New Life Insurance Investment Advisor: Achieving Financial Security For You And Your Family Through Today’s Insurance Products
Price : $7.75
Product Description
For anyone who needs to understand different types of life insurance, as well as considerations for purchasing and managing policies, this book should be on your nearby reference shelf. If youve frequently found yourself fumbling around with terminology, such as the differences between variable, universal, and variable universal life (VUL) policies, youll finally see some light through the haze. - MorningstarAdvisor.com
Life insurance doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating. Ben Baldwin’s completely revised and updated guidebook makes it clear and logical, discussing how to analyze insurance products based on their investment merits and best overall financial returns. This clear, authoritative resource for consumer insurance information covers the pros and cons of Internet purchases, techniques to use capital within a policy, the fixed premium feature, insurance for different stages of life, and the new emergence of immediate annuities.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-02-29 
This is a great introductory book to a difficult topic. Must read for any first year advisor or life insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-06-27
This is the best source I have come across for dissecting and analyzing VUL. Most insurance professionals shy away from this product because of its risks. My feeling has been that this reaction is born out of a lack of understanding. This book is very clear about the risks and the rewards, teaching both with depth and candor. Knowledge is power and this book provides both.
Review date : 2007-03-17 
The book is very informative, entertaining, and instructive. It gives the benefits and drawbacks of each type of life insurance. It’s a good reference book. It’s easy to read and understand.
However, it is very biased towards variable universal life (VUL). In fact, the author states that this type of policy is the reason why the book exists. He even goes so far as to say that VUL is one of the best investment vehicles of the century! He’s a good cheerleader for VUL and even though he is honest and does point out the pitfalls of VUL, he sort of skims over the probability of problems with these policies in later years.
This book inspired me to check VUL policies and get some illustrations. I was shocked at the high probability of lapse in these policies if the expected return in the investments was average, say expected 8% return. You really need to get over 10% annualized return in the policies to be assured that the policy will not lapse. Anything less than that and you are running a grave risk of having to fund the policy dramatically or see it lapse just at a time when you need it most, after age 70. The trick is to adequately fund the policy from the start, and the funding can be quite expensive. And even after all of that, the insurance company makes YOU assume the risk of generating enough return to keep the policy in force. Even if you don’t take any loans, the policy can lapse if the returns are just a little bit less than expected. That’s very high risk to me. There are no affordable guarantees of minimum death benefit or cash values in a VUL, regardless of loans or premiums paid on time. I was shocked to learn this in reality.
So don’t fall for the hype in this book about VUL. The author greatly under-estimates the risk inherent in VUL policies.
Ultimately, I’d say there are better books on insurance if you just want to learn about the basics.
Review date : 2006-11-10
Ben Baldwin has always been one of the clearest writers about life insurance from a financial planning perspective. The explanations of what the insurance industry would call "Advanced Underwriting" uses of life insurance in this book are clear, concise and free of jargon. Although this is a consumer book, I would recommend it to financial planning professionals to enhance their own understanding and to see how to explain complex financial topics to clients.
Review date : 2006-07-26
The author did a geat job in explaining life insurance products. Those that have panned the book have a built in bias against insurance companies and their salesmen/woman. Fine, but I am waiting for one to write a cogent critique of why the author is wrong in his analysis. Frankly, I haven’t found one financial services professional that can, even those that don’t sale insurance products. Bottom line, the strategy makes sense for a many if not most folks who are trying to accumulate retirement $$. And yes the insurance industry makes good fees selling their products just like the securities companies make great fees with their products whether they are indexed mutual funds or stocks and bonds. I simply consider this the cost of doing business and move on. So what if someone makes some money helping you have a more comfortable retirement. Read it, take the ideas seriously, and incorporate the ideas into your plan. I have.
