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The National Weather Service warns that icy roads, snapped tree limbs and possible power outages are the biggest threats of this winter storm, along with pipes freezing as temperatures fall. Guidance from the Texas Department of Insurance shows that many types of winter storm damage are covered, but there are important exceptions to know before filing a claim.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, only 1.9% of U.S. consumers use cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Just 1.1% of U.S. consumers say they use cryptocurrency to actually purchase goods or services. Each nation's central bank, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, establishes monetary policy and manages the supply of money in their financial system.

After years of losses, fortunes have changed in boardrooms in Bermuda and London. An extraordinary spate of wildfires, hurricanes and other disasters wreaked havoc on the reinsurance industry for several years, spurring wide-reaching effects that included surging insurance bills for Louisiana homeowners. "Reinsurers have been doing well the past few…

The health insurance coverage stands in contrast to the teachings of the Catholic Church, which has always opposed the intentional killing of innocent preborn babies. The Catholic Church has always "affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion." Abortion is "gravely contrary to the moral law," the Catechism of the Catholic Church states.

From January 2019 to May 2024, Anthem mistakenly believed that it could not ask hospitals to return money that had accidentally been paid on behalf of the state. However, Anthem employees tracked the deadlines incorrectly and thought they could not request refunds, even though the deadline had not actually passed. When Anthem did ask hospitals for refunds, not…

Property insurance rates in Montana are increasing, advocates and insurance companies say, and the Legislature has been tasked to figure out why. The Legislature's Economic Affairs Interim committee, helmed by House Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, has picked up the study.

Last year, my family paid $1,063/ month for coverage through New Mexico's health insurance exchange, BeWell. This year, when the federal subsidies expired, that premium would have jumped to $2,550/ month without the state stepping in. That's more than our mortgage, property taxes and homeowners insurance combined, resulting in an $18,000 annual increase.

Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a package of proposals aimed at lowering living costs, boosting wages and protecting affordable health insurance— while sharply criticizing Republican leaders and Gov. "We made it our goal to focus on three main things— making Iowa number one in education, lowering the cost of living and affordability, and making Iowa the best…

However, with rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, Northborough's municipal health insurance has become a hidden problem. According to Borislow Insurance— the town's new insurance broker— the town purchases its health insurance alongside Southborough, as both cover the same school system. Across Northborough, Southborough, and the school district, 900…

DES MOINES— Iowa health care providers, facilities and insurance companies could refuse medical care based on moral and ethical— not just religious— objections under a House-passed bill advanced by Senate Republicans. Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center and Jesse Green of Boone signed off Thursday on House File 571, sending the proposal— dubbed the Medical Ethics…

The average 30- year fixed mortgage rate rose six basis points to 5.97% in the week ending Jan. 22, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. At next week's Federal Reserve meeting on Jan. 28-29, central bankers are largely expected to hold the overnight borrowing rate steady. This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the personal…

Blows to Virginia's health care system will come in waves over the next 24 months, with an estimated total of more than 300,000 Virginians losing their health insurance due to federal policy changes. As the General Assembly examines strategies to support health care access and aff ordability for residents, increasing funding for Virginia's free and…

Iowa health care providers, facilities and insurance companies could refuse medical care based on moral and ethical— not just religious— objections under a House-passed bill advanced by Senate Republicans. Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center and Jesse Green of Boone signed off Thursday on House File 571, sending the proposal— dubbed the Medical Ethics Defense Act— to…

Nationwide, the number of people buying health plans on Obamacare insurance marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago, according to federal data released this week. But nine states and Washington, D.C., have deadlines later this month, so the numbers could change. Preliminary data released Monday by the federal Centers for Medicare& Medicaid…

If you want to start a small business or launch a startup, this business startup checklist can be your roadmap for every step. It can help walk you through researching and validating your idea, estimating your startup costs and protecting yourself with the right business insurance for your industry and your size. You'll also learn more about necessary permits,…

While Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica as the third most intense Atlantic basin storm on record— a Melissa gust above the ocean was reported at just over 250 mph— the storm system's U.S. impact was limited mostly to localized flooding, including in Connecticut. Travelers had the biggest book of homeowners insurance in Connecticut in 2024,…

The following information was released by the Alabama Department of Insurance:. As a winter storm is forecast to sweep through much of Alabama over the weekend and early next week, now is the time to prepare and reduce your risk of weather-related damage. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Alabama Department of Insurance remind you to…

Having already watched as Trump's Justice Department launched baseless, vengeful criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, it's tempting for Trump's supporters and opponents alike to shrug at the newly revealed criminal investigation against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as just more of…

At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily stopped the operations of a web of companies and individuals that the FTC alleges caused tens of millions of dollars in harm through the deceptive marketing of health care plans. "Health insurance is one of the most important and costly purchases consumers buy for…