TransUnion: Auto insurance risk rises
Jan 22, 2012 Insurance Planning
After four straight quarter-over-quarter declines, auto insurance risk in the U.S. rose at the end of the third quarter (Q3) 2011, TransUnion said in a recent report.
TransUnion, a global leader in credit and information management, maintains a quarterly Auto Insurance Risk Index that serves as risk barometer for auto insurance companies to gauge insurance loss expectations.
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Your top 6 kitty questions answered
Jan 3, 2012 Insurance Planning
Pet insurance company Pets Best Insurance asked Facebook friends what kitty questions they have! Dr. Jane Matheys, a practicing vet at The Cat Doctor in Boise, Idaho weighs in!
Q: Can hairballs actually be a dangerous thing for cats? Should I give my cat hairball treatment on a regular basis?
A: On rare occasions, hairballs can create a potentially life-threatening blockage in the intestines which may require surgery to remove. If your cat is vomiting up hairballs more than once or twice a month, it’s time to take preventative action. Start with a trip to your veterinarian. This is just one of the many instances where pet health insurance can come in handy. T
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Public liability insurance: who needs it and why
Dec 17, 2011 Insurance Planning
Businesses today must be feeling a bit hard done by: no sooner do they make sure they are covered by the latest type of insurance when another one pops up. The latest is public liability insurance, but what does this relate to and do businesses really need it? Public liability insurance in its simplest terms covers businesses in case anyone hurts themselves on your premises, be they office based, a building site or even your house if you work from home. At this moment in time those who are self employed are not required by law to take out public liability insurance, but they are strongly advised to consider it. Bigger businesses are required to have it.
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Conflict of interest insurance for Condominiums in Detroit
Dec 12, 2011 Insurance Planning
If you are part of a condominium association board in Detroit with important responsibilities, your legal rights should always stay protected in the event of a conflict. For this reason, condominium conflict of interest insurance is readily available. This form of insurance will protect you against any conflicts among the condominium association, such as arguments on decision-making. A simple situation like selecting a plumber may lead to more serious problems than you can imagine.
As part of the condominium association in Detroit, you bear the heavy responsibility of ensuring that the condominium is always safe and secure while making sure that the residence are comfortable at the same time, and always put the condominium’s interests before anything else. Read full article…
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Majority of Americans say health insurance costs have risen
Dec 10, 2011 Insurance Planning
A recent report from Gallup highlighted numerous healthcare-related trends in the U.S. Among the findings is that the majority of Americans say that their health insurance costs have risen.
According to Gallup, 44 percent of Americans say that health insurance cost has gone up a little, while 29 percent say that their health insurance costs have gone up a lot over the past year.
Despite the fact that 73 percent claim rising health insurance costs, 59 percent of Americans are satisfied with the total cost that they pay for healthcare.
In addition, the “satisfied” percentage is notably higher for both those in the age group of 65 and older (77 percent) and also those who have Medicare or Medicaid insurance (76 percent). In
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