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In search of Small Business Insurance Plan?  There are various websites that allow you to request health insurance quotes instantly.  Click here to get the best deals on health insurance from different companies.

It’s not a very good idea to go on without having health insurance coverage.  Injuries can occur anytime and you never know when you will get sick.  Getting health care is by no means cheap and costs add up rather quickly.

Unforeseen injuries or ailments could wipe you out financially if there was no existing health coverage at the time.  Medical support can be quite pricey and that’s why it’s urgent for millions of Americans to get low-cost health coverage.

Several are the companies who provide medical insurance.  Different people have different needs and so varying insurance packages are provided to meet people’s varying needs.

It can take a lot of time to come across the proper insurance plan.  It’s crucial to find the top insurance coverage you can for a price that you can easily pay without major worries.  So it’s definitely a good idea to compare health insurance quotes online to figure out who can provide you the best deal.

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So that you can get your Small Business Insurance Plan, you will need to complete a basic form when using a health quote website.  Each provider will have different policy figures and prices and you will be able to review all of this information.  You will have the opportunity to sort the policies that provide what you need and that are in your financial grasp.

The health quote websites save you a lot of time and energy.  Getting a quote from each of the different providers separately would take many hours.  Thankfully you can get quotes from all the insurance companies in a matter of minutes by using free health quote websites.

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Now more than ever, business owners are clamoring to attract and keep good employees. A company’s greatest asset is its workforce, and its becoming harder to provide benefits for them.

What’s Happening

The current recession is placing a heavy burden on America’s businesses, and small businesses especially. Just about every industry, with the exception of the oil industry and a few others, is hurting badly. Retail products, services, real estate, and automobiles have seen a significant slump in sales. Many businesses that want health care are afraid to get it, and many that have health care are finding themselves struggling to afford it. A large number of companies are now even asking employees to make a contribution to their plans, usually about 25%.

The cost of health care is at the center of the health care reform debate. The government is trying to come up with a solution to the mounting financial problems faced by not only business owners, but the nation as a whole. There have been talks of tax credits for employers with health coverage, but no formal resolution has arrived. Furthermore, any bills that do eventually get passed probably won’t go into affect for another four or five years. There seems to be no quick relief in sight for small business owners.

The Good News

Many big name insurance companies (Aetna, Blue Cross, Assurant, Allstate etc.) have realized the need for insurance plans that cater to the small business. Most are offering customizable plans, which are easily accessible and manageable through online databases. These plans are also made to fit the size and needs of any individual business. There are also more plan options available for small business owners than before, giving them some more control and putting money back in their pockets.

What You Can Do

Get some insurance quotes. Use a service like EHealthInsurance and compare rates and plans side by side. The internet provides free, instant access to all the information you need. Hop on Google or Yahoo and look for small business health insurance providers. You can, and you will , save money. Now is the best time!

This article was written by Julian Floyd. For risk-free no-obligation insurance quotes, visit http://www.esmallbusinesshealthinsurance.com

It is important for employers and employees alike to remember that you cannot settle statutory employment claims by simply agreeing a ‘full and final settlement’ letter, and instead it is necessary to enter into a ‘Compromise Agreement’ on which the employee has to take independent legal advice.

 

Especially if the employer is offering enhanced terms of severance on redundancy, the employer will normally require the employee to enter into a Compromise Agreement, to ensure the employee cannot take the money, and then still sue them anyway.

 

Compromise Agreements are prescribed by statute to bring to an end all and any statutory claims arising out of the employee’s employment or the termination of  employment. Those statutory claims generally have to be listed out in order to be settled by the agreement. Statutory claims will include for example unfair dismissal, sex discrimination etc.

 

Employers generally use compromise agreements to settle other claims arising as well, for example breach of contract claims and claims in tort (for example personal injury claims). There are limited circumstances in which a compromise agreement will not be effective to settle all claims arising, but this will be the exception and not the norm.

