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		<title>How to Claim For a Sports Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports and games are the most essential aspects of a good health profile and no one can disagree with this. Playing the game professionally and becoming a professional player will be a dream come true for many aspirants despite knowing &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/how-to-claim-for-a-sports-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sports and games are the most essential aspects of a good health profile and no one can disagree with this. Playing the game professionally and becoming a professional player will be a dream come true for many aspirants despite knowing the possible risk factors involved in it to get to the professional standards.</p>
<p>Sports as are always have been the ways to evaluate the physical stamina and skills in that particular event. Eventually the sports persons work very hard pushing themselves to the edge of their capacity and improving to the ultimate level each and every day. This kind of attitude is to be encouraged and has proved to give back the true jewels in their respective field.</p>
<p><span id="more-847"></span>Playing sports and getting injured is very common and is one of ways that the body tries to tell you that you need to have some rest. But there are few other instances where you get sports injury by the use of certain faulty equipment that isn&#8217;t of that quality which it claims to be.</p>
<p>In regard of getting attacked by the terrible sport injury can be due to any reason starting from the physical trainer, the center operator or as discussed the manufacturer of faulty equipment for which actually they all should be bearing responsibility. If an injury is caused by improperly maintained tools or equipment that doesn&#8217;t meets the standards required, in which there isn&#8217;t your mistake in using them and finally it not the kind of injury that can be expected normally based on the nature of game, then the respected people can be made responsible for injury claiming the compensation.</p>
<p>These kinds of sports injuries are compared similar to any other personal injury showing the loss in work and requiring the rehabilitation. The feeling of being away from the sport besides the disability in certain occasions due to some others carelessness, make the players very depressed .although the psychological feelings can&#8217;t be evaluated with any type of accident compensations.</p>
<p>The instances where the accidents occurred in sports complex or arena dint meet the requirements for hosting the event and accommodating the crowd like inadequate shelter or poor lighting deficient air facility. Thus even these can be pulled down for compensation for the trouble and loss their negligence caused.</p>
<p>Sports is one filed where you can be injured at any moment. Some of the personal injury that happen at sports can disable you for the rest of your life. Now with the help of Accidentconsult you can claim sports injuries under the head of accident claims on the basis of <a id="link_69" href="http://www.accidentconsult.com/" target="_new">No win no fee</a>.</p>
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		<title>Protect Your Business With Restaurant Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unexpected problems can arise in any business, but with restaurant insurance you can protect your financial investment should this happen. This insurance can provide help in a number of different situations and the policy can include compulsory employers&#8217; liability insurance &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/protect-your-business-with-restaurant-insurance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unexpected problems can arise in any business, but with restaurant insurance you can protect your financial investment should this happen. This insurance can provide help in a number of different situations and the policy can include compulsory employers&#8217; liability insurance if you hire staff for your restaurant. As well as this, you can obtain insurance for the building and contents, the restaurant fit out and loss of licence.</p>
<p>Building and contents</p>
<p>If you have purchased the property where your restaurant is situation, then you have likely made a significant investment to obtain this asset. Once you have purchased the property, you then make many additional purchases to furnish the premises ready for your customers. With building and contents insurance you can receive comprehensive protection of the property and contents. Including this coverage in your restaurant insurance is a wise decision and this protection can easily be added to your policy. Building and contents insurance can give you peace of mind that you&#8217;re fully protected for any loss or damage of both you items and business premises.</p>
<p><span id="more-845"></span>Restaurant equipment and fittings</p>
<p>If you have made extensive improvements to your restaurant, such as fitting out the kitchen, building a bar and so on, then insuring these fittings and the equipment you may have purchased is another element to consider.  Finding insurance coverage for customised fit outs and equipment can be done when you obtain a restaurant policy. Having this protection can help to cover the expense of replacing any of these items that are essential for running your business if your fittings or equipment is damaged. Extending your insurance to protect against equipment failure is also an option; which is important when you risk further losses through scenarios such as food spoilage if your refrigeration fails.</p>
<p>Loss of License</p>
