Planning Ahead for Fall Foliage
The annual turning of the leaves marks the visual turning point between fall and summer that autumn’s enthusiasts wait for all year long. Starting in September and dwindling by November, the process is a quick one that speeds by and is worth some planning ahead of time to catch the peak of beauty in the transition.
Our RV Travel Guide recommends some favorite eastern areas to consider when planning your RV trip for a foliage fix!
New Fawn, Georgia
Between Trenton and LaFayette, Cloudland Canyon State Park in New Fawn, Georgia has 72+ camping and RV sites with a spectacular backdrop of fall foliage that blankets the canyon and surrounding forests in rich, warm tones as the weather cools.
For an added adventure on a comfortable fall day, this park also offers geocaching – a modern GPS game where people leave items for others to find in remote areas. Wha
Top 5 Auto Insurance Myths
Knowing the truth about auto insurance can save you time, money and hassle.
If you’ve ever avoided buying a cute red sedan for fear your insurance rates will spike, this list is for you. Debunking auto insurance myths can help you become more aware of what should and shouldn’t concern you about your insurance coverage. Here are the top five to get you started.
- Red cars cost more to insure.
Actually, insurance companies don’t even ask for car color when they calculate your premium. They
Employer-Sponsored Group Life Insurance
As more Americans are keeping a close watch on their pockets, they are foregoing some basic financial products, including life insurance. With many employers offering employer-sponsored group life insurance plans through providers such as Unum Life Insurance, consumers feel extra income spent on premiums for individual life insurance can be saved. Is this really a good idea though? Should Americans be relying solely on their employer for life insurance? While this may be the cheapest route to take, there are some downsides to consider before you make this choice.
First, unemployment rate is currently high, and some experts believe it may get worse before it gets better. Wi
BB&T Insurance expands its California presence with acquisition
BB&T Insurance Services, the nations sixth largest insurance broker, today said it will expand its California operations with the acquisition of Liberty Benefit Insurance Services of San Jose, Calif.
Liberty will operate as BB&T-Liberty Benefit Insurance Services. The acquisition adds 25 employees to BB&T Insurance Services.
The transaction is expected to be completed Oct. 1. Terms were not disclosed.
Liberty, a full-service employee benefits broker founded in 1991, partners with large commercial clients in the San Francisco Bay Area to help them manage rising health care costs, changing regulations and complex benefits administration.
Were excited about our expansion in California, said Wade Reece, BB&T Insurance Services chairman and chief executive officer, in a statement.
Buying Life Insurance Online: Is it Safe?
Buying life insurance online is a topic that leaves many consumers questioning the risks and benefits. In our modern world, we turn to the internet for everything from investments to banking to shopping. Buying life insurance online is yet another way consumers are leveraging the internet to make major purchases from the comfort of home.
There are several leading online life insurance brokers who offer consumers all of the insight and assistance offered by traditional brick and mortar brokerages – from a convenient online interface. Imagine having the ability to review and compare hundreds of life insurance plans, from your home or office. By
Canopius in £203m bid for Omega
Canopius threw a spanner in the works of the Flagstone Re founder Mark Byrne’s plans to buy part of Omega Insurance yesterday by making a bid valuing the Lloyd’s of London firm at £203m.
Privately owned Canopius said it had approached Omega with an indicative proposal to buy all of the company’s shares for 83p apiece.
The day before, Mr Byrne’s Haverford vehicle announced an agreement over a deal to buy 25 per cent of the company for the same price.
The agreement also called for Mr Byrne’s appointment as Omega’s executive chairman once a quarter of the company had been bought.
Waiver of Premium
A waiver of premium is a provision in an insurance policy that ensures the continuation of the policy’s effectivity in the event that the policyholder can no longer pay the premiums. This rider that is attached typically to a life insurance policy protects policyholders from being left uncovered. A waiver of premium is one of the beneficial add-ons for insurance policies as it saves the policyholder from financial burdens of paying bills and other needs when he or she loses income due to illness or injury. It may be an optional add-on to the policy but people often find it wise to get this kind of protection.
There are instances when a waiver of premium clause is automatically included in the insurance policy. W