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Motorhome Insurance

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

I read in Insurance Times recently that the financial Ombudsman had decreed that it would, in certain circumstances, back a policyholder against an insurer excluding claims for leaving keys in or near a car. I can’t help but wonder if the same would apply for a motor home. As an insurance broker, I almost feel that this story is not one to publicise.

On a recent motorhome holiday my family and I had had a late night playing cards and when we eventually turned in, we were all very tired and so we woke up the next day already late for our arranged meeting with our friends and fellow motor-homers the Wilsons. Then of course we had the morning rush and the queue for the shower and by the time we were ready to leave our friends had decided to explore the countryside without us.

I then realised I had no idea where the keys were so I looked for them, and couldn’t find them. My family then joined in the search and in my usual calm and patient manner I accused each family member of stealing them, then moved on to accusations of half-hearted searching before finally accepting my son’s version of events which was that aliens must have come from mars and stolen the keys to our motorhome. So I then went to the cab to get my mobile so I could call my insurance company for help. I was stranded in a field with a grumpy family and to make matters worse, it was about to rain.

There in the middle of the cab, sitting next to my phone, were the keys! I couldn’t believe that I’d left the keys to my beloved motorhome in the cab. Being an insurance man I couldn’t help but wonder if my motorhome would have been insured if it had been stolen under those circumstances. And so my mind drifted back to the Insurance Times article.

If my motorhome had been a car the ombudsman would have considered

Location

Was I in a position to deter a thief

Was I recklessly ignoring the risks

Mitigating factors

Whether I knew about the exclusion in the insurance policy

I would like to think that this form of insurance pragmatism would have applied to me and my motor home. I think that by using an insurance broker there is a lot more chance of getting the right insurance policy for your motor home

For a class leading service in motorhome insurance contact Coversure. They provide motorhome insurance is unmatched by other companies and you’ll leave with the peace of mind that you need when you’re on your holidays.

Straightforward And Simple Caravan Insurance Advice

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Going on holiday in a caravan is great fun for all ages. In order to make sure that you get the most from your caravan you need to have insurance for it. This will protect your caravan against it being stolen or damaged in some way. If this is something you are considering here is some straightforward and simple caravan insurance advice.

Before you take out any insurance it pays to know there are many types. So if you have a touring caravan you will need different cover to someone who has their caravan on the same site constantly. So bear this in mind when you are selecting your insurance.

If you have anything that is particularly expensive in your caravan make sure you include this on your policy. Failure to do this will mean that you will not be able to claim for single, high cost items. So take a look in your caravan and mention any costly items.

If you like to visit new places with your caravan why not opt for insurance that offers members benefits. These can include monthly magazines with caravaning news in it or special offers for various sites. More insurers than you think will offer these types of incentives, so take a look at them.

Getting a lot of quotes from different insurers also makes sense when looking for low cost insurance. You can get as many quotes as you like and you are under no obligation to follow them up. So if you want to make a saving, get quotes.

Following these simple pieces of caravan insurance advice will mean that you get the best premium. Being insured is crucial if you want to enjoy your caravan without worrying. So get a quote today and get the policy that suits you.

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Insuring Your Caravan

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

To ensure an insurance company is genuine and of high quality you must look at their brand values and core integrity along with the cost effectiveness of providing a customized insurance policy to suit your needs.

To safeguard your caravan against any future problems it is important to invest in cost effective caravan insurance. When looking for insurance online it is important to pick a policy that will fit your budget therefore being cost effective for you.

By becoming a member of the caravan club you are open to discounts and cheap insurance rates that may be on offer. However if you do not wish to become a member insurance companies do offer large discounts on their caravan insurance. This is taking into account things such as age, experience, any early claims and if your caravan has electronic security.

Another form of caravan insurance that may prove to be cost effective is the limited mileage insurance. This is where your caravan is covered for the limited amount of time it is used for the specific amount of time during the year. When investing in cost effective insurance your policy will cover many areas of accidents. Examples of this are:

Damages to windows, windscreens, windshield due to theft, accidents or bad weather,

Loss of any belongings during the course of the journey,

Fire damage

Death of the driver due to accidents or damages to your static caravan.

Even if your static caravan incurs damage you can get claim for the same.

Last but not the least there are many different types of cost effective caravan insurance policies that one can choose from namely caravan insurer tourer policy, static caravan insurance, trailer tent caravan insurance and motor home caravan insurance policy. Depending on the nature and type of caravan that you own, a cost effective caravan insurance policy is offered by insurance companies.

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How to Get Cheap Car Rental

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

If you know the tricks, it is easy to find cheap car rental. Find out why it is cheaper to rent a car in the weekend or for a week. Learn why you should prepay the car and how you can get a few extra hours or an upgrade for free. Get tips to choosing the right insurance.

The best way to find cheap car rental is to compare the different car rental agencies. It can be very time-consuming, but fortunately you can find car rental search engines on the Internet that can compare the rate from several agencies for you. You just have to enter the locations and the dates, and then the website will find the cheapest offers.

Another way to find cheap car rental is to rent the car in the weekend. Most car rental agencies have special weekend offers. So try to plan your vacation, so you can use the car in the weekend.

Another way to find cheap car rental is long term rental. It is often possible to rent a car for a week for the same price as 4 or 5 days will cost you.

Do you want a large Audi instead of a small Fiat? But do you not want to pay for it. Then try to ask for a free upgrade. Often the car rental agencies will give it to you, if the can. The reason is that they want your loyalty, and a cheap way to get it, is to offer you a little extra service. But it is an extra bonus, you cannot be certain to get. So do not plan your whole vacation on it.

