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Hillary Clinton - Does America Want Universal Health Care?
Hillary Clinton is passionate about a universal health care plan for America. She was a driving force with her husband when he tried to introduce a universal health care plan...
Weekend Insurance Tip: Get Your Home Accident Free
Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time once again to review your home's safety. When is the last time you cleaned your home against accidents?...
Fortunately this is Not the Common Type of Insurance Fraud
Most people are not shocked anymore about stories of insurance fraud and unfortunately, that can lead to people putting their guard down and not thinking it can happen to them....
The Best Little List of Insurance Tips Ever!
For those of you who have not seen the list yet, check it out today! Do you know what one of the best ways to save on your auto,...
Weekend Insurance Tip: Find Out How Much Commission Your Life Insurance Agent Makes
Hmmmm... why is your life insurance agent persistent in selling you a particular policy? Maybe because it is best for you, or just maybe it is best for your...
Having Access to Your Medical Records all in One Place... Priceless
Not interested in keeping your own medical log, or just not organized enough? There is hope! What if you could have all your medical records available to any...
Looking for a New SUV? Looks like the Murano is Your Best Bet
According to www.cbsnews.com, "The 2009 Nissan Murano was the best performer in new crash tests of midsize sport utility vehicles, while the Hummer H3 had one of the poorest showings,...
Weekend Insurance Tip: Learn about Health Savings Accounts
Getting good health insurance is not hard. There are tons of health insurance companies out there that will give you a policy that will cover everything you need... if...
LTC Insurance: A Need for All Incomes
Long term care insurance is designed to provide you help with assisted living care and home care due to a long term illness or long term disability.
A lot of...
John McCain's Healthcare Plan
When I first went to John McCain's healthcare plan on his website, it looks nice and neat with three bulleted "plan goals." But then, when I clicked on the button...
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Private nurses for common folks
You may think of private nurses as a luxury for the ultra-rich, like a butler or personal chauffeur. But hiring in-house medical care has become an increasingly viable option for regular folks too.
The cost of long-term care
Some insurance decisions are easy. Take life insurance. You know you need it to replace the income your spouse and kids would lose if you died. Insurers don't have much leeway to dispute claims for death benefits because "deceased" is a pretty definite condition.
Health costs race past inflation
Health insurance premiums in 2007 rose 6.1 percent, the lowest growth rate in eight years but still well above inflation and worker earnings, according to the latest annual survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Teetering on the edge of insurance
Small business owners Gordon and Babette Brennan used to pay as much as $800 a month for health insurance. But the Jupiter, Fla. couple felt like they received little in return: Claims for ordinary pediatrician visits for their son Ryan were denied. Procedures like blood tests weren't covered. Co-pays were $40 a pop.
If a storm hits, are you covered?
The floods and rain in the Midwest continue to cause severe problems there. We spoke with one family whose home was destroyed by a mudslide.
Bad credit? Insurers will make you pay
By now you know that you need to keep tabs on your credit history to make a good impression on lenders, landlords and employers. But did you know that your home and auto insurers are also looking?
Correct medical billing snafus
Consumers have to be vigilant when it comes to unraveling billing mistakes.
Allstate: No new homeowners policies in Calif.
Allstate Corp., the largest home insurer in the United States, said this week it would no longer write new homeowner policies in California, marking another reduction in its property coverage nationwide.
The wrong (and right) way to get income for life
You've no doubt seen those AXA Equitable commercials in which an 800-pound gorilla advises a couple nearing retirement to consider annuities as a way to guarantee income for the rest of their lives.
Tornados: Are you covered?
The devastation in Florida could happen anywhere. Here's what you need to know about your homeowners' insurance.
Save on your insurance costs
Earlier this week, we told you how to cut your fees. Now, how to save more money on your insurance.
Medicare in 2007: What you need to know
When Medicare began offering Part D prescription drug coverage for the first time this year, seniors had six months to sort through the chaos - and it was chaos - to pick a plan.
How to buy long-term care insurance
It's no surprise that healthcare costs are soaring. The cost of a nursing home today is about $71,000 annually, or about $200 a day. The cost for assisted living is about $32,000 a year or $88 dollars a day.
Thinking twice about variable universal life
QUESTION: I'm single, in my 30s and I'm already maxing out my 401(k) and IRA account. My financial planner is recommending I purchase a variable universal life policy, the rationale being that I have exhausted all of my other tax-advantaged investment opportunities. I trust my adviser, but I don't understand whether a variable universal life policy is really a good deal. What do you think? George K., Hartford, Conn.
