Robert Taurosa

Most people realize when gas prices rise even by a few cents. Do you ever wonder what influences these gas prices and why they spike or drop? It’s not a simple answer since many factors determine the price of gas. There are three primary reasons gas prices have recently begun to increase.
Venezuelan Politics
The United States used to be one of Venezuela’s largest exporters, but the volume has dropped recently due to its failing economy. The fate of the Maduro regime’s impending collapse has i...

Every year in the United States, roughly six million car accidents take place, ranging from the most minor single-car incidents to crowded interstate pile-ups involving dozens of vehicles.
Averaging these six million crashes out across the 365 days per year, roughly 16,500 take place every day throughout the 50 states. Whether someone is a safe driver or not, they need to know what steps they should take in the event they get involved in a motor vehicle accident.
No Matter What, Don’t Flee th...

With the roads becoming increasingly more dangerous, it’s never been more crucial to practice safe driving. Here are some tips on how to stay out of harm’s way while behind the wheel.
Don’t Lose Focus
It’s not uncommon for drivers to gear up for a ride while their mind is elsewhere. Unfortunately, this places the driver, passengers, and others on the road in grave danger. Before putting the key in the ignition, take a moment to recalibrate. In doing so, the driver’s focus realigns.
Eliminate ...

As a life insurance agent, I promote truth, honesty and transparency. These are three crucial characteristics of a great life insurance salesperson. Unfortunately, not everyone abides by these three principles. While life insurance can be a tremendous boon for grieving families, it has also been used by those with nefarious intent. I wanted to highlight a few examples of life insurance fraud and use them as examples of why you shouldn’t even consider attempting this.
The Infamous John Darwin
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When interacting with a new client, it’s important to remain positive and understanding; chances are, the client is not as familiar with your company and your plans as you are. Being conscious of how you present yourself and how you engage with the client will help you establish a strong, positive rapport as well as encourage sales and continued patronage.
Customer service may not be the first term that comes to mind in association with insurance, but it is integral to present a positive, con...

Automobiles have been around for over 100 years, and in that short time, they’ve managed to become relatively affordable. However, much like any product or service, there are still quite a few vehicles in the world that cost exorbitant amounts of money. Considering my deep passion for cars, I figured I would highlight some of this year’s most expensive vehicles that most of us can only dream to obtain.
Rolls Royce – Sweptail – $13 million
I thought we should start the list off with the absolu...

Health IQ has introduced an innovative idea that transformed the life insurance market. Established in 2013, the company advocates for health consciousness in the process of providing insurance.
This change in mindset highlights the importance of taking charge of managing one’s health and none of the hassle of proving the necessity of paying for better insurance rates. Health IQ provides an incentive to the client to continue living healthy by offering savings anywhere from 4 to 33 percent. A...

The life insurance industry is facing a problem. Millennials simply aren’t purchasing policies. They seem to not see it as an important part of life. They associate life insurance with senior citizens and assume that they should only care about it when they are older. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Life insurance is incredibly important as soon as you become an adult and it is smarter to purchase a policy when you are younger, when premiums are cheaper.
In order to appeal to millenn...

My career, as well as this blog, is focused on life insurance and life settlements. However, I do not mind discussing different kinds of insurance and policies every now and again. I think it is crucial to inform everyone of the importance of insurance in general. We, as a collective society, must be well-informed and well-equipped in the case of emergencies. That is why I wanted to walk through a few of the different types of insurance and briefly touch on their importance.
Car Insurance
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July 28, 2017, Tesla Inc. revealed the new Tesla Model 3. During the “handover” event, 2,000 employees, press, and other guests waited for the unveiling of Tesla’s first mass-market electric vehicle. Employees from different departments discussed their contribution to the creation of the car and shared behind the scenes information. It was also announced that 30 select employees would be receiving a production-ready vehicle before the car’s official launch.
A 10-second countdown was initiated...

Twenty years ago, electric cars were an idea, a hope, and a dream. Ten years ago, they were a reality though extremely pricey. A consumer would need to pay over $100,000 to own an EV. Today, prices have decreased, and society is on its way to more affordable, mass-produced electric vehicles. Earlier this year, Tesla Inc. unveiled the newest addition to their line, the Model 3, their first mass-produced EV. While the reasonable pricing and exemplary design have encouraged the populace to purch...

The automobile industry is one of the most complex and fascinating industries in the world. One of the more interesting facets of the industry is the sheer amount of innovation and technological advancement that we are currently seeing. Manufacturers are working on self-driving cars, electric cars and everything else in between. And just recently, one of the most desired and dreamt-of fantasies of the automotive industry could become a reality: the flying car.
Practically since the dawn of th...