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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…

Earthquake insurance takes off in fracking areas of Oklahoma

May 13, 2014May 12, 2014 Julie Campbell

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American scientists have now released a warning that the state could experience a major quake. Scientists in the United States have issued a warning to the businesses and residents of Oklahoma that indicates that they could experience a major quake, and this has caused a spike in the purchasing of earthquake insurance policies. This is an unwelcome added expense for those that are already paying high premiums for tornado protection. Although ground tremors have never been much of a problem in Oklahoma, they do occur on occasion. During the last…