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Right van quote with van insurance UK

June 3rd, 2010 by Steven Stewart

These days getting cheap van insurance is a big issue for many people who are unaware about the online service providers offering compare van insurance. Though many believe that the vans used for the commercial purposes are eligible to get the insurance, in actual people using the van for personal use are also liable to get insurance. Hence the only important factor is to get the insurance at a cheap rate.

Each and every company offering the van insurance these days declares about offering the best quote. It’s the responsibility of the consumers to undergo proper research to know the truth. It may be a hectic homework for the consumers looking for van insurance at a suitable deal. Read more…

Bermuda market expected to see more M&As

May 30th, 2010 by Steven Stewart

Mergers and acquisitions are expected to rise in the Bermuda insurance market this year due to numerous factors, many observers say.

These factors include excess capital, investors’ desire to move their cash, the need to diversify geographically and by line of business, and the intent to increase scale and achieve organic growth in a soft market.

But some observers say there also are factors that could dampen, if not quash, M&A activity in Bermuda, including managements’ desire to retain their independence, low stock valuations and the possibility of a high-loss hurricane season that could remove excess capital from the market.

Recent M&A activity includes the Max Capital Group Ltd.-Harbor Point Ltd. Read more…

Offshore reinsurance tax plan alive in Congress

May 27th, 2010 by Steven Stewart

NEW YORK—A controversial tax proposal targeting offshore reinsurance transactions has a “reasonably good” chance of being considered by Congress before lawmakers depart for the summer recess, says a key proponent of the effort.

William R. Berkley, chairman of W.R. Berkley Corp., said a bill introduced by Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., and supported by the Obama administration in its 2011 budget proposal, is gaining “additional momentum.”

Recent lobbying efforts have yielded some success in conveying the “competitive disadvantage” domestic insurers face under the current system, he said.

The proposal aims to limit tax deductions for reinsurers that cede a large portion of their U.S. premiums to o Read more…

SR22 Auto Insurance, Shopping For Car Insurance With An SR22 Filing

May 24th, 2010 by Steven Stewart

Discussing:

  • What is an SR22 form
  • Can I Still Get Low Car Insurance With an SR22
  • Insurance Carrier Requirements
  • Additional Details on the SR22 Form

What is an SR22 Form?

This form is the documentation produced by the Insurer that will verify the insurance status of the driver. It typically becomes a requirement if the driver was cited for a DUI or if the vehicle was driven without adequate insurance coverage.

Can I Still Get Low Car Insurance With an SR22?

An SR22 isn’t going to make or break your insurance expense. I

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Volkswagen Passat named “Top Safety Pick” for 2010

May 22nd, 2010 by Steven Stewart

Top Safety Ratings May Help Reduce Low Car Insurance

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat has earned itself the honor of being named a “Top Safety Pick” in the midsize car class by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Passat procured the title by receiving the highest rating of “Good” in each category and overall in the frontal offset crash tests. The Passat sedan, wagon, and CC models were all included in this rating.

Earning this title should be no surprise given the abundance of safety and insurance features that exist on the Passat. Four wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic stability and traction control work in conjunction with an electronic brake-pressure distribution, a feature that distributes the correct amount of braking power to each tire as needed. The tir

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Twitter 101

May 19th, 2010 by Steven Stewart

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Twitter has become one of the most popular social sites, mostly due to its ease of maintenance and simple, direct approach.

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