3 Ways To Fight Rising Auto Insurance Costs
December 5, 2011 by Timothy Wilkes · Leave a Comment
Rising insurance costs are a problem for many drivers, as auto insurance is an absolutely essential product. It’s illegal and dangerous to drive without insurance, yet as the United States economy continues to struggle, drivers are paying a higher percentage of their incomes for their insurance policies. Insurance costs are rising for a number of reasons, including a growing list of punishable traffic offenses thanks to new distracted driving laws and less available credit for insurance companies.
The Safest Cars for Christmas 2012
November 28, 2011 by Gemma Torreggiani · Leave a Comment
Here’s a sobering thought for the holidays: Traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of untimely death in America. Besides not driving like a maniac, observing the rules of the road and exercising basicsafety precautions (buckle up out there), you can increase your odds of survival and get cheaper car insurance quotes by buying a crash-worthy car. So if your Christmas shopping list or letter to Santa this year includes a shiny new ride, make safety a top criteria. A good place to start shopping is on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) list.
Every year the IIHS, an independent non-profit, conducts a series of rigorous tests to determine how well a particular vehicle protects its occupants in a crash.
Perkins Slade offers winter advice
November 24, 2011 by Gemma Torreggiani · Leave a Comment
As winter approaches, Perkins Slade has offered homeowners some guidance regarding the best way to stave off the worst effects of the cold weather.
Almost a third (30%) of people are unaware of where their stopcock is, rendering them helpless should burst pipes occur and increasing the eventual bill.
In addition, many people (the elderly and those with arthritis amongst them) find a brass stopcock impossible to use.
Perkins Slade advises that central heating systems and thermostats should be checked to ensure that they are working properly, and keeping the heating on during cold snaps to prevent freezing.
The firm also suggest lagging any exposed pipes, ensuring knowledge of where to turn off the mains water supply if necessary and replacing washers on dripping taps.
Should pipes freeze or burst the water supply should be turned off and a plumber contacted immediately (an electrician ought to be called if necessary).
A frozen pipe ought to be thawed gently, for example with a hair-drier rather than a blowtorch.
According to figures from AXA, escape of waters claims have spiked by 50% during the last two winters but only half of people take the most basic measures (lagging pipes and leaving the heating on) to prevent such woe.
Shopping For Auto Insurance Online For Your Entire Family
November 21, 2011 by Timothy Wilkes · Leave a Comment
Families can have several cars and people to think about covering on an insurance policy. Every car and driver in the United States needs to have some form of auto insurance to be able to legally drive. This coverage helps drivers stay safe and protects them financially from damages from collisions on the roads. Many people have turned to finding auto insurance online because it is easier to sort through coverage options and submit information for a quick quote.
GoHealth Holds Second Innovation Invasion
November 15, 2011 by Thomas Brownlee · Leave a Comment
The second GoHealth Innovation Invasion held at Joes Bar on Weed Street was a tremendous success. Just like the first event, every single project presented really could help change the business for the better. A total of 14 teams participated in the Invasion and participants had just 48-hours to develop their innovation.
Many tech members worked around the clock to finish their projects. Some were so committed to their project that they actually slept overnight in the office.
At the end of the day just one team made its way through a double-elimination tournament as the champion. All of the presenters mustered up the courage to get on stage and tell the entire company why their innovation should be implemented and win the grand prize.