Loading Something is loading. Most standard home insurance policies come with coverage that protects your home against fire damage. You can also purchase separate fire insurance to supplement your existing coverage if you have a second home or live in an area more vulnerable to wildfires. In California, for example, more than 2 million properties […]

Image source: Getty Images Pet insurance helps ensure pets get the care they need. But when owners take out policies for their pets, it’s important that they understand how their policies work so they know what will be covered and what won’t be covered and the expenses they are likely to incur. . Specifically, there […]

By Daniel Tay (July 1, 2022, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The status of abortion as a medical procedure in some states and a crime in others will pose a challenge for insurers and policyholders, as policies often exclude coverage of criminal acts, which means changes in policy language may be needed in the wake of […]

LANSING, Mich., July, 1st (TNSeve) — The Michigan Association for Justice scheduled a webinar on July 27, 2022titled “Maximizing Insurance Coverage in Liability Cases”. According to the agency’s website: What you will learn * Determine available sources of recovery early in the claims assessment process * Identify insurance and indemnity coverages that might otherwise be […]

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30th (TNSeve) – Consumer Lawyers of California scheduled a webinar on July 27, 2022titled “Maximizing Insurance Coverage in Liability Cases”. According to the agency’s website: What you will learn * Determine available sources of recovery early in the claims assessment process * Identify insurance and indemnity coverages that might otherwise be overlooked […]

Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any comments. Diving brief: ear reached an agreement with healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital to raise up to $125 million through a rights offering. The company will receive $100 million in convertible senior notes and the […]

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Although a increasing number of companies offer to help workers travel to states where abortion is legal, it remains unclear whether employers and insurers will have to forgo providing abortion coverage to residents of states where the procedure is or will soon be banned . Now that the The […]

Insurance Navy is proud to announce that it will expand its SR-22 insurance coverage to four states – Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohioand Tennessee. CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SR22 Insurance is an essential auto insurance product, so much so that some drivers are required to carry an SR-22 in order to drive legally when they […]

Insurance policies offer varying levels of insurance coverage and even if the amount purchased was adequate at one time, changes over time (e.g. inflation, upgrades, regulatory changes and surge pricing) can leave the insured underinsured. In this article in the blog’s wildfire insurance coverage series, we highlight the need for policyholders to look closely at […]

Northern District argues late notice prohibits coverage under property policy In late 2016, a roofer breached the insured’s roof, causing roof damage and internal water damage. The insured did not file a claim with his property insurer until early 2018, more than a year later. The insurer, Acadia Insurance Company, reserved the rights, investigated, then […]

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global Health Care product which aims to provide health insurance coverage to its policyholders across the world. The product allows policyholders to plan any treatment abroad or in India without worry, thereby benefiting from the best medical facilities anywhere in the world, the company […]

By Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews, Pasich LLP Recent litigation has upped the ante for companies facing lawsuits filed under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Under BIPA, a company can be assessed damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation for the improper collection, use, or disclosure of biometric data. In a case currently before […]

SINGAPORE – The cost of cancer treatment has risen at a much faster rate than other medical treatments. The MediShield Life Council has reported to the Department of Health (MOH) that spending on cancer drugs is increasing 20% ​​annually, compared to 6% for other drugs. With more cancer patients seeking treatment, MediShield Life payments for […]

Photo: Mike Kline/Getty Images Today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has implications for health insurance coverage, according to healthinsurance.org. The 6-3 ruling that nullifies nearly 50 years of a woman’s right to an abortion now leaves that decision up to each state. It is estimated that half of them have already put in […]

To help provide better financial protection for drivers on the road, each state in the United States has minimum auto insurance coverage requirements that you must meet if you want to get behind the wheel legally. This means that if you live in the United States and own a vehicle, you must meet state requirements […]

This press release was originally issued by Release Wire Archbold, Ohio — (Release Wire) – 06/23/2022 – Beck Insurance Agency proudly serves home insurance in Toledo, Perrysburg, Bryan, OH, Delta, OH, Waterville, OH, Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas. While most new homeowners get caught up in the magic of buying a new home, the excitement […]

June 23, 2022 – Can e-bikes zoom in on auto and home coverage? With rising gas prices, more and more people are turning to e-bikes as alternatives to cars. On January 21, 2022, Bloomberg reported that US consumers bought more e-bikes (nearly 790,000) than electric vehicles (652,000) in 2021. (“America’s Best-Selling Electric Vehicles Ride on […]

June 22, 2022 – According to White House statements, “The United States, together with the G7 and the European Union, will continue to impose serious and immediate economic costs on the Putin regime for its atrocities in Ukraine, including in Bucha”. As part of this effort, in an April 6, 2022 White House statement, “devastating […]

This month’s issue highlights that the American Medical Association (AMA) resolved to advocate and pursue, through legislation and/or regulation, universal insurance coverage for scalp cooling therapy at the annual meeting of its principal decision-making body House of Delegates (HOOD). At the meeting, the AMA also resolved to work with consumer and advocacy groups to challenge […]

An article on our blog on the outlook for employment and work discussed recently how House Democrats sought to amend the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as part of a new bill called the “Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act.” We concluded that the legislation, if enacted, would increase both the frequency and severity […]

FLORIDA — About 78,000 Florida homeowners could face the busiest months of the Atlantic Basin hurricane season without insurance for their homes and businesses. The Florida Department of Financial Services supervised by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis filed a motion Monday night in the Leon County 2nd Judicial Circuit Court declaring the Tallahassee base […]

What if your insurer tracked your data online to rate your car insurance? Sounds far-fetched, right? Yet the digital traces we leave online have predictive value. And insurers can use data collection and analysis tools to find our data and use it to price insurance services. For instance, some studies have found a correlation between […]

Dear Liz: I work for a wonderful company that has a generous profit sharing plan. I’m 61 and plan to work until I’m 65 and eligible for Medicare. Due to some health issues, I am reducing my hours and this will significantly reduce my income for the next four years. I thought it was a […]

Image source: Getty Images A death benefit that once made sense might become too small over time. Key points Life insurance coverage is intended to protect loved ones. In some cases, life changes require a larger death benefit. There are several reasons why purchasing additional insurance coverage might become necessary. Life insurance coverage is important […]

In a recent development, INR 1 lakh accident insurance cover has been announced for Char Dham pilgrims (Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri). The sum insured will be paid to the pilgrims in the event of an accident. This decision was announced by United India Insurance Company Ltd. on behalf of Manav Utthan Seva Samiti, […]

DUBLIN, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Fertility Services Market (2022 Edition) – Analysis by Procedure, Patients, End-User, by Region, by Country (2022 Edition): Market Overview and Forecast with Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2027)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.comit is offer. The global fertility services market has been valued at $17.45 billion in 2021. […]

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — With hurricane season underway, thousands of Louisiana policyholders face a storm of insurance cancellations within days. And many are not happy, as well as some insurance agents. Sofia Dheming has no choice but to take out new home insurance. “We have a few quotes, the highest I got was around $9,000, […]

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — With hurricane season underway, thousands of Louisiana policyholders face a storm of insurance cancellations within days. And many are not happy, as well as some insurance agents. Sofia Dheming has no choice but to take out new home insurance. “We have a few quotes, the highest I got was about $9,000 […]

New Mexico’s largest marijuana company and a coalition of patients have filed a class action lawsuit against seven state health insurance companies, demanding that they cover cannabis costs for eligible patients. The lawsuit comes months after Ultra Health sent letters to insurers and state agencies, requesting medical marijuana coverage for people with mental and behavioral […]

Kalani Bright has already had to pay more than $34,000 for sex reassignment procedures after losing a three-year battle to have her health insurance cover them. Now the 42-year-old transgender woman is due to undergo another voice surgery, but her insurance still won’t cover the costs as it is considered cosmetic rather than medically necessary. […]

Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – Rising prices could hit you hard in the event of a disaster. Skyrocketing home values ​​and construction costs are leaving coverage gaps for some homeowners. This largely varies by policy – most are written in terms of what is being replaced rather than the current cost […]

Breadcrumb Links Travel Insurance Whether you’re traveling out-of-province or out-of-country, confirm your coverage throughout the trip Vacation rental car Photo by Getty Content of the article It’s that time of year for relaxed warm-weather commutes and road trips. Although you probably already know the importance of having a roadside emergency kit ready when you embark […]

Rising prices could hit you hard in the event of a disaster. Skyrocketing home values ​​and construction costs are leaving coverage gaps for some homeowners. This largely varies by policy – most are written in terms of what is being replaced rather than the current cost of materials. But at least one disaster cleanup professional […]