Monday, August 20, 2012There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the increase in insurance rates. The past decade has been difficult for insurers, especially home, auto and flood insurers, as increasingly frequent and violent storms have caused massive damage throughout the country. So the jump in rates is not exactly unexpected. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 11, 2012No one wants to be in a position that necessitates an insurance claim. Not only is it frustrating to deal with the loss of your property after an insurable incident, but filing an insurance claim can also be a daunting task if you aren't prepared. By following these four tips you can make your insurance claims process much easier. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 12, 2012As new parents, you’re probably overwhelmed by the amount of planning and the number of decisions you must make in order to ensure the comfort and safety of your newest addition. It's important that you not overlook how insurance fits in to your new role as a mommy or daddy. Life Insurance READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 24, 2012If you are searching for a new car insurance policy, your initial impulse is probably to compare insurance premiums in order to make certain that you get the best deal on your policy. But comparing rates alone will not provide you a good indication of which policy is more cost effective, dependable and better suited to your general needs. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 22, 2012In a lawsuit filed Monday, the Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese says its religious liberties are under attack by provisions of President Barack Obama's healthcare law that require it to cover contraceptives and other services contrary to church doctrine. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 16, 2012Coastal county residents will see their Texas Windstorm Insurance Association rates increase by 5 percent beginning in January. But much broader — and some Galveston County representatives and residents say unfair — changes to windstorm insurance rates could be on the horizon. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 3, 2012Texas employers and consumers are projected to receive the largest combined rebates of any state from health insurers who spent more on administrative expenses (executive salaries, marketing) and profits in 2011 than allowed by the Affordable Care Act. There’s a fact sheet about the “medical loss ratio” on HealthCare. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 1, 2012Beth Scott was told by her doctor she needed a mammogram, a cancer screening that health insurance usually covers. She had the mammogram in June 2010, paying $385 out of pocket. But when she submitted the claim to her insurance company, Scott was denied coverage, because Scott is transgender. READ MORE >>
Sunday, April 29, 2012The 5 Most Common Distractions of Teen Drivers AAA recently released the findings of a study they conducted regarding the distractions encountered by teen drivers. The purpose of the study was to discover what preventable environmental events pulled a teen’s attention from the road. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 23, 2012Insurance fraud is escalating -- up 19 percent since 2009, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). To detect more fraud, reduce false positives and improve investigator efficiency, insurers now have the latest version of SAS Fraud Framework for Insurance, from the leader in business analytics software and services. READ MORE >>
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