There is a kid in college who wants to insure his car for 30 days – long enough for his holiday break from school. He does not want insurance any longer than the break. Can he get it? Probably not….
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Insurance Needs in Other Countries
If you travel, and who does not like to travel, you may find yourself driving in a foreign country. It is not uncommon, especially for people in LA, San Diego, Tucson, and other southern parts, to drive into Mexico. Similarly,…
A Bad Decision from West Virginia – Insurance Coverage for Free
As you probably know from reading this blog, I am pr0-consumer. I believe that the insurance companies do not hold up their end of the bargain – primarily through treating their customers poorly. However, there is a time and a…
Insurance for Unoccupied House
Some, if not most, insurance policies will not cover a vacant house. If you inherit a house and no one is going to live in it, the insurance company may cancel the policy. (Thanks to Google Groups for this topic.)…
Tort Reformers and Honesty
You hear a lot today about “tort reform.” What is it? Basically, it is an attempt by big business and insurance companies to limit your right to sue in court. Why does it matter? First, it matters because you have…
Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Is it a rip-off?
The title, and the topic, came from a google search that someone did. It is a valid question. My answer: uninsured motorist coverage is not a rip-off. In fact, it is a very good coverage at a very good price….
Your Car is a Total Loss: Now What?
So you get in an accident and your car is a total loss, now what? First, you want the car taken out of the body shop. The body shop will charge storage, and if the other insurance company is going…
Your Kids and Driving
What do you do when your 18 year old wants to drive? How do you make sure that his reckless driving does not effect you? I have a solution. Get your 18 year old his/her own car. I know it…
Affordable Auto Insurance for Californians
The Department of Insurance announced an expansion today of a plan that provides affordable insurance coverage to lower income drivers. For years, one of the biggest complaints about the mandatory insurance law in California is the lack of affordable coverage…
The Case for Uninsured Motorist Coverage
I previously talked about uninsured motorist coverage. Basically, this insurance covers you if you are in an accident caused by a driver without insurance. (See my other post from today about how there should be fewer uninsured drivers in the…