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Are You Covered for the Next Natural Disaster?

Make sure you have the right insurance to protect you from nature’s wrath. Federal weather forecasts have predicted a “near normal” number of hurricanes for the season that ends November 30. That’s small consolation, though, if you find yourself in the path of one of the nine to 15 named storms predicted to form in the Atlantic this year. And elsewhere in the U.S., other...

AS SEA LEVELS RISE, HOMES CONTINUE TO SPROUT IN US FLOOD ZONES.

NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation)- New homes are going up fastest in high-flood risk areas in many U.S coastal states, scientists said on Wednesday, despite increasing awareness that global warming as made living in such areas even more risky. Science and communication non-profit Climate Central found that one-third of coastline states that will run a 10% risk of ocean inundation each year by 2050 saw...

Cargo Insurance Vs. Commercial Trucking Insurance

Commercial carriers are required by law to have carrier liability insurance. Since this insurance provides limited coverage, and because cargo can be damaged in many different ways, most shippers request cargo insurance to protect their goods from damage, loss, or theft during transit. Commercial trucking insurance, on the other hand, is essential coverage for a business or owner-operator providing trucking services. What Is Cargo Insurance?...

Understanding Collector Car Insurance

Anyone who owns a car needs car insurance. However, collector cars are different and require a special type of auto insurance. Collector car insurance is designed specifically to provide coverage for valuable classic, antique, and collector motor vehicles. Why Do Collector Cars Require Unique Insurance? Special collector car insurance is needed for several different reasons: Classic performance and collector cars are typically more expensive than...

7 common driving tickets that could cause your car insurance bill to spike

Getting caught texting and driving could wreck your insurance premium.   The easiest way for almost anyone to control the cost of their car insurance is to maintain a good driving record. Most traffic violations or accidents lead to an increase in the cost of your insurance premium, which could affect your rate for up to three years, according to an analysis by the Zebra....