It can be overwhelming to move across town, much less to another state or across the country. If you have a move in the near future, take a deep breath and consider the following long-distance moving hacks and tips to make life easier. Create a Moving Checklist To avoid much of the stress of moving, start the process with a moving checklist. Keep it in a binder where everyone in the household can access it. This checklist should include each of the steps, beginning with hiring the moving company and…
Read MoreVirginia Senator Kaine seeks Affordable Care Act health insurance changes
Along with Senator Baldwin, changes to the ACA Essential Health Benefits are sought Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) are seeking to update the Essential Health Benefits in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. The current ACA plans are required to cover 10 categories Among the categories Affordable Care Act health insurance plans must cover are mental health services and prescription drugs. According to Virginia Health Catalyst CEO Sarah Bedard Holland, failure to act will only allow the current medical debt crisis to worsen. “Four in 10…
Read MoreLeveraging Allstate Drivewise for Safer Driving Amid Rising Accident Rates
Significant Safety Enhancements for Drivewise Users Allstate has uncovered significant safety improvements for drivers who actively use their Drivewise feature, according to a joint analysis with their mobility information and data. The findings indicate that Allstate customers who opt into Drivewise, accessible via the Allstate app, are substantially safer on the road. The program’s data shows a compelling 25% reduction in severe collisions for Drivewise users compared to non-users. Furthermore, an Arity study on driving behavior supports the idea that Drivewise customers are generally more cautious drivers. They are less…
Read MoreCalifornia fire station project on pause because it can’t get property insurance
The crisis in the state is largely from wildfires, but even those battling them can’t get insured Wildfire risk is very high in many parts of California, leading to what many have called a property insurance crisis in both the residential and business markets. Many insurers have withdrawn from selling More recently, the size of the issue became particularly clear when a project to upgrade a fire station in the area stalled due to a lack of property insurance availability. Homeowners living in California’s mountains face a particularly high wildfire…
Read MoreCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Lara seeks new guidance to overcome state crisis
The state is working on establishing new regulations to help the industry there recover California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reached out to insurers in the state, telling them that they must develop ideas beyond rate hikes to overcome the current crisis in the state. Lara is simultaneously working on new state regulations According to Lara, his office and the California insurance industry are “in a forced marriage,” in which “we’re staying together for the kids.” However, the commissioner was also able to find common ground with the Farmers Insurance…
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