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Jun25
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All Mississippi residents should keep a close eye on John Arthur Eaves as he attempts to make his way towards the Governor’s office. According to an article on Wlox.com “Gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves says his campaign will refuse any contribution from the insurance industry.” How is he going to make this promise a reality you ask? Well by signing a pledge card of course.  “To back up that promise, the democrat running for governor signed a pledge card he set up in front of Biloxi's Katrina memorial Thursday. Eaves also challenged Governor Barbour to return any insurance industry contributions he's received.” I guess all Mississippi voters should just take him at his word unless he’s going to announce all the donations he’s receiving. If he is in fact not going to take donations from the insurance industry then more power to him. However, there wouldn’t be a problem with candidates receiving money from certain industries if they didn’t then make decision based upon who donated to their candidacy. But I guess that’s a crazy thought.
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Jun25
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It’s good news that many insurers have steadily improved their interactions with customers online. According to an article in National Underwriter Customer Respect Group, a Massachusetts consulting firm, said that a study that “evaluated the Web sites of a representative...
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One of the most prestigious universities in the world and the largest insurer in the world are nearing the end of a heated legal battle concerning insurance for legal fees. Princeton University took American International Group (AIG) to court back...
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It goes without saying that July 3rd and 4th are two of the most dangerous driving days during the year. With that being said the insurance quote website Insurance.com has published a top ten list of driving tips for the...
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The New York based consulting firm Accenture released findings from a global study involving “104 North American and European property and casualty executives” according to National Underwriter. The study says, “property-casualty insurers are failing to use technology and alternative sourcing...
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Jun24
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I’m not quite sure how this married couple thought they would get away with this fraud scheme. Especially considering they were using their real names and were defrauding multiple insurance companies. The California Insurance Department reported on this not too...
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Jun23
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The Insurance Commissioner For Louisiana Jim Donelon is on a mission to educate homeowners about flood insurance. According to the Insurance Journal he wants “100 percent of the citizens in his state to have flood insurance coverage for their homes.” ...
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Jun22
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A survey of 750 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan participants revealed that “roughly 7% of Medicare beneficiaries who ran out of routine drug benefits in 2006 stopped taking their medications while they were “in the donut hole” according to...
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Jun21
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According to an article in National Underwriter a bill that will retool the South Carolina workers compensation system will be dropping the Second Injury Fund. This fund has apparently been a drain on the system and has produced “unnecessary cost”...
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Jun20
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I had no idea of the painful past of actress and comedian Molly Shannon. When Shannon was just 4 years old she was in a car accident that killed her 33 year-old Mother, her cousin and her younger sister. Luckily...
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Jun19
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Students attending community colleges in Texas might see tuition increases as a way for campuses to deal with state funding cuts by Governor Rick Perry. The cuts were a part of a “$152 billion biennium budget which included $154 million...
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Sounds like the U.S. is the not the only country with issues related to health care. According to a National Underwriter article analysis done by consultants at PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P. indicates “the world may have trouble maintaining sustainable health finance systems...
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I’ll be the first to tell you that purchasing an annuity because an agent pressured you into it is usually the wrong way to go. An annuity is not a simple product with minimal financial repercussions to the client, quite...
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Seems like Insurers in Michigan are taking the right steps towards improving people’s health. According to an article on Detnews.com “The next generation of health insurance policies cropping up across Michigan charge more in premiums, co-payments and deductibles for employees...
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When you’re in the market for a homeowners insurance policy there are some things to consider before making a purchasing decision. I came across an article in Thestreet.com that lists out eight steps to take before buying a policy. I...
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Jun18
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One of the many effects of war soldiers and civilians participating in the Iraq war must deal with are psychological injuries upon returning home. If you’re lucky enough to have not only survived combat but also to have escaped with...
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Looks like Florida lawmakers are taking steps towards helping homeowners soften the blow of sharply increased homeowners insurance premiums. A law “passed during January's emergency session on property insurance” will go into effect July 1 according to an article on...
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I don’t know what’s in the water in Sioux Falls, South Dakota but it’s greatly affecting the drivers. If you want to drive on roads that rarely have a crash then head on over to Sioux Falls and test them...
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If you own a home in Louisiana and have your homeowners policy with Allstate know that they’ve “implemented a statewide mandatory 5 percent hurricane deductible on renewed homeowners policies this month” according to National Underwriter. As an example if your...
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According to a National Underwriter article based on a report produced by the Commonwealth Fund “The United States could cut health care costs significantly and improve care for 4 million people with diabetes significantly if health insurance ownership rates in...
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