Popular Auto Insurance Companies
The American auto insurance sector is characterized by the presence of a large number of players. Some are large general insurance companies that have diversified into auto insurance and some are pure play auto insurance companies. Here are some of the notable players in auto insurance business.
State Farm Insurance is one such company. It is a national insurance company and one of the biggest general insurance companies in the US. For the year 2003, the company had a revenue of about $56 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, State Farm Insurance is a very popular auto insurance provider in the US. With a nationwide network of branches and attractive discounts for various categories of people SFI has an edge over its competitors. SFI is also the largest insurer of cars, trucks and SUVs in the US.
American International Group or AIG is another big company. It is the second largest general insurer and also the second largest auto insurer in the US. The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is one of the largest general insurer and the third largest auto insurer in the US. Like SFI, this company has also got a large network of branches in all the states in the US.
Apart from these, there are other players in the American market. Some of them are 21st century Auto Insurance Group, which has its strength in auto insurance space and operates in eight states. Some niche players include Auto Owners Insurance, which has been operating in the nation since 1916 and covers 22 states across the nation. Read the rest of this entry »
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I want to start off this 2010 with an article regarding Life Insurance. Many people find this topic morbid but believe me when I say this contract is as important as a Will and should be taken just as seriously as health insurance. Due to the length in details of this article I have provided chapters for easy reading. I hope this will educate you on Life Insurance and the importance of its necessity. (Note: For better understanding “You” is the policy owner and the insured)
Chapters:
1= Introduction
2=When/If you have Life Insurance already
3= Difference between a Insurance Agent and Broker
4= Types of Policies
5= What are Riders and popular types of Riders
6= The medical exam
1) About general Life Insurance:
This is a contract between you and an insurance company to pay a certain amount (the premium) to a company in exchange for a benefit (called the Death Benefit, face amount, or policy amount) to the beneficiary (the person you want to get paid in the time of your death). This can range based on the type of policy (which will be discussed momentarily), your health, your hobbies, the Insurance company, how much you can afford in premiums, AND the amount of the benefit. It sounds overwhelming but it is not if you have the right agent or broker. Read the rest of this entry »