Insuring Famous Rides: Elvis’s Pink Cadillac
January 4, 2012 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
Photo by Tom Wallis
He was the first performer to sell out 4 consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden. He starred in 31 movies. The United States Post Office put his face on a stamp. He sold 118 million albums. Paul Simon wrote a song about his house. He was related to Abraham Lincoln.
Property/casualty insurer profits to rise in 2012: Fitch
December 31, 2011 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Healthier premium growth and improved underwriting results should boost U.S. property/casualty insurers’ profits in 2012, Fitch Ratings Inc.
In its “2012 Outlook: Property/Casualty Insurance” report released Thursday, Fitch assigned the industry a “stable” outlook. The New York-based rating agency said the industry’s capital position remains strong and that most insurers have sufficient capital to manage through “significant future adversity.”
The report noted that weak underwriting performance and low rates of return on investment promoted “a sharp decline in 2011 profitability” for the industry. But Fitch said Read more…
The presidential vehicle loses decal in Philadelphia
December 29, 2011 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
Last month, the presidential vehicle, commonly known as “The Beast,” “The Obamamobile” and “Cadillac One,” lost one of its presidential decal stickers on I-76 in Philadelphia, USA Today reports. The car, made by General Motors, is a highly-modified Cadillac limousine with unique features.Though the chauffeur is trained for any sort of problem, as his driver education consists of special CIA training, this particular incident seemed a bit out of his reach.Decals not very high-techThe news source notes the vehicles decals are in fact simple magnetic, slap-on stickers that could be found in many different auto-shops and even novelty stores.
What Happens When You Lie on an Insurance Application
December 29, 2011 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
Honesty is the best policy. Cheaters never prosper. It’s a sin to tell a lie. You’ve heard all the clichés but sometimes it takes knowing how easily you can be found out and the consequences of fibbing to hammer home the point. So, tempting as it might be to fudge the truth on an insurance application, here’s why it’s a really, really bad idea.
Insurance companies are not stupid. In fact, they’re probably a lot smarter than you are, if for no other reason than they’ve seen it all and heard it all. They know it’s human nature to play a little fast and
loose with the facts if it might mean saving a couple bucks on an insurance policy. They have an a
What should I study for the knowledge test in Louisiana?
December 14, 2011 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
The knowledge test is broken into two parts; the knowledge test and the traffic sign test. The only thing you need to study to pass your knowledge test is the Louisiana English Driver’s Guide to a Class “D”/”E”. For the knowledge test, you should pay careful attention to the portion of the Guide that covers laws and safe driving practices. In addition to the knowledge test, you’ll also be required to take a test demonstrating your knowledge of traffic signs. You must know the meaning of standard road signs and traffic signals. You’ll need to be able to identify them by shape, color, and/or symbol.
Trip Insurance Ensures You See Green Even When Airline Doesn’t
December 13, 2011 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Most travel cancellation insurance plans offer coverage against the bankruptcy of a travel supplier (be it a travel agent, hotel, or other travel-related service) or an airline.