Snow can be beautiful, but when it covers every inch of your home and property, it can potentially cause much damage. Winterizing (or winter-proofing) your home is an important step to take prior to the first snowfall of the season. Additionally, by taking the proper precautions to winter-proof your home and minimize any chance of [...]

When shopping for the first insurance policy for a new driver getting a car insurance quote or two from online can be one way to help save money. This will allow for a side by side comparison of rates and coverage geared particularly towards younger drivers. Be well aware though, these rates will be higher [...]

International general insurance and reinsurance group Brit Insurance is bolstering its Global Markets business unit with the addition of Neil Russell and Joachim Tolle as underwriters. Russell brings a decade and a half of experience to the firm, including a long stint at Lexington Underwriting Company managing the Lloyd’s North American Property accounts. Russell will [...]

While I was on holiday in Madrid I was robbed of my camera, iPod and wallet. I submitted a claim for £537 to Insure & Go. It asked for a number of documents which I supplied, apart from the details of my parents’ household insurance policy. My parents insist this matter is between me and [...]

With the latest development in the health care in Wisconsin, youngsters can now stay under their parents’ insurance for a much longer period of time and birth control costs will be covered as well. Moreover, state workers and employees at the University of Wisconsin will receive domestic partner health insurance and other benefits. These new [...]

In Texas, the repeal of a motorcycle helmet law has been followed by a sharp increase in fatal motorcycle crashes, according to a study in the January Southern Medical Journal, official journal of the Southern Medical Association. “Since the 1997 repeal of the mandatory helmet law in Texas substantially fewer motorcyclists choose to wear protective [...]

Fire can have devastating effects on all it touches and this element is a leading cause for accidental deaths in the nation. Taking fires seriously and making all attempts to fireproof your home is the only logical decision, and being proactive in fire prevention certainly helps. Fire Prevention Steps Whether a fire is started intentionally [...]