Posted 06/27/2008
Californians Warned: Fire Season May Get Worse
Lightning strikes, storms without rain, and an already parched landscape equal severe fire season for California.
Posted 06/20/2008
California Senate Passes Insurance Spyware Bill
A controversial new bill, AB 2800 has been passed by the California State Senate, allowing insurance companies to use spyware in cars, to affect consumer's rates. Advocacy groups are complaining loudly.
Posted 06/12/2008
State Farm Files Intent to Non-Renew in Mississippi
State Farm files intent to non-renew gulf coast policies in Mississippi, also asks for rate increase.
Posted 06/5/2008
New Jersey Says No to Medical Monitoring for Unharmed Vioxx Users
No harm = no money in New Jersey, Court says, in ruling against Vioxx users.
Posted 05/28/2008
Hurricane Season Starts Sunday – Are You Prepared?
Don't get caught in the storm. Refresh your disaster kit now, the Red Cross says.
Posted 05/23/2008
Think Mondays Are Bad? Wednesdays are Worse.
Over 1/5 of all workplace accidents happen on Wednesdays, Kansas study says. Maybe Mondays aren't so bad, after all?
Posted 05/20/2008
Rising Drug Prices May Help Reduce Other Medical Costs, Study Says
Data shows that as drug prices soared fees for other medical services declined.
Posted 05/14/2008
Long-Term Care Insurance: Get It Before You Need It
Medicare doesn't cover long-term care. Consider shopping now to protect yourself in the future.
Posted 05/09/2008
Proposed Wind Insurance Program Not Without Problems
Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 analyzed by GAO; problems found that may outweigh benefits.
Posted 05/08/2008
North Carolina Bans Sandbags
The State of North Carolina is enforcing the removal of exposed sandbags this month, citing various reasons, including the fact that sandbags can sometimes cause erosion rather than prevent it.
Posted 05/05/2008
Earthquakes Not Limited to California – Are You Prepared?
Earthquake insurance: it's available nationwide, and not that expensive, and it can't protect you if you don't have it.
Posted 04/25/2008
Louisiana Senate Approves Extension of Insurance Incentive Program
Louisiana program granting funds to insurance companies who write homeowners policies on hurricane-endangered coastline gets approved by state Senate for third round.
Posted 04/23/2008
Pumping Up: PA Town's Disused Flood Pumps May Cause New Flood Maps
Bethlehem PA flood maps could be redrawn if never-used flood pumps aren't repaired.
Posted 04/21/2008
Harsh Winter Causes Disaster Declaration in Carbon County, WY
Over-abundant snowfall forces Wyoming ranchers to double or triple feed costs; disaster assistance requested.
Posted 04/11/2008
Nebraska Rules: Only First Responders Can Claim Workers Comp for Mental Illness
LB 1082, a Nebraska bill allowing first responders to collect workers' compensation for mental trauma caused by witnessing acts of violence gets first-round approval.
Posted 03/15/2008
"Hey, Wisconsin: Buy Flood Insurance!" Commissioner Says
Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg urges residents of his state to purchase flood insurance BEFORE flooding becomes an issue during spring snowmelt.
Posted 03/14/2008
Climate Change Among Top-Ten Insurance Industry Risks
Climate change not just a political buzz phrase, but also an insurance risk, says Ernst & Young
Posted 03/07/2008
Third Party Liability from Space Debris Not Just Science Fiction
Who's liable for space debris? Lloyd's of London has a department to investigate such things.
Posted 03/07/2008
State of New York Revamps Flood Notices
New law in NY will generate annual notices about flood insurance for all homeowners in the state.
Posted 03/3/2008
Florida Insurance in Flux: Poll Says Rate By Risk
Insurance organization and polled voters agree that Florida's insurance rates should be based on risk, survey says.
Posted 02/25/08
Georgia Governor Files Litigation to Protect Landowners during Hunting Season
Georgia encourages landowners to open their hunting grounds, limits their liability in case of accidents.
Posted 02/25/08
Wisconsin Zip Code Ban Could be Insurers' Bane
AIA goes head-to-head with Wisconsin Senate over SB 348, the bill that would mandate a new insurance rating system that doesn't use zip codes as a factor.
Posted 02/08/08
Homeowners Policies Cover Damage from Storms
Storm damage from fallen trees? Call the insurance company first!
Posted 02/08/08
Doctors' Group calls for Health Care Reform Pledges from Candidates
Health care reform number one issue for ACP, and they've asked all candidates to support their requests.
Posted 01/29/08
Life Insurance and Aging Parents - Three Things You Should Know
Life insurance can be settled (cashed in) if needed - here are three things to know before you make that decision.
Posted 01/29/08
Fines Push Massachusetts Residents to Get Health Insurance
Rather than face heavy fines at the end of the year, almost 300,000 Massachusetts residents now have health care insurance.
Posted 01/24/08
On-Site Clinics May Be Next Step in Corporate Benefits
You can already go to the gym without leaving work. What if you could treat a sinus infection without missing half a day, as well?
Posted 01/24/08
How To Prevent And Thaw Frozen Water Pipes
Learn how to avoid expensive water damage due to frozen and broken water pipes each winter.
Posted 01/21/08
Mobile Homes Need Insurance Too
Mobile homes need insurance, too. Make sure you have coverage.
Posted 01/14/08
HMOs to Stay Involved in Medicare for Foreseeable Future
As baby boomers reach retirement and the health care market expands to accommodate them, private insurers will increase involvement in Medicare.
Posted 01/10/08
Medicare Makes the Uninsured Healthier
Studies show uninsured people get progressively sicker until they age into the MediCare program.
