Car insurance: is protecting your no-claims bonus a write-off?

Written by Zachary Jones on May 3, 2012 – 2:22 am

My partner was involved in a minor prang about two months ago, resulting in a fair amount of shouting, an insurance claim for some work to our bumper, and minimal repairs to the other vehicle.

A few weeks later my renewal quote arrived (my partner is a named driver on the policy): it had leaped up by £550. I was shocked because I had added no-claims protection to my policy, and was now left wondering whether I should have bothered.

I had opted to protect my no-claims discount with insurer Diamond after more than a decade of incident-free driving.

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Not having car insurance can be risky

Written by Tayla Wienholt on April 18, 2012 – 3:55 am

The basic definition of car insurance according to some people is that it is simply a policy that is needed in order to comply with the law. As per state laws, having car insurance has become mandatory, and police cops issues fine for not having one. Whenever a cop stops a car driver, he/she has to provide the insurance proof. These fines are very minute, but the actual reason behind the concept of car insurance is something different.

Suppose if a motorist not having car insurance meets an accident and the consequences are serious then the expenses that will follow this accident will be very huge. The motorist who is at fault will be liable for the expenses that will occur for the damage caused to the other motorist’s vehicle. M

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How High Should My Auto Insurance Limits Be?

Written by Tayla Wienholt on April 11, 2012 – 10:31 pm

Knowing how to Set the Limits on your Auto Insurance Policy

How much will your insurance company pay in the event of an accident?

If you’ve had to purchase auto insurance in the past, you know that there are a number of decisions that need to be made to ensure you’re getting the best possible deal. Whether it’s choosing your deductible, add-on insurance packages, different premiums and figuring out where to apply discounts, ensuring you get the best deal on your car insurance can be a challenge. One of the most important decisions one makes when finalizing their insurance package is determining how high their auto insurance limits should be. In th

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What are the Insurance Schemes Available for the Elderly?

Written by Admin on April 7, 2012 – 6:18 am

Insurance companies mostly target the elderly. Special schemes and policies are designed for them. Insurance for seniors include many benefits as well. They cover changes in life style and changes in nuclear families. They include protection, coverage of emergencies and also wealth accumulation. Life insurance for seniors makes it possible for the elderly to find good insurance policy that suits their needs and insures their life and death.

Furthermore, insurance for seniors saves them from the horror of having to read loads of insurance options as also of having to talk to agents. Senior quotes can be obtained at free of charge. Read full article…


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Mini car-based van concept set for Geneva auto show

Written by Tayla Wienholt on April 2, 2012 – 6:50 pm

Whether you own your own business or need to fit that big Labrador in the back, a tiny Mini could be the next car for you. Mini is showing a small-car-based van concept, called the Clubvan, at the Geneva motor show this March.The Mini Clubvan concept sits on a version of the Clubmans platform but is reinforced with added load-carrying capability.The Clubvan caters to commercial use.

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