Aflac Breach Sparks Concerns Across Insurance Sector

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Aflac Breach: Another Hit in a Cybercrime Wave Hackers are at it again. This time, they went after Aflac, one of the biggest names in supplemental health insurance. The breach, revealed last week, may have exposed sensitive data—Social Security numbers, health records, insurance claims. Aflac moved fast. They stopped the attack within hours. But let’s be real—the damage might already be done. It’s not just Aflac facing challenges. In the same week, Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies experienced cyberattacks as well. Their IT systems faced significant disruptions. The suspected…

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Top Insurance Companies: Unpacking Auto Insurance Claims Criticisms

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Top Performers in Auto Claims Handling Amica leads in auto insurance claims handling, securing the top spot in J.D. Power’s 2023 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study with 909 out of 1,000 points. Customers praise Amica for quick and efficient claims processing and excellent customer service. Erie Insurance ranks second with a score of 902. Customers highlight the insurer’s professionalism and fast claims process. Erie offers a unique benefit: Coverage for pets injured in accidents Up to $500 per pet $1,000 per accident State Farm stands out for its user-friendly online claims…

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Erie Insurance company files suit against Maryland Insurance Administration

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The insurer is suing over the administration’s race discrimination finding against the carrier. The Erie Insurance company has filed a federal court lawsuit against the Maryland Insurance Administration’s recent decision that the insurer had been pushing its agents to reject customers from parts of Baltimore where most of the population is Black. The lawsuit accuses the agency of having conducted an incomplete investigation into the insurer’s practices. According to the insurance company’s lawsuit, the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) did not conduct a complete investigation into the insurer’s practices. Moreover, it…

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