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		<title>Mulivitamin was dangerous</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining fitness seems, has become a must for all people, keeping to their normal activities, anything can be done to stay in shape, from taking multivitamins, herbs and even exercise regularly, but what happens when we consume too many multivitamins, rather than health that we can, even threaten our health, because the truth according to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://edf-az.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/preview.jpg"><img src="http://edf-az.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/preview-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="preview" width="300" height="199" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-489" /></a></center>Maintaining fitness seems, has become a must for all people, keeping to their normal activities, anything can be done to stay in shape, from taking multivitamins, herbs and even exercise regularly, but what happens when we consume too many multivitamins, rather than health that we can, even threaten our health, because the truth according to medical science, that any drug that produced 80% made of chemicals, and chemicals, are dangerous enough, the answer is right, right here, is a drug could curing a disease, like unto us a headache and headache medication, was recovered, but the organs of another, a healthy if affected, the impact is going to hit him effect, which here is the most vital organs such as kidney and nerve &#8211; other nerve, kidney is the organ most part, because substances in body fluids prior to the first supply would be at the kidneys in filtering processes before supply to the organs of the body. <span id="more-488"></span></p>
<p>However, unlike herbs, herbal medicine according to experts it actually quite beneficial for the body, where china and Korea, including the State ranks the most predominant use of herbal medicines derived from plants, China has developed a herbal medicine as a medicinal products the most favored, because the herb does not affect the digestive organ system in our body, herbs are not through chemical processes, so the herbs are not harmful to the body, but the herb was more efficacious for the treatment and supplements for our bodies. </p>
<p>Consume more herbs are not harmful, if harmful to the body of a multivitamin, but the drugs come from plants that are traditionally packaged in fact increase the nutrients in the body, do not assume that herbal medicines were not effective, people can sometimes be more china younger than his age because many herbal drugs as well as in Korean, where ginseng instead became mainstay drugs for the Korean people. </p>
<p>Herbal legally produced in all countries, many herbal ingredients like herbs as well as cheap but it does not lose efficacy with drugs from the hospital.</p>
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		<title>Facts about auto insurance in New Jersey</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how many times the prices on vehicle insurance decrease, New Jersey remains the state that has them most expensive of all. Of course, there is another state that tops the insurance prices but what we want to say is that if you happen to be the resident of the New Jersey area with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter how many times the prices on vehicle insurance decrease, New Jersey remains the state that has them most expensive of all. Of course, there is another state that tops the insurance prices but what we want to say is that if you happen to be the resident of the New Jersey area with a car &#8211; we wish you well with your coverage.</p>
<p>USA states vary in lots of things including policies, rules and price variations. New Jersey is a good place to live in but a terrible area to save money in. Despite of the fact that New Jersey drivers are very attentive ones, the insurance companies in the country are quite an expensive treat. There have been a few attempts to decrease the prices on vehicle insurance and back in 2004 it happened so that the price went down by 9.6 percent which is very good for the state. Still people find it hard to afford a good company that would take care of your auto.</p>
<p>Before we start judging the insurance companies that make their prices so hardly affordable it makes sense to figure out the reason why all the residents of the state have to pay such big sums for the car protection services. Here are some of the factors that definitely played their part and affected the payments people make. First of all it is fair to mention that the medical providers charge lots for their services. Secondly, the car reparation process is not cheap one either. Yes, we did mention the fact that New Jersey drives are attentive but still there are some unavoidable accidents. When the insurance company sets the prices up it takes into consideration every little detail so everything matter and everything can make the price go up.</p>
<p>There were some changes made in the legislation and due to these changes some of the policies were reviewed. <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/usa/new-jersey.html">New Jersey auto insurance</a> companies were benefited and they took total control over their activity. But we cannot say this about everyone. Some companies could not keep up with the pressure so they either moved to another state or closed down for good which left citizens less choice. The companies that remained knew their importance and charged double for the regular services. That is how some of the very simple things became less and less affordable.</p>
<p>Now the situation in the state seems to have improved a bit. People that live in New Jersey do realize the importance of the car insurance business and they know that it is something worth paying and saving for. There are several insurance companies in New Jersey and they are very flexible. They are ready to help people find what they need according to their financial possibilities. You should not think you have no chances if you are poor. Car insurance companies can be found online and those can really be what you search for today.</p>
