Saturday, January 17, 2009

Changing Insurance Companies Can Save

By Ethan Kalvin

Insurance companies have been around for a long time. They provide insurance for anything you can possibly imagine. You can get homeowner's insurance or health insurance. You can find dental or life insurance. You can even find pet insurance, and men can even get paternity insurance to pay in case they become an unexpected father. Crazy.

Insurance companies look at many factors when determining the cost you have to pay for coverage. Although different companies charge different premiums, some of their determinants are the same. For example, when given a quote for Automobile Insurance, companies look at the gender, age, distance vehicle will be driven for the year, driving record and credit history of the applicant. Many external influences aid in the final quote for your insurance quote.

Insurance is usually purchased because people want to be safe in case something bad happens. In case of emergencies, people need for their possessions to be covered. Insurance provides security. The monthly premiums are usually less than the expenses incurred if an accident should happen.

Insurance companies basically collect money from premiums and make money from whatever is left over after they've paid out for health care coverage. It is a very sophisticated series of calculations they make and if they spend more than they've planned, they lose money that year. Some insurance companies now invest the premium money they collect into the stock market in the hopes of earning additional money. Considering that banks are going out of business, and insurance companies aren't, it isn't an easy guess as to how successful their formula is.

If you want to change insurance companies in order to save money you should keep in mind the reputation of the company you are switching to. Some insurance companies that offer a huge savings in coverage are lacking in some other area. The top insurance companies in the world gained their popularity by having strong financial holdings and being able to ensure protection. Some companies that are just starting out may offer lower rates but go bankrupt or give you a hard time when you file a claim. So before you change your insurance company to save some money, consider what kind of coverage you want and what you expect from your carrier and then do research on that company. Try not to make any decisions until after you have done your homework.

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