Insurance for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Jack Hungelmann
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 43699
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764552945
Dewey Decimal Number: 368
UPC: 785555043923
EAN: 9780764552946
ASIN: 0764552945
Publication Date: February 5, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New - Never Read - Lt crease backside corner, Lt shelf wear all other edges and corners if any
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Product Description
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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 Everyone paying for insurance should have a copy! January 5, 2009
I wasn't expecting much from this book, but have been pleasantly surprised. It offers a comprehensive look at all the types of insurance that most individuals need. The book is packed full of helpful information, tips, and recommendations without being overwhelming. There are many examples of major gaps in insurance coverage that can be easily fixed at little or no cost. I found myself flagging and highlighting most pages. I'll be going through all of my insurance coverage to make sure it is up to task. I thought I was reasonably knowledgeable about most types of insurance, but there is an awful lot of information here that I did not know. The author comes through as an experienced, knowledgeable insurance professional who is on your side.
 All Hype and NO Substance April 30, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Save your hard-earned dollars. Just because this book was published by Dummies doesn't mean it's any good.
Obviously Dummies will publish anything they know nothing about.
Jack hits a home run! November 13, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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
Essential reading December 9, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
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.
Invaluable... November 26, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
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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