<p>Please consider researching on your <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/">auto insurance</a> now and you may walk out with the best deal tomorrow. You and your car can be totally safe in New Jersey. Let&#8217;s make this happen! You know you truly deserve it and that is how it should be.</p>
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		<title>Auto insurance for Florida drivers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you know about Florida? We bet not too much unless you live there. The heat, the waves, beautiful people &#8211; that is not the only things you can find in Florida. Day to day life there is very ordinary. People have their obligations and concerns. They have problems and they want to find good solutions.</p>
<p>Florida is famous for crazy drivers. They like the speed and they don&#8217;t want to spend too much money caring about their insurance. But whatever you may think, there is always a change you might be the lucky one who will get a discount or a deal on the good terms.</p>
<p>We are professionals in this domain so you are right to read this article as we will tell you all you have to know about Florida&#8217;s auto insurance companies dealing with car deals. It would be very smart of you to shop around for your perfect deal. Before you make up your mind and those the company you will further trust and rely on you should make a list of companies that you want to get quotes from, then actually get the quotes and compare them. You need to set a number of priorities for yourself. It will be much easier for you to make up your mind when you know what each company has in store for their clients. We would also recommend you to ask the people that are already involved with some company to tell you about their experience. They will hoop you up with the latest updates and can even advice you a particular place. Just like any other costumers Nevada people like the combination of a cheap price with high quality. These combinations are not rare but they are definitely exclusive. If you find such a combination, please consider yourself to be a lucky person.</p>
<p>You should be able to rely on the company if any difficulties occur. They will be the people that will represent your interests in various situations that may not be in your favor.</p>
<p>Lots of things have changed around. Cheap <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/usa/florida.html">Florida auto insurance</a> can be found almost everywhere. It used to be different when people had to travel far away to find that only one company that would promise them something they hoped to get. Nowadays you can Google your <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/articles/florida-auto-insurance.html">auto insurance</a> company and get it done within 24 hours. Isn&#8217;t this amazing? It surely is.</p>
<p>Accidents are not rare in Florida. You must beware of the fact that fast cars make fast accidents. You must not only be responsible for yourself on the road but for everyone that who is involved with you. It is very important so that people know that it is worth being insured. No matter how much it costs your car insurance gives you certainty and some stability as you know even if you end up in an accident somebody will take care of you.</p>
<p>Insurance companies in Florida do not require too many details from you. They only need the basic information. Also they have a very good characteristic &#8211; they are willing to work with you no matter how much money you have in your pocket.</p>
<p>We hope to see you on the roads in Nevada &#8211; happy and safe. These two words should always describe you while you are in your car.</p>
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		<title>The secrets of car insurance in California</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The more people tend to buy cars the more insurers there will be ready to offer their services. It is not a bad thing as most of us like the idea of a choice. We want to go to look, think it over and take it when we know we need it badly. As there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more people tend to buy cars the more insurers there will be ready to offer their services. It is not a bad thing as most of us like the idea of a choice. We want to go to look, think it over and take it when we know we need it badly. As there are lots of companies they all want to offer us something better so we don&#8217;t consider any other insurance company at all. Nowadays there are plenty of benefits that you might want to hold on to. You no longer need to pay for the damage yourself if you are a part of an accident. With the help of a vehicle insurance company your losses will be covered.</p>
<p>It used to be problematic to compare the prices between companies as people had to go to meetings, write down details and come home to figure out the conclusion. Thanks to the Internet none has to do it anymore&#8230; unless he wants to. You can sit home, take as much time as you need and conclude. Company&#8217;s profile could be found via the Internet as well. All the information should be available to each and every one of us. You should be also able to get feedback from different clients to see what they think about the company&#8217;s services. You don&#8217;t have to get help &#8211; but you can always take an advice to consider it.</p>
<p>California is a good state to drive in. I don&#8217;t think you can find as many beautiful shiny cars as you can find on the streets of California. That is why <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/usa/california.html">California auto insurance</a> companies are as easy to find as a McDonald&#8217;s restaurant. Car issues are very expensive in California. You may spend more money than you earn on your car fixing process. If you set you mind to get a cheap deal there is no place better than your computer. Cheap auto insurance is a very frequently searched for topic. Drivers from California seek a good deal day and night as usually California car protection services make your wallet feel a little bit empty.</p>
