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Drive Safe Abroad

February 18th, 2011

Did you know that every year over one million people are killed in road accidents globally? Sobering statistics from the U.S. Department of State reveal hundreds of U.S citizens are injured or killed on the roads, either in a car or as a pedestrian. How do you stop being a statistic when abroad? What safety measures can you take behind the wheel?

Always buckle up – other drivers may not be paying attention to this safety feature but you should always use a seat belt. As well as helping prevent major injury or death, using a seat belt helps you avoid fines in some countries.

Stick to quieter roads while you get used to driving in a different place, particularly if drivers drive on the left side of the road. M

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Insurance marketing: When you are one among several insurance agents

February 16th, 2011

In insurance marketing, it is not unusual for your customer to be contacted by several insurance agents. He or she may be uncomfortable, overwhelmed or being pulled in too many directions by agents who are trying to sell him or her a policy. The customer’s not sure whom to trust.

You can probably relate to this. We’ve all been in situations where several people are asking for your time and attention and it’s hard to know who to listen to. And in those situations, whom would you have likely ended up listening to? Probably the person you felt the best connection with. The o

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The euro area’s debt crisis: Hopes raised, punches pulled

February 14th, 2011

EVER since the sovereign-debt crisis erupted a year ago bond markets have repeatedly tested the resolve of European leaders to avoid government defaults. On each occasion euro-zone members have done something—but not quite enough to quell the crisis. This year looks like following the same pattern.

In early January investors sold off bonds issued by vulnerable euro-zone countries like Portugal, on the region’s periphery, and Belgium, closer to the core. In response Germany, the euro area’s reluctant paymaster, put its weight behind another initiative. A “grand bargain”, which is due to be struck at a summit in March, is supposed to bolster the support available for rescues. In return

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Is Cheap Auto Insurance Good To Have?

February 12th, 2011

Auto insurance has been made mandatory in many of our states. Because of the benefits of auto insurance there should not have to be a mandatory law for the driver to have auto insurance. If you car is damaged in an accident, auto insurance wil help to defray the high costs of auto repairs.

If you have a job that requires you to travel from state to state it would be wise to know the auto insurance laws of those states you will be traveling through. If your state does not require that you have auto insurance and you have an accident in a state that does you will have a legal problem. It is best to always carry some sort of auto insurance.

Auto insurance is costly but you can find cheap auto insurance online and this is the best way to shop for cheap auto insurance.

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Car Insurance myths

February 9th, 2011

Since insurance rates vary from person to person, there are a lot of misconceptions doing the rounds. These issues baffle most people, especially those new to car insurance. It is better to dispel those myths now, before you have a claim, than to end up disappointed later.

Here is a list of the most popular car insurance myths and accompanying facts.

Myth If I total my car before it is completely paid off, my car insurance company will pay the balance amount to my creditor

Fact- This is probably one of the most popular car insurance myths doing the rounds. Whenever a car is totaled, the car insurance company only pays you the blue book value of that car, which factors in depreciation and the market value of the car at that point.

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