Author: Angela Linders

Business Owners, This Is Your Sign to Start Thinking Globally

Angela Linders
UK Business Owners

Setting Up a Branch in the UK: A Practical Guide Expanding your business to the UK opens a door to one of the world’s most reliable markets. But before you pop the champagne, there’s a minefield of questions to figure out. Among them is ensuring you’ve covered your bases legally and financially, which includes commercial insurance. Whether you’re eyeing London skyscrapers or Manchester startups, setting up branch in UK comes with responsibilities you can’t afford to skip. First Steps to Opening a UK Branch Opening a branch in the UK…

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No More Fine Print! Inside Florida’s Push for Honest Pet Insurance

Angela Linders
Florida's Pet Insurance

Florida’s New Pet Insurance Law Seeks to Protect Pet Owners and Their Pockets Florida’s furry friends just got a boost of support, and their humans might be breathing a sigh of financial relief, too. Starting January 1, 2025, a new state law establishes a regulatory framework for pet insurance, bringing long-awaited transparency and rules to a fast-growing sector. It’s not often lawmakers agree with such enthusiasm, but this bill passed both the House and Senate without a single dissenting vote. If you’ve got a tail-wagging buddy or a purring companion,…

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How this Healthcare Giant’s Challenges Could Change Insurance as We Know It

Angela Linders
unitedhealth stock drop and worries of ACA enrollment

UnitedHealth Group Stock Struggles Continue Amid Medicare and ACA Challenges UnitedHealth Group, a giant in the U.S. healthcare industry, has been navigating rough waters lately. You may have noticed headlines about their plummeting stock prices or whispers of trouble in Medicare Advantage plans and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. But what does all this mean for you, the average healthcare consumer or investor? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense without the corporate-speak. UnitedHealth’s Stock Slide Sparks Market Ripples Imagine this for a second. The largest health…

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New Tax Proposal Could Change How Life Insurance Companies Manage Their Money

Angela Linders
life insurance industry new rules

Breaking Down the Proposed Tax Changes A new law called the Secure Family Futures Act is shaking things up in the life insurance world. The aim of this proposed legislation? To modernize how life insurers are taxed on certain types of investments, like bonds. Right now, these investments fall under something called “capital tax treatment.” It’s a complicated rule that limits how much insurers can handle financial losses and reinvest in the economy. The proposed change would simplify things, making these investments taxable under ordinary rules and extending flexibility for…

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The Business of Big Rigs: Why Progressive Bets on Commercial Auto

Angela Linders
Progressive Insurance's launch of Cargo Plus

Progressive’s Cargo Plus Endorsement Expands Protections for For-Hire Truckers When it comes to trucking insurance, staying ahead of the curve means listening to the needs of drivers on the road. Progressive Insurance is doing just that with the launch of Cargo Plus, a new endorsement designed to provide stronger, more comprehensive coverage for for-hire truckers. Now available in 42 states, this addition is already making waves in the trucking community. What Is Cargo Plus, and How Can It Help Truckers? For truckers, disruptions like wetness, corrosion, or temperature swings can…

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Live Insurance News Gives Families the Tools to Face the Unexpected with Free Family Emergency Organizer

Angela Linders
Insurance news short stories this week

Simplify Your Family’s Chaos with This Free Emergency Organizer Everyone’s Talking About Los Angeles, CA 4/17/25 – Live Insurance News, a trusted source for the latest insurance news and insights, is helping families stay prepared for life’s unpredictable moments by offering a Family Emergency Organizer Free eBook. This printable resource simplifies the task of organizing crucial personal and financial information, ensuring families are ready when it matters most. Be Prepared for Life’s Surprises Life doesn’t come with a playbook—but now it can have an organizer. Imagine this scenario: an unforeseen…

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Consumer Group Takes on Insurance Commissioner in High-Stakes Lawsuit

Angela Linders
California Insurance News

Lawsuit Targets California Insurance Commissioner Over Home Insurance Surcharges A courtroom battle is brewing in California over home insurance surcharges tied to devastating wildfire losses, thrusting Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara into the spotlight. The legal challenge, filed by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, alleges Lara violated state law by enabling insurance companies to pass on the financial burden of wildfire damage to policyholders. At the center of this fight are the ripple effects of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires, which left a staggering $4 billion in damages and obliterated…

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