<p>California state law requires one to have at least $15,000 cover for the Injury per person and a total cover that is needed is $30,000 for each accident, along with it $5000 minimum requirement for the damage of the property. This means that the price for services is more expensive than it would be in another state, for example. But you should not say goodbye to the idea of car insurance deal just because you had a thought that it won&#8217;t be enough to have yourself and car insured from any type of road accidents.</p>
<p>It always makes sense to pay a little extra but to keep your worries away from yourself. Please consider that next time you think and drop the idea of <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/articles/california-auto-insurance.html">auto insurance</a>. People of California should not be afraid to request quotes and consider getting themselves a car insurance deal. No matter which state you go to, you should stay protected. Being a driver doesn&#8217;t only mean having a car and driving it everyday, but also being careful and considerate on the road. Your insurance can definitely make the last two happen without a doubt. We care about you therefore we advice you to take your chance with the online insurance.</p>
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		<title>Life insurance for women</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The role of women in society has changed dramatically over the last fifty years. We have moved from an expectation that girls will marry young, stay home and bring up children to a new world in which women are financially independent and less dependent on the decision-making powers of their fathers and &#8220;husbands&#8221;. This has, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The role of women in society has changed dramatically over the last fifty years. We have moved from an expectation that girls will marry young, stay home and bring up children to a new world in which women are financially independent and less dependent on the decision-making powers of their fathers and &#8220;husbands&#8221;. This has, in some ways, made life more difficult for women. They must now find a balance between developing a career and the biological drive to have children. Women have also retained their role as carers and are often expected to look after ageing parents. As a result, many neglect their own financial affairs. To protect their interests, the challenge for the modern woman is to make the claim of independence real. This means having a formal life plan. Because life expectancy is longer for women. they should establish goals and set out strategies for achieving them. Just drifting through life is a recipe for disaster.</p>
<p>In all this, proper life insurance is a must. The latest national statistics show that about a quarter of households across the US do not carry any insurance. Why should this change? If you leave debts behind you, the family may be forced to sell off assets to pay off what is owing. If you die young, will your children have enough money to go through college? Will your parents manage on their retirement savings? Having some insurance gives you peace of mind. You know there is an adequate sum of money for those you leave behind. What are the specifics?</p>
<p>If you are a single mom, you are the sole breadwinner. The family looks to you to provide for all their needs. With insurance, there will be enough to pay all the funeral and other expenses, pay off the mortgage on your home and leave some cash to meet future expenditure. Nothing can replace you as a person, but you can leave a lump sum representing your earning capacity behind.</p>
<p>If you and your partner are just starting to get a base together, life insurance cover on both of you gives the survivor a safety net. Otherwise, with young children and a new mortgage, it&#8217;s not going to be easy to cope.</p>
<p>As an older woman, having a long-running policy in hand gives you financial room to plan. If there&#8217;s a surrender value or an investment element, you can borrow or sell the policy for a lump sum. This gives you access to cash during retirement when all your other savings may be tied up or run down.</p>
<p>This puts the pressure on you to get the right coverage in place from an early age. Shop around and get as many <a href="http://www.insurancehits.com/life-insurance-for-women.html">life insurance</a> quotes from different companies as possible. You need to get a feel for what the marketplace can offer. You should also take advice. The <a href="http://www.insurancehits.com/life-insurance">life insurance</a> quotes are only useful to a point. An independent professional can tell you which policies make the best long-term investments. Remember, it&#8217;s cheaper when you start paying premiums early in your life. If you delay, the premiums will be significantly higher &#8211; a shorter working life if you have children to care for and a longer retirement period. Plan now for a long and successful life.</p>
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		<title>Which makes and models of vehicle are the cheapest to insure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s a terrible temptation when you are looking to buy your first vehicle or replace what you currently drive. So many different factors come into play. A young man&#8217;s dream car may be a babe magnet, others may have to move a family around town. No matter what your needs, the hard cold reality is the cost of insuring your choice. Never commit to buying a vehicle before you have used the online search engine on this or any comparable site to get multiple quotes for each make and model you have on your shortlist. It&#8217;s free to use these engines and the information you get back can save you a small fortune. How does an insurance company set the rates for each type of vehicle?</p>
