Author: H. Cutner

Florida health insurance shoppers can now look to Walmart

H. Cutner
Health insurance Shopping - Walmart logo

The retail giant has signed deals to make it possible to sell medical coverage to Floridians. Florida consumers looking for health insurance now have a new option available to them as Walmart has signed a deal with an insurer and hospital operator in the state, just as the Affordable Care Act open enrollment window begins for 2024 coverage. The deals will provide Floridians with another option as they consider their plans for next year. Walmart Health has now signed two separate health insurance deals in the state. The first was…

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One in 10 US homes aren’t covered by property insurance

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Property insurance - Large family home

Though most homes have coverage, there are still many that remain entirely uninsured. The majority of US homes are covered by property insurance, but there has been a trend causing homeowners to drop their coverage, placing themselves at substantial financial risk. The Insurance Information Institute reports that as of 2023, 88 percent of homes in the US are covered. That said, this figure means that 12 percent of US homes are not protected by property insurance. Moreover, that number has more than doubled since 2014, when it was only 5…

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Illegal charters and protest damage lead to insurance coverage challenges

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Insurance coverage Challenges - Airplane

Experts are encouraging business aviation professionals to think about indemnity liability policies. With a growing number of protests and illegal charters leading to expensive damage, insurance coverage concerns have been on the rise among business aviation professionals. The industry is continuing to struggle to determine what type of effect these events will have on cost. Last June, anti-private aviation protestors broke into the Sylt Airport in Germany, coating a Cessna Citation Mustang in orange paint. The damage caused by the vandalism was valued at more than $1 million, meaning that…

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Property owners are increasingly purchasing minimum homeowners insurance policies

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Homeowners insurance - How much house can I afford

Consumers are increasingly choosing to buy the smallest possible amount of coverage. When the vast majority of people purchase homes, they do so with a mortgage that requires them to carry a certain minimum amount of homeowners insurance coverage. That said, to an increasing degree, consumers are deciding to buy no more than the minimum allowable amount of coverage. Property buyers are facing a rapidly growing total of costs, leaving little room for extras. While homeowners insurance is required – and will provide exceptionally important coverage in the case of…

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Pet insurance is becoming a popular purchase before the holidays

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Pet insurance online search

The festive season is coming up fast and more animal owners are covering their furry family members. For many people, the holiday season is a fast-paced, joyful time of year that is focused on togetherness, but it can also be expensive and pet insurance is being increasingly purchased to cover unexpected costs. Families with furry members are coming to know that the holidays come with risks for animals. While owners are making important strides in added safety for their dogs and cats, all the decorations, guests, and changes to routine…

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