of these households had no life insurance coverage. Without life insurance, families may not be able to meet monthly financial obligations or save for future expenses such as college.
Life insurance can be critical to maintaining a family’s standard of living, and replacing lost income isn’t the only reason to purchase a policy.