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Homeowners insurance confusion is common in California

May 15, 2013May 25, 2013 Nordstrom

Confusion concerning homeowners insurance protection is a major problem in California Confusion is a common problem among a large portion of Californians when it comes to the basics of homeowners insurance. A new poll from InsuranceQuotes.com, an insurance aggregator, shows that many people do not accurately know what their homeowners insurance policies cover. This confusion is not only common in California, of course, and has been documented elsewhere in the U.S. Homeowners insurance confusion was recently highlighted as a major issue that exacerbated the impact of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. Homeonwers…

Insurance marketing success with social media

May 8, 2013August 7, 2013 Nordstrom

Social media is hot right now, and may remain so for quite some time. This trend blends personal profiles with businesses and services. Those using social media can like or follow anything they find interesting. As you know, insurance can be a dry subject, but it does not have to be. If you can find ways to remain relevant and engaging on social platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Google, and Twitter, you can see amazing results. A little effort in online insurance marketing can go a long way. You have…

Auto insurance fraud falling in Massachusetts

May 6, 2013May 5, 2013 Nordstrom

Auto insurance fraud meets aggressive action in Massachusetts Auto insurance fraud has been a growing problem in Massachusetts. This problem began receiving significant attention from state lawmakers more than a decade ago when a staged accident caused resulted in the death of a state resident. A new report from the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts and the Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts highlights the progress that the state has made in its ongoing fight against auto insurance fraud. The report suggests that the state’s continuous efforts have saved consumers from…

Insurance industry in California receives new approval

May 1, 2013April 30, 2013 Nordstrom

Lawmakers have given their approval to a couple of consumer protection bills for discrimination prevention. The lawmakers in California have just sent a couple of consumer protection bills to Governor Jerry Brown, which – if signed – will change the health insurance industry in the state by preventing insurers from discrimination against individuals who have pre-existing conditions, and placing a limit on the amount that they will be able to charge older people. These bills are meant to change the laws in California in order to have them match federal…

Health insurance documentation to go digital with Medlio

April 29, 2013April 28, 2013 Nordstrom

Medlio aims to modernize health insurance information As the lives of consumers becomes more digital, health insurance is becoming weighed down by archaic documentation that is proving more cumbersome than useful. Medlio, a startup based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been working to make health insurance documentation more accommodating to the digital age. The startup has been developing a system that may replace the traditional cards that are used to identify a consumer’s health insurance coverage, providing these consumers instead with digital documentation that may prove more convenient. Digital documentation could…