What I learned when my tree fell down
I consider myself financially savvy, so when my husband told me that our beautiful, 200-year-old red oak had fallen during a rainstorm while I was away, I was sad but not worried.
Home insurance you need
Getting the enough insurance coverage for your home is the only way to protect your most valuable asset. In today's tips we're going to tell you what you need to know BEFORE a storm strikes.
Get the right amount of life insurance
QUESTION: My husband and I own our home, plus we have two rental homes and two investment homes that are now for sale. My husband recently cashed out his whole life policy and ended up with around $6,000. Given the assets we own and the fact that we have a $250,000 line of credit, my husband feels we don't need life insurance any longer, so he also wants to terminate my policy. I think we still ought to have term life insurance, however, as we have seven children, three of which are still at home. Who do you think is right, me or my husband? - Cindy, Tempe, Arizona
Growing number of working uninsured
It's not just the unemployed going without health insurance. Faced with soaring premiums in company-provided plans, millions of employed Americans are opting out.
Do It Now: Save on auto insurance
When it's time to renew your car insurance, don't automatically sign up with your old insurer: You may miss a chance to save.
Prepare for any disaster
Buying insurance is the kind of unpleasant financial task you'd like to do once and then forget about. Don't. A lot may have changed since you last bought home or life coverage.
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How Should You Insure Property That Belongs to Your Customers?
Many businesses temporarily hold their customers' possessions to perform maintenance services or repairs. These types of businesses most commonly include dry cleaners, jewelers and other repair shops such as those...
Lawsuits Against Directors and Officers are on the Rise. Does Your Firm Have D&O Insurance In Place?
Forgoing D&O insurance coverage can be a serious business mistake. Therefore, most businesses should purchase Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. Even if your company has a single owner, it is...
Be Prepared! Follow this Emergency Response Checklist, Before and After a Disaster
All businesses – no matter how great or small – need a plan for responding to emergencies. Does your business have a plan? Try following this helpful checklist....
Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent?
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with...
How Does Your Business Owner Policy (BOP) Respond to Business Interruption?
There are important features embedded in a Business Owners Policy (BOP) to address business interruption.
Let's look at how the policy responds for Extra Expense, Extended Period of Indemnity, and Civil...
Four Considerations for your Business Auto Coverage.
If your business owns one or more vehicles that your employees use to make deliveries, sales calls or run errands, then you need commercial automobile insurance. Even if your business...
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Symetra Financial expands benefit medical package
Symetra Life Insurance has expanded its limited benefit medical package with Select Benefits offering, to include payments for certain types of critical illnesses.
Brooke appoints new president and CEO
Insurance company Brooke has appointed Leland Orr as president and CEO of the company. Mr Orr will replace Keith Bouchey, who is resigning from the company to pursue opportunities in the community banking market.
Kaiser Permanente appoints new vice president
Kaiser Permanente, a provider of integrated health plans, has appointed Kevin Richardson as vice president of sales, national and multi-state business of the company.
Aflac Japan chairman to retire
Insurance company Aflac has announced that Akitoshi Kan, chairman of Aflac Japan and Aflac International, will retire on June 30, 2008.
EPIC acquires Kelley & Swain
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has acquired Kelley & Swain, a provider of employee benefits programs.
Swiss Life to open new branch in Singapore
Swiss Life has announced that it will open its new branch office in Singapore, on April 8, 2008.
Ullico appoints new CFO
Ullico, an insurance and financial services company, has appointed David Barra as its new CFO.
MAIC enhances insurance policy for high performance boats
Markel American Insurance Company has enhanced its Markel High Performance insurance program that provides coverage for boats with speeds up to 120mph.
Hanover Insurance to sell non-insurance subsidiary
The Hanover Insurance Group has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its non-insurance, premium finance subsidiary, AMGRO and its subsidiaries, to Premium Financing Specialists.
AmeriHealth renews contracts with three health systems
Insurance company AmeriHealth New Jersey has renewed contracts with three health systems to provide a broad network of quality hospitals and physicians across New Jersey, US.
Standard Life annual operating profit up 43%
Stadard Life has reported operating profit before tax of GBP881 million for the full-year period of 2007, an increase of 43% compared to GBP614 million in 2006.
American Financial Group announces management change
Insurance company American Financial Group has appointed Pete Ruehlmann and Bob Greene as assistant vice presidents of the company.
Jim Smart to leave Friends Provident
Friends Provident has announced that its chief financial officer Jim Smart is planning to leave the company in this summer to pursue other opportunities.