New Life Insurance Investment Advisor: Achieving Financial Security For You And Your Family Through Today’s Insurance Products
Price : $7.75
Product Description
For anyone who needs to understand different types of life insurance, as well as considerations for purchasing and managing policies, this book should be on your nearby reference shelf. If youve frequently found yourself fumbling around with terminology, such as the differences between variable, universal, and variable universal life (VUL) policies, youll finally see some light through the haze. - MorningstarAdvisor.com
Life insurance doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating. Ben Baldwin’s completely revised and updated guidebook makes it clear and logical, discussing how to analyze insurance products based on their investment merits and best overall financial returns. This clear, authoritative resource for consumer insurance information covers the pros and cons of Internet purchases, techniques to use capital within a policy, the fixed premium feature, insurance for different stages of life, and the new emergence of immediate annuities.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-02-29
This is a great introductory book to a difficult topic. Must read for any first year advisor or life insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-06-27
This is the best source I have come across for dissecting and analyzing VUL. Most insurance professionals shy away from this product because of its risks. My feeling has been that this reaction is born out of a lack of understanding. This book is very clear about the risks and the rewards, teaching both with depth and candor. Knowledge is power and this book provides both.
Review date : 2007-03-17
The book is very informative, entertaining, and instructive. It gives the benefits and drawbacks of each type of life insurance. It’s a good reference book. It’s easy to read and understand.
However, it is very biased towards variable universal life (VUL). In fact, the author states that this type of policy is the reason why the book exists. He even goes so far as to say that VUL is one of the best investment vehicles of the century! He’s a good cheerleader for VUL and even though he is honest and does point out the pitfalls of VUL, he sort of skims over the probability of problems with these policies in later years.
This book inspired me to check VUL policies and get some illustrations. I was shocked at the high probability of lapse in these policies if the expected return in the investments was average, say expected 8% return. You really need to get over 10% annualized return in the policies to be assured that the policy will not lapse. Anything less than that and you are running a grave risk of having to fund the policy dramatically or see it lapse just at a time when you need it most, after age 70. The trick is to adequately fund the policy from the start, and the funding can be quite expensive. And even after all of that, the insurance company makes YOU assume the risk of generating enough return to keep the policy in force. Even if you don’t take any loans, the policy can lapse if the returns are just a little bit less than expected. That’s very high risk to me. There are no affordable guarantees of minimum death benefit or cash values in a VUL, regardless of loans or premiums paid on time. I was shocked to learn this in reality.
So don’t fall for the hype in this book about VUL. The author greatly under-estimates the risk inherent in VUL policies.
Ultimately, I’d say there are better books on insurance if you just want to learn about the basics.
Review date : 2006-11-10
Ben Baldwin has always been one of the clearest writers about life insurance from a financial planning perspective. The explanations of what the insurance industry would call "Advanced Underwriting" uses of life insurance in this book are clear, concise and free of jargon. Although this is a consumer book, I would recommend it to financial planning professionals to enhance their own understanding and to see how to explain complex financial topics to clients.
Review date : 2006-07-26
The author did a geat job in explaining life insurance products. Those that have panned the book have a built in bias against insurance companies and their salesmen/woman. Fine, but I am waiting for one to write a cogent critique of why the author is wrong in his analysis. Frankly, I haven’t found one financial services professional that can, even those that don’t sale insurance products. Bottom line, the strategy makes sense for a many if not most folks who are trying to accumulate retirement $$. And yes the insurance industry makes good fees selling their products just like the securities companies make great fees with their products whether they are indexed mutual funds or stocks and bonds. I simply consider this the cost of doing business and move on. So what if someone makes some money helping you have a more comfortable retirement. Read it, take the ideas seriously, and incorporate the ideas into your plan. I have.