<p>If you serve alcohol in your restaurant, then you risk a loss of income and possible downturn in trade if you lose your license. Insuring against the loss of license is a further important factor to consider when comparing restaurant insurance. To protect your restaurant from financial losses if you find you no longer have your licence, you could consider loss of license insurance.</p>
<p>In order to obtain appropriate restaurant insurance and to protect your business against a variety of unforeseen problems, it is important to understand a range of factors must be considered. If you&#8217;re unsure about what you need and what elements could be excluded from your insurance policy, then seeking the advice of an insurance specialist could be the answer. A specialist can discuss your business needs and consider your particular situation, in order to advise you what cover is available to comprehensively protect your business.</p>
<p>Author : Jason Hulott is editor of Small Business Cover, a new and exciting website offering pertinent <a id="link_88" href="http://www.smallbusinesscover.com/" target="_new">restaurant insurance</a> information to those who run a small business, whether they are a one man band, a husband and wife team (like us!), or a small to medium business enterprise with a number of staff. You can get a free no obligation quote by calling us on 0800 316 5231.</p>
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		<title>Shop Insurance and Protecting Your Retail Outlet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shop insurance provides you with a means to protect your business and provide for your employees should an injury or theft occur in the workplace. There are a range of elements that insurance will cover, which can often be tailored &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/shop-insurance-and-protecting-your-retail-outlet/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shop insurance provides you with a means to protect your business and provide for your employees should an injury or theft occur in the workplace. There are a range of elements that insurance will cover, which can often be tailored to suit your business needs. One important thing that your insurance must include is employers&#8217; liability insurance. This is (in most cases) compulsory insurance that all employers are required to have for all staff members. Other insurance protection that you should consider includes public liability insurance, as well as stock and inventory, building and contents, business interruption and theft insurance.</p>
<p>Employers&#8217; Liability and Public Liability &#8211; If you&#8217;ve hired employees then you must make sure that your insurance policy includes employers&#8217; liability cover. This should be high on your list of priorities, as it is a legal requirement in the UK (though there are some exceptions). Following this, you might wish to consider public liability insurance. Public liability can provide insurance if a member of the public is injured when in your shop or retail premises and will offer protection should a third party (such as a courier) be injured while on your property. These coverage options will preserve your finances should any accidents occur on your premises.</p>
<p><span id="more-843"></span>Stock Cover and Goods Cover &#8211; Running a retail store or shop means you will have inventory that you keep stored on your premises. Shop insurance should include this coverage, as your business would undoubtedly come to a standstill if your stock was lost in transit or stolen from your premises.</p>
<p>Business Interruption &#8211; If something happens that causes your business to be interrupted at any point, then you face financial loss as a result of not being able to open your shop to customers. When you take out business interruption insurance, you can get protection against losses resulting from a temporary shutdown due to an insured scenario.</p>
<p>Employee Cover &#8211; Not to be mistaken for employers&#8217; liability insurance, employee cover protects your business if an employee is responsible for theft or loss of inventory. While every employer would hope that it doesn&#8217;t happen, if you find that a staff member has stolen from you, then you are usually covered when your shop insurance includes employee cover.</p>
<p>Money and assault cover &#8211; If you want to insure your business against robbery or theft of proceeds, as well as any injury that these may lead to, then money and assault cover could be a consideration. If robbery or theft takes place and an employee of the business is injured, then the assault cover will typically provide compensation to the injured party. This also includes loss of money if the employee is taking proceeds to the bank.</p>
<p>Building and contents cover &#8211; Unlike stock cover, contents cover protects shop fixtures and fittings, as well as any electrical equipment your business uses. Shop insurance with building cover can protect your business premises and help preserve this business asset if the need arises to make a claim.</p>
<p>Taking out shop insurance can protect your business against all the unforeseen events that could result in financial loss to your business. It can be complicated to understand the full range of requirements for running a retail business. If you are unsure where to begin and what you need to full insure your particular shop, then an insurance specialist can help you. They can look at your particular business needs and offer you advice on what will cover your business most comprehensively.</p>
