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InsWeb's Home Insurance Marketplace Recognized in the New York Times
This week, InsWeb was recognized by the New York Times as a destination site for consumers searching for free home insurance quotes. The article, "Home Insurance: What You Need to Know," appeared in the January 26, 2009 edition....
Internet Doctors - Not as Crazy as it Sounds
We all know the process of trying to get in to see your doctor - calling to make an appointment, taking time off work to go there and the inevitable down time in the waiting room watching the fish swim around the fish tank. But the Internet is changing the way people can receive medical help....
InsWeb's Industry-First Car Insurance Quote Tool
InsWeb has launched an industry-first car insurance quoting tool that allows customers to instantly view car insurance estimates based on the latest industry rate data....
Car Recall: Nissan Recalls More Than 200,000 Vehicles
Do you own a Nissan? Today the AP wrote that Nissan is recalling more than 200,000 thousand vehicles in the U.S and oversees. The potential problem is with the passenger side airbag....
Are Foreign Car Drivers Smarter?
Well, at least they tend to be more educated. That's what a recent study of the data shows at insurance shopping site InsWeb . The data was from 750,000 consumers randomly chosen who completed the auto insurance question set at InsWeb at some point during 2008....
Are Democrats Less Patriotic Than Republicans?
What if our patriotism was measured by the type of car we drove? Would we be more patriotic if we drove American cars? What would that say about our political party affiliation? According to data from InsWeb.com's customers, it looks like people living in Republican "Red" states could be considered slightly more patriotic than those who live in Democratic "Blue"...
857,735 GM Car, SUV, and Truck Recall
General Motors reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that they are voluntarily recalling 857,735 cars, trucks and SUVs due to a problem with heated wiper fluid systems. The problem is a circuit may overheat and cause a fire....
Hurricane Insurance--They Ain't Kiddin'
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty issued a reminder Thursday to Floridians that the hurricane deductibles of their homeowners insurance policies do not apply to the damage of Tropical Storm Fay. With devastating winds and torrential rains, Fay has made landfall in Florida three times and has been blamed for 5 deaths in Florida....
Leaving the Nest for College and Homeowners Insurance
Over the next month, 13 million young adults will make their migration to college. Leaving the sanctuary of the nest with almost $10,000 in electronics, computers, and clothing in hand, the average college freshmen becomes prey to the natural events of property loss. In fact, nearly 30,000 unsuspecting students will become victims of burglaries on college campuses this year. Soon...
Term Life Insurance Summer Report: How Looking Better in a Swimsuit Helps Life Insurance Rates
Kirstie Alley's well publicized weight loss culminated with a public appearance in a two-piece swimsuit on the Oprah Winfrey show. As people with the same disposition as Kirstie took measures to look and feel better in preparation for this year's swimsuit season, they also took steps to improve their overall health. Body weight is one of the primary underwriting factors...
Homeowners Insurance: Offset Your Rising Mortgage By Saving On Homeowners Insurance
We hear and read about it in the news every day: rising interest rates are punishing homeowners that participated in the adjustable-rate home loan phenomenon over the past half-decade. Adustable-rate home loans account for almost 25%, or roughly 10 million of all mortgages, according to a 2006 USAToday Study. Attracting consumers with low down payments, and interest-only payment options, risky...
Auto Insurance: Mid-Year Car Insurance Review
It might be hard to believe, but 2007 is already halfway over! In fact, the holiday shopping season starts in just 145 days. More pressing, you may have noticed a little more strain on your travel budget this summer thanks to soaring gas prices. Need some financial breathing-room? A mid-year review of your auto insurance premiums may be able to...
Term Life Insurance:Alcohol Consumption: How it Affects Life Insurance Rates
Whether it is going to happy hour with friends, sharing a bottle of wine at dinner, or downing a couple beers while watching a favorite team, alcohol plays a significant role in the lives of many Americans. In fact, it's reported that 64% of Americans drink alcohol regularly. Apart from alcohol abuse, drinking is a pleasure that seems relatively innocuous...
Gas Prices Continue to Soar: 6 Ways to Help You Save Money
As we head into the summer, gas prices continue to reach record breaking highs. Remember the days you could fill up your vehicle for around $18? As of last week, gas prices average $3.22 per gallon nationwide (as of 6/4/07). That's 12 cents more than the previous week and 40 cents more than last year. While we can't do anything...
Homeowners Insurance and the Family Dog
Dogs have become an important part of the American family; considering that 63% of all households have at least one dog. Although dogs bring priceless memories and convenient protection, the costs of owning one are certainly no secret: food, veterinary bills, treats and even kennels. Dogs however, have a classic hidden cost to home owners though; they can affect...
Spring Home Improvements: Adjusting Your Homeowners Insurance Accordingly
With the first warm days of the year upon us, spring always brings a renewed motivation for making improvements to one's home. Whether you're a "Hardware Store Warrior" building a new deck yourself, or if you're simply hiring a contractor to add a patio, don't forget to check what impact such improvements may have on your homeowners insurance policy...
4 Ways Most People Overpay for Car Insurance
Tax-Time: you're either waiting for your gravy train tax refund, or you're fearing the event of paying even more to Uncle Sam. Car insurance can take on a similar dichotomy, but the difference is that you don't get a refund for overpaying for coverage -- it just renews and overcharges you until you find a more affordable policy. Most...
Term Life Insurance That Pays You for Living: Return of Premium
Do you ever really think about the money that people spend each month for life insurance and the irony surrounding it? Think about it, you pay each month into something that will never benefit you personally. If you outlive your term, then you paid all that money "for nothing," and in the event you don't, then you aren't around...
The Science of a Fender Bender
Oh my goodness, I just hit that car!" "How much is this going to cost me, and what's going to happen to my insurance?" In the heat of the moment, these are the instinctual thoughts of any driver who's had the unpleasant experience of a fender bender. Even the smallest and most innocuous auto collision can have lasting financial...
Making Small Homeowners Insurance Claims
Beyond using homeowners insurance as financial protection against disasters, many use it like a checking account to alleviate the small "fix-it" burdens of owning a home. Although you promptly paid your premium, and your claim is completely legitimate, be aware that filing a claim can affect how much you may pay for insurance in the future and can severely...
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