 

Once a compromise agreement is completed, assuming it is an effective agreement, then this will bring to an end the employee’s right to pursue any claims arising from his or her  employment or the termination of employment in an Employment Tribunal or elsewhere (including for example the High Court). It is therefore particularly important that the independent legal adviser:

 

a)      Identify any claims arising. (Even if for example the compromise agreement is being offered as a result of a normal redundancy situation, the procedure adopted might give rise to a claim, or alternatively there may be (unconnected) personality clashes, or disputes regarding time off, pay, bonuses or other matters which also give rise to claims);

 

b)      Get an idea of the merits of such claims and their potential value; and

 

c)      Consider whether the sums offered are reasonable in the circumstances

 

…before the employee decides whether or not to sign away their rights.

 

In order for a compromise agreement to be effective, the employee first needs to obtain independent legal advice, normally from a solicitor with a current practicing certificate and professional indemnity insurance.

 

The idea is that once having settled any claims arising against the former employer, then if the employee later decides that he or she has been poorly advised by the solicitor, then the employee’s remedy would be to sue the solicitor for negligence.

 

There are a number of issues which typically come up when reviewing the compromise agreement and which include:

 

It is important to understand that the compromise agreement will generally comprise the ‘entire agreement’, which is to say that everything agreed between the employee and employer should be incorporated into the agreement. The employee may not otherwise therefore be able to enforce anything agreed informally on the side.

 

There should normally be a clause stating that the employee will be paid salary as normal up to and including the date the employment ends, less deductions of tax and national insurance.

 

I would normally expect to see a clause stating that the employee will receive a payment in lieu of any holiday accrued but untaken to the termination date. This will have to be taxed in the normal way.

 

I would expect to see a figure offered ‘ex gratia’ (basically as a gift) in addition to any payments the employer is obliged to give anyway. This is often referred to as the Compensation Payment. Whatever it is, it is a good rule of thumb to calculate how many months net pay it represents. Employment Tribunals make their awards based largely on loss of net earnings from the date of dismissal until the date the employee find suitable alternative employment. For most people it takes at least three to six months to secure suitable alternative employment, sometimes much longer.

 

The payment may not be as generous as it initially appears; for example it may incorporate the employee’s statutory entitlement to redundancy pay. Remember though, there is not normally any obligation on employers to offer enhanced severance in a redundancy situation.

 

If the employee is entitled to commission or contractual bonuses, or if he or she has share options or vested shares in the employer, the solicitor would need to ensure that these are covered in the compromise agreement.

 

I would ordinarily expect the employee to have either worked any contractual notice or to be receiving a payment in lieu of notice. If receiving a payment in lieu of notice, it may be possible for the employer to pay this in a tax efficient manner without deductions of tax and national insurance.

 

Under the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (‘ITEPA 2003′)  tax is normally only payable on payments made in respect of “the termination of a person’s employment” insofar as they exceed £30,000.

 

However there are some exceptions to the £30,000 rule on tax; for example if the employee receives a payment in lieu of notice, and the employer reserves the contractual right to make a payment in lieu of notice. Alternatively if the employer habitually makes a payment in lieu of notice. Another example would be if the sum is paid in consideration for the employee agreeing to enter into certain post employment restrictions, in which case the sum would be taxable.

 

Even when the employer believes that the payment(s) can be paid without deductions of tax under the £30,000 rule under ITEPA, it is important for the employee and employer to remember that there is always a residual risk that HM Revenue and Customs may consider that tax has to be paid.

 

In almost every compromise agreement, there will be a tax indemnity clause, stating that in the event that tax arises, it will be the employee’s responsibility and not the employers. The clause typically states that if the Revenue comes after the employer for tax, then the employer can in turn claw that sum back from the employee, together with any interest, penalties or associated costs. This is called a tax indemnity clause.

 

Although the idea of the compromise agreement is to settle all claims arising from  employment or the termination of the employee’s employment including specific statutory claims, breach of contract claims and claims in tort, I would normally expect to see certain claims excluded:

 

-          Claims with respect to accrued pension rights to the date of dismissal (if applicable)

 

-          Claims for the enforcement of the terms of the compromise agreement (though this may be implied)

 

-          Personal injury claims of which the employee is unaware.

 

Employers will typically contribute to the cost of the employee obtaining independent legal advice up to a specified sum.

 

If the employee is a member of an occupational pension scheme, normally the pension rights would be frozen at the date the employee’s employment ends until the normal retirement date.

 

The employee will probably be asked to return all property belonging to the employer in his or her possession. This will ordinarily include all documents in whatever format (including electronic).