<p>Author : Jason Hulott is editor of Small Business Cover, a new and exciting website offering pertinent <a id="link_92" href="http://www.smallbusinesscover.com/" target="_new">shop insurance</a> information to those who run a small business, whether they are a one man band, a husband and wife team (like us!), or a small to medium business enterprise with a number of staff. You can get a free no obligation quote by calling us on 0800 316 5231.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Right Insurance Provider</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Insurance is a funny thing it protects people like an invisible shield that is constantly there in the event that it is needed and only comes into play when things go against the plan. For most people insurance premiums protect &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/finding-the-right-insurance-provider/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Insurance is a funny thing it protects people like an invisible shield that is constantly there in the event that it is needed and only comes into play when things go against the plan. For most people insurance premiums protect their most valued possessions; their lives, their homes and contents of its possessions, and their cars, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles. The hidden protector of insurance is designed to meet the financial costs of replacement of articles that may become damaged or lost due to accident or incident that may occur without warning.</p>
<p>The paradox of insurance is that no one plans to be injured or die, or have his or her house burn to the ground or total his or her car, but people do plan to cover such events just in case they occur. Some people will never have to use their insurance to file a claim because they are cautious and take every precaution by obeying posted signs and limits that they adhere to, but through the negligence of others they carry insurance as a safety net because they know that others may be reckless and unthinking in the way that they conduct their lives and someone elses carelessness may result in their involvement in an accident.</p>
<p><span id="more-841"></span>Selecting the right coverage to allow for the mistakes of others and the possible, however unlikely mistakes of the policyholder can be mind boggling. There are a multitude of different insurance providers to choose from each with a different rate and coverage. By speaking to a broker and having that person do the leg work, anyone can find the right amount of coverage that will want and be able to select that coverage from a variety of rate choices that have been brought together by a professional insurance shopper who will find the best rates for the best coverage.</p>
<p>Author :  Ryan Coisson is a freelance writer.</p>
<p>Advance Insurance (<a id="link_79" href="http://www.advance-insurance.net/" target="_new">http://www.advance-insurance.net/</a>) is an independent Orem insurance agency committed to maintaining the highest standard of excellence in all of our dealings with our clients and our insurance companies.</p>
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		<title>Can Insurance Companies Accept a Check by Phone From Clients?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MetLife (metropolitan life insurance) which is one of the leading insurance companies have made it quite clear that they will prefer the electronic check rather that the traditional checks. This is definitely one of the very bold steps taken by &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/can-insurance-companies-accept-a-check-by-phone-from-clients/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MetLife (metropolitan life <em><strong>insurance</strong></em>) which is one of the leading <em><strong>insurance</strong></em> companies have made it quite clear that they will prefer the electronic check rather that the traditional checks. This is definitely one of the very bold steps taken by one of the leading company in the field of <strong>insurance</strong>. Many other companies too have started accepting the electronic checks. Hence the electronic check is definitely accepted by the <em><strong>insurance </strong></em>companies.</p>
<p>As far as the check by phone is concerned it is definitely accepted. Let me tell you that you will definitely find it to be quite a comfortable process of transferring the payment. The insurance companies also have realized that in this way they will have many advantages. Some of the advantages are as follows:</p>
<p><span id="more-835"></span>1. This provides a method of transferring the fund within few minutes. It will hardly take one hour to transfer the money from the clients account to the companies account.</p>
<p>2. The second advantage is that it is quite secure. The ACH channel which is used for the transfer of the information is really quite secure. You will definitely find then to be quite safe. The hackers find it very difficult to decrypt the ACH channel. It is definitely quite tough and no hacking case has yet been found related to the ACH channel.</p>
<p>3. The third advantage which comes to my mind is that this mode of payment is quite cheaper than the traditional checks. Let me tell you that the electronic checks cost 40 cents less than the traditional checks. Hence you are able to save around 40 cents per check and this is definitely a good saving.</p>
<p>4. The fourth advantage which comes to my mind is that it is quite easier to tackle the electronic check than the traditional check. It is definitely quite an easy method of payment and all the companies have realized this fact. Therefore they are trying to ask the clients to pay through the checks.</p>
