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Nevada bill blocks home insurance companies from discriminating against dog breeds

H. Cutner
Home insurance - bill to stop discriminating dog breeds

Pet owners will now be able to choose any breed they want without risk of challenges from their insurers. Dog owners will now face fewer challenges from housing and home insurance companies regardless of the breed of pet they have or want to adopt. Certain breeds or sizes of dog are often not accepted in apartments and affordable housing. Dogs such as German Shepherds, Pit Bulls or even any large breed are commonly not acceptable in apartments or affordable housing. There are also many home insurance companies that will refuse…

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Here’s What the Best Medical Insurance Companies in India Have in Common

Guest Author
Medical Insurance 2

In today’s world of skyrocketing medical costs, a health insurance plan known as ‘Mediclaim’ has become unavoidable. If you don’t have one, you could find yourself paying a lot of money out of your own savings. Even as it increasingly pays for basic care, health insurance continues to serve the purpose of dispersing risk. Understanding the significance of health insurance for your family is only the beginning. Today, there are a wide range of health insurance plans available in the market, however, it is important to choose the right one…

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Types of Car Insurance Coverage in the U.S.

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Car Insurance Coverage

Car insurance plans, unlike health insurance, consist of various categories of coverage, each of which has a unique set of fees and benefits. Because drivers can typically choose different coverage amounts for various elements, it’s crucial to understand which types of insurance are appropriate for you. Types of Insurance Coverage 101 Before diving in and selecting an insurance coverage plan, you have to ask yourself some questions: How can you know which option to go for? Is it a legal requirement in your state to have coverage? Is there a…

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16 More insurance companies file lawsuits against Pacific Power

Marc
Insurance companies - Lawsuit filed

The joint lawsuit against the utility and its parent company PacifiCorp is connected to the Archie Creek Fire. An additional 16 insurance companies have filed a joint lawsuit against PacifiCorp as well as Pacific Power, its subsidiary, for reasons relating to damages caused by the Archie Creek Fire. The lawsuit was filed by the insurers on January 5 in the Douglas County Circuit Court. The insurance companies are pursuing a combined $14.2 million from the electric utility and its subsidiary. The 16 insurers are based in eight different states, including…

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Are health insurance companies required to cover home COVID-19 tests?

Logan B.
Health Insurance Companies - COVID-19 home test

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that insurers and group plans must cover FDA-approved tests. This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that health insurance companies and group plans will be required to cover FDA-approved home COVID-19 tests as of January 15. As of January 15, policyholders will be able to obtain those home tests without out-of-pocket costs. “This is all part of our overall strategy to ramp-up access to easy-to-use, at-home tests at no cost,” said Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Since we took…

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Fair auto insurance practices bill passes New Jersey legislature

Nordstrom
Auto insurance Law

The new law got the nod from the NJ General Assembly and Senate at the start of this week. A new auto insurance law was just approved by the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate, focused on improved enforcement of fair practices. The law allows people injured in car accidents to file civil lawsuits against insurers. The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act makes it possible for auto insurance policyholders to sue their insurers if they are unreasonably denied a claim for underinsured or uninsured coverage. They may also do…

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AAA Insurance asks drivers to prevent auto theft with this one simple step

G. Turner
Auto theft - person stealing car

The insurer has asked policyholders to make locking their vehicles their New Year’s resolutions. AAA Insurance has asked drivers in Kansas to prevent auto theft by making locking their cars their New Year’s resolutions. This single easy step is one of the fastest ways to make certain thieves leave their vehicles alone. According to AAA Insurance, simply locking a car – and bring the keys with them – when it’s not being used will save policyholders time, money and heartache without needing to make any real effort. The insurer is…

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