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Health insurance trends show many covered Americans still aren’t seeking care

Nordstrom
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Millions of people are skipping medical care despite the fact that they have a policy. A survey commissioned by the American College of Emergency Physicians provided notable insight into health insurance trends. Unfortunately, it has revealed that many people who have a health plan are skipping medical care. They are showing increasing discontent with the expense and quality of their health plans. Almost a third of survey participants felt their health insurance coverage had declined over the past year. Only 15 percent of the participants in the health insurance trends…

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Hurricane insurance companies begin their responses to the damage

G. Turner
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Following the devastation Hurricane Matthew left behind on the east coast, insurers are now responding to claims. Hurricane insurance companies are now responding to the thousands of claims they received as a result of Hurricane Matthew. These property damage claims occurred when the storm slammed its way across the bottom portion of the East Coast. Hurricane Matthew left its mark on states along the coast from Florida right through to Virginia. Damage was extensive in central Florida. That said, it wasn’t nearly as great as predictions had suggested. The area…

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Allstate Insurance Corporation seeks to improve overall opinion of large companies

Logan B.
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The insurer’s CEO is working to show that corporations can and should play a positive role in solving society’s struggles. Allstate Insurance Corporation Chairman and CEO Tom Wilson chose the Washington Post as a vehicle to express his message to American corporations. He pointed out that the role of these exceptionally large businesses must change. According to Wilson, corporations should be a powerful force of positive change in society. He wrote that a complete mind-set shift will be required and that these companies can do good. “Corporations should be encouraged…

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Kim Kardashian robbery has now led to an insurance claim for stolen jewelry

H. Cutner
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The celebrity who was the victim of a terrifying robbery has now submitted a claim for what was lost in the theft. The Kim Kardashian robbery that filled the headlines last week has now led to a sizeable insurance claim. When the celebrity was tied up and robbed at gunpoint, the criminals reportedly took 13 items from her possession. The reality television star has now filed an insurance claim suggesting the pieces were worth less than initially suggested. The insurance claim from the Kim Kardashian robbery indicates that the 13…

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Hurricane Matthew insurance losses may not be as bad as expected

Julie Campbell
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Early predictions estimated that insured costs could reach $25 billion to $30 billion from the storm. Early industry estimates had suggested that Hurricane Matthew insurance losses may be the second highest the country has ever seen. This storm represented the first direct hit the United States has experienced from a hurricane in over ten years. It is still too early to know the total cost of the damage it caused. Estimates had said it could be as high as $25 billion to $30 billion. This would make the storm the…

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