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Exploring Trailer Insurance Options: Protecting Your Hauling Investment

September 22, 2023 Guest Author

When it comes to trailers, whether you use them for work or play, having the right insurance coverage is essential. Trailer insurance provides protection for your investment against a range of potential risks, from accidents on the road to theft and vandalism. In this article, we will explore various insurance options available for trailers to help you make an informed decision about safeguarding your valuable hauling equipment. Trailer Liability Insurance Trailer liability insurance is a fundamental type of coverage that provides financial protection in case your trailer causes injury to…

4 Questions You Should Ask Your Insurance Company Before Deciding On A Palliative Care Facility

April 10, 2022April 13, 2022 Guest Author

Moving a loved one into a palliative care facility is never easy. There are many things to consider, and you want to make sure that you are making the best decision for your family member. One thing that you should do before making a final decision is to speak with your insurance company about hospice medicare billing. They may have specific requirements or restrictions on which facilities they will cover. This article will discuss five questions that you should ask your insurance company before deciding on a palliative care facility. What…

Insurance industry legal costs exploding as US juries increasingly side with plaintiffs

November 26, 2019November 24, 2019 Nordstrom

Insurance industry legal costs - american dollars

Insurers from around the world are expected to face legal expenses topping $200 billion. United states jury payouts are sending global insurance industry legal costs skyward. Insurer execs face a rising fear from the size and frequency of awards jurors are requiring the firms to pay out to plaintiffs. Payouts insurance companies must pay to lawsuit plaintiffs are starting to pose a threat to the industry. The trend is being called “social inflation” as juries demand more frequent and generous payouts that insurers must cover for cases ranging from tainted…

Parents are looking to education insurance to protect school costs

May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 G. Turner

Many people are making sure their tuition money is safe by investing in policies to ensure coverage. Some parents who have realized the risk involved in the funds they spend on tuition are turning to education insurance to keep their investment safe. Should anything happen during a student’s college career, recovering education costs can be difficult. Colleges typically offer different forms of refund policies. That said, after four to six weeks into the semester have passed, the refund policies for most colleges will have expired. This means that it’s nearly…

5 Life Insurance Policies You Should Consider (That Aren’t Term)

July 15, 2018 Marc

Looking for life insurance? Purchasing a life insurance plan is one of the best ways to secure your family’s well being, providing you with peace of mind along the way. There’s no shortage of plans promising low premiums and strong benefits, but knowing what all options are out there and which to choose can be challenging. Read on as I unpack 5 life insurance policies that aren’t term, and see if one of them might be suitable for you. #1 Whole Life Policy Here’s the gist of a whole life…

Insurance costs force the cancellation of Battle of Britain fly-past

September 11, 2015September 10, 2015 G. Turner

The Shoreham crash has caused the premiums for these performances to spike, making this one cost prohibitive. The prohibitive insurance costs associated with covering a fly-past of 20 spitfires for a commemorative ceremony of the Battle of Britain have cancelled this portion of the event. The reason is that the premiums have spiked dramatically following the crash at the Shoreham Airshow. That disaster occurred in August and killed 11 people. Now, it has led the insurance costs associated with air shows to increase to the point that they may no…

Insurance costs are driven skyward by some ailments more than others

July 28, 2015July 24, 2015 H. Cutner

New research has revealed the catastrophic ailments are the most expensive for insurers to cover. The results from a recent study that looked into health insurance costs has now revealed the 10 types of catastrophic ailments that are the priciest for insurers to have to cover as a part of their plans. Among the leading types of condition is going into labor early and having a preterm baby. Preterm births occur about 450,000 times every year and have been found to be among the highest insurance costs, says the new…