Author: G. Turner

Gloria has several articles published on industry trends based on an array of different subjects but specializes within the insurance industry. She has accomplished her top goals of becoming an accredited news journalist that addresses top issues in a way that entertains as well as educates.

Medical tourism industry suffers as health insurance companies stop paying some bills

G. Turner
Health insurance - Medical Tourism

Insurers have begun excluding certain procedures for patients out of the country. American health insurance companies have started placing a limit on the procedures they will cover for patients traveling to other countries to get them. Patients had been traveling to cities such as Tijuana to receive their medical procedures. According to the Tijuana Convention and Tourism Committee, medical tourism has plummeted as US health insurance companies have started limiting the procedures their policyholders are covered for outside the country. The new regulations implemented by the insurers are impacting both…

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Allstate and Other Insurers Seek Approval for Huge Premium Hikes in Florida

G. Turner
florida home insurance rates

Allstate, the second-largest home insurance provider in the United States according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), is known for its comprehensive coverage for homeowners across the country since 1931. However, two insurance companies, including one owned by Allstate, are currently seeking approval for significant premium increases exceeding 50% for homeowners in Florida. Castle Key Indemnity Company Proposes a 53.5% Rate Increase Castle Key Indemnity Company, an Allstate subsidiary that provides insurance for condominium owners, has proposed a substantial rate hike of 53.5%. An Allstate spokesperson confirmed to WESH 2…

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California Insurance Commissioner Lara warns consumers of flood insurance fraud

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Flood Insurance Fraud

As San Diego County started its clean-up efforts, residents are warned of dubious companies preying on victims. Flood insurance claims are up in San Diego, where hundreds of properties and vehicles were damaged and destroyed by recent flooding, but California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has placed his department on alert for fraud and other illegal activities targeting the victims of the flooding. The Department is already receiving reports that consumers claim public adjusters have been contacting them. Immediately after the recent floods, some home and business owners say they were…

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Many health insurance denials in Pennsylvania to undergo fresh review

G. Turner
Health insurance - Denied - Pennsylvania

A new program in the state will focus on cases in which individuals have failed to obtain payments. The new Independent External Review program in Pennsylvania will be taking another look at health insurance claims in which policyholders felt they were incorrectly denied. Many people feel that the current appeal process hasn’t worked for them due to its limitations. There is already an appeal process available to health insurance customers whose claims have been denied for the cost of a medication or medical procedure. They have been able to appeal…

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Mortgage struggles on the horizon as Florida home insurance problems continue

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Home Insurance - Mortgage calculations - Florida Flag

As the coverage crisis continues in the state, there is a risk of a real estate market downturn. As the home insurance crisis drags on in Florida, the risk could increase for a downturn in the state’s real estate market, with a threat of mortgage struggles. Major insurers have been stepping out of the state and have stopped selling new policies. Home insurance customers in Florida are paying the highest premiums in the United States. Residents of the state pay an average $6,000 annual premium to private insurers according to…

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