<p>5. The companies like MetLife were being questioned that what they feel about the automated bill payment? Their answer was quite straightforward. They told directly that through this process the number of clients who cancels the policies go on decreasing. According to one of the survey being conducted, this fact put forward by the MetLife was found to be true.</p>
<p>Hence we see that there are many advantages of the automated bill payments like check by phone. Hence the <em><strong>insurance </strong></em>companies do not hesitate to accept this kind of bill payment.</p>
<p>Author : Looking for how to accept Checks by Phone? Find more about accepting <a id="link_56" href="http://www.q-check.com/" target="_new">Checks by Fax</a></p>
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		<title>American Mercury Insurance &#8211; A Name You Can Trust Upon</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Mercury Insurance, as the name suggests, is an automobile and property insurance company. George Joseph founded this company in the year 1961. The company has its headquarters in Los angles at California. The company sells its insurance policies through &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/american-mercury-insurance-a-name-you-can-trust-upon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>American Mercury <strong>Insurance</strong>, as the name suggests, is an automobile and property <strong>insurance </strong>company. George Joseph founded this company in the year 1961. The company has its headquarters in Los angles at California. The company sells its <strong>insurance </strong>policies through third parties like <strong>insurance</strong> brokers. The policy values of Mercury <strong>Insurance </strong>are of low cost, thus allowing every one to have at least one auto policy in their name. It is a renowned company in the auto insurance sector, thus a name anyone can trusts upon.</p>
<p>Although Mercury completes all its procedures through third parties, it contacts each and every client directly after the final dealing. They try to get every minute details of the applicant so that if possible can increase the amount of policy value.</p>
<p><span id="more-833"></span>Various consumer organizations have done their independent survey which reveals that their quotation rate is lowest in the market. Apart from offering low rate, it also offers quick and prompt after service, reliability, good faith and at the top of all, financial stability to every one.</p>
<p>The company has <strong>insurance </strong>policy holders of more than 3000, 000 who have faith in company&#8217;s policies. It also has a rich combination of experienced agents and team members who join hands together to give unparallel services to its clients.</p>
<p>Various factors are responsible which determines the amount of premium to be charged by the automobile <strong>insurance </strong>companies. They include the age of the policy holder, gender, type of vehicle to insured, past cases of vehicle driving, safety features of the vehicle, history of claim settlement along with ones credit score. Applicants can get discounts on their premium amount on the basis of good credit score.</p>
<p>Mercury Car <strong>Insurance </strong>is a subsidiary organization of American Mercury Insurance which provides insurance coverage on mechanical breakdown. The coverage includes expenses on car rental, trip protection, and expenses on touring and also to tire protection.</p>
<p>On can get the coverage on new as well as on used vehicles along with repairs on any licensed repair shops.</p>
<p>Insurance is must in every household nowadays. Here Mercury <strong>Insurance</strong> provides total umbrella protection to every insurer against fire, theft and burglary as well as on assets <strong>insurance</strong>. It provides an umbrella plan in the sense that even if the loss on household properties and vehicle is more than the coverage it supplements that.</p>
<p>It provides an all round twenty four hours claim services along with the option of paying auto insurance premiums online at one&#8217;s convenience.</p>
<p>Thus, Mercury Insurance is a good option, one can choose, but, before deciding you can make your own choice by comparing the rates of other <strong>insurance </strong>companies.</p>
<p><a id="link_55" href="http://www.americanmercuryinsurance.net/" target="_new">American mercury insurance</a>, a trusted name in automobile and property insurance! All you need to know about Mercury Insurance Company now on http://www.americanmercuryinsurance.net</p>
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		<title>Finding Money &#8211; Insurance Premiums Your Senior Can Probably Stop Paying</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many older people who are feeling financially squeezed are over-insured, or they are paying premiums for insurance policies that make no financial sense. By canceling these insurance policies, which rarely have any cash value, and stopping the premium drain they &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/finding-money-insurance-premiums-your-senior-can-probably-stop-paying/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many older people who are feeling financially squeezed are over-insured, or they are paying premiums for insurance policies that make no financial sense. By canceling these <strong>insurance </strong>policies, which rarely have any cash value, and stopping the premium drain they may save hundreds of dollars that could be used for things they really need.</p>
<p>Only the owner can decide whether it makes sense to walk away from an insurance policy. However, an annual review is always an excellent idea. Start with these kinds of policies, which most seniors find that they really don&#8217;t need:</p>
