National Guardian Life Insurance Company brings new LTC coverage to California

H. Cutner
National Guardian Life Insurance Company - elderly care

The stand-alone LTC insurer is expanding its selling to the state starting on July 6. The National Guardian Life Insurance Company has announced that it will be bringing its EssentialLTC long term care policy to California next month. The stand-alone LTC insurance policy will become available to Californians starting next week. This announcement means that the National Guardian Life Insurance Company long term care policy will have expanded across the entire country aside from New York and Montana. This coverage is sold through traditional associations, distributions and worksite marketing programs.…

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COVID-19 pandemic crisis may be the most expensive event for insurance

Logan B.
Most Expensive Event - Costs - US dollars

Though uncertainty remains regarding the final cost, the coronavirus will be among the costliest. The final total is far from known for the insurance and reinsurance industry in terms of the cost of the pandemic crisis, but it is expected to be one of the most expensive event price tags in history. A new report published by reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter points to record costs. The pandemic is particularly dangerous because of two primary factors. The first is that it comes with ongoing potential for causing unexpected and unpredictable loss…

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New Michigan auto insurance law to become effective next month

Marc
Michigan auto insurance law - Michigan license plate

The new regulations meant to lower prices for drivers in the state will become effective July 1. On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services held a meeting to answer questions about the new Michigan auto insurance law. The meeting was meant to answer questions and provide more information about the regulations. The new Michigan auto insurance law was developed in the hopes of reducing the cost of the coverage. At the same time, it is meant to help keep up the highest options available…

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Severe weather damage in the US hits the $4 billion mark

Logan B.
Severe Weather Damage - Flooding

Hailstorms and other disasters have caused quite a bit of destruction already in 2020, says Aon. Severe weather damage from events across the United States have led to substantial costs for insurers. A sizeable portion of the $4 billion estimated economic cost is covered by insurance policies. Much or the severe weather damage caused by storms have involved hail, according to the monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report from Aon. A substantial storm outbreak struck the Plains, Midwest and Southeast on May 4 and 5. This event primarily affected parts of…

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Younger Americans are seeking long term care insurance policies

Nordstrom
Long Term Care Insurance Policies - Hospital room

vA MassMutual survey showed that the demand continues to remain solid among consumers. Long term care insurance policies continue to hold their appeal among younger Americans, according to the results of a recent MassMutual survey. Insurers have been withdrawing from this market which comes with expensive chronic care benefits. Despite the concerns among insurers, many consumers are still very interested in investing in long term care insurance policies. The research showed that consumers also like the idea of being able to purchase this coverage as a part of a package…

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Allstate catastrophe losses reach $982 million for April and May 2020

H. Cutner
Allstate catastrophe losses

In a recent announcement, the insurer showed that May’s figures weren’t as high as those in April. Allstate catastrophe losses have reached $982 million for the combined months of April and May. May alone was responsible for estimated losses of $350 million. This will translate to $277 million after tax. The American insurer had already announced its figures for April, which were an estimated $632 million. In April, the announcement showed that the Allstate catastrophe losses were a notably higher pre-tax estimated $632 million. That would convert to $499 million after…

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Lloyd’s of London insurance companies prepare for a September re-opening

G. Turner
Lloyd’s of London Insurance - Lloyd's building mirrored in other building

Following the pandemic lockdown, the insurers are preparing to bring their workers back to offices. Lloyd’s of London insurance companies will be re-opening their offices and bringing their workers back in September 2020. The insurers are preparing to make a range of changes in order to prepare for employee returns. Among the changes Lloyd’s of London insurance companies will use methods such as temperature checking thermal cameras, clear screens on underwriting boxes, and click and collect take-out catering services. These will be meant to help ensure workers will continue reducing…

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