ACE launches new cover for PFI contracts
ACE, a provider of property and casualty, accident and health and personal lines solutions, has launched ACE PFI, a fully integrated insurance solution comprehensive cover and risk management advice for all aspects of a PFI project.
HSBC Insurance to enter Korean market
HSBC Insurance and Hana Financial Group have formed a joint venture company, Hana HSBC Life Insurance, to enter into Korean insurance market.
Global Risk Holdings acquires North American Risk Services
Global Risk Holdings has acquired North American Risk Services, a provider of property and casualty third-party administration services, from Clarendon National Insurance Company.
CRM Holdings appoints two managers to oversee investment portfolios
CRM Holdings, a provider of a full range of products and services for the workers' compensation insurance industry, has appointed two prominent investment managers to oversee the investment portfolios of its primary insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Bankers Financial Benefits
Arthur J Gallagher, an insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has acquired Bankers Financial Benefits of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
First Mercury appoints new board member
First Mercury Financial Corporation has appointed Robert Oakley to its board.Mr Oakley will also serve on the audit committee to the board of directors.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance acquires Kiln
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, a Japan-based insurance company, has acquired Kiln and its subsidiaries.
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Amilpar Revenues Increase by 32% and EBITDA Doubles in 2007
AARP Services and Genworth Financial Introduce New Innovative and Affordable Long Term Care Insurance Option to AARP Members
Hooper Holmes Announces Q4 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
Health Plan and Preferred Provider Network Communities Issue Joint Statement on Passage of Healthcare Simplification Act
HMS Holdings to Present at Bank of America 2008 SmidCap Conference
New Harris Survey Finds That Most Baby Boomers Underestimate Disability Risk
WellPoint offers profit warning, healthcare stocks drop
Humana shares plunge after WellPoint profit warning
Colon Cancer Screening Laws Now Cover Half of US Population
Solera Holdings Appoints Jason Brady as General Counsel
BC/BS's Blue Distinction Designation Improves Healthcare by Focusing on Quality
Highmark BC/BS and Nat'l Assoc Name Area Hospitals as Blue Distinction Centers for Complex and Rare Cancers
Highmark Blue Shield and Nat'l Assoc Name Area Hospitals as Blue Distinction Centers for Complex and Rare Cancers
Stuart Altman, Ph.D Joins INSPIRIS Board
Out-of-state health insurance bill stalls in CO House
WellPoint falls on cut forecast, rivals also drop
Independence Blue Cross, CHOP in 7-year deal
WellPoint drops 1Q, 2008 earnings forecast
Market falls on credit fears; WellPoint down late
A New Plan to Expand Health Care Access in America for People Who Can't Find a Doctor to Care for Them
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Roth To The Rescue
(Registered Rep.) A Roth IRA can substantially reduce a retiree's tax bill. Here are three reasons people nearing retirement should put money into their Roth IRAs right now.
Retirement Trouble
(Financial Planning) A recent study, Consumer Wealth, Liquefaction and the Retirement Income Challenge addresses the financial concerns and savings goals of aging baby boomers in the U.S. today.
Retiree Roundup
(Financial Planning) The Aite Group surveyed 505 retirees and pre-retirees in the United States on investment preferences, financial institution relationships and channel usage. What did they find?
Ed Slott's New Slot
(Financial Planning) Ed Slott's Q&A: The IRS, non-spouse IRA beneficiaries, and rollovers...
Should You Sue Your Employer?
(The Motley Fool) Excessive 401(k) fees have put several company in hot water.
Focus!
(Investment Advisor) There's plenty to think about when doing retirement planning for clients; read on for the priorities that you should be doing something about, right now.
Sweetening the Pot
(Investment Advisor) A new report has found that adding a variable annuity with a lifetime guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit rider to a traditional stock and bond retirement portfolio can increase income while decreasing income risk.
Certified
(Investment Advisor) You might want to investigate acquiring these designations to increase your knowledge and expertise of serving elderly clients.
A Better Mousetrap
(Financial Advisor) Target date funds are here to stay. As a result of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, target date funds will likely become the auto-enrollment default option in tax-deferred retirement plans.
The Time of Your Life
(Real Estate Portfolio) Life cycle funds gain popularity by enabling investors to choose tailored investment plans. REIT Usage in Life Cycle Fund Products: AllianceBernstein Retirement Strategies -- 10%... JPMorgan Smart Retirement Funds -- 4% to 6%... etc.
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