The recent civil unrest witnessed across France has highlighted the need for Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion coverage to close the insurance gap from these kinds of events, according to a new AM Best commentary. Dr Mathilde Jakobsen, senior director, acting head of analytics, AM Best, and one of the commentary’ s authors, said:“ It is expected that most claims may…
Baltimore, MD– The Social Security Administration today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will…
Its another week of Fact or Fiction with Noble McIntyre and this time, we're diving into the complicated world of homeowners insurance claims and the laws surrounding denied roof damage claims. Noble explained that while Oklahoma generally has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, certain insurance contracts can shorten the time…
Connecticut residents can now compare plans and enroll in or renew health and dental insurance for 2027 through the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace, Access Health CT. We are here to help, "Access Health CT CEO James Michel said in a news release. Access Health CT offers 22 qualified health plans through Anthem and ConnectiCare Benefits Inc..
The cost of individual health insurance plans rose to $9,804 on average, while family coverage reached $28,303. Employees paid about $1,672 for individual coverage, while employers contributed $8,132. People with health insurance for a family of four paid $7,471, with employers providing $20,833.
Whitten argued that when he'd made the request, State Farm had adjusted its payouts due to a change in its policies. Whitten, citing several sealed documents regarding changing of assessments by State Farm, said that Holcomb was aware of the changes and chose, through omission, to allow a lesser valuation of damages pay out to the Wests. Whitten spoke of how State…
A Missouri insurance trade group says rising health care costs are making it harder to keep premiums affordable, after Children’ s Mercy announced that ACA Marketplace health plans will no longer include the pediatric hospital as an in-network provider starting Jan. 1. Missouri families and small businesses are feeling the strain of rising health insurance…