 

 There is likely to be a clause prevent the employee from disclosing confidential information to third parties. Confidential information will be defined but is likely to cover commercially sensitive information which is not already known to the public.

 

The employee will probably be asked to keep the terms of the compromise agreement confidential and should not (for example) discuss the terms of the agreement with  colleagues. The employee will probably be allowed to discuss the agreement with certain parties, including the employee’s  legal adviser and potentially immediate family.

 

The agreement may prevent the employee from making critical comments about the employer. It may be worth making this obligation reciprocal, particularly if the employee is  leaving in unhappy circumstances.

 

 

I would normally expect the agreement to expressly incorporate the wording of a reference that the employer will provide any prospective employer that contacts them. It is increasingly common nowadays for employers only to give brief factual references, simply confirming job title and dates of employment, especially if  employed by financial or legal institutions. This is because the employer could be sued by a future employer if they say anything which is inaccurate or misleading. This can be a concern to many people, but the more common this practice is, the less that can be read into it by a future employer.

 

There may be a clause stating that if the employee is in breach of the compromise agreement, anything paid to the employee under it by the employer will have to be repaid to them and which can be recovered as a debt. The money offered therefore is the carrot, and the repayment clause is the stick. Arguably such a clause may amount to an unenforceable penalty clause. This may depend how it is drafted. However it is important that the employee is fully aware of such a clause if it is in the agreement and the employee should not in any case enter into an agreement in the expectation of breaching it in the future.

 

Occasionally the employee will be asked to confirm that he or she does not have new paid employment lined up before accepting the payment under the agreement.

 

There may be a clause either imposing certain restrictions on what work the employee can do after employment ends, or reminding the employee that those restrictions are already imposed under his or her employment contract. Sometimes where such a restriction is imposed by the compromise agreement, there will be a separate payment (say £250 less tax an NI) for agreeing to that restriction. The idea is to ring fence the taxable status of the ex gratia Compensation payment.

 

Finally, most compromise agreements are marked ‘without prejudice’ until signed. This means that they are off the record and cannot normally be referred to in legal proceedings.

 

Please let me know if there are any issues arising in this article that you would like to discuss by contacting jrc@reculversolicitors.co.uk .

 

 

 

 

Salon insurance is a special kind of insurance bought by salon shop owners. It covers the business, its employees, freelance workers, customers, and the services provided to customers, among other things. It’s an absolutely essential tool to running a successful salon business.

When it comes to your business, planning is your greatest asset. You have to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. Otherwise, you set yourself up for failure. By preventing the possible causes of failure with insurance, you have a great advantage in the business world. For a salon, protection starts with getting insurance.

Hair and nail salons actually need insurance coverage that goes beyond the normal business needs of a retail store or restaurant. With a salon, you need insurance that covers things unique to the services you provide. For instant, if a customer sues over what he estimates as a bad service, that may not be covered under any old insurance. You need to look for a broker that specializes in covering salons and the services offered to clients.

Individual beauticians may also opt to get salon insurance. While one needs to have the funds to do this, being successfully working in the industry isn’t a necessity for coverage. However, at least 2 or 3 years of experience in the industry is needed for most companies to insure workers independently. You also still qualify for salon insurance if you operate a beauty service salon out of your home. Even if it’s giving hair cuts to loyal customers out of your living room, it’s still wise to get salon insurance. Otherwise, you’re putting yourself, your business and your belongings at risk every time you conduct business.

Salon owners may opt to get an umbrella policy for their salons. A salon needs to minimally have general liability, property insurance, professional liability, and worker’s compensation insurance. The above policies will cover the physical location of the business, services offered, accidents to workers or customers, and coverage in case someone gets hurt on your grounds. Speaking to an individual insurance broker can help tailor each and every type of coverage to meet the needs of your business.

If you want your salon insurance to be less expensive, you should generally lessen the likelihood that one can get hurt at your place of business. Make sure that the salon meets any and all safety standard. Refrain from doing things like electrolysis and tattoos at your salon. To do so will up the price of insurance. However, by getting a quote, you can look at your profits from those services in the past year to see if it’s advantageous to continue with them even if it means higher insurance rates.

Other benefits of having salon insurance means that you can serve a greater number of people without worry about complaints. While you do need to up the standards for services provided, you are not risking your entire company if someone has a complaint or calls a lawyer. Peace of mind is perhaps the greatest asset of having salon insurance.

Even if you request several homeowners insurance quotes from different providers you need to have an understanding of how to read the quotes to be able to determine which one is the most affordable.

The price is not the only factor you have to take into consideration when comparing the various quotes you receive. When you have some knowledge of what a homeowner insurance policy entails you are in a better position to understand the facets of your coverage.

Standard homeowner insurance quotes (http://cheap-insurance-rates.com/home/baltimore.cfm) consist of basic types of coverage, which are generally denoted by letters. Coverage A refers to the coverage amount of the home itself – what the insurance will pay you in the event that the home is completely destroyed.

It includes the cost of replacing the home, less the amount of deductible you choose for the policy. This is the amount of money you have to pay yourself. The standard deductible in a policy is $500, but if you raise this to $1000, your cost will be less. This coverage does not include any outbuildings on the property because that comes under another section of the policy.

The second part of the coverage included in homeowner insurance quotes includes the amount which the insurance company will pay for outbuildings. This is usually 10% of the coverage on the home. If your outbuildings, such as sheds, barns and garages that are not attached to the home, are worth more than this amount, you will have to increase the overall amount of coverage.

Coverage C refers to your personal property, such as furniture, clothing and appliances. It refers to anything you have in your home that is not permanent. Built-in appliances do not fall into this category. Rather they come under Coverage A.

One important aspect of cheap homeowner insurance quotes that many people fail to consider is the expenses that you could incur if your home is completely destroyed or if you have to live elsewhere while repairs are being carried out. The insurance policy should have coverage for loss of use which will help you pay rent or buy new furniture and clothing.

The liability protection aspect of homeowner insurance quotes has to be sufficient enough to cover you in case you are sued by someone who is injured while on your property. This does not have to be someone invited by you or a member of your family. Even if someone does incur bodily injury while being on your property without your permission you are held liable for the damages. Medical costs are quite high and if you have to pay these expenses out of your own pocket, it could do irreparable harm to your finances.

Check out each of these aspects of the home insurance quotes (http://cheap-insurance-rates.com/home) you receive. You may need to have extra insurance included in your policy for flood damage that occurs outside your home or for valuable antiques or electronics you have in the home. Such things are not part of a standard home owner’s policy and therefore must be included in extra clauses.

A standard policy names the perils that are included in the coverage. You should carefully review these to ensure that they meet your needs and compare the perils included in all the quotes you receive. It is too late to realize that you don’t have enough coverage when an accident happens and you chose the policy based on the lowest price alone.

Getting quotes for term life insurance coverage is easy and it is similar to being checked when taking out a loan at a bank or other financial institution, they want to see if you will be a financial risk to them when you are searching for a term life insurance quote on line.  It’s in their interest because they can’t see what type of person you are because you are applying for a life insurance policy.  Therefore, when you are applying for a life insurance policy you will generally need to undergo a medical exam to make sure you are suitable and will be correctly covered by the policy you have chosen.  Results from this exam will determine  what your monthly premium will be and you can even be denied life insurance coverage if you are considered to be too ill.  You will want your family to be covered, so you may opt for a term life insurance quote no medical exam, so that you will be covered and your family will be able to receive some financial help when you pass away.

Is not having an exam a good idea?
All companies that operate in the life insurance market in business to make money and need to make profit to be viable and to stay in business.  This means that they don’t pay up much and that they do make a lot of profit from the policies that they sell to individuals.  If every life insurance company needed to pay out for each policy holder that they had, then they would be out of any money that they have taken; therefore, they lower the cost and cover for people who do not want a medical exam when taking out their term life insurance cover.

The small print matters
When you look further at a term life insurance policy that has no medical exam covers, when compared to what one does cover with a medical exam, you will notice that there are a lot of differences.  You can never fully rely on a term life insurance policy that has been issued to you where you were not required to take a medical exam to take out the policy.  You should consider any policy that does offer cover with no medical exam as a supplemental policy and should not be considered as your main life insurance policy.

