The cost of California earthquake insurance is lower than most think

Nordstrom
San Andreas Fault Line California earthquake insurance

The hope is to make the coverage more affordable so a larger number of homeowners will buy it. The leading barrier to the purchase of California earthquake insurance is its cost. It is an expensive form of additional coverage. Many homeowners feel it is simply out of their financial reach. CEO Glenn Pomeroy of the California Earthquake Authority says homeowners feel the premiums are too high. That said, Pomeroy also spoke to real estate agents in Santa Rosa this week and explained that his organization has new options. Homeowners frequently…

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Thousands without Louisiana flood insurance risk financial devastation

Julie Campbell
hurricane flood insurance

Uninsured residents may face overwhelming losses as a result of the rising floodwaters in the state. Thousands of people who don’t have Louisiana flood insurance are now risking considerable financial losses. While they aren’t without any assistance, the lack of coverage will mean significant out of pocket expenses. Many of the people whose houses are underwater have never had the slightest problem with flooding before. FEMA and other organizations will be prepared to provide a certain amount of assistance to the uninsured. These organizations are designed to help people such…

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Health insurance cost is leading concern for consumers

Logan B.
health insurance cost medical

Choice is not as high up on the importance list when it comes to health plan shoppers. A federal analysis revealed the top concern as health insurance cost among consumers shopping for coverage. Millions of people purchase their health plans on the insurance exchanges in order to comply with the Affordable Care Act. Their top goal when buying health insurance is to be able to save money on the plan they purchase. Several different factors were taken into consideration when examining the issues that mean the most to consumers. Health…

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Student insurance policy tips for parents

H. Cutner
Back to school supplies student insurance policy

It’s back to school shopping time again and pupils are being reminded not to forget the right coverage. As college students head to the back to school sales to make sure they have the right supplies and tech, parents are looking at student insurance policy tips. These are very important as the top crime on American college campuses is theft. Due to the presence of large amounts of technology, burglaries and thefts involve much higher values. At one time, burglaries meant there was a risk to a walkman or possibly…

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Terrorist’s life insurance policy can be seized by US government

Nordstrom
US life insurance policy payout ruling

A federal judge has ruled that the payments on the policy of the San Bernardino killer can be taken by the government. A federal judge ruling says the U.S. government can seize the life insurance policy of Syed Rizwan Farook. Farook was one of the extremist terrorists involved in the murders in San Bernardino last year. The murderer purchased life insurance coverage near the time he was planning the terrorist attacks. He and a friend, Enrique Marquez – an extremist Muslim convert – planned terrorist attacks together. He started with…

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