November 28th, 2009 
Graham McKenzie Comparing insurance quotes is one of the most daunting tasks you’ll have to do. Many people don’t have insurance simply because they don’t want to try to figure out what everything means and then find a company. Other people just go with the same carrier that their family has and they never shop around.
In the long run this is probably going to cost you a lot of money, especially if the plan you have isn’t very good. Even though it does take a lot of time, comparing insurance quotes is a necessary part of finding an insurance that’s right for you. Each type of insurance is different, and you have to compare it in a separate way to get the most accurate results.
Car insurance is probably the first type of insurance that you’ll have to get. When you’re comparing car insurance you’ll have to decide if your vehicle is worth getting full coverage on or just collision. If you’re car is older than 6 years then you’ll most likely be looking at getting just collision. Also it’s important to note the amount of coverage that you’re getting. Some insurance companies may give you better rates but you’ll be knocked down to a lower tier of coverage. You’ll want to get the $100,000/$200,000 coverage in most cases however if your car is older and you have no assets then you may opt for the $50,000/$100,000 coverage line.
Some places that you may want to rent from may require renter’s insurance. While not all places require it, it might be an investment that you want to make. Renter’s insurance is one of the least expensive insurances out there. You should be able to find a deal for around $100 for a whole year. This will allow you to cover up to $13,000 in property damage. For many renters this amount is more than the cost of their items and is therefore very effective.
Health insurance is probably the most confusing of all insurances. There are many different types of plans and some are combined with each other. For the majority of cases you can get an 80/20 plan or a plan that pays 100% after a certain deductible. An 80/20 plan lets you pay 20% of all of your medical bills, but this can still be thousands if you have to have a surgery. If you choose to use a deductible you have to pay up to a certain amount and then the insurance company will pay the rest.
If you’ve gone through a work place insurance company before they’ve probably offered you a 80/20 plan with a deductable of $30 for an office visit. While this plan is ok for most you may want to consider getting a 100% coverage plan. In these types of plans you’ll have to pay the first $1200 during the year of your contract but then the insurance company pays for the rest for that year. The most important thing to remember is to compare insurance quotes so that you can get the best deal on your coverage.
Graham McKenzie is the syndication coordinator for a leading South African Insurance comparison portal, which includes the top insures like Auto and General Insurance.
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