Most often, no medical exam insurance policies only will only pay out a fraction of what would be considered if you were to take out a policy that does have more cover.  These types of insurance policies are usually found on line, in newspapers and in magazines.  You may also find that other financial organizations, that are not solely insurance companies, may offer these types of policies too. 

Similar to many other life insurance policies, these types of cover will not allow a pay out in the first one or two years that you have the policy.  You will find that the company will allow themselves to change the conditions of when they will pay out for a claim, which is all entirely legal.  You should also be aware that they are also able to change any of the conditions of the policy should they discover you failed to tell them about any medical condition that you may have or have had in the past. 

Do You Even Need It?
Term life insurance coverage isn’t for everyone, whether this be standard cover or one that is issued to you without a medical exam.  If you live by yourself in a small house or apartment, then you won’t really need cover from life insurance, but, if you have a business and have major or only control over it then you should consider getting term life insurance coverage to make sure that if you do need it that your family won’t be left with a huge amount of debt to be paid off.  Also, if you have a family who are dependent on your salary, then you will need to take out some sort of term life insurance.

Small Business Health Insurance

As a small business owner, you cannot underestimate the value of your employees. And both you and your employees share one unquestionable asset, health. Having a health insurance plan for your small business can prevent, neutralize, or eliminate the damage done by health problems.

You Can Afford It

What you can’t afford, however, is employees plagued by health problems. Not having insurance could affect your bottom line more than having it. Most insurance companies offer customizable business solutions, made to fit the size and scope of different businesses, and minimize the cost of premiums.

Health Insurance Improves the Whole Workplace

Employees tend to pursue, and hang onto, jobs with benefits. And even though it costs a pretty penny, health insurance is considered by many to be a perk. Having health insurance also shows that you as a business owner value your employees for more than just their work skills. It boosts morale, and can significantly decrease the risks of employees becoming liabilities. Additionally, employees who do end up using the insurance appreciate the benefits of it and the job providing it.

Where Do I Get Started?

Many big name insurance companies have simplified the process of getting insurance. You have instant access to companies like Allstate, The Hartford, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Assurant etc. There are also services like EHealthInsurance and Insureme that allow you to fill out one application, and brings the leading companies to you. There really isn’t anywhere for you to start, you need to get a quote. When you get quotes, the details of the insurance plans will then be explained to you. However, you should understand the options available to you before hand.

Managed Care Plan-A managed care plan is a plan that utilizes a network of doctors and health care providers. This is usually the most affordable plan, keeping costs down for you and your employees. But high costs can emerge when workers seek out-of-network services. Cafeteria Plan-Cafeteria plans allows your employees to create their own benefits package. The packages have a number of selections. For example, dental services may be one of the selections. These plans are becoming more commonplace, and are designed to better suit individual needs. Another benefit; cafeteria plans are paid with pre tax dollars, which will lower your payroll taxes. Health Savings Account Plan- An HSA is a bank account that helps employees pay for insurance. You can help fund the account or not, its at your sole discretion. This plan does, however, require the employee to have a high deductible health plan (HDHP).

Finding the right small business health insurance plan is about getting coverage and managing costs. It’s also about having the right company managing your health care. Talk to different agents, explain your needs and see what they come up with. And go for the company that makes administration easy for you and your employees.

This article was written by Julian Floyd. For risk-free no-obligation insurance quotes, visit http://www.esmallbusinesshealthinsurance.com

If you run a business where members of the public or customers come to your premises or you go to theirs, you should think about taking out public liability (PL) insurance.

Public liability insurance covers you if any awards of damages are given to a member of the public because of an injury or damage to their property caused by you or your business.

Incidents where customers slip or trip are among the most common accidents that can result in public liability claims. To give a practical example, if a liquid substance is spilled and not cleaned up properly and a warning sign is not displayed, a customer or member of the public could easily slip and fall over as a result.

If this person was to sustain injuries as a result of the fall, they may claim for compensation and this is where public liability insurance would be useful as it would cover any related costs.

If a customer or member of the public were to experience injury or loss caused by you, or your business, then various costs and fees may well arise. Any related legal fees or expenses can be claimed for on your public liability insurance as well as costs of hospital treatment, including ambulance costs, which the NHS may claim from you.

