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Consumer Information [return to top] |
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The Consumer Insurance Guide |
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A content rich resource designed to inform and educate the public on insurance issues. Includes a searchable glossary, breaking news, and many other features and information.
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Insurance Center |
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Features major topics of auto insurance, life and health insurance, home and renters insurance, and general insurance faqs. Includes various calculators, articles, links to related sites, glossaries, and other information. Hosted by Yahoo.com.
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A.M. Best Worldwide Insurance Directory |
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Search A.M. Bests database of 6000+ insurance companies for their company ratings and other reports.
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The Better Business Bureau Basics of Auto Insurance |
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An article by the Better Business Bureau describing the basic types of auto insurance, how to select a company, and policy tips for saving money.
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Calculators [return to top] |
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Home Replacement Estimator |
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Estimates the replacement cost of a home by two methods --a detailed square foot method or a simplier count method (i.e. counting rooms). Both methods include adjustments for region and require entry of various information about the home. The calculator was built by a building cost consulting firm and offers a good first estimate of home replacement costs . Hosted by Travelors Insurance Company.
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Life Insurance Needs Calculator |
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Calculates life insurance needs based on various expenses, capital, and existing life insurance. Hosted by Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE).
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Disability Needs Income Calculator |
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Calculates the recommended amount of disability insurance needed by an individual. Enter earned income, investment income, percentage of gross income needed for normal expenses, and monthly coverage of any current disability policy. Returns monthly coverage needed to maintain current standard of living. Hosted by Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE).
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Accumulation Calculator |
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Calculates the estimated return on a single sum of money. Enter initial value, interest rate, current age, and age for withdrawal. The calculator estimates the total value of the investment at that time. Hosted by Interstate Assurance Company.
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Monthly Mortgage Payment Calculator |
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Calculates estimated mortgage payments per month. Enter total mortgage amount, annual interest rate, and number of years for the mortgage. The calculator returns the estimated monthly mortgage payments. Hosted by Interstate Assurance Company.
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Glossaries [return to top] |
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Insurance Terms |
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A short defination of ninety plus commonly used insurance related terms. Find by clicking on list of terms or scrolling through the alphabetical list. Hosted by Interstate Assurance Company.
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Glossary Index by Letter |
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An extensive insurance glossary that actually is made up of four separate glossaries: General, Auto, Life and Health, and Property. Hosted by Yahoo.Com
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Glossary of Insurance and Financial Planning Terms |
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An extensive glossary of insurance terms organized by letter. Hosted by a member of the University of Calgary Risk Management and Insurance Program.
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Annuity Glossary |
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Glossary of terms related to annuities. Organized by general annuity topics. Select by topic or scroll through the entire glossary. Hosted by Keyport Insurance Company.
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