New Life Insurance Investment Advisor: Achieving Financial Security For You And Your Family Through Today’s Insurance Products
Price : $7.75
Product Description
For anyone who needs to understand different types of life insurance, as well as considerations for purchasing and managing policies, this book should be on your nearby reference shelf. If youve frequently found yourself fumbling around with terminology, such as the differences between variable, universal, and variable universal life (VUL) policies, youll finally see some light through the haze. - MorningstarAdvisor.com
Life insurance doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating. Ben Baldwin’s completely revised and updated guidebook makes it clear and logical, discussing how to analyze insurance products based on their investment merits and best overall financial returns. This clear, authoritative resource for consumer insurance information covers the pros and cons of Internet purchases, techniques to use capital within a policy, the fixed premium feature, insurance for different stages of life, and the new emergence of immediate annuities.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-02-29
This is a great introductory book to a difficult topic. Must read for any first year advisor or life insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-06-27
This is the best source I have come across for dissecting and analyzing VUL. Most insurance professionals shy away from this product because of its risks. My feeling has been that this reaction is born out of a lack of understanding. This book is very clear about the risks and the rewards, teaching both with depth and candor. Knowledge is power and this book provides both.
Review date : 2007-03-17
The book is very informative, entertaining, and instructive. It gives the benefits and drawbacks of each type of life insurance. It’s a good reference book. It’s easy to read and understand.
However, it is very biased towards variable universal life (VUL). In fact, the author states that this type of policy is the reason why the book exists. He even goes so far as to say that VUL is one of the best investment vehicles of the century! He’s a good cheerleader for VUL and even though he is honest and does point out the pitfalls of VUL, he sort of skims over the probability of problems with these policies in later years.
This book inspired me to check VUL policies and get some illustrations. I was shocked at the high probability of lapse in these policies if the expected return in the investments was average, say expected 8% return. You really need to get over 10% annualized return in the policies to be assured that the policy will not lapse. Anything less than that and you are running a grave risk of having to fund the policy dramatically or see it lapse just at a time when you need it most, after age 70. The trick is to adequately fund the policy from the start, and the funding can be quite expensive. And even after all of that, the insurance company makes YOU assume the risk of generating enough return to keep the policy in force. Even if you don’t take any loans, the policy can lapse if the returns are just a little bit less than expected. That’s very high risk to me. There are no affordable guarantees of minimum death benefit or cash values in a VUL, regardless of loans or premiums paid on time. I was shocked to learn this in reality.
So don’t fall for the hype in this book about VUL. The author greatly under-estimates the risk inherent in VUL policies.
Ultimately, I’d say there are better books on insurance if you just want to learn about the basics.
Review date : 2006-11-10
Ben Baldwin has always been one of the clearest writers about life insurance from a financial planning perspective. The explanations of what the insurance industry would call "Advanced Underwriting" uses of life insurance in this book are clear, concise and free of jargon. Although this is a consumer book, I would recommend it to financial planning professionals to enhance their own understanding and to see how to explain complex financial topics to clients.
Review date : 2006-07-26
The author did a geat job in explaining life insurance products. Those that have panned the book have a built in bias against insurance companies and their salesmen/woman. Fine, but I am waiting for one to write a cogent critique of why the author is wrong in his analysis. Frankly, I haven’t found one financial services professional that can, even those that don’t sale insurance products. Bottom line, the strategy makes sense for a many if not most folks who are trying to accumulate retirement $$. And yes the insurance industry makes good fees selling their products just like the securities companies make great fees with their products whether they are indexed mutual funds or stocks and bonds. I simply consider this the cost of doing business and move on. So what if someone makes some money helping you have a more comfortable retirement. Read it, take the ideas seriously, and incorporate the ideas into your plan. I have.
Get A Good Deal On Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off
Price : $15.99
Product Description
Whether you currently have health insurance, are looking to purchase it, or believe it is simply something you cannot afford to buy, Get a Good Deal on Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off offers every consumer a complete and concise guide to getting the most from individual, small business, Medicare, Medigap, and employer health insurance.
* Advice from health insurance agents and financial advisors
* A step-by-step process that guides you through buying health insurance
* Plenty of sidebars and illustrations to keep a dry topic interesting
* A method to compare your health insurance options, dollar-to-dollar, to get the best deal
* Ways to avoid pitfalls, scams, and rip-offs using real world tips and examples
* Tips to avoid losing health insurance when you leave a job, retire, retire early, or get laid off
* Listings in the book and online that direct you to the right government, association, and business resources
* A way to get your best deal whether you are young, old, healthy, or have a medical condition.
