There has been a large amount of controversy over recent years about payment protection insurance (PPI), mainly as a result of overzealous brokers using unethical practices when selling it to clients. The term now used for this kind of activity is known as mis sold payment protection insurance or mis sold PPI.In many instances of this mis-sold ppi, the loan companies would lie and explain to the potential loan borrower that they would not receive...more
Whether you own and run a small one man plumbing business or a massive firm with many employees you need to cover your plumbing business with plumbers insurance which usually falls under the category of business insurance.This sort of insurance could be classed as necessary if you run your own business. As you are in the plumbing business you'll go into peoples's home and do work for them. In the event that something should go screwy...more
The necessary focus on going greener in the midst of our economic challenges makes us as a fleet insurance company pose the question whether the government incentives will be enough?The UK Government announced at the end of July 2010 that more than 1 million pounds will be made available to fleet managers. This is part of the Infrastructure Grant Programme and is an incentive for switching to electric vehicles or alternative fuels.This programme will be managed by Cenex, who will manage the programme on behalf of the Department of Transport. All of this is part of the initiative to cut the sector's carbon emissions by 14 per cent over the next ten years.Cenex is the UK's Centre for Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies. Robert Evans, Cenex Chief Executive explained that the costs of installing, recharging and refuelling has been quite off putting to fleet managers when considering the switch.The funding will be available to businesses of all sizes and the grants can account for as much as 50 per cent of the total cost of installing a new fuel infrastructure.So what are the criteria to qualify for this funding?-Grant applications need to be made and...more
Channel four have recently unveiled plans for their London 2012 olympic televised coverage. An increase of 400% on what was broadcast during the Beijing 2008 games is said to be televised and they also plan to raise awareness of the games and how important they are.The chief executive of channel four has revealed plans to increase the coverage at a...more
These days, you can submit your application for low cost homeowners insurance online. You do not have to spend hours, if not days, talking on the phone with various homeowner insurance companies or low cost auto insurance agencies. Also, you won't have to make an appointment to come into their office to get your questions answered. This will...more
In Australia, it takes exceptional circumstances to make it possible to access your saved superannuation before you hit retirement age. However, it is possible to use the money to 'prepare' for your retirement, and this leads to insurance policies like life insurance, TPD insurance and income protection insurance being frequently offered through super funds. Since the mid-80s most new industry funds started to provide basic life insurance cover, and TPD and income protection insurance are now common also. Unfortunately, though, many of us don't pay as much attention to the terms, conditions and benefits of insurance when it comes through our super funds and industry analysts say that an increasing number of people aren't getting what they expect from a super-provided income protection policy. Super-based Income Protection - Good Value?There is a significant under-insurance problem in Australia - currently only 6% of people have income protection insurance outside their super fund. Most of us tend to take the stance that "It wont happen to me", and end up finding that of all the things that can happen to us, there are usually one or two that do! From this...more
If you or your spouse have made considerable investments in diamond jewelry, it is a wise decision to insure your diamonds the same way you would protect and insure your home or your car. In many cases, homeowners insurance will not cover loss for...more
Dallas, TX: ReportsandReports announce Surrvey of Copper Industry in China Market Research Report in its Store.Browse complete Report at http://www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/surrvey-of-copper-industry-in-china/ Now China is the largest...more
It seems like there's cover for everything these days. Whether it's for your car, your house or even your holiday, you can guarantee that someone, somewhere will try to sell you insurance for it.According to an article in The Daily Mail,...more
Rental properties can be a lucrative investment, but it is important to properly insure everything inside the building in order to protect all assets. Insurance for rental properties is a way to protect any real estate investment from damage and...more
If you already have a good insurance representative it will ordinarily be best to merely insure your van with them, but if you expect to find the absolute minimum rate this may not be the best tactic. Of course, you may launch your...more
Workers' compensation refers to insurance provided to employees through their employer to cover medical expenses or any loss in the course of employment, workplace accident or the like.In California, employers need to carry Worker's...more