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Health insurance premiums are on the rise for policies sold through federal exchanges

October 30, 2015October 28, 2015 S.Vagus

HHS releases information showing premiums are growing throughout the country Premiums for several popular health insurance plans sold through HealthCare.gov will be going up in 2016. The Department of Health and Human Services has released a “snapshot” of the plans that will be available through the federal exchange gateway, showing that rates are on the rise. On average, rates for the exchange’s most popular plans will be going up by 7.5%, though premiums for some plans will be going up by a larger margin. Some states will see more modest…

Flood insurance may be in jeopardy in Oklahoma

April 9, 2015April 8, 2015 Logan B.

New legislations could make flood insurance inaccessible in the state Flood insurance may become more difficult to obtain for homeowners in Oklahoma if new legislations take effect. The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association has warned state lawmakers that new legislations that are making their way through both the Senate and the House of Representatives could mean that the state can no longer participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The federal program is typically the only place that homeowners throughout the country can find flood insurance protection. Legislations seek to prohibit…

1,100 homeowners insurance claims generated after Oklahoma storms

March 31, 2015March 28, 2015 Logan B.

Oklahoma Insurance Department sheds light on recent disasters and offers advice The Oklahoma Insurance Department has released information that shows that 1,100 homeowners insurance claims have been generated by storms that hit the state earlier in the week. The state fell victim to powerful storms that generated tornadoes and caused a significant amount of property damage. Many homeowners were affected by the disasters that struck the state and more claims may be filed in the coming weeks as property owners continue to assess the damage. Tornadoes have caused significant damage…

Cyber insurance is becoming more important for businesses

February 12, 2015February 11, 2015 Logan B.

Fallout from major data breach at Anthem highlights the need for cyber insurance Following the major cyber attack against health insurance provider Anthem, numerous insurers are beginning to promote cyber insurance. Last week, Anthem confirmed that it was the victim of a major data breach, wherein hackers stole personal information concerning the company’s clients from its databases. Anthem noted that no financial information was compromised by the attack, but more insurers are beginning to stress the importance of adequate cyber insurance protection. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner is promoting digital protection In…

Earthquake insurance sales continue as Oklahoma works on emergency plan

August 8, 2014August 5, 2014 Julie Campbell

A state legislator is working with a veteran petroleum geologist to come up with a strategy. As the sales of earthquake insurance continue to rise in Oklahoma due to the exploding rate of tremors in the state, a state legislator has now started working with an experienced petroleum geologist in order to develop an emergency plan for dealing with this new risk. They are also calling on other experts in various fields to provide their assistance in this effort. State Senator Jerry Ellis and geologist Bob Jackman are working to…

Earthquake insurance sales continue their growth in Oklahoma

July 14, 2014July 14, 2014 G. Turner

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As the state continues to experience one quake after the next, experts are cautioning residents to be ready for more. May was a month that brought a rash of quakes to Oklahoma (which many are blaming on the hydraulic fracturing, “fracking” being conducted in the state), and this has caused homeowners to purchase earthquake insurance, as experts warn that more tremors are likely on their way. This recent trend has been causing this sector of this insurance industry to experience rapid growth. As a person’s home is likely the largest…

New auto insurance law in Oklahoma may not be an effective solution

July 7, 2014July 8, 2014 S.Vagus

New law aims to encourage drivers to purchase insurance coverage, but it may not be successful A new law has been passed in Oklahoma that allows the state’s law enforcement to seize the vehicle tags of uninsured drivers. The law allows for these vehicle tags to be held for extended periods of time, forcing the vehicle’s owner to pay for insurance coverage every day that the vehicle is being held. The vehicle is released when its driver acquires private auto insurance coverage. The law may be a hit or miss…