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Auto Insurance Glossary

Wondering what all the terminology in your auto insurance policy means? Below is a glossary for your reference. Accidental Death Coverage Accidental death coverage is sometimes a part of your auto insurance policy's Personal Injury Protection or First Party Benefits plans. If someone who's covered dies from accident-related injuries, this type of auto insurance coverage may provide a payment to the insured's designated beneficiary. Actual Cash Value You'll see this term a lot in auto insurance policies or if you ever have to file an auto insurance claim. That's because most auto insurance coverage reimburses you only for the actual cash value of your car. Your car's actual cash value is calculated by determining its original value, minus the amount your car has depreciated since you bought it. Adjuster An adjuster is the person who investigates and settles auto insurance claims. Agent/Broker Agents a...

WRC TIRES

BFGoodrich Tires replaces Michelin in WRC for 2006 BFGoodrich Tires will replace its sister brand Michelin in the FIA World Rally Championship with teams Ford and Skoda in 2006. And rally fans say the move might ignite a tire war with the WRC's other rubber supplier, Pirelli. BFG already participates in the Dakar Rally, and North America's SCORE Desert Racing Series, so it brings extensive off-road racing experience to the multi-terrained World Rally Championship. The WRC runs events on mountain, snow, gravel and rocky roads on four continents. BFG also competes in American drag and stock car racing. At this time, BFG has a three-year contract with the WRC. Sister brand Michelin will continue its participation in Formula One and Le Mans 24 Hours. What this means to SUBARU FANS: BFGoodrich is the industry standard for most American muscle cars, don't be surprised if you start seeing BFGoodrich tires on the next Subaru WRX

Tips and Advice to Auto Insurance

FOLOWING IS AN ARTICLE ON TIPS AND ADVICE FOR AUTO INSURANCE. PLEASE READ ON AND WHO KNOWS WE CAN BENEFIT FROM THE TIPS. Many people stick with the same insurance carrier year after year without ever shopping for a better deal. Blind loyalty to one insurer can cost you dearly. In a recent survey, Consumer Reports found that some drivers were paying twice as much for a policy than they would have with another insurer. Finding the best rates Comparing premiums is easier than ever, thanks to online services such as Quicken Insurance ( www.quicken.com/insurance ) and InsWeb ( www.insweb.com ). While you can also use the Yellow Pages to canvass local insurance agents for quotes, online services let you compare multiple price quotes in minutes. You should make this price comparison at least once a year. Still, it may not be a good idea to switch companies too often or arbitrarily. Sometimes loyalty pays. For instance, if you've been with one company several years and maintained ...