Author Archives: Marc
Life insurance companies in Illinois owe $7.5 billion to unknowing beneficiaries
Many insurers are keeping the money owed to beneficiaries who have no idea they’re entitled to a payout. Life insurance companies across the country are struggling with the issue of tracking down…
Kentucky insurance exchange offers only one option for many health plan shoppers
Residents of several of the state’s counties will have only one coverage option to choose next year. The Kentucky insurance exchange will continue to have health plan options for consumers across the…
Companies use pet insurance benefits to draw talent
Now that cats and dogs are just furry family members, affordable animal health care has become a priority. A recent report in the New York Times showed that pet insurance benefits are…
Hurricane season starts today and Jeff Atwater issued insurance advice
The Florida Department of Financial Services CFO recommends that homeowners look again at their policies. Florida Department of Financial Services CFO Jeff Atwater cautioned state residents that the hurricane season begins. He…
California auto insurance investigating premiums discrimination
The state Department of Insurance launched an investigation into the factors used to calculate rates. The California auto insurance industry may soon be changing the way its rates are calculated in order…
New Hampshire insurance exchange won’t lose any insurers in 2018
Regardless of the uncertainty in the industry, all companies have indicated their intent to return. The New Hampshire insurance exchange won’t be following the trend of states losing insurers next year. Instead,…
Tornado insurance tips to help victims of damage
Adjusters released a number of recommendations to homeowners affected by last week’s storms. Last weekend hundreds of homes were hit by an EF1 tornado and throughout this week, tornado insurance adjusters have…
American Family Insurance in hot water with possible $1 billion in legal liability
The insurer may be faced with the massive penalty if a federal judge accepts a jury ruling. American Family Insurance could have to pay legal liability as high as $1 billion depending…
Has Progressive Insurance fallen out of love with Flo?
The nationwide insurer has launched a new marketing campaign in which the beloved mascot was notably absent. Progressive Insurance recently launched a whole new marketing campaign from which Flo, the company’s fictional…
Mental health insurance bill gets Texas House thumbs up
Tentative approval was given to a bill that would ensure equal insurance coverage for mental and physical care. The Texas House granted tentative approval for legislation to provide equal physical and mental…
