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Bobbie's Personal Insurance Blog July 2009 Archive

By Bobbie Sage, About.com Guide to Personal Insurance since 2002

Insurance Tax Deduction List

Friday July 31, 2009
Are you starting to think about taxes yet? I know it seems way to early but now is the time to start thinking about the insurance tax deductions you ... Read More

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Long Term Care Insurance Policy

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Robert Valentine has a great review summarizing five important factors when looking to purchase a long term care insurance policy. Here is a peak: "Fortunately, a record number of ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Stop Them from Stealing Your Car

Saturday July 25, 2009
You keep your valuables under the seat, your packages in the trunk, and your doors locked at all times, but is that enough? You even try to avoid high-end extravagant ... Read More

Does Your Insurance Company Offer "Perks"?

Thursday July 23, 2009
Many insurance companies offer extra perks such as discounts on outside services. For example, Liberty Mutual offers their customers Liberty Rewards. Some of their rewards include free issues to ... Read More

Anthem Wants to Raise Rates up to 32%... Can the Government Curb the Costs Better and at What Price?

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Anthem Connecticut policyholders are not happy today after learning Anthem is trying to raise their health insurance rates. This seems like odd timing, happening right when Obama is trying ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Know How to Get Reimbursed by Your Renter's Insurance Company

Saturday July 18, 2009
Renter's insurance is important and keeping good documentation is key to securing your reimbursement if you need to make a claim. You can't get reimbursed by your renter's insurance ... Read More

Mandated Health Insurance

Thursday July 16, 2009
Yesterday one version of a health care reform bill was passed. A main idea in this version is mandated health insurance. Sometimes the democrats and Obama would launder ... Read More

The Paperless Insurance Office

Tuesday July 14, 2009
With all the talk about health care reform, taking some pointers from this insurance office would reduce costs dramatically for all insurance companies. According to www.approvedbusiness.co.uk, "Ferndown based commercial insurance specialist ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Don't Be a Victim of a STOLI Life Insurance Scam

Saturday July 11, 2009
Could you be a target for a STOLI life insurance scam? Insurance investors are targeting the elderly in these transactions. Learn how to prevent yourself from the insurance investors STOLI ... Read More

Need Disability Insurance and Want the Payments Waived if You Lose Your Job? There is a Policy for You!

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Yes, you read it right. A disability insurance policy that you won't have to pay premiums on if you lose your job. It is called ProVider Plus with ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Keep Up on the Health Care Reform Process with The Health Care Reform List

Sunday July 5, 2009
Want a way to understand and keep up with the health care reform process? The "Health Care Reform List" sticks with quick facts and headlines about the health care ... Read More

Get the LTC Facts from a "Former Insurance Agent Turned Consumer Advocate"

Thursday July 2, 2009
Here is a great informational long term care website a dedicated reader sent me. It is www.prepsmart.com. Here is some info from their site: "Welcome to your LTCi Buyer's ... Read More
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