Archive for September, 2011

Boost your pension by 40 per cent

September 27, 2011  Written by Jeffrey Nelson  

If you’re about to turn your pension fund into an annuity but don’t declare any health problems, you could be leaving yourself short of cash. We explain why.

Thousands of people every year leave themselves short of cash in their old age by failing to disclose their full medical history when they turn their pension savings into retirement income.

Unlike life insurance, where disclosing medical illness will see your premium bumped up, when it comes to pensions, declaring health problems, no matter how big or small, is likely to result in a higher retirement income.

This is because you are likely to be entitled to an enhanced annuity. Thi

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Terror can strike anywhere so take protection against it right now

September 27, 2011  Written by Sara Ramirez  

Terror attacks especially in congested parts of India don’t seem to end. 13th July 2011 etched another terrifying day for many after 26/11 Mumbai Attack, when a serial blast took place in some very congested places in Mumbai leaving everyone gasping!

The Mumbai diamond traders are petrified as their fellow traders lie dead in the middle of Zaveri Bazaar, the heart of diamond trading in Mumbai and many injured. With the rise of terror attacks in India, Terrorism Insurance has gained tremendous importance over the years. Terrorism Insurance is insurance purchased by property owners to cover their potential losses and their liabilities that might occur due to terrorist activities. S

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Pennsylvania State Workers’ Insurance Fund Provides Relief to Policyholders Affected by Recent Flooding

September 26, 2011  Written by Jeffrey Nelson  

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway today announced relief measures for State Workers’ Insurance Fund policyholders affected by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lee.

“Helping employers rebuild is an important part of the state’s economic recovery,” Hearthway said.

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DSA sets up online driving instructor service

September 25, 2011  Written by Tiffany Flores  

Now you can get reasonable insurance quotes at car insurance supermarket by improving the driving skills through DSA online driving instructor service. The people who want to take some driving lessons or refresher course can train themselves by the help of fully qualified instructors and trainers by DSA free online service.

The motor insurance owners just need to type the area postcode in the Driving Standards Agency website and the nearest available tutor will come up to give driving lessons. The instructor from DSA firstly need to sign up the voluntary code of driving practice which will help him to develop professionally as driving teacher.

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Feeling a little congested

September 23, 2011  Written by Tiffany Flores  

We all like winning things, even though it must be stressed that it’s the taking part that counts, but recently Britain has “won” a title which does not make us want to celebrate. 

Britain has the biggest traffic congestion problem in Europe.

Sat-nav company TomTom compiled the figures, which are automatically updated onto its network from its satellite navigation product. 

Areas of congestion are noted as being highways on which journeys that, for example, should only take one hour end up taking 20 minutes more. 

On the list of 50 of the most gridlocked cities across the continent, the UK has 16 cities included.  Furthermore, eight of those are proudly sat in the top 20.
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