Friday, September 19, 2008

Cut Insurance Costs, Not Coverage

This article discusses ways you can cut your insurance costs without cutting your coverage. Most of us can agree that we would like to save more on our insurance costs but we don’t want to have to cut back on coverage that we might desperately need.

Too many people don’t have the life insurance that they need because of the cost involved. While Canadian life insurance and term life insurance is relatively affordable compared to other countries, it’s still difficult for some people, especially low income, to find a way to afford their coverage.

However, it’s also important to remember the costs involved in not having life insurance. The expense involved in your death, particularly an unexpected death can be a real travesty to your family.

Here are some suggested ways to cut insurance costs, without cutting your coverage:

  1. Consider term life insurance to help you save. Typically, term life insurance will give you the most coverage for the least amount of money. With term life insurance, there is no investment or savings component but you can invest in other ways with the money you will save on term life insurance instead.
  2. Avoid guaranteed policies that are not needed. If you are in good health, you don’t need to spend the extra money on guaranteed policies. Because they usually don’t require an exam, they are usually more expensive. If you know you can pass the medical exam, why pay extra?
  3. Consider a joint policy when buying for two. If you and your spouse are both looking for a life insurance policy, a joint policy may save you some money. You can usually get a premium of 10-15% cheaper on a joint policy than two individual policies covering the same amount.

Life insurance or term life insurance is not the only way that you can save. Additionally you can save on other types of insurance as well such as auto insurance or health insurance. When you take the time to shop around, compare quotes, ask for discounts and take other steps, you can often find a cheaper rate than you had been offered before.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Getting Term Life Insurance Quotes Online

This news release discusses why it can be beneficial to get term life insurance quotes online. Many people do not have the life insurance they need for themselves but they are now learning why it is so important. An increase in public awareness has now led to an increase in people signing up for life insurance. The problem is that many people don’t know where to go for quality quotes and information about insurance.

You can get term life insurance quotes online and save yourself a great deal of time and energy. This is also an essential way to compare quotes and plans so you choose the one that is best for your needs.

As the article discusses, getting term life insurance quotes online can be easy, fast and efficient. You should use a rate comparison service that you feel comfortable with and one that has accurate and updated information for obtaining their quotes.

Here are some tips for getting term life insurance quotes online:

  • Compare as many companies as you can
  • Consider independent companies versus large companies
  • Compare preferred and standard rates side by side
  • Know what you are getting for the rate quoted (how much coverage, etc)
  • Use services that protect your privacy
  • Use services that allow you to shop anonymously

These basic tips can help you with getting term life insurance quotes online. This can help you get the best term life insurance policy for you. You can then feel confident that your family and affairs will be taken care of if something should happen to you. Remember also that once you have your policy, you need to be sure someone in your family knows about it and where a copy of it is kept. It’s also advised that you keep more than one copy of your policy and place them in separate locations (maybe in your home, in a bank deposit box, etc.)

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Monday, July 21, 2008

LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY PROTECTION

Life insurance is an essential tool that anyone (and everyone) should have. How much life insurance you should have depends on various factors. A good life insurance agent will help you determine the right life insurance policy for you. However, you should have a decent amount of information to make a decision regarding the amount of life insurance protection you need.

In a recent report, done by Market Watch, a number of great tips were produced by life insurance professional Frank Durras. In his tips, he describes how you can make the right decisions about the amount of life insurance you need.

He recommends calculating your debt and any ongoing financial obligations you have to be sure your term life insurance provides enough protection. Also, take into account the future value of your income. A variety of types of insurance is available to Canadians looking for life insurance. Long-term care insurance is purchased when you are about 50 but should be selected earlier if you have a family history of chronic illness.

When it comes to finding the best Canadian life insurance, and to learn the rates on term life insurance today, your best bet is to work with an insurance agent to get a personalized figure. Doing some of this comparison-shopping on your own is helpful, but an expert quote is the best route to take.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Term Life Insurance Best Bet For Most

If you are trying to determine which the best life insurance for your particular needs is, term life insurance may just be a best bet. In a recent response to a reader's question, the StarTribune.com, which is based in Minnesota, offered a great explanation of why term life insurance really is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking for life insurance protection.

As the author of the story relayed the best reason to buy life insurance is to protect your family from long-term problems financially if something should happen to you while they are dependent on you for everyday life expenses.

There are plenty of benefits for term life insurance including low life insurance premium payments, good coverage and a directly payout of the insurance should you die before you should. When considering term life insurance, look at what it will cover for you. For example, if you are young, you may have a mortgage, credit card debt, and a family you are raising which life insurance can help cover. Because it is a simple, straightforward type of life insurance policy, it does just what you need it to. Term life insurance provides protection for your family when they need it the most.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Women Without Insurance: Michelle Obama Makes The Case

Regardless of location, women need insurance. While Michelle Obama addressed this in a recent speech she gave, the need for all people, regardless of location (and even out of the country needs) for life insurance is just as great. The health insurance crisis is one thing, but there is just as large of a crisis in terms of quality life insurance.

Does it matter if you have life insurance? Term life insurance can be a saving grace for those that face disasters earlier in their lives than others. While people are living life longer, the risks are greater for death an earlier age, including heart related conditions, diabetes and cancers. Therefore, if you do not have term life insurance to help you, chances are good you do not have insurance to protect your family.

Health insurance is important, as the Obama campaign is talking about. Yet, women of all ages and countries need to focus on what could happen to their families if they did die suddenly. Life insurance provides the ultimate protection, smoothing away all the problems, concerns and worries of what could happen in life. If you do not have life insurance yet, now is the right time to talk to an insurance company about the options you have in life insurance policies.

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