Book Description
Insurance For Dummies introduces readers to the basics — as well as the more complicated issues — of every kind of insurance. Packed with expert advice and step-by-step guidance, it shows you how to find the right amount of protection at the best possible price, for your life, health, car, home, and anything else you can think of.

Thinking about insurance makes many people cringe with fear; this handy guide makes insurance make sense. It demystifies complicated policies and points out all the traps and pitfalls you need to avoid when buying coverage. Whether you’re a homeowner or a small business owner or you just need a basic policy for your car, you’ll find all the advice you need on: Managing your risk Reducing your liability Insuring a home business Buying an umbrella policy Dealing with insurers and filing claims Assessing your life insurance needs Decidin g between group and individual policies

Author Jack Hungelmann uses his twenty-five years of experience in the insurance industry to make buying insurance as simple as possible — even for those who’ve never bought a policy in their lives. Armed with the kind of straightforward, commonsense knowledge and advice you’ll find here, you’ll be able to handle any insurance question that comes up. Keep it on your reference shelf for quick-and-easy answers for all your insurance-related questions: Everything you should know about auto insurance Choosing cost-effective deductibles Picking the right property coverage for your home Estimating the value of your assets Insuring valuable portable items and collectibles Special advice on insuring condos and townhouses Getting the most coverage at the best price Filing claims and getting back the most Plus, online insurance resources Knowing what kind of coverage you need for yourself and your possessions is a complicated process. With more competition than ever in the insurance business, finding a great deal on the coverage you need can be a challenge. Insurance For Dummies is the fun and friendly guide that gives you with all the essential knowledge it takes to get the maximum coverage at the minimum price.


From the Back Cover
"Jack Hungelmann actually manages to make insurance interesting." — Janet Eian, Chief Administrative Officer, Endurant Business Solutions "Loaded with tips that can save buyers money." George Williams, CPCU, Editor-in-Chief, American Agent & Broker magazine Praise for Insurance For Dummies® "An indispensable walk through the insurance maze…. The book's true value lies in the prevention of heartaches, headaches, and potential insolvency…. An invaluable resource." — Danelle J. Wolf, Owner, Wolf's Wayzata Pharmacy, Inc. "You can't afford not to read this now!" — Carmen Ellingson, Education Director, Minnesota Society of CPCU Find out what kind of insurance you need — before it's too late Confused by insurance fine print? Relax! From deciding how much coverage you need to locating the best policies, insurance pro Jack Hungelmann shows you step-by-step how to get the right amount of protection at the best price. If you're looking for savvy advice on any type of insurance — life, health, home, auto, you name it — this friendly guide is just the ticket. Discover how to: Reduce your risk — and your premiums Find the best life, health, home, and auto policies Understand umbrella and disability policies Get the maximum when you make a claim Avoid insurance traps and loopholes Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
Jack Hungelmann, CIC, CPCU, has over 25 years of insurance experience and has taught several classes on personal risk management and insurance.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"Jack Hungelmann actually manages to make insurance interesting." — Janet Eian, Chief Administrative Officer, Endurant Business Solutions "Loaded with tips that can save buyers money." George Williams, CPCU, Editor-in-Chief, American Agent & Broker magazine Praise for Insurance For Dummies® "An indispensable walk through the insurance maze…. The book's true value lies in the prevention of heartaches, headaches, and potential insolvency…. An invaluable resource." — Danelle J. Wolf, Owner, Wolf's Wayzata Pharmacy, Inc. "You can't afford not to read this now!" — Carmen Ellingson, Education Director, Minnesota Society of CPCU

Find out what kind of insurance you need — before it's too late

Confused by insurance fine print? Relax! From deciding how much coverage you need to locating the best policies, insurance pro Jack Hungelmann shows you step-by-step how to get the right amount of protection at the best price. If you're looking for savvy advice on any type of insurance — life, health, home, auto, you name it — this friendly guide is just the ticket.

Discover how to: Reduce your risk — and your premiums Find the best life, health, home, and auto policies Understand umbrella and disability policies Get the maximum when you make a claim Avoid insurance traps and loopholes

Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers