US voters want to keep private health insurance and expand Medicare

H. Cutner
Private health insurance - Voters

Most Democratic voters are drawn to Medicare for All but may challenge the party in 2020. Private health insurance and other components of healthcare reform have been a central issue among Democratic presidential candidates. Those politicians have been pitching their own versions of Medicare and medical coverage which may make things somewhat more complex for the candidates in 2020 according to a new Wall Street Journal and NBC news poll. Two out of every three voters support opening Medicare coverage up to anyone who wants to buy in. This is…

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Small insurance companies facing scrutiny receive IRS deal offer

G. Turner
Small insurance companies - Business

The goal of the deal is to ensure tax payment plus interest in exchange for dropping the case. The I.R.S. has offered small insurance companies under tax avoidance scrutiny a way to avoid penalties through a new offer. This offer would give the insurers the opportunity to pay all outstanding back taxes – in addition to interest – in order to close their cases and face no further penalties. The Internal Revenue Service is working to help to correct the tax avoidance and prevent it in the future. The small…

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Dog groomer insurance helps your pet salon avoid risks unique to your business

Nordstrom
Dog groomer insurance - go getting bath

Whether you groom from home, have a dedicated salon or have a mobile unit, you need coverage. Many business owners don’t realize that there are specific policies available to provide dog groomer insurance coverage. All too often, they purchase a general commercial policy which doesn’t offer the type of specific coverage unique to this kind of business. The type of policy you’ll need depends on the nature of the services you provide your customers. It’s important to recognize that there isn’t a standard dog groomer insurance policy, so it’s up…

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Exdion Solutions Launches Cutting Edge Insurtech Solution Exclusively for Small Agencies

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Plano, TX, September 23, 2019 –(PR.com)– Exdion Solutions, Inc., the leading Insurtech company that helps Insurance Brokers and Agencies build a robust business using smart AI, Machine learning, cloud and other technologies, today announced ExdionPOD LITE, a cognitive-science based SaaS product. Through ExdionPOD lite, the small agent will benefit from a fast, simple and efficient way to manage their policy checking. “We realized small Insurance brokers have a dire need for a product like ExdionPOD LITE with the right features at affordable cost,” said L S Ram, CEO of Exdion…

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4 Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have But Go Without

Live Insurance News
Insurance policies

The only sure thing in life is that it can be unpredictable. Accidents or illness can strike at any time. Guarding your home and future should be a necessity in any household budget. Although many people don’t think that insurance is necessary, when the unthinkable happens it is good to be protected. Even the most unlikely scenarios like being a victim of a home invasion can happen to anyone at any time. If you are injured and can no longer work it can be devastating financially, emotionally and physically. Having…

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Nationwide small commercial insurance satisfaction highest in US, says JD Power

H. Cutner
Commercial Insurance - Customer Satisfaction

The insurer earned the highest ranking for overall customer satisfaction in a recent study. A new J.D. Power study has found that Nationwide provides the best customer satisfaction in small commercial insurance. This, according to the findings from the firm’s 2019 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Satisfaction Study. This isn’t Nationwide’s first time receiving the title. In fact, the insurer has been the top small commercial insurance company for customer satisfaction two years in a row. The company also took the top spot for the claims and policy offerings categories. “Small…

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ClaimVantage Absence Specialist, Angie Brown Presents at 110th ICA Conference in Denver

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Portland, ME, September 20, 2019 –(PR.com)– ClaimVantage, a leading international provider of life, disability, and integrated claim management software solutions, will exhibit at the 110th annual International Claim Association (ICA) Conference in Denver. The event will take place at the Hilton Hotel, Denver City Center, from September 22-24. Angie Brown, Business Development Manager and Absence Specialist will join Steve McGonagle, National Practice Leader, Absence Management at The Standard, to present at a session entitled “Integrating Absence Management,” Angie and Steve will discuss the evolution of integrating absence and disability management,…

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