Many consumers have been flocking to the World Wide Web for many of their shopping needs. The same is true when it comes to finding cheaper coverage. This is because the past methods of finding affordable policies can become extremely time consuming and sometimes even frustrating. Whether one chose to call several companies or visit […]

A number of insurance companies are now offering so-called pay-as-you-go insurance, allowing motorists to vary the amount they pay depending on how far they have driven and the risk level of their car. But how does this work? The car insurer fits a small device called a ‘black box’ to the insured car, which measures […]

With a rise of approximately 20 per cent over the past 12 months in the cost of car insurance premiums, many motorists may be in for a nasty shock when the time comes to renew their car insurance this year. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said that the higher premium costs are not […]

With more British drivers expected to take to the road on their holiday this summer rather than risk being caught up in airline strike issues or volcanic ash cancellations, motorists have been warned to ensure that they are properly prepared for the journey and that their car insurance policy adequately covers them to travel outside […]

car insurance policies are providing drivers with great difficulty when they try to claim for damaged caused by potholes. Many policy holders are finding they cannot gain compensation for damage from holes in the roads. One leading expert in the field said there should be a formal structure in place to make sure such claims […]

The car insurance industry has reacted angrily to the rise in insurance premium tax (IPT) announced in this week’s budget, accusing George Osborne of putting a tax on careful driving. The lower rate lf IPT will rise from 5 to 6 per cent, while the higher rate – which applies to holiday insurance.

Primary care physicians are responsible for more than office visits in the exam room, and a new report proves it.An article in the New England Journal of Medicine offers a year-long snapshot of the Greenhouse Internists medical practice in Philadelphia. Using electronic medical records, the practice tracked activities of physicians and support staff during 2008. […]

Conventional wisdom tells us that when someone calls 911 in need of medical care, the ambulance should rush to the scene as quickly as possible. But as a new study finds, that’s not necessarily the case. A recent study from the Annals of Emergency Medicine found that a faster ambulance response time doesn’t necessarily save […]

According to a new poll commissioned by GMAC, approximately 1 in 5 licensed drivers–or nearly 38 million American–lack fundamental driving knowledge. GMAC polled approximately 5,200 drivers in 50 states and D.C. with a 20-question test that asked basic questions about driving safety and driving behavior. While the majority passed, many were unable to identify things […]