<p><span id="more-831"></span>Cancer <strong>Insurance</strong>, Heart Attack <strong>Insurance</strong>, Stroke <strong>Insurance</strong></p>
<p>Each of these medical conditions individually account for only a small percent of possible health expenses. It is important to have medical coverage for all possible conditions, not just one specific disease. A much better investment is a comprehensive Medicare supplement policy, which in partnership with Medicare Parts A and B will cover most expenses for any disease or condition. Use the premiums you save to pay for a good Medicare supplement (MediGap) policy and get much broader coverage.</p>
<p>Hospital Indemnity <strong>Insurance</strong></p>
<p>You have undoubtedly seen famous folks advertising that anyone can get $100 or more per day when they are in the hospital. While most of these companies do appear to pay as advertised, the average hospital stay is less than seven days and costs thousands of dollars per day. Much of the care and treatment that used to be provided in a hospital is now done on an outpatient basis, including &#8220;day surgery,&#8221; which does not qualify as a hospital stay.</p>
<p>Many hospital indemnity policies do not pay for recovery in a rehabilitation facility or at home. Although they may appear to be inexpensive, an average $35 per month hospital indemnity <strong>insurance </strong>premium would cover the average cost of a Medicare Part D premium with money left over.</p>
<p>Mortgage Disability Insurance and Credit Disability <strong>Insurance</strong></p>
<p>Neither of these types of insurance is useful for someone who is no longer working. Disability insurance payments are based on a percentage of the income someone was making while working. Someone who is no longer working is not making an income which would be covered by disability <strong>insurance</strong>.</p>
<p>Someone may have purchased mortgage disability <strong>insurance </strong>when he bought his home. He may have purchased credit disability <strong>insurance </strong>without realizing it when he opened a new credit card account. Review credit card statements and the checkbook for premium payments such as these which can be stopped. Someone who isn&#8217;t eligible to collect on the policy can almost certainly find a better use for these dollars.</p>
<p>Each individual&#8217;s individual financial and <strong>insurance </strong>situation is unique, of course. If you are in doubt about whether to cancel these kinds of <strong>insurance</strong> policies, get advice from a financial professional&#8230;your certified financial planner, your CPA, or a professional you trust.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re caring for an aging parent or providing elder care to anyone, you&#8217;ll find all the information, tools, and resources you need all in one convenient location at the ElderCare Team: <a id="link_56" href="http://www.eldercareteam.com/" target="_new">http://www.eldercareteam.com</a></p>
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		<title>Is it Better to Have an Insurance Agent?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the increase in technology, insurance sales have become more and more internet driven. The question that I&#8217;m asked the most is&#8230; &#8220;Do I get a better price online?&#8221; Sometimes yes, but there are many things to consider. Getting a &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/is-it-better-to-have-an-insurance-agent/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the increase in technology, <strong>insurance </strong>sales have become more and more internet driven. The question that I&#8217;m asked the most is&#8230; &#8220;Do I get a better price online?&#8221; Sometimes yes, but there are many things to consider. Getting a better price is not always what it&#8217;s cracked up to be. You could be paying for a lot more than you bargained for.</p>
<p>When you buy insurance online you&#8217;re leaving out the ability to go up the street and visit with your local insurance agent and ask questions important to you on a personal level. With internet driven insurance sales this is not possible. You will speak with a different operator or sales assistant each time. It can be very impersonal, and that phone operator may not be aware of your needs, or your goals. For instance you may be cutting out coverages just to save on price when an agent may be able to accurately help decide if the coverage is necessary.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also good to have an agent to go to with claims issues where you&#8217;re agent may have more ability to help speed up the process or answer questions. While nothing beats convenience there is sometimes a price to pay when you pay less for convenience and pay more when you need real one on one help from a knowledgeable agent. Sometimes an agent can even sometimes help put you in better pricing programs, or find discounts that you may be eligible for. Often times agents offer the same companies that are online!</p>
<p>When it comes to life <strong>insurance </strong>online quoting sites, these quotes are at times rated to give you the best possible rate. Meaning that your personal information that may realistically cause a higher premium are not figured in. This can cause you to be misquoted or to be given a higher rate later. Dealing with an agent can often eliminate these issues for you because an agent is trained to ask questions to offer you the right rate.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also to know where your information is going online. Some sites sell or auction off your information to others to turn a profit. This can be a scary situation for you when your cell phone is ringing every few minutes from a telemarketer. So be careful on who you give information too online.</p>
