State is working to address the issues with the enrollment system of its health insurance exchange Colorado has been working to fix its health insurance exchange, with efforts to do so going well, according to exchange officials. The exchange’s online enrollment system has struggled to serve consumers in the state for some time, making it difficult for people to sign up for the insurance coverage they are interested in. Fixes to the exchange could be delayed, however, as the exchange’s technology chief, Proteus Duxbury, recently departed for another position. Adele…
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Businesses want a better flood insurance program
Business leaders call for improvements to the National Flood Insurance Program Business leaders in Louisiana want to see flood insurance rate hikes reined in throughout the region. A coalition of businesses from the construction and real estate industries attended a meeting at the University of New Orleans where they shared their thoughts concerning the National Flood Insurance Program with lawmakers. The federal program offers flood insurance coverage to homeowners and businesses, but the program has been struggling with financial problems for years. As such, rates for policies offered through the…
Read MoreNFL jersey insurance is now sold at Philly area shop
The coverage is meant to protect people against losing the investments in sporting goods. A new type of NFL jersey insurance has now been created in order to help to give more confidence to people who would love to make an investment into these $100+ sporting goods but who are nervous that situations could change and their purchase could rapidly become worthless. The insurance policy is available at a sporting goods store that has 18 locations in the Philadelphia area. The store in question is called Schuylkill Valley Sports and…
Read MoreInsurance industry clarity bill signed into law in Mississippi
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signs clarity bill into law Mississippi’s Insurance Clarity has been signed into law by Governor Phil Bryant. The bill is meant to ensure more transparency in the insurance industry, forcing companies to provide more information concerning the premiums they collect and the losses they face in doing business. Transparency has become an important issue for the insurance industry, where many consumers have voiced their concerns that insurers do not offer enough information and attempt to hide this information in order to preserve themselves. Insurance industry will…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance litigation measure approved in Texas
Homeowners will have more trouble filing lawsuits against homeowners insurance companies Homeowners in Texas may find it more difficult to file lawsuits against insurance companies for unpaid claims, due to a measured approved by the state Senate. The Senate has voted to approve a measure that is meant to address the issue of homeowners insurance lawsuits, which lawmakers believe are becoming a significant problem for the state. The Senate is divided on the issue, with lawmakers disagreeing on how it should be resolved, but the measure managed to pass despite…
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