Get a Good Deal on Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off is concise, saving you time by not including any fluff or filler that you have to wade through, just useful information that is easy to understand and apply. Truly a hands-on cookbook for buying health insurance. Get a Good Deal on Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off contains everything you need to know to make an educated decision about your health insurance and to be in control of this complex purchase.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-03-29
As someone who always has had an employer sponsored health care plan, I was surprised that going out on my own would be more cost effective. I bought this book on recommendation of a friend. Boy, I am glad I took their advice. With the information found in the book, my wife and I quickly learned many basic facts about different health care plans. We then compared our current policy to various policies that we could get on the open market. As a result of this research we have now switched policies for my wife and children allowing us to take advantage of a Health Savings Account. This was a great savings for our family and should provide a long-term savings opportunity. Chapter 4 on how to compare plans and Chapter 5 on how to anticipate annual expenses were particularly helpful as we were determining which was the right plan for our specific needs. Our take home lesson was that health insurance is not a "one size fits all" product, and we are really pleased with our decision to change to a policy more suited to our situation.
Review date : 2008-01-07
Do you feel like you are paying too much for your health insurance? Before you go out and replace your current health insurance plan, you need to do your research to understand the different options that are available for you to choose from. This book provided me with an understanding of the different options and explained what the different health plans really mean in terms of coverage and out-of-pocket expenses. The content is presented in an easy to understand format and I guarantee you will understand more about health insurance plans and out-of-pocket expenses after reading this book.
Years ago, health insurance was almost always provided by your employer. The only choice you had to make through your Human Resources Manager was whether to choose plan A, B, or C. Today, more individuals are purchasing health insurance on their own. As the cost of health care continues to rise, many employers can no longer afford to provide their employees with health insurance. Some employers are even offering their employees more affordable options that are described with words like "consumer directed", "high deductible", and "HSA". What does this mean for you? My advice to you — before you go out and purchase health insurance on your own, you should get up to speed on some important issues that can save you thousands of dollars and avoid making painful mistakes selecting the wrong plan for you/your family. Purchasing health insurance requires a level of knowledge that many of us are not comfortable with. This book will take the mystery out of health care shopping and save you money in the process.
Review date : 2007-12-22 
What makes this self-proclaimed expert an expert? He bought an insurance policy. Woohoo! Well guess what? So have millions of other people.
As a licensed health insurance broker, I am offended that someone with no professional training or expertise has written a book claiming to be an expert.
Caveat emptor!
If anyone truly wants to learn how to buy a good health plan without getting "ripped off" as he calls it, all they need to do is procure the services of a professional insurance broker–one with an actual license to offer such advice.
What’s next? A book on how to have brain surgery without getting ripped off, written by a guy who "shopped around" for the best "deal" on brain surgeons?
Review date : 2007-12-04
My husband and I recently had to select a family health-insurance plan provided through his employer. We were given three options and had very differing opinions. While I am comfortable with bigger deductibles and lower monthly premiums, my husband prefers the more conservative, cadillac of insurances where we pay almost nothing for doctor visits, deductibles, prescriptions, etc. While this is certainly an appealing concept, is it really necessary, especially when the cost of such insurance is so ridiculously high? The tools provided in this book helped us to truly evaluate the value of each plan in how they relate to our family. It’s nice to finally understand some of the complexities of insurance from a perspective other than an insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-11-10
I’m one of those people who has always had insurance through an employer, and grumbled about how much I’m paying when i don’t need or use most of the services. Pletzke’s book was an eye-opener, showing me that there is an alternative to paying high premiums through an employer, and in fact that it may be safer (in case of layoffs or illness) to buy health insurance on your own. He does an excellent job of demystifying insurance jargon, and provides lots of workbook-type examples. And the personal tone of voice makes it a real easy read.