<p>So yes sometimes cutting out the <strong>insurance </strong>agent saves some money, but you may pay in the long haul when you lose important coverages, miss out on discounts, and lose valuable personal one on one service.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s possible as well to get the best of both worlds like in Georgia where my agency offers online custom quotes, and personal agency service at GeorgiaInsuranceCenter.com. More agencies in your specific state outside of Georgia may do the same and often this is the best way to get online convenience and agency personal service.</p>
<p>E. Sam Williams<br />
<a id="link_55" href="http://www.georgiainsurancecenter.com/" target="_new">http://www.GeorgiaInsuranceCenter.com</a></p>
<p>http://www.GaLifeQuotes.com</p>
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		<title>How Much Does a Subrogation Specialist Make?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems there are no how-to books on the market for the career of subrogation specialist. I have written this article as a tool for those people that are interested in furthering their career in an exciting specialty; subrogation. It &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/how-much-does-a-subrogation-specialist-make/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems there are no how-to books on the market for the career of subrogation specialist. I have written this article as a tool for those people that are interested in furthering their career in an exciting specialty; subrogation. It can be a complicated subject, but one can get their foot in the door of subrogation pretty easily.</p>
<p>Across the nation there are a plethora of companies that specialize in subrogation recovery. In simple terms, subrogation is the pursuit of reimbursement on insurance claims that should have been paid by somebody else.  Essentially, as a subrogation specialist, one would be representing an insurance company by attempting to recover claim payments from the parties that should have paid them in the first place. As a simple example, imagine that you have been involved in an automobile accident that was not your fault, and that the person that caused the accident is uninsured, so you had to file a claim with your own company. Here is what the subrogation specialist at your company (if they have a subrogation department) should do:</p>
<p><span id="more-820"></span>1. The specialist will first locate the &#8220;at fault&#8221; individual and attempt to contact them. This can be a pretty hard job. Locating people is the main specialty of a good subro specialist. They will have to become an exceptional skiptracer. Skiptracing is the art of locating people that are either hiding or simply &#8220;not that stable&#8221;. People that don&#8217;t have insurance are probably people that are in the lower income brackets, and they just can&#8217;t afford insurance. It is implied that if they can&#8217;t afford insurance, then they probably can&#8217;t afford a house, and may have a cheap method of staying in touch with friends and family. This presents a problem as they may move frequently, and finding a good mailing address or phone number is going to be hard. Even if you find a good mailing address, the chances are slim that you are going to get a response from sending a letter that says they owe money, hehe (I would throw unknown mail in the trash). So believe me, this is an art, and finding a good phone number is the key, which is where the next point comes into play.</p>
<p>2. So if one is unable to locate a good address, then they should start by researching the &#8220;common sense&#8221; avenues for finding a good address or number, such as canvassing the last known address information, or other tricks I won&#8217;t give away, hehe. If a specialist is working for a valid company, then they will have access to some &#8220;special&#8221; databases which will provide them with a last known address. The good specialist will search for telephone numbers to businesses and addresses that are nearby to the subject&#8217;s address Practice will make gleaning information from these nearby&#8217;s invaluable and soon, the seasoned specialist will have an avenue of contact.   Time, training and practice is all it takes; it&#8217;s not that hard.</p>
<p>3. After locating an avenue of contact, the primary goal is to get the &#8220;tortfeasor&#8221; on the phone or at least corresponding. Then the goal is to negotiate some type of resolution to the pending lawsuit (if authorized)/subrogation claim. The thing that is &#8220;hard&#8221; or maybe I should say &#8220;missing&#8221;, is the skiptracing and negotiation training. After location, the negotiation tools of a subrogation specialist make the negotiation part a little easier than it would be for your average consumer debt collector. The thing about subrogation is that it has a little more &#8220;teeth&#8221; than other types of &#8220;collection&#8221; (it&#8217;s really a tort claim and not a consumer debt except that Washington and Colorado disagree). In almost every state, there is a law that can allow the subrogation specialist to set into motion a driver license suspension as a result of the &#8220;uninsured motorist&#8217;s at fault, and uninsured accident&#8221;. There are not many specialists that are &#8220;exemplary&#8221; or highly knowledgeable in this field. Traditionally, a specialist is trained from scratch by a subro company because the pay rate for a specialist is not as high as that of a seasoned and practicing adjuster (which may not make a good recovery specialist anyway). It is changing, but for a long time, the subro adjuster was looked at as a &#8220;sub-par&#8221; adjuster.  It is definitely a specialty field, and hands on training, or specialty training is the only way to go. Having some claims adjusting experience is a definite plus, but the right training can make up for the lack of adjusting experience.  It is not required to have an adjuster&#8217;s license to practice subrogation as the specialist will not actually be adjusting claims.</p>