<p>The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) is funded by the insurance industry and it collects information about every traffic accident in the US, breaking it down to every potentially relevant variable from the make and model, the driver, and the cost of repairing the damage both to the humans involved and the vehicles. To support this data collection function, it also has &#8220;fun&#8221; by running crash tests, looking at how best to survive through seat belts and airbags, to design issues, to the influence of road conditions. Its purpose is not only to assist the insurance industry, but also to help the consumer by improving the design of vehicles and of the roads, thereby reducing injuries, deaths and property damage. To help you make good decisions, the Institute publishes safety ratings for all major vehicles on the roads &#8211; see http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx. It also collects data on the other ways in which you might experience loss. The most common is theft, both from the vehicle and of the vehicle. Here we come to fascinating details. Did you know you are twice at risk of theft if you drive a two-door as against a four-door vehicle? Convertibles have the highest theft risks. Check out the National Insurance Crime Bureau for a top 10 list of most stolen vehicles: https://www.nicb.org/newsroom/news_archive/2007_hot_wheels</p>
<p>So here comes the crunch. You get to see the top layer of summarised data at both sites. This is very useful and it will help you make good choices about what to buy. The insurers get to see all the data and base their premium rates on the probability and cost of loss. They also know about you as a driver. Put you in a car with a bad safety record or a strong probability of theft, and you may find the <a href="http://www.carsinsurance4u.com/makes-and-models-of-vehicle.html">cheapest car insurance</a> unaffordable. But if you buy a vehicle with a top ranking for crashworthiness and take basic precautions on theft, your premiums just became affordable. What should you look for in a new vehicle? Buy a vehicle with good locks and remember not only to lock it but take the keys away with you. Then instal an alarm or immobilizing device to cut off the fuel. Tracking devices are increasingly standard and help the police find your vehicle. Put all this together with good seat belts, airbags, antilock brakes and the other features and your dream <a href="http://www.carsinsurance4u.com/">cheapest car insurance</a> became real.</p>
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		<title>The benefits of joining an auto club</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may think that joining an auto club (like AAA) will give you only roadside service assistance and some discounts when booking a hotel, but there&#8217;s just a lot more to it than that. Even non-drivers should think about becoming a member of an auto club. There are just too many advantages of joining such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may think that joining an auto club (like AAA) will give you only roadside service assistance and some discounts when booking a hotel, but there&#8217;s just a lot more to it than that. Even non-drivers should think about becoming a member of an auto club. There are just too many advantages of joining such a club to not getting into one right away.</p>
<p>Of course, not all stores, services and hotels will have it written about discounts right at their front desk, but it never hurts to ask. The savings you will get with an auto club member&#8217;s card are sometimes just so considerable that paying a yearly fee will look ridiculous in comparison.</p>
<p><strong>Emergency roadside assistance</strong></p>
<p>Probably the most beneficial feature you get with your auto club membership are the free road emergency services. Even in case you don&#8217;t have your own car, these services will definitely be very helpful when borrowing someone&#8217;s car or even being a passenger. These free emergency services include:</p>
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<li>Towing the car for a certain amount of miles</li>
<li>Changing a flat tire</li>
<li>Jump starting in case you&#8217;re accumulator is dead</li>
<li>Extricating the car in case it is stuck somewhere</li>
<li>Retrieving keys, if you&#8217;re quite lucky to lock them inside the car</li>
<li>Adding gas in case you run out of it while being far from a gas station</li>
<li>Undertaking minor adjustments and repair</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Discounts rule!</strong></p>
<p>Members of auto clubs usually qualify for numerous discounts (or in some cases get their cash back) on a wide range of services and products. These usully include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Staying at hotels, inns, motels and campgrounds</li>
<li>Dining at restaurants or in bars</li>
<li>Renting a car</li>
<li>Booking train, bus and airline tickets</li>
<li>Repairing your auto or buying spare parts</li>
<li>Going to movies, parks, attractions and other entertainment facilities</li>
<li>Buying computers and Internet connection</li>
<li>Getting insured</li>
<li>Shopping at outlet and retail shops</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Insurance costs and security</strong></p>
<p>You most probably are aware of the discounts and special benefits the members of auto clubs get when buying <a href="http://www.auto-insurance-guidance.com/benefits-of-joining-an-auto-club.html">auto insurance</a> and homeowners coverage. But the discounts are not limited only to these types of insurance, and you may opt for price cuts when getting other insurance products as well, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Term life insurance for a group of beneficiaries</li>
<li>Medical coverage for a short period of time</li>
<li>Insurance for long-term care</li>
<li>Umbrella-type personal liability coverage</li>
<li>Flood coverage</li>
<li>Personal possessions coverage</li>
<li>Small business insurance</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>And there&#8217;s even more</strong></p>
<p>These are just some of the advantages you might experience when becoming an auto club member:</p>
<ul>
<li>Road maps, travel books, atlases and printed publications</li>
<li>Trip planning assistance</li>
<li>Vacations and travel planning services</li>
<li>Mortgage home loan services</li>
<li>Auto loans and <a href="http://www.auto-insurance-guidance.com/">auto insurance</a></li>
<li>Car maintainance and buying assistance from an expert car-buying process</li>
<li>Legal protection and liability cost coverage</li>
<li>Short term loans and cash services</li>
<li>Travel checks with no fees</li>
<li>Credit card services and assistance</li>
</ul>
<p>You can get the full list of benefits and detailed information on all the discounts you are eligible for from your auto club web-page or representative so make sure to learn what you get with your membership when signing up.</p>
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		<title>Mortgage Protection Life Insurance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have heard of mortgage protection through insurance policies but it may sound quite complicated to some. To answer the question right away: mortgage protection through insuring ones life is a form of personal insurance that pays off mortgage loans for people who were unable to pay it off in full due to death, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people have heard of mortgage protection through insurance policies but it may sound quite complicated to some. To answer the question right away: mortgage protection through insuring ones life is a form of personal insurance that pays off mortgage loans for people who were unable to pay it off in full due to death, terminal illness or disability.</p>
<p>The initial forms of mortgage protection insurance were directly linked to the current balance of your mortgage account and if your balance decreased so did the insurance coverage amount. However, these days the most popular form of such insurance is getting the insurance coverage amount equal to the initial amount of the mortgage loan without it decreasing over time, which makes it a quite inexpensive form of term insurance.</p>
<p>One of the most recent trends in this market is purchasing return of premium policies as mortgage protection insurance. This trend is caused by the fact that usual mortgage protection insurance rates have become far less competitive than those of term insurance policies. And having the premiums returned with the policy intact reimburses all your payments after the term has expired.</p>
<p>The most popular and less expensive form of mortgage protection life insurance is level benefit term life policy. This form of insurance coverage is typically available for certain periods of time, usually from 20 to 30 years. It has a constant coverage amount and the premiums are kept the same over the entire policy term.</p>
<p>Typical mortgage protection is still available at some banks and certain agents will try to sell it to you, but nowadays it is more beneficial to get one of these:</p>
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<li>An insurance policy that delivers set rates that are lower than traditional mortgage protection insurance policies</li>
<li>An insurance policy that guarantees paying off your mortgage in case of your death</li>
<li>A police that doesn&#8217;t decrease its coverage amounts</li>
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<p>It&#8217;s better to check out <a href="http://www.mylifeinsuranceplace.com/articles/mortgage-insurance.html">life insurance</a> quotes from different companies with analyzing the mortgage protection option specifically in order to find which option is best in your case.</p>
<p><strong>Covering your mortgage with return of premium insurance</strong></p>
<p>Another option that has become quite widespread recently is return of premium form of term insurance policies. This form delivers a unique benefit in the form of returned tax-free premiums that you have paid over the entire insurance term in case you keep the policy over it.</p>
<p>This method is quite beneficial because not only it pays off your mortgage loan in any situation, but also gives you back all the money you&#8217;ve paid for the insurance in case you are still alive after the policy term has expired. This feature makes it quite appealing to many people, since it is quite likely that you will live on after 20 or 30 years of the policy&#8217;s duration. And why not having your money back tax-free in the end? Besides, it makes a really good enhancement to your retirement plan or any other funds when you get older.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mylifeinsuranceplace.com/">Cheap life insurance</a> is possible and it can be quite useful and beneficial for you in the end, as you can see. So if you have a mortgage to secure, now you have good option for making the most out of your loans.</p>
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		<title>Why are premium notices a source of stress?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life is never fair. Just when you think you have hit rock bottom and things cannot get any worse, they get worse. You would have thought that a recession would mean premium rates would stay the same. In your dreams, you might have hoped for the rates to fall. After all, there&#8217;s massive unemployment &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life is never fair. Just when you think you have hit rock bottom and things cannot get any worse, they get worse. You would have thought that a recession would mean premium rates would stay the same. In your dreams, you might have hoped for the rates to fall. After all, there&#8217;s massive unemployment &#8211; it&#8217;s the worst level of unemployment for more than sixty years. With household incomes falling and no job security, this is not the time to find premium rates increasing. Yet when those premium notices drop into your mail boxes, the evidence is there. And it&#8217;s not just you. Premiums are going up for most drivers. This is so unfair! All but three states in the union have mandatory liability insurance. For everyone who wants to stay legal on the roads, the price of driving is getting to deterrent levels. First it was the price of gas shooting up like a rocket. Now it&#8217;s those premiums! What&#8217;s going on?</p>
