The latest news from auto safety experts is that sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are becoming safer. Electronic stability control (ESC) has lessened SUV deaths and crashes. This comes as welcome news to not only SUV drivers, but insurance companies who know how popular these vehicles are. “We are glad to see these improvements and be able to offer auto insurance clients even better rates with these new developments,” said Vincent Payne, of Florida auto insurance […]

Real time, exclusive Medicare supplement leads can be the backbone of an insurance business. Do not waste money on leads that are called to death. “If you’re selling insurance, Medicare supplement leads need to be a major part of your business,” added Clelland Green, RHU, CEO, and president of benepath.net in Pennsylvania. “This is a demographic that needs what you are selling, and with the possibility of mandatory insurance coming in 2014, real time Medicare […]

A father and son were thrown from their SUV in a rollover crash on I-75. Apparently the dad lost control of the vehicle and everyone was not wearing seatbelts. The two are dealing with serious injuries as they recover at St. Petersburg’s Bayfront Medical Center. “There is no excuse for not wearing your seatbelt,” says Vincent Payne of AGIC Insurance, Inc. “This cannot only affect your life but make an impact on your Florida auto […]

Coal tar and other dangerous chemicals kill long-term water drinkers. Cancer is the usual diagnosis, which is usually induced by exposure to benzene. Where a person lives may be detrimental to their health. This is certainly the case with a man who lives on a piece of land currently being tested for dangerous chemicals from coal tar left behind from a former manufactured gas plant. Evidently, the gas came from various utility companies in the […]

The recent Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to focus on keeping children safe and secure in car seats. Parents need to review the type of car seat used as their child grows. Kids should ride in the back seat until they are 12 years old, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Using the correct car seat, seat belt, and having adequate insurance for all your passengers is the proper way to safeguard […]

When flooring looks awful, the value of the house is not reaching its full potential. Try upgrading the flooring to net more dollars when selling. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors shows the amount of homes being sold in Florida, California, Illinois, New York, and Texas continues to put downward pressure on sales prices in those states. What if new flooring could make a difference in how a home is shown and […]

The third week of October is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Teen driving injuries and deaths are a tragic reality in Florida and nationwide. Parents are a big part of the solution and should help their teen after he or she finishes the driver’s education course. Moms, dads, and even older siblings can ride along with the teen to help them make smart decisions. Studies show that teens living in households with driving rules and […]

Many people do not put much time into planning for their future care. Without long-term care in place later in life things may be very difficult. “Long-term care is an issue many Americans want to shove under the rug,” explained Evan Tunis, president and CEO of Nextexitretirement.com. “It is one of those things no one really wants to confront when they are younger and in relative good health. The thing is, with each passing year […]

Areas with solution channels and sinkholes are ripe for contaminated water. This town found that out the hard way. “When small town America discovers they have a contaminated water problem, nine times out of ten, no one really knows what to do about it,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “People are left hanging, wondering about their water and authorities are struggling […]

Areas with solution channels and sinkholes are ripe for contaminated water. This town found that out the hard way. “When small town America discovers they have a contaminated water problem, nine times out of ten, no one really knows what to do about it,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “People are left hanging, wondering about their water and authorities are struggling […]