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With the economy weak, Americans are searching for anyway possible to save some money. However, some are starting to take it too far by sacrificing on their health insurance. Charlotte NC doctors are starting to wonder if the money saving option of higher deductibles is resulting in a greater lack of the use of preventive health care for consumers. It is worried that the low premium, high deductible plans are causing people to skip the routine healthcare that could head off serious and sometimes deadly illnesses.

Are high deductibles a healthy decision? Continue reading to learn why high deductible may be a detriment to your health in the future!

Did you know that September isLife Insurance Awareness month? Don’t think you need North Carolina life insurance? Think again! The loss of a loved one is already an emotional trauma that is horrible for anybody to go through, but to have to deal with financial loss can make it that much worse. By purchasing a life insurance policy, you’re protecting those you love from financial stress. The purpose of life insurance is to replace the loss of income that would occur in the event of one’s death. To kick of Life Insurance Awareness month we want to share with you some tips for choosing the perfect North Carolina life insurance policy for you!

Car insurance is an anticipated cost of living for most people across the country. However, although North Carolina auto insurance is a requirement, it doesn’t have to break your bank! With the economy struggling and people searching for any way possible to save some money, insurance companies are now offering all kinds of different discounts. From having a good driving record to multi-car discounts, saving money is easy…but did you know that furthering your driving education can make a big difference in the cost of your insurance premium? Continue reading for more information.

Most people put a huge amount of time, effort, and money into opening and running a small business. So why take the risk of losing all of that by not purchasing NC business insurance? Protecting your business with the proper coverage is important to your future, and there are several ways to find the cheapest and best coverage for your small company!

We all make the mistake of thinking that since we aren’t in California or on the west coast earthquakes are a non-existent threat. But the strong Tuesday quake in Virginia that was felt up and down the east coast has people second-guessing that thought. Mother Nature is an unpredictable monster; one can never guess where and when she’s going to strike next and how extreme the effects will be. That’s where Carolina insurance comes in handy!

As Hurricane Irene approaches, it’s looking more and more like the Carolinas are in store for a brutal pounding. Forecasters are now predicting that Irene will make landfall late in the week as a very large and very powerful storm. The question remains, are you prepared for the possible damage and destruction that may occur? Do you have the proper North Carolina homeowners’ insurance coverage to ensure adequate protection in the instance of damage to your home and valuables? Continue reading for some safety tips and wise instructions to ready you and your family for the first major hurricane that we’ve seen in three years!

What are some of your favorite insurance commericals? Are you a mayhem fan? Does the traveler dog tug at your heart strings? We want to know which one you like the most!

Here’s a few of our favorites!

Let us know in the comments which are some of your favorites! Which company do you think does best at making insurance interesting?

So, you have your home, cars, and other possessions completely covered by your insurance policies and you’re probably thinking that you have all the coverage you could ever need…but you may be wrong! In a world where people sue over anything and everything, your primary insurance policies may not offer you the amount of coverage that you need. For example, say someone is hurt in auto accident that you cause, and they decide to sue you for the medical problems that you’ve created. Your auto insurance will only cover you to the limit that the liability portion covers, after that you’re on your own. This is when an umbrella insurance policy steps in. Umbrella policies provide an extra cushion of insurance protection when your primary policy coverage is exhausted.

Continue reading to learn what umbrella insurance is and why it may be your saving grace if you’re ever involved in a disaster.

 

Did you know that on average, uninsured families can only afford to pay in full for approximately 12 percent of hospital stays they may experience? According to the Insurance Journal, nearly two million uninsured Americans are hospitalized each year resulting in about $73 billion of bills that are left unpaid annually. That number is then reflected on those who do have health insurance by shifting it into higher costs for them and their employers, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

While there is no way for you to fight back against the uninsured hiking up your insurance premium, there are some other ways that you can help yourself and save money! Continue reading for a handful of easy ways to make your health insurance more affordable…

Source: Stay Smart, Stay Healthy

 

With the economy down, people are resorting more and more to insurance fraud as an easy and quick way to make some money. However, this means insurance companies are cracking down more and more.  There is now a wide-established list of “red flags” (also known as “suspicious loss indicators”) that raise an insurer’s suspicion to spot potentially bogus claims. Take it from Tom Welsh, a member of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, “”The industry has many, many, many years of experience in detecting insurance fraud; don’t try it because it’s just not worth it.”

Not only does insurance fraud make victims out of insurance companies, but also their customers too. In the United States alone (excluding health insurance fraud) insurance fraud exceeds $40 billion annually! That price is paid by you and me in higher annual insurance premiums than you deserve, just because companies have to account for money lost to fraud. Therefore, as a consumer, insurance scams should concern you since the cost is passed directly on to you in the form of higher rates. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, fraud adds 25% to property and casualty insurance rates!

What is insurance fraud and what can you do to help fight it? Continue reading to learn more!

Purchasing and owning a home is one of the biggest investments a person can make in their lifetime. In fact, a residence is often times the largest asset ever owned by a person. Therefore, the question begging to be asked is why would someone sacrifice on the amount of coverage they have just to save a couple of bucks? Most homeowners are aware that their house faces natural dangers everyday that can result in severe damage or complete destruction. However, according to CBS News statistics in 2009 showed that about 64% of American households were underinsured with roughly 27% less coverage then they needed. That means that if a person’s home were to be destroyed, their insurance would only cover around 75% of the costs to rebuild it. Is that a price your willing to pay just to save a measly amount of money today?

Most homes are owned under mortgages and lenders tend to require homeowner’s insurance, but they only require it to the full value of the loan rather than the full replacement value of the home. The underinsured problem isn’t an issue for minor damages to a home, but is truly exposed when a catastrophe occurs resulting in major damage to the point of the residence needing to be rebuilt. When this happens, homeowners face excessive out-of-pocket costs because their insurance doesn’t provide the money needed to reconstruct.

So the question remains, how can you avoid the financial crisis that could transpire with inadequate insurance coverage for your much-loved home?