<p>There are two quite different problems coming together at the same time. One comes from the general downturn in the economy. The other is connected with the system of regulation for the insurance industry. On paper, the companies have an easy ride. They collect in the premiums, receive the claims, pay out on the claims and keep the balance as profit. Except the worst recession in decades caught them off guard. It all comes down to what insurers should do with the money they have collected in. Their answer was to invest most of it in the stock market. That way, they earned dividends and got capital growth until it was needed to pay out on the claims. But some invested in these new securitized bonds based on mortgages and other loans. So, when both the property and the capital markets were hit, insurers found themselves with big losses. Under normal circumstances, this would not have been a problem, but the insurance industry has to play by different rules. They are regulated by the insurance departments and commissioners for each state. To protect all you people who buy policies, the key rule is that the companies must have enough capital in reserve to pay out on the claims you make. When the stock and bond markets collapsed, many companies either broke the rule or were too close for comfort. So companies have been moving cash around between states to keep themselves legal and putting up the premiums to collect more.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s ironic that a rule designed to protect consumers should be pushing up the premiums so fast. Who would have thought the <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/why-are-premium-notices-a-source-of-stress.html">auto insurance </a>industry would lose so much of the money they had invested. After all, they employ all these clever people called actuaries to measure the risks for writing policies. You would think they would have seen the risks of some of the investments they were making. Yet, like most of the other investment managers, the insurers were taken by surprise. The result is that, overnight, many were close to not having enough money to pay out on your policies. That was and remains a serious problem. That&#8217;s why the <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/">auto insurance</a> industry is asking you all for more money.</p>
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		<title>Is it true that men file more insurance claims than women?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that there&#8217;s a war between sexes on who are better drivers, men or women? And as men are claiming to be far better at the wheel the statistics are actually on the opposite side. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration&#8217;s Report dated 2004 notes men being involved in 27,000 more fatal accidents, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know that there&#8217;s a war between sexes on who are better drivers, men or women? And as men are claiming to be far better at the wheel the statistics are actually on the opposite side. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration&#8217;s Report dated 2004 notes men being involved in 27,000 more fatal accidents, 432,000 more injury accidents and 1,369,000 more incidents with damaged property, resulting in total 1,828,000 more insurance claims filed by men in 2004 only. And since then the trend hasn&#8217;t changed.</p>
<p>And it&#8217;s hard to tell that the most risky drivers &#8211; men younger than 25 years old &#8211; are contributing to these statistics. These are actually men of all age groups.</p>
<p>As an insurance agent from Ohio, Brad Vermillion has stated: &#8220;Men are more aggressive in their very nature and pursue a riskier attitude when driving a car. You see a man not wearing a seat belt, speeding and driving under influence far more often than a woman. The amount of miles driven throughout the lifetime is also quite higher with men than with women, which of course means a greater risk of being involved in a traffic accident and filing an insurance claim. The less you drive the safer you are.&#8221;</p>
<p>A righteous question rises consequently, whether do insurance companies take into account the statistics provided by the NHTSA and other organizations? &#8220;Insurers know about such statistics very well and they are reflected in their pricing guidelines,&#8221; stated Vermillion. &#8220;A man will always pay a higher auto insurance premium than a woman, even if he lives in a safe area and has a perfect driving and credit record.&#8221;</p>
<p>But the overall trend has started to shift in recent years, making the gap between men and women smaller in what concerns <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/men-file-more-insurance-claims-than-women.html">auto insurance</a> premiums. &#8220;The last couple of years have shown more and more women driving at longer distances and for more extended periods of time. This results from a wider access to cars among women and more intense and active lifestyle attitudes, forcing women to move around a lot more than in previous years,&#8221; states Dave Roush, CEO of Insurance.com. &#8220;Women spend more time behind the wheel and raise the stress levels, which inevitably results in more aggressive attitude from women on the road. This trend is only starting to take shape and it&#8217;s a matter of time to judge whether it will minimize the gap between men and women in what concerns <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/">auto insurance</a> rates. But for now men are well ahead in this competition.&#8221;</p>
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