Posted July 17th, 2011
by George Lewis
There are a lot of car insurance out there, but if you’re looking for a cheap and affordable one, but still worth every penny, then read on, because here are some helpful tips to do this.
Sometimes, the problem is when you’re presented with a lot of choices you get overwhelmed and turn out choosing the worst choice, but here are helpful hints for you to make the best choice out of all the choices available.
To avoid confusion and getting overwhelmed with all the choices out there, a vital thing to do first is to research. The internet is a great way to start doing this, as it will present you a lot of options that still allows you to get what you paid for.
Narrow down the search according to budget. Yes
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Tags: Car Insurance, Insurance Posted in Insurance Updates
Posted July 17th, 2011
by George Lewis
The National Hurricane Center in Miami is currently tracking Bret, the second named tropical storm of the season. Unless it changes course, which is highly unlikely, Bret poses no threat to the U.S. mainland, as it is heading into the middle of the Atlantic.
The storm is currently about 90 miles northeast of Great Abaco Island, and is moving north-northeast at around 5 to 7 mph .
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Tags: Bret, Tropical Storm Posted in Insurance Updates
Posted July 15th, 2011
by George Lewis
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has estimated that the total net financial impact of the June 2011 aftershock in New Zealand and the series of severe weather events that occurred in the U.S. in April and May 2011 are expected to be $90 to $105 million – net of reinsurance coverage, tax and reinstatement premiums.
The Company expects losses from the New Zealand aftershock to be $30 to $35 million. The net financial impact of the severe weather events that occurred in the U.S. dur
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Tags: Axis, Axis Puts Posted in Insurance Updates
Posted July 13th, 2011
by George Lewis
In a new effort to recognize members of the insurance industry for their contributions to consumers and community, Insurance Commissioner John Doak named Farmers Insurance Group District Manager Pepper Williams as the first recipient of the Oklahoma Insurance Professional of the Month Award.
Doak, who took office in January, instituted the monthly awards program through the Oklahoma Insurance Department to commend insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, executives and other industry employees for exemplary performance on behalf of the customers and communities they serve.
Williams was chosen for his nearly 40 years of service to Farmers customers, his advancement of catastrophe response techniques, his educating and mentoring of young agents in the critical field of customer service, and his community involvement through the Rotary Club, membership in Southern Hill Baptist Church and the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, plus charitable efforts such as the March of Dimes and Coats for Kids.
Nominations for the award can be submitted to the Insurance Department through its Web site at http://oid.ok.gov and recipients will be selected by a panel of their peers in the industry.
Tags: Insurance, Williams Insurance Posted in Insurance Updates
Posted July 12th, 2011
by George Lewis
Searching for auto insurance quotes nowadays is much easier because of development in technology. The methods in achieving these quotes were limited especially in the past.
One of the common ways in doing it back then was making phone calls to companies or agents in order to gather multiple quotes.
With the internet, this whole process was made to become simpler. After just a few minutes, you are able to receive a lot of quotes that will fit your insurance needs.
When looking for an auto insurance, you to take some important things into consideration. Your vehicle type usually makes a difference in what kind of policy you will get.
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Tags: Auto Insurance, Auto Insurance Quote, Insurance Quote, Quote Posted in Insurance Updates
Posted July 11th, 2011
by George Lewis
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, announced the appointment of former Secretary General of the International Association of Deposit Insurers and Deputy Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation , Donald Inscoe, as Head of Institutional Relations.
He began his career as a supervisory policy analyst and bank examiner at the FDIC, subsequently moving to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. He then moved to work for two private sector consultancies developing tools for financial institutions and investors, returning to the FDIC in 1990.
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Tags: Geneva, Geneva Association Posted in Insurance Updates