<p>4. After having the proper training, an individual with no adjusting experience (or license) can make up to or more than $65K per year.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a career change and want to get into a specialty, then all you need to do is a little research. Subrogation is still up and coming, and many small insurance companies still do not have an in house specialist. With the proper training, a person can start an awesome career that can help keep everybody&#8217;s insurance rates in check. You&#8217;d be doing a public service, and the subrogation industry is gaining recognition. Many attorneys now do nothing more than pursue recovery of subrogation claims. Someone who gets good at the &#8220;ins and outs&#8221; of subrogation can move up in the world and create a substantial nest egg for themselves while building respect within the humongous insurance industry!</p>
<p>Justin Petty / Licensed All Lines Adjuster<br />
<a id="link_100" href="http://www.pettydetailsllc.com/" target="_new">http://www.pettydetailsllc.com</a></p>
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		<title>How to Find the Most Cost Effective Lorry Insurance Programmes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To enable a haulier or HGV operator to manage their business finances effectively having an insurance programme is a good starting point. Insurance for lorries and trucks seem like and often is a massive part of a haulier&#8217;s budget. However &#8230; <a href="http://ics-co.com/how-to-find-the-most-cost-effective-lorry-insurance-programmes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To enable a haulier or HGV operator to manage their business finances effectively having an insurance programme is a good starting point. Insurance for lorries and trucks seem like and often is a massive part of a haulier&#8217;s budget. However in order to operate legally vehicle <strong>insurance </strong>is an essential necessity.</p>
<p>Insurance companies who specialise in lorry insurance will be more than happy to work out an insurance programme with you to ensure the insurance cover meets your business needs in the most cost effective way.</p>
<p>If you have a number of lorries they may suggest and recommend that you have a fleet insurance policy. Fleet insurance for lorries can potentially save you hundreds of pounds each year opposed to each lorry having its own insurance policy. Each <em>insurance </em>company will have its own restrictions, exemptions, terms and conditions which you will have to agree to or meet in order to qualify for fleet <strong>insurance </strong>cover.</p>
<p><span id="more-826"></span>One of the key factors in this will be the number, size and type of lorries you operate and what they are used for. There are two different classes of use of <em>insurance </em>available:</p>
<p>Carriage of goods for hire or reward; this provides cover for operators who transport or carry goods for others for which they are rewarded or paid.</p>
<p>Carriage of own goods; this is exactly as it reads! Providing cover for operators who only use their lorry or lorries to transport their own goods and do not receive any payment or reward from others.</p>
<p>Lorries which are one unit and require the driver to hold a class II HGV driving license will have different <strong>insurance </strong>needs to an articulated lorry which required a class I HGV license to drive.</p>
<p><strong>Insurance </strong>companies who specialise in HGV lorry <em>insurance </em>have flexible approaches and a variety of different insurance cover option which can be tailored to suit individual haulier and operator&#8217;s business needs.</p>
<p>Third Party Only cover provides the minimum legal level of <em>insurance</em> needed to drive on public highways in the UK and most countries within the European Union. Driving outside of the European Union will need to be discussed with the <strong>insurance </strong>company to ensure that the appropriate and legal requirements of each country are met.</p>
<p>Additional Public Liability cover may also be required depending on the nature of the goods being carried and the potential risk they pose to members of the public should they be involved in an accident. The lorry <em>insurance </em>consultants will advise if this is necessary.</p>
<p>Third Party Fire and Theft provides the same cover as Third Party Only with additional cover for fire and theft. This level of <strong>insurance </strong>is particularly useful for lorries which drive and stay in high risk areas. Again the <strong>insurance</strong> consults will advise as to the advantages of having this level of lorry insurance cover.</p>
<p>Comprehensive lorry <em>insurance </em>has many added bonuses, most importantly it will provide cover for your lorry whether an accident was your fault or not. It will also provide cover for the goods you are carrying, this should be discussed with the lorry insurance consults and insurance companies as restrictions will apply.</p>
<p>Author : Paul Headley is a specialist <strong>insurance </strong>article writer. Staveley Head are a leading UK insurance broker for <a id="link_92" href="http://www.staveleyhead.co.uk/lorry/" target="_new">lorry insurance</a>.</p>
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