Insurance For Dummies

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Christie Mattiello says...

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.

Posted on February 1, 2011

Shanice Desando says...

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. .

Posted on February 3, 2011

Agustina Salminen says...

This is a must have for young families, professionals, and really everyone who has their own residence. Through this book I found out my "sueability" and really restructured my entire insurance plan. Most people won't believe how grossly underinsured they are!

Posted on February 3, 2011

Abraham Mciver says...

I didn't think it was possible, but Jack Hungelmann made reading about insurance actually interesting.I cannot tell you how much money and time I have saved just by taking a few minutes here and there to look up specific topics in this book.It is really well-written, covers an incredible broad range of topics, and has a lot of funny and real-life stories which capture the topics.I will also continue to find it very helpful as a reference to refer to as new insurance issues come up.Trust me, this is the insurance book to buy and trust!

Posted on February 4, 2011

Carlton Aquilar says...

I didn't think it was possible, but Jack Hungelmann made reading about insurance actually interesting.I cannot tell you how much money and time I have saved just by taking a few minutes here and there to look up specific topics in this book.It is really well-written, covers an incredible broad range of topics, and has a lot of funny and real-life stories which capture the topics.I will also continue to find it very helpful as a reference to refer to as new insurance issues come up.Trust me, this is the insurance book to buy and trust!

Posted on February 4, 2011

Su Hudnut says...

This book is a great comprehensive overview of all the important insurance matters one needs to be aware of in today's life in America. Too many young people like myself aren't aware of how underinsured (and therefore financially exposed) they are in the face of life's various perils until something terrible happens. This book does an excellent job at explaining in simple terms all the key facts and questions one needs to know and ask in order to get adequate protection.

Posted on February 4, 2011

Darin Keep says...

This title is well worth searching out if you're thinking of purchasing new coverage or if it's been a long time since you've reviewed your current coverage. There's a lot more to insurance than most realize, and this book can help make things a lot clearer, save you money, and prevent nasty surprises down the road. Note that the edition available in Canada, of which I own a copy, appears to be identical to the American one in all respects.

Posted on February 6, 2011

Deeanna Rachell says...

I am a Public Claims Adjuster, and bought the book to see what Jack would say about insurance in general and claims specifically. Agents and other adjusters are on the side of the insurance companies. Public Adjusters only represent the policyholders, and assist them in calculating and submitting their claims. Characteristically, when a policyholder uses a PA, he collects significantly more money than if he allows the insurance company to calculate the claim for him.



Jack does a masterful job explaining the proper ways of analyzing risk and buying insurance. You can't go wrong with his recommendations on coverage and buying insurance. BUY THIS BOOK!



Russell D. Longcore

Executive General Adjuster

Marietta, Georgia

author of the book, "Insurance Claim Secrets REVEALED!"

www.insurance-claim-secrets.com

Posted on February 6, 2011

Lahoma Remlinger says...

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.

Posted on February 6, 2011

Rodrigo Harbaugh says...

I thought this book would give objective advice on how much insurance someone should buy. It told me a few things I didn't know but I wouldn't have paid the price for the book for two or three pages of useful advice.

Posted on February 6, 2011