Archive for January, 2011

Car Sales Increase in Texas for 2010

Jan 28, 2011 | by Christopher Allen | No Comments »

The Freeman Auto Report found that new car sales in the greater Austin area increased 10% in 2010 compared to 2009.  This is still far off pace from new car sales in 2007, when over 100,000 new cars were sold in Austin according to the article “Texas New Car Sales Increase in 2010″ on USInsuranceonline.com.

General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover Austin said in an interview with the Austin American-Statesman that this is a good sign and that 2011 will be a good year for everyone.  The economy is slowly picking up and this is definitely affecting new car sales as well as car insurance quotes in Texas.

The Texas Department of Insurance says the market has recently added 9 new providers which could make prices more competitive for Texas auto insurance rates.  This

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New Health Insurance Plans from Priority Health

Jan 26, 2011 | by Stephen Murphy | No Comments »

According to the article “Priority Health Offers New Individual, Family Plans” by Melissa Burden on The Detroit News, the state of Michigan will be seeing some new health insurance options.  Priority health insurance has launched new individual health insurance policies as well and family plans for Michigan residents.

Finding health insurance at great rates can be challenging but it’s been made a little easier with 4 MyPriority products available for adults 18 through 30 who have no dependents.  It also includes a preferred provider organization for single people, couples as well as families.  There’s a plan with a health savings account option for singles, couples and families and a 1-6 month plan for singles couples and families as well.

With health insurance becoming more competitive, consumers need to ensure they know what they are looking for and getting when choosing a plan.  The MyPri

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Tags: Health Health Insurance New Health Insurance Priority Health

US Visitors health Insurance

Jan 26, 2011 | by Stephen Murphy | No Comments »

Travellers with a tourist visa and visiting the US should have proper medical insurance while in the country to cope with exorbitant cost of the health care system. Visitors insurance provides medical coverage for the visitors while outside their home country. Under US Visitors insurance, travellers can expect coverage for medical expenses, hospitalization costs, medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, emergency evacuation etc. Non medical expenses such as trip interruption, baggage delay, passport loss etc depending on the Insurance plan for visitors Visa chosen by the insurance customers.

Visitors insurance USA of different companies can be compared and purchased at American Visitor Insurance. Since there are several visitor insurance providers and numerous plans offered by them, travellers will find visitor medical compare tool more useful.

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Florida Auto Insurance Costing Courts

Jan 24, 2011 | by Christopher Allen | No Comments »

According to the article “Florida Lawmakers Seek to Reduce Costly Court Battles Over Auto Insurance” by Sally Kestin on OrlandoSentinel.com, Florida auto insurance lawsuits are out of control and need to be reined in.  Florida auto insurance quotes are increasing and insurance regulators agree that pricey court battles are partly to blame.

Rep. Bryan Nelson believes something must be done soon.  He says it’s critical they take a hard look at ways Florida can reduce costs over time.  There is currently a proposal under consideration in Tallahassee which would limit the fees lawyers can collect when they win a personal injury protection suit.  Fees can be upwards of $100,000 for disputes of just a few thousand according to the Sun Sentinel in Florida.

Sen. Ellyn Bog

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Tags: Auto Insurance Florida Auto Florida Auto Insurance Insurance

Student Health Care Reform and Loans

Jan 22, 2011 | by Stephen Murphy | No Comments »

Health care reform is causing many changes to the health care system, but many do not realize it’s also having an impact on student loans.  Student health care reform is affecting the way government is handling student loans and ultimately saving them money which is good for the country overall.  According to the article “Health-care Reform and Your Student Loans” by AnnaMaria Andriotis on SmartMoney.com, there are 3 major changes the health-care bill is causing to student loans.

The most crucial part is that the federal student loan funding is switching to 100% funding from the government and eliminating private lenders.  The Congressional Budget Office says this decision will help the government save about $61 billion over the next decade.

Another major aspect is watered down Pell grant increases.  About $

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Tags: Care Reform Health Care Health Care Reform Loans
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