The Cancer Insurance Info website, which has already established itself as a strong provider of information and news… regarding cancer and the financial aspects of the various treatments and therapies for that disease, is now working to spread awareness about Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, and will be making a $1 donation to the American Cancer Society throughout the entire month for every cancer insurance quote that is generated by that site. The website provides visitors with highly informative and useful articles about different forms of cancer, and the…
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Liberty Mutual announces new disability insurance benefits to assist mid-sized businesses
Liberty Mutual Insurance has unveiled its new Benefits Select product line in an effort to better serve mid-sized businesses and the employee benefits consultants and brokers who work with them. The Benefits Select group disability product suite is designed to be a cost-effective way for these employers to be able to offer more attractive passengers to current and potential employees so that they will experience better retention while still keeping an eye on the bottom line. According to the chief operating officer at the group benefits unit of Liberty Mutual…
Read MoreReasons you might benefit from supplemental health insurance
It’s easy to believe that the coverage you receive through the health insurance benefits from your employer means that you have all the protection you need in case of injury or illness. However, all too many people who feel this way find themselves caught in a financial catastrophe if that illness or injury does occur. Before you start feeling too comfortable, it is recommended that you take a very good look at your policy and make sure that you fully understand what it covers. There are a number of reasons…
Read MoreChartis to cancel 3,000 insurance policies for Australian soldiers in Afghanistan
Chartis Insurance, an international insurance group based in the U.S., has announced that it will be canceling the death and disability insurance policies of some 3,000 Australian soldiers serving in Afghanistan. The move is spurred by a shrinking insurance pool and a high rate of cancellations and payouts on claims. The company, which is a subsidiary of AIG, claims that the cancellations were necessary in order to continue providing benefits for holders of health policies. The problem, however, is that the Australian government is now left to handle the cost…
Read MoreFlorida to join the Interstate insurance Product Compact
Florida may be the latest state to join the Interstate Insurance Product Compact, a program established in 2006 in order to improve consumer protection and hasten the accreditation process for new insurance products. Currently, 41 states have joined the program, all of which have adopted universal standards regarding application procedures concerning life insurance and long-term disability coverage products. The program does not account for health insurance, but Florida legislators may seek to include these products into the program if the state joins. The Insurance Product Regulation Commission, a multi-state agency…
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