Finding CDs Online That Live Up To Your Expectations
Posted on December 13th, 2011
Especially in times of economic uncertainty, it is important to plan on investments for the future. Online CDs can help you do that, but it is important to gauge the CD performance based on a favorable return that is guaranteed to not lose you any money.
There can be a great amount of research necessary to find certificate of deposits that live up to your expectations but it will be worth it in the long run. A great place to start your search is online. You can
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Treasury opens consultation on ECJ gender ruling
Posted on December 7th, 2011
The consultation paper reiterates the government’s legal interpretation that the judgment will apply to new contracts entered into after 21 December 2012 only.
It seeks views on this legal interpretation and the accompanying draft regulations.
The paper is also looking for comment on the government’s impact assessment and requests additional data that would help it better understand the impact on consumers and insurers.
In March, the ECJ ruled that the use of gender as a risk factor by insurers should not result in individual differences in premiums and benefits for men and women, with effect from 21 December 2012.
Although the government continues to believe this judgment is detrimental for consumers, there is an obligation to implement it into law.
Step Away From That Button!!
Posted on November 17th, 2011
There was a long time before my website and blog took off where I was, like most other independent life insurance agents out there, stuck trying to get the most bang for my buck out of purchased life insurance leads.
Ten years ago I could spend $20-$25 per lead for impaired risk life insurance prospects. I would call them up and introduce myself, ask how I could be of assistance, etc. They were actually expecting a call from an agent. We would have a productive conversation and I would shop their case and within a few days I would send out quotes. Back then I would occasionally have a lead say that they really didnt mean to submit the request for quotes but I would say that 3 out of 4 were good leads and 2 out of 4 applied and were issued policies.
Groupama Insurances names corporate claims director
Posted on November 15th, 2011
Groupama Insurances, a UK-based general insurer, has appointed Darren Wills as corporate claims director to focus on the development of its claims strategy.
In his new role, Wills will be responsible for claims development, all technical claims teams, including large and complex loss, as well as the counter fraud team.
Wills will report to Groupama Insurances managing director Laurent Matras.
Wills joined Groupama Insurances in January 2007 as claims planning & performance manager, before moving in to the role of Head of Claims Development in January 2011.
Matras said this new role has been created to work hand in hand with the operational teams which remain the responsibility of the Personal and Commercial Lines Directors.
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Tire Blowout & Car Accident Prevention
Posted on November 12th, 2011
Tire blowouts are a major cause of car accidents every day. It’s amazing that something so simple as an underinflated tire could destroy a life. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year due to low tire pressure related crashes.
- 73% of drivers don’t check the spare tire’s pressure.
- One in four cars on the road has significantly underinflated tires.
- Every month, 3 in 4 drivers wash their cars, but only 1 in 7 correctly checks their tire pressure.
29% of drivers wrongly believe that the best time to check their tire pressure is after they’ve been driven and are warmed up. The Rubber Manufacturers Association notes that over 85% of drivers don’t check their tire pressure properly.
Are you positive that you know how?
Properly checking tires means checking at least once a month - before tires have been driven even a mile – and inflating them to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure, not the pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Yo
RIM sued for breach of contract by Blackberry customer
Posted on November 8th, 2011
The Canadian telecommunications company Research in Motion (RIM) is reportedly being sued by Blackberry customers in Canada and the US for ‘breach of contract’.
In the lawsuit, RIM, which provides the wireless solution for Blackberry devices, is accused of being responsible for the recent global outage on the network, which left users without internet service, email and instant messaging access for up to four days.
The complaint states:
“It [RIM] has not compensated consumers on a prorated basis for such loss of use, while knowing full well that Blackberry users pay a monthly fee to their wireless service providers for data services and that they were deprived thereof.”
Even though Research in Motion has offered affected customers a free software package worth $100, the company could need to rely on its professional indemnity insurance to cover compensation payments.
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Know more about the types of commercial general insurance providing companies
Posted on November 8th, 2011
Business owners may require security and coverage in case their employers or business equipment gets damaged due to an accident or calamity. A commercial general liability insurance coverage protects you and your business if an untoward incident strikes you suddenly where someone gets injured during working hours at the premises of your company or even if a part of your property gets damaged. Many businesses that offer the general liability insurance services offer this insurance coverage along with a property insurance policy as well to ensure that your business is entirely protected. Full Post…