New Life Insurance Investment Advisor: Achieving Financial Security For You And Your Family Through Today’s Insurance Products
Price : $7.75
Product Description
For anyone who needs to understand different types of life insurance, as well as considerations for purchasing and managing policies, this book should be on your nearby reference shelf. If youve frequently found yourself fumbling around with terminology, such as the differences between variable, universal, and variable universal life (VUL) policies, youll finally see some light through the haze. - MorningstarAdvisor.com
Life insurance doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating. Ben Baldwin’s completely revised and updated guidebook makes it clear and logical, discussing how to analyze insurance products based on their investment merits and best overall financial returns. This clear, authoritative resource for consumer insurance information covers the pros and cons of Internet purchases, techniques to use capital within a policy, the fixed premium feature, insurance for different stages of life, and the new emergence of immediate annuities.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-02-29
This is a great introductory book to a difficult topic. Must read for any first year advisor or life insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-06-27
This is the best source I have come across for dissecting and analyzing VUL. Most insurance professionals shy away from this product because of its risks. My feeling has been that this reaction is born out of a lack of understanding. This book is very clear about the risks and the rewards, teaching both with depth and candor. Knowledge is power and this book provides both.
Review date : 2007-03-17
The book is very informative, entertaining, and instructive. It gives the benefits and drawbacks of each type of life insurance. It’s a good reference book. It’s easy to read and understand.
However, it is very biased towards variable universal life (VUL). In fact, the author states that this type of policy is the reason why the book exists. He even goes so far as to say that VUL is one of the best investment vehicles of the century! He’s a good cheerleader for VUL and even though he is honest and does point out the pitfalls of VUL, he sort of skims over the probability of problems with these policies in later years.
This book inspired me to check VUL policies and get some illustrations. I was shocked at the high probability of lapse in these policies if the expected return in the investments was average, say expected 8% return. You really need to get over 10% annualized return in the policies to be assured that the policy will not lapse. Anything less than that and you are running a grave risk of having to fund the policy dramatically or see it lapse just at a time when you need it most, after age 70. The trick is to adequately fund the policy from the start, and the funding can be quite expensive. And even after all of that, the insurance company makes YOU assume the risk of generating enough return to keep the policy in force. Even if you don’t take any loans, the policy can lapse if the returns are just a little bit less than expected. That’s very high risk to me. There are no affordable guarantees of minimum death benefit or cash values in a VUL, regardless of loans or premiums paid on time. I was shocked to learn this in reality.
So don’t fall for the hype in this book about VUL. The author greatly under-estimates the risk inherent in VUL policies.
Ultimately, I’d say there are better books on insurance if you just want to learn about the basics.
Review date : 2006-11-10
Ben Baldwin has always been one of the clearest writers about life insurance from a financial planning perspective. The explanations of what the insurance industry would call "Advanced Underwriting" uses of life insurance in this book are clear, concise and free of jargon. Although this is a consumer book, I would recommend it to financial planning professionals to enhance their own understanding and to see how to explain complex financial topics to clients.
Review date : 2006-07-26
The author did a geat job in explaining life insurance products. Those that have panned the book have a built in bias against insurance companies and their salesmen/woman. Fine, but I am waiting for one to write a cogent critique of why the author is wrong in his analysis. Frankly, I haven’t found one financial services professional that can, even those that don’t sale insurance products. Bottom line, the strategy makes sense for a many if not most folks who are trying to accumulate retirement $$. And yes the insurance industry makes good fees selling their products just like the securities companies make great fees with their products whether they are indexed mutual funds or stocks and bonds. I simply consider this the cost of doing business and move on. So what if someone makes some money helping you have a more comfortable retirement. Read it, take the ideas seriously, and incorporate the ideas into your plan. I have.
Taken Captive: The Secret To Capturing Your Piece Of America’s Multi-billion Dollar Insurance Industry
Price : $22.50
Product Description
TAKEN CAPTIVE is sure to become the industry s leading resource for providing basic education and expert guidance on using captive insurance companies in alternative-risk-financing strategies. TAKEN CAPTIVE answers the following questions: What is a captive? Why form a captive? What are the different types and structures of captives? Which domiciles are best? What are the tax implications? What are the risks associated with forming and operating a captive? What are the steps involved with forming a captive? Is a feasibility study necessary? What kind of risks can be underwritten? What s involved in managing a captive? How can a captive be used for asset protection and estate planning?
