Friday, January 27, 2012

Florida insurance can be a complicated subject, especially with the flood insurance issues and insurers leaving the State. As a FL insurance consumer, use this site to learn about the different types of coverage and find affordable quotes.

Insurance for Dummies

by Florida Office of Insurance on January 27, 2012

Insurance for Dummies

Now updated — your guide to getting the best insurance policy

Are you intimidated by insurance? Have no fear — this easy-to-understand guide explains everything you need to know, from getting the most coverage at the best price to dealing with adjusters, filing claims, and more. Whether you're looking for personal or business insurance, you'll see how to avoid common pitfalls, lower your costs, and get what you deserve at claim time.

  • Get to know the basics — understand how to make good insurance decisions and reduce the chances of a financial loss in your life
  • Take your insurance on the road — manage your personal automobile risks, handle special situations, insure recreational vehicles, and deal with insurance adjusters

  • Understand homeowner's and renter's insurance — know what is and isn't covered by typical policies, common exclusions and pitfalls, and how to cover yourself against personal lawsuits

  • Buy the right umbrella policy — discover the advantages, and coordinate your policies to cover the gaps

  • Manage life, health, and disability risks — explore individual and group policies, understand Medicare basics, and evaluate long-term disability and long-term-care insurance

Open the book and find:

  • The best life, health, home, and auto policies
  • Strategies for handling the claims process to get what you deserve

  • Tips on adjusting your deductible to suit your lifestyle

  • How to navigate healthcare policies

  • Ways to reduce your risk and your premiums

  • Common traps and loopholes

  • Considerations for grads, freelancers, and remote workers

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