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		<title>USAA Permanent Life Insurance or Combination Life Insurance?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[USAA otherwise known as the “United Services Automobile Association” offers three types of life insurance. The first one is that of Term Life Insurance where you are offered a low rate policy for a certain period of annual coverage. The second one is that of the Permanent Life Insurance which offers you a lifetime coverage. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>USAA otherwise known as the “United Services Automobile Association” offers three types of life insurance. The first one is that of Term Life Insurance where you are offered a low rate policy for a certain period of annual coverage. The second one is that of the Permanent Life Insurance which offers you a lifetime coverage. The third is the one that bridges the gap between the Term Insurance and Permanent Insurance. So which one is the best for you? The mentioned policies will be discussed in brief in the succeeding paragraphs. Each policy has its own set of pros and cons and you can choose the one that best suits you and your family.</p>
<p><strong>TERM LIFE INSURANCE</strong> – USAA’s Term Life Insurance offers protection for a certain period of time. Because of the fact that it has an agreed upon duration, it is considerably cheaper. The options are also open for members who choose to take the Term Life Insurance because it can be converted to the Permanent Life Insurance Policy without the tie ups of further medical exams. This Insurance Policy is marketed for the person who demands the highest level of service for the least amount of money. This insurance policy is very flexible because you will be the choosing how long you need the insurance protection for, and in the event of your death within the agreed period, your beneficiaries will receive the amount that you have signed with USAA. Coverage for Term Life Insurance can go as high as 30 years.</p>
<p><strong>PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE</strong> – This is the traditional form of life insurance at it offers full lifetime coverage and support for your family at the event of your death. With USAA’s permanent life insurance you can stay protected for the rest of your life. With permanent life insurance you can be covered until you are 100 years old. That is, given you are continually paying the premium. This is much more expensive than that of the Term Life Insurance, but you are insured for longer and there is no longer any need to change policies along the way. With the Permanent Life Insurance from USAA you are able to build cash value over time; you can easily get some money as dividend payout when you need to.</p>
<p><strong>COMBINATION LIFE INSURANCE</strong> – As its name implies. USAA’s Combination Life Insurance allows you to combine Temporary and Permanent policies. Combining the two policies provides fortified protection and you can have your peace of mind. This is a good policy to get when you are younger because you will have more time to build up your money. How is this achieved? You can choose a permanent plan for protection of US $100K, then you can pick a temporary plan that will last 30 years for $250K, in any event, you will end up with the comfort of having US $350K in your name.</p>
<p>No matter which insurance policy you choose, the most important thing is that you can rest assured that you belong to one of the best insurance companies in the United States and that you are well covered in any event. GP</p>
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		<title>USAA Advantage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Convenience and efficient customer service coupled with unbeatable rates are just a few of the perks when joining USAA. You know that you are with the cream of the Insurance Crop when you choose USAA. In this article you will find the advantages into choosing USAA over other Insurance providers.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Convenience and efficient customer service coupled with unbeatable rates are just a few of the perks when joining USAA. You know that you are with the cream of the Insurance Crop when you choose USAA. In this article you will find the advantages into choosing USAA over other Insurance providers.</p>
<p>FLEXIBILITY – Life insurance has never been as flexible as those offered by USAA. The company offers you three types of Life Insurance Policies with each one having their own pros and cons. First on the list is that of Term Life Insurance – which offers you a choice of how long you wish to be protected. Second is the Permanent Life Insurance that gives you lifetime protection and the Third one is the Combination that applies both policies in one package. All you have to do is choose which is applicable to you. Flexibility is the main strength of USAA’s Automotive Insurance. They provide their clients different payment and account management process so that you can have as much involvement with the program as you can.</p>
<p>AVAILABILITY – It is not just availability in the sense that you can apply at any time you want as long as you are an active member of the United States Army, but availability in the way that you can reach them anytime via phone or over the internet.</p>
