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Natural disasters have affected about 1 in 3 American small businesses

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 Julie Campbell

Natural Disaster damage insurance trends

A new app has been developed by Allstate in order to help these companies to prepare for such events. Regardless of how much entrepreneurs would like to deny the truth of the matter, natural disasters do happen, and about one third of U.S. companies are affected by them at some point in their existence. These can come in the form of severe rainstorms, snowstorms, earthquakes, wind, flooding and other catastrophes. When these natural disasters strike, insurance claims are much easier to make when certain basic steps have been taken in…

Donald Trump has big plans for health insurance in the US

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 Logan B.

Trump plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, replacing it with a new system Donald Trump will be running for the presidency in 2016 and he has plans concerning the country’s health care system. During a recent interview with “60 Minutes,” Trump announced that he will seek to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a private plan that he claims will “cover everybody.” Trump has not outlined specific plans for such a system, but he suggests that it will provide health insurance coverage and access to medical…

Survey highlights auto insurance myths that consumers believe are true

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 Nordstrom

Survey shows that many drivers believe in myths about what affects the cost of their insurance coverage InsuranceQuotes.com has released the results of a new survey concerning the auto insurance myths that consumers believe are true. The survey was meant to uncover the factors that drivers believes influence the price of their insurance coverage. Many drivers believe that myths, such as owners of red vehicles are charged more for coverage, are true, which may have an impact on how they shop for coverage as well as the vehicles that they…

Allstate insurance company named among 100 best companies for working mothers

September 30, 2015September 29, 2015 Julie Campbell

Working Mother magazine has rated the insurer as among the best place in 2015 to be employed. Working Mother magazine has released the list of businesses that make up the 2015 Working Mother 100 best Companies and it has named the Allstate insurance company as being among those that are the most committed to implementing policies and programs that make it possible for working moms to be both the best employees and the best parents they can. Allstate Insurance has made a concerted effort through a range of strategies that…

Health insurance deal may have an impact on mental health care

September 30, 2015September 29, 2015 Marc

American Psychiatric Association raises concerns about Anthem deal The American Psychiatric Association has warned government regulators that proposed health insurance mergers could have a major, negative impact on the availability of mental health care services. Anthem Inc. is looking to acquire Cigna Corp. through a $47 billion deal. The deal would make Anthem the largest health insurance provider in the United States, but the company also has plans to acquire Humana Inc., which would also make it the largest provider of Medicare plans in the country. Organizations warn regulators of…