Day: February 26, 2021

Put a Dent in the Efforts of Car Hail Damage Fraudsters

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car hail damage and what to look for

Whenever hailstorm clouds gather, responsible car owners take note of how they can best protect their cars. Your car may not come out unscathed if it is outside when the storm hits. In addition to worrying about your car, you actually need to be aware of scammers who will take advantage of a widespread storm by perpetrating fraud. However, you can deal with this stressful situation by raising your antennae when an unknown fixer knocks on your door. Here are some tips for spotting storm-damage scammers and what to do…

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Half of adults over 65 lack dental insurance, study finds

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Dental Insurance - Study - Dental Work - Dentist

A December 2019 poll conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that around 50% of adults aged 65 to 80 go without dental insurance. The same poll, titled the University of Michigan National Poll on Health Aging, also found that cost is a main factor in choosing whether or not to opt-in to dental insurance — and that NOT having dental insurance is the main reason people choose to forgo needed dental care.  Lack of Insurance Affects Ability to Get Proper Care The poll found that 1 in 5 adults…

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Moody’s expects Winter Storm Uri to result in billions in insured losses

H. Cutner
Winter Storm Uri - Snow, cars and homes

The massive freeze and snowfall were particularly hard on Texas, though it struck much of the South. The powerful cold weather nicknamed Winter Storm Uri, smashed across the middle and Southern United States last week, leaving Texas especially devastated. According to Moody’s Investor Services, the insured losses from the weather will be in the billions. Winter Storm Uri, brought “snow, ice and some of the coldest temperatures in decades, particularly in Texas and across the Southern U.S.,” said the Moody’s report. This was particularly true on Valentine’s Day and through…

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