2008-10-21 Car insurance premiums rise, but home insurance falls

Mr Douglas also pointed out buildings insurance policies are now just 6. 9 per cent higher than in 1994 and contents insurance cover is only two per cent higher than 14 years ago.

We have also seen some insurers looking carefully at which risks they are willing to cover or are asking customers to refer for a bespoke quote, particularly those in areas where claims for flooding or theft are most likely and premiums would therefore be high. At the same time, were seeing premiums reducing for safer risks and this has had an effect on the Index result. "

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Car insurance premiums rise, but buildings and contents insurance falls

2008-10-22 Computing SA-News

O Off-the-shelf insurance: Through an off-the-shelf funeral product distributed through a national retail chain in SA, Cover2go has once again demonstrated that the unbanked, low-income, cash market can be included in the population that enjoys cover. Tapping into the systems that exist in the retail chain, Cover2go has developed a product that is easy for the customer to acquire and activate and the monthly premiums are payable in-store in cash.

SDT fulfilled all criteria, and together with Cover2go and its development partners was able to implement Exergy and no. x2019;s base implementation model as configured in the Exergy Express version, in just two months in a fast-track process, going live in , with SDT staff doing the actual implementation and a Cover2go team providing detail and specifications. The application, written in Microsoft and no. x2019;s . NET framework, runs in a 64-bit VMWare infrastructure against Microsoft and no. x2019;s SQL Server database.

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2008-10-22 UPDATE 1-Philippines plans four-fold rise in deposit insurance Currencies Reuters

Presidential spokesman Jesus Dureza said the government may raise the capitalisation of the insurance corporation to allow for higher deposit insurance cover, adding there were no bank runs so far.

The president has instructed the countrys economic managers to thrash out the details of this increased coverage with the PDIC (Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp) to include possible injection of new government equities," Ermita said.

There are pending bills in Congress seeking to increase bank deposit insurance to 500,000 pesos from 250,000 pesos, but the cabinet wants to further raise the insurance cover.

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(Adds details, background) By Rosemarie Francisco MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines plans a four-fold increase in bank deposit insurance to 1 million pesos ( usd. 20,725) as part of steps to ensure - Philippines Asia Emerging countries Government debt (national) Debt Foreign exchange Money markets Interest Rates Macro-Economics Economic news EC business/financial pages

2008-10-22 William Russell and Dubai Insurance offer free expatriate travel insurance with individual GlobalHealth Elite Dubai Insurance

All expats joining or GlobalHealth Elite plan as new members in will benefit from twelve months free travel insurance cover. After their free year members can continue to benefit from our Global Travel Plan at a very low cost because all the medical and evacuation insurance costs are already met by their health insurance plan.

We have been working with Dubai Insurance to provide additional benefits to new members. Our November travel insurance promotion enables expats to experience our annual global travel insurance free of charge for their first twelve months of membership. Travel insurance is the perfect addition to our GlobalHealth Elite plan as it provides complete protection to expats when they are travelling away from their country of residence and pre-booked trips within their country of residence.

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International expatriate insurance specialist William Russell and Dubai Insurance have launched a promotion offering one years free global travel insurance to new members taking out an individual . - United Arab Emirates Dubai Insurance international expatriate insurance specialist william russell dubai insurance have launched promotion offering one year s free global travel

2008-10-22 Moving funds should not be a knee-jerk reaction The Australian

Anne-Marie Esler, technical research manager at Centric Wealth, says you may want to consider keeping some of your money invested with your existing fund in order to maintain continuity of insurance cover, particularly if you have developed health problems over the intervening years.

This is exacerbated if you are making the switch later in life. Because years may have passed since you first took out the insurance cover, you are now a greater risk. Buying protection at 50 can prove a lot more expensive than when you are 30.

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FEAR and insecurity from plunging share markets are, the experts tell us, no justification for changing your super fund. - Moving funds should not be a knee-jerk reaction Wealth The Australian

2008-10-21 Flooding, risk and my home insurance premium

Travel and travel Insurance in a credit crunch crisis The travel industry is another area that has been hit hard by the credit crunch. However many experts also believe that fraudulent travel insurance claims are on the rise. Fraudulent claims have increased by 80 pct. , with customers claiming expensive.

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2008-10-21 Too serious a business to be left to the car dealer-The Financial Express

Motor insurance consists of two main parts: own damage and third-party liability. According to the law of the land, every vehicle owner must have at least third-party liability cover. The regulator has freed only the own damage insurance cover rates so far. Depending on the size and the make of the car, own damage rates have come down almost 20 to 40 per cent. Says Rahul Aggarwal, chief executive officer, Optima Brokers: "The premium for a comprehensive insurance cover has fallen between 25 and 40 per cent depending on the type of car. The fall has been more in case of premium cars that cost Rs 10 lakh and above. For smaller cars like the Santro and Maruti Alto, the drop has been nearly 20 per cent. "

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When you buy a car, usually the car dealer offers first-year insurance free of cost. Instead of passively accepting this freebie, look closely at the policy to see if it offers you comprehensive and adequate cover - Money planning

2008-10-21 Asset Super boosts insurance

The funds members will receive a 10 per cent boost to their insurance cover without having to pay an extra premium. Insurance premiums will remain at usd. 1. 15 a week.

Asset Super has increased the insurance cover for its members without raising its premiums.

A number of industry funds have boosted their insurance cover over the past few months.

The Meat Industry Superannuation Fund, QSuper and the Government Employee Superannuation Board have all moved to increase the level of cover for their members.

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2008-10-21 There is no insurance coverage for Chandrayaan-1. SCI and TECH NEWS MyNews. in:

ISRO sources also said that Chandrayaan-1, being a scientific project, would not need any insurance cover. Consequently, ISRO has not applied for any insurance cover for the mission.

Chandrayaan-1, being a scientific project, would not need any insurance cover. Consequently, ISRO has not applied for any insurance cover for the mission.

There is no insurance coverage for Chandrayaan-1. SCI and TECH NEWS MyNews. in:

The premium varies between a quarter and a third of the sum assured as a result of the high risk. Self insurance is a better option for ISRO, says sources, as it has a good track record of launches.

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2008-10-21 The Island-Opinion

If one has a valid ticket, you are entitled to a comprehensive / unlimited insurance cover).

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