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-07-29
In the often dull industry of insurance, Taken Captive shatters the mold. Not only does Taken Captive explain the traditional uses for captives very well, it outlines some very useful applications of this flexible, financial planning instrument. The topics explained in the "Advanced Concepts" chapter alone are worth far more than the price of the book.
Review date : 2008-05-05
This book was a great introduction to Captives and how they work. Taken Captive is an easy read and explains the process of setting up a captive as well as going over why a captive is or isn’t a good fit for certain clients. This is very informative and has opened up my client base to new opportunities of alternative risk financing. This is definitely a book that needs to be in the library of all advisors.
Review date : 2008-02-21
Very informative and worth the read. Easy to understand and follow if you are familiar with the insurance industry. Wes’s explanation on what captive insurance companies are, how they work, what it takes to get them licensed, how they are taxed, what policies they can issue and many of the other Captive subjects, is very clear. This is a good book for advisors to give to clients that may be intrested in captives.
New Life Insurance Investment Advisor: Achieving Financial Security For You And Your Family Through Today’s Insurance Products
Price : $7.75
Product Description
For anyone who needs to understand different types of life insurance, as well as considerations for purchasing and managing policies, this book should be on your nearby reference shelf. If youve frequently found yourself fumbling around with terminology, such as the differences between variable, universal, and variable universal life (VUL) policies, youll finally see some light through the haze. - MorningstarAdvisor.com
Life insurance doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating. Ben Baldwin’s completely revised and updated guidebook makes it clear and logical, discussing how to analyze insurance products based on their investment merits and best overall financial returns. This clear, authoritative resource for consumer insurance information covers the pros and cons of Internet purchases, techniques to use capital within a policy, the fixed premium feature, insurance for different stages of life, and the new emergence of immediate annuities.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-02-29
This is a great introductory book to a difficult topic. Must read for any first year advisor or life insurance agent.
Review date : 2007-06-27
This is the best source I have come across for dissecting and analyzing VUL. Most insurance professionals shy away from this product because of its risks. My feeling has been that this reaction is born out of a lack of understanding. This book is very clear about the risks and the rewards, teaching both with depth and candor. Knowledge is power and this book provides both.
Review date : 2007-03-17
The book is very informative, entertaining, and instructive. It gives the benefits and drawbacks of each type of life insurance. It’s a good reference book. It’s easy to read and understand.
However, it is very biased towards variable universal life (VUL). In fact, the author states that this type of policy is the reason why the book exists. He even goes so far as to say that VUL is one of the best investment vehicles of the century! He’s a good cheerleader for VUL and even though he is honest and does point out the pitfalls of VUL, he sort of skims over the probability of problems with these policies in later years.
This book inspired me to check VUL policies and get some illustrations. I was shocked at the high probability of lapse in these policies if the expected return in the investments was average, say expected 8% return. You really need to get over 10% annualized return in the policies to be assured that the policy will not lapse. Anything less than that and you are running a grave risk of having to fund the policy dramatically or see it lapse just at a time when you need it most, after age 70. The trick is to adequately fund the policy from the start, and the funding can be quite expensive. And even after all of that, the insurance company makes YOU assume the risk of generating enough return to keep the policy in force. Even if you don’t take any loans, the policy can lapse if the returns are just a little bit less than expected. That’s very high risk to me. There are no affordable guarantees of minimum death benefit or cash values in a VUL, regardless of loans or premiums paid on time. I was shocked to learn this in reality.
So don’t fall for the hype in this book about VUL. The author greatly under-estimates the risk inherent in VUL policies.
Ultimately, I’d say there are better books on insurance if you just want to learn about the basics.
