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~ Jack Hungelmann (Author) "I'm writing this book to help people take responsibility for their lives..." (more)
Key Phrases: same liability limits, other personal policies, preaccident value, Special Perils, United States, Social Security (more...)
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Packed with real-life examples, expert author Jack Hungelmann guides the reader through the traps and loopholes of the insurance system. Discover what policy combination is best for your needs and where you may have gaps.Find out how to reduce your risk and your insurance costs. Learn how to make the most of your insurance policies and what to do when there's a crisis. How to shop for health insurance when it isn't employer-provided, get the claims you deserve.

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"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.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (February 5, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764552945
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764552946
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,944 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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same liability limits, other personal policies, preaccident value, residual coverage, future purchase option, liability insurance limits, waiver coverage, wrong coverage, higher liability limits, automatic coverage, umbrella policy, replacement cost estimate, decreasing term policy, assessment coverage, auto policy, insurance expertise, medical evacuation insurance, permanent insurance, replacement guarantee, major medical policy, bank appraisal, insurance gaps, level term policies, supplement policy, permanent life insurance
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Special Perils, United States, Social Security, Special Form, Broad Form, Home Replacement Guarantee, Las Vegas, State Farm, Understanding Home Insurance, Business Auto, National Flood Insurance Program, Covering the Basics, Uncle Sam, Basic Form, Happy Houseboats, Med Pay, Super Bowl
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable..., November 25, 2006
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I know I'm getting older when I start reading and writing reviews about insurance books.

I'm not a big fan of the "dummies" books for a few reasons: (1) First my ego...I have to admit I don't want a book on my shelf that is a dummy guide for anything, and (2) I don't want to buy another reference book that is going to sit on my shelf and collect dust.

I purchased this book b/c I had big questions about car insurance, life insurance, and umbrella policies. No concerns about house insurance, which seemed to be the biggest complaint about the book.

Quite frankly, it answered all of my questions. Before reading this book, I didn't even know the difference between collision, liability, and comprehensive insurance; and I had no clue how much insurance I should carry for that "break glass in case of emergency" type accident. And like all of the dummy books, the text is informative while remaining engaging , and actually entertaining-even though the subject is insurance.

I actually feel empowered after reading this book. It led me to purchase an inexpensive umbrella policy (if you don' t have one, you need it) that will certainly make me sleep better at night.

This is one of those books that after you read/reference it, you'll wonder how you ever operated in the past without the knowledge it contains.

Don't put too much trust in earthly treasures, but you should certainly protect what you do have!

Recommended.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Insurance for Dummies, November 29, 2002
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I have been in the insurance business for 31 years. I found this book to be every helpful. Jack has taken a complex subucet ( insurance ) and explains it in simple terms. I have shared this book with other professionals and they are as delighted as I am. I now use some those examples in my own practice to explain things to my clients. It is worth the time to reading. .
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading, December 9, 2006
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This book is worth its weight in gold. I originally picked it up while doing research on life insurance options. But after reading the first chapter on auto insurance, we called our agent, raised our libability limits and deductibles, got rid of unnecessary coverage and ended up saving ourselves $250 a year! The author, who has worked in the insurance industry for years, makes things plain and simple and illustrates his points with easy-to-understand charts. Now I feel like we actually have a clue about what we're buying, and I feel much more secure knowing we'll likely be well covered in the event of a catastrophe. This should be on every homeowner's bookshelf.
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