Ontario Auto Insurers Are Denying Some Claims By Accident Victims
Jan 18, 2012 Insurance Guide
In Ontario, Canada, many automobile accident victims have become shocked because their auto insurance company is denying their request to get assessed by medical professionals and to get medical treatments.
The issue here is that Ontario is becoming a hub for con artists who want to commit auto insurance fraud. Now, some auto insurance companies are being too overprotective and are denying legitimate requests from automobile accident victims.
If people are paying for their auto insurance premiums each month then they should not have their requests for medical care denied. The way that this information was found was that a survey was done on 1,143 rehabilitation centers.
Tags: Accident Victims, Victims
Melbourne’s Christmas Days storm classified by insurers as a catastrophe
Jan 7, 2012 Insurance Guide
Melbourne residents affected by Christmas storms will find it easier to claim insurance after the industry’s peak body formally declared a catastrophe.
The declaration on Thursday involves the establishment of an insurance taskforce and the appointment of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to monitor the industry’s response to claims.
Insurance Council of Australia chief executive Rob Whelan said more than 15,000 claims had been received for damage to homes, businesses and vehicles from the wild weather on Sunday
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Tags: Days Storm, Storm
Technology skids in to prevent accidents
Dec 29, 2011 Insurance Guide
We all take the brakes in our car for granted. We expect them to work perfectly, especially if we need them in an emergency. So it’s no surprise that they’re a part of the vehicle thats overworked the average driver uses their brakes an estimated 75,000 times a year.
Advances in technology through the years have helped to reduce fatal accidents.
These innovations include:
- Cameras to aid in parking and estimate the distance between you and the car behind and in front of you this technology is becoming more common in cars
- Alarms to remind us to put on our seatbelts
- Seat belts became mandatory and resulted in a 50 per cent overall reduction in the number of drivers per 100 vehicles being admitted to hospital.
- Better tires these now provide grip levels, especially in wet weather, and puncture resistance
- ABS brakes, which prevent wheel lockup under heavy braking and allow you to maintain steering control. Many
Could Talking on your Phone Increase your Car Insurance?
Dec 2, 2011 Insurance Guide
You are probably already aware that talking on your mobile phone whilst you are driving your car is illegal and, if caught, you could be subject to a range of legal action. This means you should never use your phone in the car – but did you know that if you do, it could also have an impact on your ability to get cheap car insurance?
This is because, if you get caught talking on the phone while you are driving, it will show up on your driving record. This will usually take the form of 3 penalty points and a fixed fine, but if your use of the phone led to an accident you could also be prosecuted for dangerous driving, which is much more serious.
When you apply for car insurance, you have to give details about your driving history – including any driving convictions and points on your license. Thi Read full article…
Tags: Cheap Car Insurance
Insurer IAG seeks Government input
Dec 1, 2011 Insurance Guide
Weather specialists in Australia have predicted sever storms and cyclones this coming summer, giving insurance companies like Insurance Australia Group (IAG) a lot to worry about.
CEO of insurance giant Insurance Australia Group, Mike Wilikins is calling on Governments, and other industry bodies to address the current levels of natural disaster and infrastructure protection.