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Car Insurance / Auto Insurance

Auto Insurance, (also Automobile Insurance, Motor insurance, car insurance or Motorcycle Insurance), is insurance where a vehicle is involved.
This can be, (but not limited to), auto, car, truck and bikes, caravans.

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Car Insurance / Auto Insurance

Car insurance is divided into many different level of cover.
The name of the cover not only applies to Car Insurance, but also to Automobile Insurance, Motor insurance, Auto insurance, Motorcycle Insurance or any vehicle for that matter.

Third party insurance

Third party insurance, (or third party car insurance), is when you are protecting yourself, (but not your vehicle), from damages you might cause to a third party, (that might include legal costs).
If your have a minor accident with a very expensive car your insurer will pay for the damages to the other car, but not your own vehicle.
In other words this kind of Car insurance insures that any damages caused in an accident by your car will be covered.

In many state or countries this is a minimum requirement to have a car on the road. Without a Third party Car Insurance or Auto Insurance your car cannot be on the road.


Also note that some third party insurances only cover personal injury, (if someone was injured). But again will not cover your own injuries.
You also need to make sure if a third party in your car is covered. Are passengers covered by your Auto insurance?

Comprehensive Insurance, (and Full comprehensive)

This auto insurance covers you, your car as well as other vehicles directly involved. The name comprehensive means that as much as possible is covered.
A Full Comprehensive car insurance is the same as the comprehensive insurance but it includes fire and theft of the vehicle.

Most comprehensive and full comprehensives insurances also cover for what are known as "acts of god", hail stones, hurricanes and so on.

Mechanic, Panel beater, rental car

When choosing a car insurance bear in mind that not having a replacement car right away might cost you more in the long run. Simply compare the cost of renting another car for up to 3 weeks to decide if it is worth the extra charges. Do other car insurance offer such a deal? How much more is their quote?
Another thing to look for in a good car insurance is been able to choose your own preferred panel beater/mechanic for repairs. It is often the sign of a good auto insurance company.

You must read the fine print on your policy, (car insurance), as most insurance have a limit of liability.
This is in case the accident involves a priceless vehicle or if the damages, (to the environment, building and so on), are extensive.
You will be responsible for any amount above the limit set by the insurance.
it is always good practice to check that the limit is realistic

Also if your Car Insurance offers a replacement value you need to agree on what that value will be. In most cases Auto Insurance will refer to "Book Value?", in other word what the car might be worth in the market at the time it was destroyed/stolen. The car insurance might set a value on the car, although the value might appear reasonable you must look ahead to see if the value would be sufficient to replace the car in 1 or 2 years time.

I was speeding when the accident happened, am I covered by my car insurance?

Almost never.When you break the law, (traffic law or any law), you are not covered. Car insurance companies do not want to cover reckless drivers.
Note that even if the law you broke is not traffic related your insurance might decide not to cover you.

It must be noted that not all car insurance limit the cover in case of reckless driving. In any case it is often a good idea to contact a lawyer if the car insurance refuses to cover costs.

Will my car insurance be valid when I am out of the Country/ State?

Again, this depends entirely on your needs and the car insurance.But bear in mind that you can always ensure your car for a limited period, simply contact your insurer and they will either inform you of the extra charges or they will simply accept to cover you.always get confirmation in writing of changes.

Is breakdown included in the cover, (car insurance)?

Sometime it is sometime it is not. It does make sense to get breakdown cover in most cases, but especially if you have a car that is over 5 years old.Most insurance companies do not penalize older vehicles and it is well worth it.
On the other hand if you are a careful driver, (always take the car for service and so forth), then this might not be for you.

Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Benefits Survey Shows Health Savings Accounts with HDHPs Gaining Traction in Marketplace


2005 - 11 - 28

After initial skepticism from employers, the concept of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) coupled with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) is beginning to gain traction in the marketplace, according to the latest Employee Benefits Market Survey released today by The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

The Council represents the leading domestic and international commercial insurance brokers who annually write 80 percent of the commercial property/casualty premiums and administer billions of dollars in employee benefits accounts.

The fall 2005 survey showed a definite uptick, compared with spring 2005, in the number of commercial clients who are viewing HDHPs and HSAs as a health benefits option to be offered in the workplace. In the spring, 40 percent of survey respondents said only a handful of their customers - 1-10 percent - were inquiring about the HDHP/HSA approach. This fall, those reporting minimal interest from their clients had dropped to 22 percent, while almost one-third of the respondents said more than half of their customers were interested in HDHPs and HSAs.

In addition, 71 percent of the respondents reported actually selling an HDHP-HSA plan for 2006 compared with 65 percent who reported selling a plan in the spring survey.

According to the fall survey, about two-thirds of employers who offer an HDHP-HSA plan do so as an option, rather than a replacement for an existing plan. Asked how much the typical employer is contributing to the employee's Health Savings Account, 29 percent of the survey respondents said their clients were offering between $500 and $749 a year. But 23 percent of the respondents reported that their employer clients were not making any contribution whatsoever.

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First ever broad based life insurance for HIV+ individuals to revolutionise industry


2005 - 11 - 28

In a first for South Africa, and possibly worldwide, people living with HIV can now easily access life insurance cover. Following two years of exhaustive research and development, South African insurance product designer and administrator, AllLife, has launched the first ever affordable broad based life insurance offering for people living with HIV in this country.

Ross Beerman, AllLife’s Managing Director says: "In a country which constitutionalises equality, HIV+ individuals have been routinely discriminated against by the insurance industry. Insurance policy applications by people living with HIV or those found to be HIV+ on application are consistently declined as a matter of course. The harsh reality is that as an individual living with HIV it is extremely difficult to obtain life insurance, be it standard life insurance (where the cause of death is not necessarily HIV); life insurance required for obtaining a home loan; or even to make financial provision for dependents via insurance cover."
A key component of AllLife’s innovative model is the direct offering to consumers. Products include Term life insurance (duration of cover varies, with premiums remaining fixed for the duration of the policy - Level cover for ten years and twenty years is available); Whole Life “standard” life insurance, similar to life insurance policies available to non-HIV+ indiviudals that provides level cover for as long as premiums are paid, and is available on a fixed monthly premium or increasing monthly premium basis. This product is a pure risk life insurance policy and not a funeral policy; and Home Loan Protection insurance providing cover for the amount outstanding on the individual’s home loan. Central to the calculation of premiums is the prospective policy holder’s health profile and commitment to adherence to appropriate therapy. Cover is extended up to R1 million.
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Businessman jailed over insurance fraud


2005 - 11 - 28

A Longford businessman was tonight sentenced to two years in jail for staging a road accident between a truck and a car.

Aloysius Manning, (aged 57), from Newtown Forbes, was found guilty by a jury last month of conspiracy to defraud the Guardian PMPA company (now AXA) after he took part in the incident at Anaduff, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, in April 1994.

Judge Joseph Matthews imposed the two-year jail sentence despite a plea from Manning’s wife of 35 years that such a decision would leave their family penniless and homeless.

He said that despite the testimony from Manning’s very loving and supportive wife and nine other character witnesses, he could not ignore the fact that the crime involved conspiracy with others in the preparation of a criminal offence.

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You need to take special care to ensure that the advice given applies to you country, state or jurisdiction.

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