<p>EXCELLENT SERVICE – Availability is nothing if the service is way below par, USAA proves that it can deliver excellent service at all times. They have consistently ranked at the Top for customer satisfaction by their peers in the insurance industry and their customers themselves. USAA was the pioneer in direct service (where the need for agents is eliminated) and they have excelled in it. People can reach them at any time and change what they want to change. Pay-out is quick too and you are given your dues as soon as possible. The company is not only good to their customers, but they apparently are great to their employees also. All over the United States, USAA is known to be one of the best employers. They have one of the highest employee satisfactions ratings ever.</p>
<p>AFFORDABILITY – People say: “If you qualify, don’t hesitate to choose USAA!” and that is the truth. USAA is one of the most affordable insurance service providers in the country. They have been known to offer the lowest quotes compared to other Insurance companies. If you want proof of this for yourself, go ahead and visit them at their website and request for yourself an insurance quote.</p>
<p>HISTORY – USAA is a company that has been around for nearly a decade. You can’t beat that kind of experience. When you join USAA you can be sure that they have seen, heard and done everything. They will be able to take care of you and any problems that may arise in the future.</p>
<p>With such credentials, it is no wonder why USAA remains at the top. Plus, they provide great service to the brave men and women who stand at the frontlines defending us while we sleep soundly in our beds.   GP</p>
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		<title>USAA Car Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[USAA was initially established to provide a Car Insurance Service to a group of Military officers. The company was born out of a need since members of the US Army were considered to be high risk individuals and that any Insurance Company would just be baring its neck if they pick members of the Military [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>USAA was initially established to provide a Car Insurance Service to a group of Military officers. The company was born out of a need since members of the US Army were considered to be high risk individuals and that any Insurance Company would just be baring its neck if they pick members of the Military as their clients.  Now, nearly a decade since their establishment, USAA has been providing members of the United States Military as well as their families with the needed insurance, banking, financial planning services as well as others activities.</p>
<p>One of their foremost product that has gone up the rank is that of their car insurance provision. Below is a description of USAA’s Car Insurance service. It includes the perks they provide their clients as well as their rates and a few customer comments.</p>
<p>USAA has a program called “Accident Forgiveness”. Consider it some sort of incentive program. As long as a member has been accident free for a minimum of five years upon starting with the company, the member is automatically awarded one free pass to be able to maintain their premium for one accident when they are determined to be at fault.</p>
<p>Adding a young driver to your car Insurance policy will definitely increase your premium. At USAA, they give you fair quotes and see to it that you are getting the most from your program. One perk of being a previous or current member of USAA is that you are immediately able to avail of a 10 percent discount on your Teen driver’s Insurance Policy.</p>
<p>USAA also provides a discount to students that have good standing in school. This can be used to motivate your kids to maintain a good school average. To further cement you teenager’s commitment to the service and the products, the company lets teen drivers sign a good driver contract with the company as well as provide free educational materials to help them become better drivers. Let us face it, having a teenager on the wheel can be harrowing sometimes, it may not be a problem if you are always with them. That is why it is always practical insuring them since you will have someone to turn to when things go awry.</p>
<p>The members have been known to swear that USAA premiums are much lower than that of their competition while being able to offer the same services. One of the main things that has drawn people into USAA is the excellent customer service and claims service. Despite such an honor and achievement, the company has flawlessly managed to continually remain on the top of the listings of auto insurance companies that have the least amount of complaints from customers. This is one of the traits that they exhibit when dealing with customers under their Auto Insurance programs.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of joining the USAA group, you can get to know them better or perhaps get a free quote from the company itself on their website at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.usaa.com/">www.USAA.com</a>.   GP</p>
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		<title>What USAA is all about</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[USAA stands for ‘United Services Automobile Association’. The name may seem odd because the company provides more than just automobile insurance, but that is so because USAA was originally established to be a provider of Automobile Insurance services. Now, the company is known to provide all types of insurance services to the people who serve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>USAA stands for ‘United Services Automobile Association’. The name may seem odd because the company provides more than just automobile insurance, but that is so because USAA was originally established to be a provider of Automobile Insurance services. Now, the company is known to provide all types of insurance services to the people who serve in the United States Military, as well as their families. The company’s slogan is a catch “We Know What it means to Serve” a phrase that is truly meant to get the attention of the brave men and women who serve the country and stay in the frontlines of danger to protect the interests of the United States of America and of those that need assistance.</p>