Review date : 2006-11-10
Ben Baldwin has always been one of the clearest writers about life insurance from a financial planning perspective. The explanations of what the insurance industry would call "Advanced Underwriting" uses of life insurance in this book are clear, concise and free of jargon. Although this is a consumer book, I would recommend it to financial planning professionals to enhance their own understanding and to see how to explain complex financial topics to clients.
Review date : 2006-07-26
The author did a geat job in explaining life insurance products. Those that have panned the book have a built in bias against insurance companies and their salesmen/woman. Fine, but I am waiting for one to write a cogent critique of why the author is wrong in his analysis. Frankly, I haven’t found one financial services professional that can, even those that don’t sale insurance products. Bottom line, the strategy makes sense for a many if not most folks who are trying to accumulate retirement $$. And yes the insurance industry makes good fees selling their products just like the securities companies make great fees with their products whether they are indexed mutual funds or stocks and bonds. I simply consider this the cost of doing business and move on. So what if someone makes some money helping you have a more comfortable retirement. Read it, take the ideas seriously, and incorporate the ideas into your plan. I have.
Auto Accident Personal Injury Insurance Claim: How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss
Price : $24.61
Product Description
Eight out of ten Americans will have an accident in the next seven years. Baldyga delivers over three decades of personal injury, insurance claim experience in this easy-to-read book. Learn how to settle your pain and suffering for top dollar.
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-06-22
Dan Baldyga has written a book that shines a bright light on the shadowy world of personal injury auto claims. The insurance companies are the ones that keep policyholders and claimants in the dark. They try their best to control the claims process. For the most part, they succeed…UNLESS a person buys books like this one. This book is somewhat wordy, but thorough, and that thoroughness is what you need. Great job, Dan!
Review date : 2006-07-01
I am 50 years old and until my accident I have never had a wreck. I bought this book on Amazon.com about a year ago and followed it religiously to settle my claim. It worked. Thought I’d share this with others.
Also, the book helped me see additional damages that I didn’t recognize previously. Just that alone would have been worth the price of the book. But the author’s Base Formula showed me how to figure out how much my claim was worth, and that saved me thousands. This is one book I won’t be loaning out, just in case I have another wreck.
Review date : 2005-12-25
I just finished reading this book which my mother got me for Christmas. I had an accident a few weeks ago and was beside myself with worry over it. I didn’t get hurt badly but my neck and back hurt a lot the next morning. My car wasn’t so fortunate, though.
I did lose time from work and had to rent a car. The worse part was not knowing what I had to do next. After reading this book it answered so many of the questions I had. There’s no way I would have known about some of them since I never had an accident before.
The only thing I didn’t see in the book, unless I missed it, is whether I should include my medical bills in the formula since they are going to be paid by the insurance company. The accident was the fault of the driver behind me.
I don’t know how anybody can ever begin to try and settle their own claim without a book like this. There’s SO many things you need to know.
Someone in a review below said that the book is only 50 pages. My book is 140 pages! And there’s a ton of information in it that tells me exactly what I need to do. I’m so grateful for this book.
Review date : 2005-12-24
My wife and I purchased this book some time ago as we prepared to settle our claim.
She had also bought a few others online and we spent quite a bit of time reading them all.
Each one had some helpful information, however, we both felt this book was the most concise and had everything we needed to know. I especially liked the fact that this particular author did not talk down to the readers, nor did he use the difficult to understand legal terms that some of the others did.
He took us step by step through the process, explaining what we needed to do at every turn.
Neither my wife or I had ever been through this wrenching process before. When we met with our adjuster we both felt a lot more confident thanks to this book.
I’m pleased to report that we just settled our claim for the amount we figured out with this book. It took some haggling, both on the phone and in person, but we held fast as the author said to do and we persevered.
For the benefit of others who find themselves like we did, struggling to learn the in’s and out’s of a claims process, I would recommend this book highly.
Review date : 2005-12-09
Understanding how the injury-insurance-settlement process works has been central to making the right decision’s in dealing with both our own insurance company, and the one who insured the person who hit my husband. The book was a great help to me.
