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Interesting News About Auto Thefts, Are You Driving a Target?

An Associated Press report released on March 21, 2007 brought up some interested issues about the increasing number of U.S. autos being stolen in Canada, especially in Montreal where a large number of New Englanders drive over for fun in the big city. Apparently the Canadian officials believe the increase theft of U.S. cars may be due to the recent insurance standards Canada has established about Auto Anti-Theft devices. The Canadian Auto Theft Deterrent Standard was created following extensive research all over the world. The research indicated the most effective anti-theft deterrent system for automobiles are electronic immobilizers. With the … Continue reading →

What to Know About the Rental Car Agreement and Insurance.

Insurance is state regulated, the type of coverage and the premium cost will vary from one state to another. Rental car customers usually have choices of what added insurance they may need to purchase in order to cover a rented auto. Before you show up in line at the rental car counter be sure to do some advanced planning. The Insurance coverage you may want to understand include the following coverages: Collision Damage Waiver Rental car insurance usually offers a collision damage waiver, in some cases this coverage may also be called, a Loss Damage Waiver. These policies are not … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week In Review March 13-19, 2007

Insurance Term Of The Week: Underwriter I sure have been finding the Parental Liability Blogs very interesting to write. It seems that we are responsible for a wide range of things our children might do as we raise them. This series has sure made me rethink some of the things I expect from the system. Parenting is a real risk financially and some of the ways we are responsible are interesting. Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Four More Parental Liable Issues Negligent Supervision is a legal theory where a minor child’s parents are held liable for their child’s negligent acts when … Continue reading →

Planning a Family Vacation? Steps to take before Renting A Car

Spring break is here and summer is just around the corner! Many families will head out the door for a well planned vacation which may include Renting a Car. Many vacationers may not even think about the insurance for a car rental until they’re at the rental counter, and this can lead to an expensive mistake. Insurance needs should never be a quick decision and one of the most common places consumers make poor choices are at the end of a long line at the rental car counter. Many consumers panic when asked, “Would you like to buy or decline … Continue reading →

American Girl Place – New York, NY

The American Girl Place in New York is a Mecca of female adolescent wonder and commerce. Each day, thousands of starry eyed young ladies pass through the heavy revolving doors on 49th St and 5th Avenue and enter a world that many of them have only dreamed existed. Three floors stocked full of American Girl dolls! If you have a daughter or little girl in your life, American Girl has taken the steps to manufacture a doll that is an 18-inch look-a-like, with their “Just Like Me” series. For younger kids, such as our daughter, American Girl offers a line … Continue reading →