Homeowners insurance policies have their limits.
Sometimes life just is not fair. You think you have done everything absolutely right and then circumstances show you everything is turning out wrong. So it is that you get to see the end of hope played out in court cases. You know it should never come to this but, when it comes to people’s [...]
Auto insurance and your age
There are many people out there who still don’t know how insurance providers calculate their rates for insuring their autos. It comes to the point when people ask their insurance agents why their neighbors have lower rates while driving the same car and getting insurance form the same provider? Unfortunately, it’s quite common for insurance [...]
Homeowners insurance does not cover damage to land
What happens when the gulf oil comes ashore?
There is a sad fact of life when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. You should read all the small print before you buy a policy and, if you are surprised at how the insurer decides to interpret the policy when you make a claim, you must [...]
Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive in Texas.
Tough times for the Commissioner
One of the most important lessons of the last two years is that having regulators in place does not mean having consumer safety. Wherever you look from the failure of the SEC to police the banking industry, to the failure of the FDA to keep food and drugs safe, to the [...]
Auto insurance purchasing FAQ
Q: Should I carry insurance with my car?
A: Almost all states make it mandatory for the car owner to carry insurance with his vehicle as a proof of financial liability in case there’s damage or injury delivered to third parties while being on the road. Not having sufficient insurance coverage (lower than the state minimum) [...]
Keep you cheap auto insurance by avoiding accidents
No distractions, please. I’m driving!
There are many ways in which you can describe some of Big Government’s departments and their campaigns. Feeling polite and well-balanced, you can say some are worth every cent. Then you get others where you cannot help feeling a little insulted. Like this site: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hey, come [...]