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The Insurance Business
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Insurance Agent
Your insurance agent is a bit like your doctor: you won’t be calling them every day, but when you do, you need them to be there for you (see Insurance Agents: What's…
By: Kaleigh Cox | Freelance Copywriter
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Personal Lines
Why You Need Disability Insurance
Most people are aware that they will need life insurance is something that most people are aware of and many people buy (find out The Perfect Age to Get Life Insurance),…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Commercial Lines
An Introduction to Cyber Insurance for Businesses
Do you own or manage a business? Does your business use computers? Do those computers store data such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, driver’s license…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Personal Lines
Do You Need an Endowment Insurance Policy?
Like other types of permanent life insurance, endowment policies are a balance of security and investment. They provide reasonable coverage while investing your money…
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Personal Lines
An Intro to Insurance Sublimits
You may have heard about sublimits, especially if you recently discussed policy details with your insurer. Sublimits can have a significant effect on the coverage…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Personal Lines
Boat and Watercraft Insurance: The Basics
Do you own a boat? Are you shopping around for one? If so, you are likely to need insurance.This article will go over the basics of boat insurance, focusing on small…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Personal Lines
4 Signs You Need Long-Term Care Insurance
Health insurance can be a saving grace when it comes to paying for medical expenses. After all, a single surgical procedure can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and…
By: Bennett O'Brien | Freelance Writer
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Personal Lines
Top Tips for Getting Full Protection from Your Auto Insurance Coverage
You know you need auto insurance. In fact, it's illegal to drive without it. And once you start shopping around for an insurance policy, you may be surprised to…
By: Maurice Draine
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The Insurance Business
Why It’s Not a Good Idea to Switch Insurance Companies Every Six Months
Everybody likes a good deal. It's ingrained in our DNA. You feel better when you believe you got a steal and no one wants to feel like they got overcharged. This is…
By: Maurice Draine
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Personal Lines
Condo Insurance 101
"Dominium" is a Latin word (modern spelling: "dominion") that means right of ownership. "Con" means together with. And so we get the term "condominium," or "condo" for…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Personal Lines
Has Your Home Been Robbed or Vandalized? Here’s What to Do First
It only takes burglars a few minutes to break into most homes. They scout your house for an empty driveway, and they love darkness and obscure spots to enter without…
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Personal Lines
The (Digital) Doctor Will See You Now
Information technology and the internet have revolutionized medicine. From electronic databases that consolidate patient records to easily accessible medical information…
By: Rob McBroom
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