Auto Insurance Matcher

There’s no doubt about it: Losing a job can be stressful. The thought of starting over can be unnerving, particularly if you’ve worked for the same company for a while.

Get The Facts

First, make an appointment with your company’s Human Resources Department and get answers to these important questions:

• Can you negotiate a later departure date? This could give you more time to look for another job. • Are you entitled to severance? If so, how much? • Will you receive payment for unused vacation days? If not, you should schedule them as soon as possible. • How long will you be entitled to health coverage? And at what cost? • Likewise, can you maintain your insurance policy? If so, at what rate? • What’s involved in transferring, borrowing or withdrawing your 401(k) funds? • Are you entitled

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The Freeman Auto Report found that new car sales in the greater Austin area increased 10% in 2010 compared to 2009.  This is still far off pace from new car sales in 2007, when over 100,000 new cars were sold in Austin according to the article “Texas New Car Sales Increase in 2010? on USInsuranceonline.com.

General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover Austin said in an interview with the Austin American-Statesman that this is a good sign and that 2011 will be a good year for everyone.  The economy is slowly picking up and this is definitely affecting new car sales as well as car insurance quotes in Texas.

The Texas Department of Insurance says the market has recently added 9 new providers which could make prices more competitive for Texas auto insurance rates.  This is just in time since minimum liability rates just increased causing overall premiums to increase.  Wit

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Chances are your insurance marketing efforts are most successful when they take place through in-person, face-to-face meetings where you can really get to know your customers and give them a chance to get to know you as well.

It’s not always possible to meet customers in person for all your discussions, but it’s a good idea to meet face-to-face when you can, because it’s amazing how much more you and your customer can gain from being in the same room and talking to one another.

Many of the communication techniques for using the phone—proving you’re an expert, starting the conversation strong, ending on a good note—work just as well in person. But the adv

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According to the article “Florida Lawmakers Seek to Reduce Costly Court Battles Over Auto Insurance” by Sally Kestin on OrlandoSentinel.com, Florida auto insurance lawsuits are out of control and need to be reined in.  Florida auto insurance quotes are increasing and insurance regulators agree that pricey court battles are partly to blame.

Rep. Bryan Nelson believes something must be done soon.  He says it’s critical they take a hard look at ways Florida can reduce costs over time.  There is currently a proposal under consideration in Tallahassee which would limit the fees lawyers can collect when they win a personal injury protection suit.  Fees can be upwards of $100,000 for disputes of just a few thousand according to the Sun Sentinel in Florida.

Sen. Ellyn Bog

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