Even the most careful business owners and employees can make mistakes and there is no way of completely preventing an accident from happening. Public liability insurance helps you to rest safe in the knowledge that if an accident were to occur, your customers property could be repaired or replaced and their medical bills paid for.

It is possible to secure public liability cover that is tailored to suit the specific risks and requirements of your business and taking out a flexible business insurance policy that includes public liability ensures that your business will not suffer financially if an accident were to occur.

Different businesses require different types of public liability insurance therefore it is sensible to talk over your options with an informed professional who can help you to make the right decision when it comes to organising the insurance policy.

Premiums are based on the type of business and rated on an estimate for the level of activity of the business. For many businesses this will relate to annual turnover although other factors may be used instead. For example, premiums for a hotel might be calculated on the number of beds provided to reflect the number of guests at any one time.

Other types of business insurance that you may also want to investigate are Employers Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Employers Liability Insurance is essential if you employ staff whereas Professional Indemnity Insurance is used if you hire a professional, for example a designer or project manager, to work for you. Professional Indemnity Insurance should be held by the professional you are hiring and you may want to check before doing business with them.

If you are like most automobile owners, you have probably shopped for auto insurance at least once in your lifetime. And like most of those people, you may have wondered whether there was really anything that you can do to lower the price of your insurance. Well, the good news for you is that there are certain steps you can take to lower your auto insurance premium. Some of the information provided in this article may seem obvious or be viewed as common knowledge by some people, but we hope that you are able to take away at least a couple pieces of information that will help you lower your annual auto insurance premium. If you can, then we have accomplished our goal!

Auto insurance companies generally take into account several factors when determining your rate, such as driving record, geographical location, vehicle model, coverage limits, vehicle safety features/anti-theft devices, operator discounts, prior insurance, and age. (And in some states and with some companies–sex, marital status, where the vehicle is kept at night, and credit score are also factors) While many of these factors are difficult, if not impossible, to change, there are still some relatively simply steps you can take to save money.

The 11 steps you can take to lower your auto insurance premium are:

(Note: we have tried to list the steps from the most obvious to the least obvious)

1.) Needless to say, try to avoid being involved in accidents or receiving moving violations by driving defensively and obeying all traffic laws–This is by far the most important way to reduce your auto insurance premium (plus it is safe and smart!).

2.) If you already own a registered vehicle, make sure to keep your insurance current, without a lapse in coverage, since many insurance companies provide much better rates to individuals who already have current insurance and have an established history of insurance coverage. Note: If you have had a lapse in insurance on a registered vehicle, we recommend getting insurance coverage as soon as possible and THEN do more shopping for better rates. Since you will have re-established your insurance, you will now be (PRESTO!) an insured motorist and most likely able to secure a better insurance rate immediately with another company.

3.) If you have an anti-theft device on your vehicle, make sure to let your insurance company know about it. If you do not have an anti-theft device already installed, consider adding one if you have comprehensive coverage on your vehicle. Insurance companies generally offer discounts for anti-theft devices from 5% to 20%, or more, of your comprehensive coverage premium, depending on the type of anti-theft device. Vehicle recovery devices (e.g., Lo-Jack or On-Star) generally provide the biggest discount, with automatic anti-theft devices (i.e., those that arm themselves) probably being second on the list, and passive anti-theft devices (i.e., those that you must arm) and window glass etching or ignition shut-off mechanisms probably providing less of a discount. Of course, before installing an anti-theft device you will probably want to compare the savings you will receive by adding it to the total cost of installation. Depending on the cost of installation, it may not be cost-effective to install it.

4.) Check with your insurer to find out whether they offer discounts for attending a defensive driving course. These courses may normally be taken by drivers of all ages. Discounts vary by state and from company to company, but by paying a small fee and spending a few hours of your time for a defensive driving course, you may be able to save yourself approximately 5% to 10% or 15% of your TOTAL insurance premium. Note: If you are over age 55, ask about a special “Mature Driving Course” or “55-Alive Driving Course” discount. Also, if there are multiple drivers on your policy, ask whether you can receive a larger discount if all of you take the course–some companies will offer larger discounts, some won’t, but if you ask, you can at least decide which driver/s on your policy should take the course to maximize your discount.

