Thursday, July 28, 2011 Planning some major home renovations this summer or fall? As a homeowner, you have some important insurance-related things to remember before you get started. We asked Tara Lessard-Webb, an underwriter with Desjardins General Insurance Group, to share her do's and don'ts about home insurance and renovations: READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 General Motors hopes to spur sales of cars like the new Buick Regal by offering buyers in two states a year of free auto insurance. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- To spur sales, General Motors is offering a year's worth of car insurance along with any new GM car purchased in the states of Washington or Oregon. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 20, 2011If you live in a state that suffers from severe weather such as tornadoes or hurricanes, finding good homeowners insurance is getting more difficult as weather patterns grow more extreme. In the aftermath of weather-related catastrophes, insurers can face a flood of insurance claims and as a result of the expense eventually drop thousands of policies. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 19, 2011Every state has a minimum amount of liability coverage that drivers are required to carry, but your insurance agent will likely also offer you several ancillary or add-on coverages that are optional. Some are worth adding and some are rarely worth the extra cost. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 12, 2011There is a lot of confusion that the consumer faces when shopping for Auto Insurance. One big thing is what information is needed to get a "Real" quote versus a "Guesstimate". The bottom line is the minimum information required to get a complete quote is: Legal Name(s) Address READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 6, 2011The summer vacation season brings joy to many people, but for some, the longing for a year-round second home brings a touch of melancholy. If you are one of those people who would love to own a place for weekend getaways and long lazy vacations in every season, the first consideration should be how to pay for that luxury. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 5, 2011Do you know if you have enough homeowner’s insurance coverage for everything in your home? If you had to file a claim for a total loss could you list the value of every one of your destroyed possessions? Because the investments that you make in your personal hobbies and homes can have a gre... READ MORE >>
Monday, June 27, 2011Sport utility vehicles are often derided for being gas-guzzlers, but they're now receiving high praise after a recent study found them to be among the safest type of automobiles on the road.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers of SUVs are among the least likely to ... READ MORE >>
Friday, June 17, 2011WEST DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for drivers age 15 to 19, and many of these accidents are preventable. The National Safety Council’s “Teen Driving Safety Week,” June 12-19, is an ideal time to talk to teens about their driving habits. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 16, 2011Auto insurance can be very expensive. If you have been re-newing the same old policy year in and year out, the chances are great that you are paying way too much money to keep your vehicles insured. In today’s economy it definitely pays to shop around for auto insurance and now it is easier than ever to find a low cost policy that provides you with the type of coverage you need. READ MORE >>
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