Climate change extremes force the insurance industry to form new strategies

Julie Campbell
climate change insurance industry

As the weather breaks away from historical trends and reaches record breaking highs and lows, insurers face increasing costs. Now that climate change has become a measured and broadly accepted occurrence – despite the ongoing controversy surrounding its cause – the insurance industry is finding itself facing the brunt of the costs generated by the damage caused by extreme weather and it is seeking new strategies to reduce those expenses. In order to do this, insurance companies are hoping that efforts can be made to reduce damages in the first…

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Obama administration makes insurance news with EU agreement negotiations

G. Turner
europe insurance news industry

The U.S. Treasury and U.S. Trade Representative have said they plan to work for a covered agreement. The insurance news announcement has now been made that the U.S. Treasury and the U.S. Trade Representative intend to enter into negotiations with the European Union over a covered agreement regarding insurance. The goal of these negotiations will be to “level the regulatory playing field for U.S-based insurers and reinsurers.” E.U. insurance companies and industry regulators have been expressing frustration with regards to the American reinsurance collateral requirements. The issue at the center…

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Health insurance premiums for HealthCare.gov policies are set to rise

S.Vagus
Health Insurance Premiums Rise

Insurance premiums for HealthCare.gov policies to rise by an average of 15% next year Those with health insurance coverage through HealthCare.gov are likely to see higher premiums next year unless they switch policies, according to a report from Kaiser Family Foundation. Consumers with insurance coverage through the federal exchange marketplace have been encouraged to shop around for new policies, as this would allow them to save some money. On average, Kaiser predicts that those not shopping around for different policies will see an increase in their premiums of approximately 15%.…

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Auto insurance confusion leaves some snowbirds uninsured

Julie Campbell
auto insurance ride share program

For those who drive south throughout the winter, it’s important to remember state coverage regulations. New information has been released from NerdWallet.com, a consumer financial info provider, which has revealed that snowbirds who drive to warmer states throughout the winter may not have the auto insurance coverage they need as they move from one region of the country to the next. Every year, there are about a million people who head to Florida and Arizona receives another 300,000. While these snowbirds move from Canada and more northern states using their…

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Consumers are losing satisfaction with health insurance providers

Marc
health insurance coverage

Satisfaction is falling among consumers with health insurance coverage in the US Consumer satisfaction in health insurance in the U.S. has gone down, according to a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Many of the country’s leading health insurance providers scored a 69 out of 100 in terms of consumer satisfaction. There are many reasons why consumers may be unsatisfied with their insurance providers, but the Affordable Care Act may not be something that has affected satisfaction among consumers in a significant way. The Affordable Care Act may…

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