5.) For youthful operators (generally considered to be drivers under the age of 25), make sure you ask the insurer what discounts they may be eligible for. This may seem obvious, but it is amazing how many people miss out on significant savings because they forget to ask about specific discounts for younger drivers. Driver’s Ed or Driver’s Training and Good Student discounts are the most common types of discounts for youthful operators, but always ask if other discounts may apply.

6.) Always notify your insurance company when you have changes that may be beneficial to you. For instance, if you were single and are now married, make sure to let the insurer know. If you used to commute a far distance to work, but now have a shorter commute or work out of your home or are retired, you will most likely be eligible for a lower rate. If you used to park your car in your driveway or on the street and now park it in an enclosed or covered garage or shed, you may get a lower rate. As a basic rule of thumb, if it seems to you that you are less of a risk due to some change in your life, chances are your insurance company will think the same thing and give you a lower rate.

7.) Check rates for higher Bodily Injury (BI) limits. That’s right, HIGHER limits! Believe it or not, it may be substantially cheaper for you to have limits for BI coverage of 50/100 or 100/300 than it is to have the state minimum coverage. One of the reasons for this odd phenomenon is that insurance companies consider you to be less of a risk if you are the type of individual who would be conscientious enough to have higher limits of BI coverage. Insurance companies have shown statistically that drivers who have higher BI limits are, overall, better risks and less likely to be involved in accidents or losses. Therefore, you can insert yourself into this group of drivers that is viewed more favorably by your company by carrying higher BI limits. Note: If you currently carry lower BI limits, your insurance company may not immediately rate for the change–you may have to wait until the next renewal to see a price change, or, in some cases, you may have to increase your BI limits and then shop for other insurance so that companies give you “credit” for your higher limits.

8.) Consider taking full coverage off of that older vehicle that is paid for. Many, many people carry full coverage on an older-model vehicle they own that may only be worth a couple thousand dollars. Even if they have a total loss of their vehicle, they may only receive a small amount of money for their vehicle after the deductible is taken into account. Yet, they may be paying several hundreds of dollars extra every year for full coverage. To save money, compare what you would receive for your vehicle if you had a total loss to what it costs to carry full coverage, and then make an educated decision. Note: Taking full coverage off of an older vehicle probably makes the most sense when the drivers of the vehicle have a good driving record, since they are even less likely than the average person to have an accident and file a claim.

9.) If your credit score has recently improved, contact your insurance company to find out whether they will re-run your credit score to possibly give you a lower rate. Most auto insurance companies now use credit in one form or another to accurately rate a policy. Whatever your personal opinion is of this practice, it is the standard method of operation for most auto insurance companies. (Note: There are states that have made laws against use of credit for auto insurance rating purposes. In these states, this step will not help you.) Because your credit score is a MAJOR factor with some companies, an improvement in your credit may save you a LOT of money, but only if you request that they re-check it).

10.) Check on how much it would cost to add comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, or both to your vehicle. Surprisingly, some companies actually offer lower rates if you have comprehensive, collision, or both, than they do for liability-only policies. This is definitely counter-intuitve, but it is based on the same principle mentioned above regarding higher BI limits–the insurance company may view you more favorably (as far as risk is concerned) if you are an individual who would at least carry more than the basic coverage on your automobile. So, when you shop for quotes on a vehicle, you may want to check what the difference in price would be between liaiblity coverage, liability plus comprehensive coverage, and liability plus comprehensive and collision coverage.

11.) Lastly, periodically contact your insurance company to see whether they may be able to place you with one of their underwriting companies that is designed for “better” drivers (“better” according to your insurer’s rating factors–they are not judging your “goodness” or “character” for this!). Normally, insurance companies (particularly the larger companies) have multiple underwriting companies (subsidiary companies) that specialize in underwriting different categories of drivers based on the company’s risk assessment of you. If you are not in the insurer’s “best” underwriting company (reserved for their “best” risks), you always have room for improvement with that company, and by simply asking to be considered to be placed in one of the underwriting companies for “better” drivers, you may be able to save yourself a LOT of money over the years. Note: You may only have a real chance of being placed in a better underwriting company if your driving record has improved dramatically over the last couple or several years or if, in the states where credit may be used, your credit score has improved. Either or both of these improvements may give you leverage with the insurance company to request that their underwriters review your policy for placement with a better underwriting company.

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