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Commercial insurance rates on the rise in the US

July 12, 2013July 9, 2013 S.Vagus

MarketScout data shows growth of commercial insurance rates Commercial insurance rates continue to rise in the U.S., according to data from MarketScout, an insurance quotes firm. Rates have risen for four consecutive months throughout the country for various reasons, including the impact of natural disasters, fraud, and general issues involving theft and regulatory changes. Commercial insurance rates are expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future, especially where vehicle and property coverage is involved. Exactly how quickly rates will grow is not certain. Rates grow by 5% in June of…

Insurance news from UK reveals investigation plans from regulator

July 11, 2013July 9, 2013 H. Cutner

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The FCA is now looking into the selling strategies many insurers are using with add ons. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has made an insurance news announcement that it is investigating techniques being used by insurers for the sale of their products in order to increase their competitive powers. The study is being conducted specifically into the practices surrounding the add ons in the industry. The Chief Executive of the FCA, Martin Wheatley, first announced the insurance news at an industry conference that was held on…

Insurance industry in Kenya continues to struggle despite income

July 11, 2013July 9, 2013 G. Turner

Even though insurers in the African country have been bringing in billions, they are still bleeding money. The Kenyan insurance industry has always faced struggles in selling to the majority of the residents of the country, but despite the fact that it has been bringing in billions, money is still being lost in every direction. The sector continues to have a penetration beneath 4 percent, as has been the case for over 60 years. This has been the case since the first insurer established the insurance industry. That company was…

New health insurance regulations introduce changes to Affordable Care Act

July 11, 2013July 8, 2013 Nordstrom

Obama administration introduces more health insurance revisions As the Affordable Care Act inches closer to becoming fully enacted in the U.S., the Obama administration is making somewhat unexpected moves on the health care law and its provisions concerning health insurance. The federal law is set to go active in its entirety on January 1, 2014. Once the law has been fully enacted, it will be too late for states throughout the country to comply with its provisions, which is somewhat problematic due to the fact that most states have yet…

Auto insurance program in California reduces rates again

July 10, 2013July 8, 2013 Julie Campbell

The state department announced that for the second year in a row, it would be shrinking the price of coverage. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has just revealed that it will be lowering the California Low Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) rates yet again for a second year in a row. The premiums are exceptionally low within this program, making it easier for certain good drivers to obtain coverage. Annual auto insurance premiums for drivers within this program typically range between $226 to $338. It is available for good…