<p>Light first shone on USAA for the first time in 1922. The group was founded by a few officers of the U.S. Army. The driving force behind the conception of this insurance company is the fact the members of the U.S. Army were considered a “High-Risk” group because of the circumstances that they face in their line of work and because they were deemed as such, the were denied any approval for any then existing insurance companies. Since then, USAA has grown to what it is today.</p>
<p>They now provide a wide range of services to members of the US Army as well as their families. USAA Insurance services include: Banking, Property Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Life Insurance, as well as Financial and Investment planning. One of the many interesting facts about USAA is that they are one of the few companies who advocated direct marketing. As a result of such a decision, most of USAA’s business transactions are done over the World Wide Web or via Telephone.</p>
<p>It is no secret that USAA caters to a specific market niche. In the past, anybody, even those that have retired from the United States Army was considered eligible to avail of USAA’s service. But as the number of the US Military increase, USAA has found it harder to keep track and to provide optimal services to their clients. In response to such dilemma, USAA has chosen to limit its new members to those that are currently active or to those that have just recently resigned from the service of the United States Army.</p>
<p>One of USAA’s highest selling points to their clients is their consistently high customer service rating. Their clients know them to be a very reliable group. Most of the time, surveys would reveal the fact that USAA always belongs to the top 3 (often on the top spot) for their customer service efforts. Other than being great with their customers, USAA is apparently home to the best bosses there are in the United States.</p>
<p>They also manage to land the top spots for the best employers in the United States. Because USAA is focused on serving their customer niche of the US military and their families, they remain to be the only Fortune 500 company that does so. However, they have managed to find competition in the car insurance market with the insurance company GEICO.   GP</p>
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		<title>USAA Insurance Proudly Serves Millions of Military Members</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[USAA Insurance is more than just the insurance provider. They also have a banking section, financial advisors, and real estate locator services. USAA even deposits a percentage of profits into Subscriber Savings Accounts, which accounts are created by the company for each member. So members not only get the best policies around through USAA insurance, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>USAA Insurance is more than just the insurance provider. They also have a banking section, financial advisors, and real estate locator services. USAA even deposits a percentage of profits into Subscriber Savings Accounts, which accounts are created by the company for each member. So members not only get the best policies around through USAA insurance, but they can also use their memberships to access all sorts of other perks.</p>
<p>USAA is a Fortune 200 financial services company focused on providing banking, investing, and insurance to people and families that serve, or served, in the military of the United States and other selected federal agencies. USAA was founded in 1922 by a group of U.S. Army officers to self-insure each other when they were unable to secure auto insurance due to the perception that they were a high-risk group. USAA has since expanded to serve officers, NCOs, enlisted, and their families a full range of property and casualty insurance, banking, life insurance, investment and financial planning products and services. USAA was one of the pioneers of direct marketing and most of its business is conducted over the Internet or telephone.</p>
<p>USAA Insurance offers a wide range of personal property and casualty insurance including automobile insurance, homeowner insurance, renters insurance, and valuable personal property insurance. USAA Insurance provides whole life insurance, term life insurance, and annuities. USAA&#8217;s life insurance policies are different than most offerings since they do not include a war-exclusion clause or war clause. Unlike most of its competitors, USAA does not sell or provide service for its insurance and other products through agents. Policies are sold and serviced on-line via the internet or directly by USAA employees over the telephone. These employees are licensed representatives that are paid a salary rather than a commission.</p>
<p>The mission statement of USAA Insurance is to serve members of the U.S. military and their families. They have always marketed directly to members of the U.S. military. The criteria for eligibility includes U.S. military service, purchase of at least one P&amp;C product, and a short grace period after separation.  In focusing their efforts to serve only its niche, USAA is unique in that it is the only Fortune 500 financial services company that focuses primarily on serving members of the U.S. Military and their families.</p>
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