The Home Value Protection insurance policy – the only one in the United States offering homeowners protection from the catastrophic effects of withered home prices – has now become available to homeowners in Oklahoma. Homeowners who are covered by this policy will have a greater amount of protection for their investments, which is typically the largest they will hold in their lifetimes, as the prices of their homes continue to plummet. Oklahoma is the second state in the country that will have this unique form of insurance policy available to…
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Reputational risk a growing concern for companies and insurers
In the advent of social media, a person’s reputation is beginning to play a much more important role in the world of business. A new trend has been born in the insurance industry in the form of reputational risk. This risk is most apparent in companies that have had their reputations damaged by some sort of incident that caused consumer backlash. Companies with bad reputations tend to fare poorly in their given industry, as consumers often steer clear of such companies. In some cases, this avoidance can mean the end…
Read MoreSpace travel insurance policy available from Allianz in 2012
In an effort to be the first in the industry to take advantage of the upcoming wave of “ordinary astronauts” who will be taking the first commercial trips into space next year, the German insurance giant, Allianz, has announced that in 2012 it will begin selling space travel insurance policies. The sale of these policies will align with the launch of the spaceflight company called Virgin Galactic, owned by Virgin Group’s Richard Branson. There have already been approximately 450 people who have made seat reservations with Virgin Galactic for its…
Read MoreWells Fargo launches new insurance program targeting low-income families
Wells Fargo has partnered with the National Affordable Housing Management Association to launch a new line of insurance that seeks to meet the needs of those looking for affordable housing options. The Multifamily Affordable Housing Insurance Program aims to placate the risks associated with certain development projects that can keep families from finding appropriate housing. The program is comprised of a number of insurance providers, Wells Fargo included, to help mitigate these risks. The program will make use of a federal subsidy, which will be applied to low-income families to…
Read MoreIndependent insurance agents in Ohio flock to new insurance plan that may be a major hit with homeowners
Last month, Ohio’s Home Value Insurance Company launched a new insurance product dubbed Home Value Protection Insurance. The insurance plan is the first in the nation to provide protection against falling home prices due to a volatile market. Since announcing the plan, more than 75 independent insurance agents have applied to sell it, making Home Value Protection Insurance one of the most popular policies amongst agents in the nation. Given that the plan has no equal, there is an unprecedented opportunity for agents able to sell the product. The coverage…
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