If you say no to the insurance, you can save a lot of money. But it can also cost you a lot of money, if you are not insured when to get involved in a car accident. So read the policy carefully, before you refuse it.

On the other hand the car rental agencies earn a lot of extra money on the insurance part. So do pick the insurances, you need; no less and no more.

Remember that a rental day is 24 hours. So if you e.g. arrive in the airport at 2 pm and have to leave at 5 pm, you can save a rental day by collecting the car a little later; or returning it a little earlier. Sometimes it is also possible to make a deal with the car rental agency, so you can keep the car a few extra hours for free

Finally it is a good idea to prepay the car. So instead of renting the car at arrival in the airport, you should find a good price on the Internet and book the car in advance. Then the car will also be ready for you, when you arrive in the airport.

Martin Elmer is writing about Car Rental Copenhagen in the Copenhagen Car Rental Guide. Learn more about car rental in Copenhagen - and do also read about Rent a Car Copenhagen.

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Make Sure Your Caravan Is Covered

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Obviously it is important to make sure that you caravan is secure and as unstealable as possible, however, whatever measures you take it is still far easier for someone to steal a caravan than it is a car. If youre planning on leaving your caravan unattended for long periods of time then it becomes a risky business for anyone to insure you, therefore you may find your premiums are very high.

There are several things that you can do to reduce your caravan insurance, you can use proven security devices to disable the tow hitch in order to make it harder for your caravan to be stolen. You can also make sure that your caravan is stored within a locked compound as that will also help to protect it.

The cost of caravan insurance can differ greatly from different companies, and so it would be well worth while to speak to an expert in caravan insurance as there may well be some simple extra security measures you could take that would reduce your insurance premium significantly.

It is also important that you take security precautions when you are using your caravan. You will need to be careful that you have insurance cover for any possessions that you will be leaving in the caravan. Obviously it is not a good idea to leave valuables on display, or items of significant value in the caravan at all.

You will need to make sure that any specific items of value have been specified to the insurance providers. There may well be an item value limit in your policy, and so you will be required to itemise your valuables. However not all polices include this so be sure to ask if yours does.

So you make sure that you specify to your insurance company exactly what you will be carrying with you in great detail because if you take out a generic policy without properly reading it through, you may well be in for a nasty shock should you need to make a claim.

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Details of Insurance Policies for Caravans

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Getting your caravan is insured is a vital step to take in order to protect you from any costs that may be incurred by accidental damage to your caravan, or by damage from theft or bad weather.

For most caravan insurance policies, you would have cover for normal damage caused to your caravan due to fire, bad weather, flood, accidental or malicious damage and theft.

Your removable possessions stored in the caravan will also be covered up to a limit defined in your policy (typically 300).

The possessions cover is intended to cover items that would normally be left in the caravan, such as furniture, cutlery, curtains and so on. Normally money and credit cards, jewellery and other valuables are excluded and should be covered on the all risks section of your household contents policy.

Insurance is there for circumstances out of your control, however you do have a responsibility to take care of your property to the best of your ability, for example by locking the caravan up at all times you are away from it. There will be no cover if you leave it open or if you leave your belongings out in the open.

The same applies to your actual caravan, i.e. if it gets stolen and you did not fit it with a wheel clamp and a hitch lock, you will have no cover.

There may also be some restrictions on the caravan site. Some insurers for example may insist that your caravan must be parked in a registered caravan holiday park, or that your chosen site is concealed by hedges or fencing around the edges, and so there may be different security requirements with different policies, it is worth thoroughly reading your policy through to ensure that you will be covered at your preferred destination.

If you wish to have you awnings covered for damage, then that is usually possible at a small extra fee, but usually depends on how old the awnings are. Typically, if your awnings are more than seven years old then insurance companies will not cover them.

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Top Question When Renting A Car

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

There has been many a debate about car rental insurance and whether it is a necessity or not. The one thing that you must keep in mind is that car rental companies make money on selling you this option, so they want you to take it, plus it covers their vehicle, which honestly is the only thing that they are truly concerned about.

Here are some of the most asked questions about rental insurance, and the answer are most likely going to surprise many of you.

Q: WILL MY REGULAR CAR INSURANCE COVER ME WHILE I AM USING A RENTAL?

A: This is a big YES! Almost all car insurance companies will cover you, even when you are driving a rental car. I would, however, suggest that you contact your insurance company prior to getting your rental just to be 100% sure.

Q: WILL THE CREDIT CARD THAT I USED TO RENT THE CAR COVER ME FOR ANY DAMAGES?

A: There is not straight yes or no answer for this question. Most of the major credit card companies do offer additional rental insurance, however you should always check prior to using it for your rental.

Q: IF MY CREDIT CARD AND INSURANCE COMPANIES COVER ME FOR RENTAL, DO I STILL NEED TO TAKE OUT CAR RENTAL INSURANCE FROM TEH RENTAL COMPANY?

A: NO, NO, NO….Although many companies will tell you that you are not covered under any insurance but theirs, this is absolutely not true. The truth is, the insurance coverage that is offered from a rental car company will provide you will no covers that you are not already be offered through your insurance and credit card companies.

So before yo arrive at the rental car company to pick up your vehicle check with your insurance and credit car companies to see what you are covered for. This will make you more confident when you refuse the rental companies insurance and you will be saving a lot of money.

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