May 25– Reasons behind the unpredictability of gas prices and higher cost in California plus the financial repercussions of not having earthquake insurance were explained Tuesday morning by two industry experts visiting Rancho Bernardo. San Diegans and others in Southern California pay an average of 70 cents per gallon more for gasoline than drivers in…
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Most American households say their finances have strengthened slightly, but nearly half report that they would struggle to meet $400 in expenses from an unexpected emergency, according to the Federal Reserve’s annual survey on economic well-being.
–Professional Indemnity Insurance in Germany is a report about the German market for and distribution of policies covering professional liability. For 2011, 2015 and with a forecast for 2019, the study breaks down the market for professional indemnity insurance on a standardised basis by professional group with 13 categories considered as follows:…
Fitch Ratings has affirmed 75, upgraded eight, and revised Rating Outlooks on four tranches from 12 collateralized debt obligations backed primarily by Trust Preferred securities issued by banks and insurance companies. Credit Quality of Collateral: In 10 transactions, the credit quality of the collateral portfolios, as measured by a combination of…
Market Research Reports, Inc. has announced the addition of“ Insurance IT Spending Market in the US 2016- 2020” research report to their website www.MarketResearchReports.comLewes, DE—- 05/25/2016– Report forecast the IT Spending by Insurance in the US to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% during the period 2016-2020.. The insurance industry in the Americas is highly…
Since its launch a year ago, the SonarMD platform has been adopted by a rapidly growing network of Gastroenterology practices across the country, including IGG, Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Digestive Health Specialists- Washington, Charlotte Gastroenterology, and Digestive Healthcare Center of New Jersey. SonarMD has also formed and Intensive…
Linked mainly to unsafe driving practices and distracted driving, the combination of teens and driving is the leading cause of accidental death in the country for teenagers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Distracted driving is the biggest thing we try to focus on with new drivers,” Rhett Parrott, a high school driver’s education…
The findings being released Wednesday line up with a Star Tribune analysis earlier this month that found HMO income nearly doubled last year as the federal Affordable Care Act expanded enrollment in the Medicaid program. The HMOs’ operating income of $232.2 million last year was a record, according to the report by Allan Baumgarten, an independent financial…
May 25– The Ford Mustang performed slightly better than rival muscle cars Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in a series of crash tests conducted recently by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Muscle cars as a group have the highest losses among passenger vehicles for crash damage repairs under collision coverage, according to data from the…
Fast Market Research announces the availability of the new TechNavio report, “Insurance IT Spending Market in the US 2016-2020”, on their comprehensive research portalBoston, MA—- 05/25/2016– The insurance industry in the Americas is highly competitive and regulated in nature. The insurance market in the US is influenced by economic and political conditions…
“Capital Insurance Group is an exceptional organization, with a stellar reputation, storied past and bright future,” said Halberstadt. Arne Chatterton, President and CEO of Capital Insurance Group, remarks, “More than any other factor, CIG’s success will be defined by the ability to deliver a technology experience that is concise and intuitive.
May 25– Four William T. Dwyer High Academy of Finance seniors received scholarships from the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council. At the presentation were recipients Andrew McDonald and Gabrielle Martini; Michael Becker, council president; and recipients Kaolin Jackson and Mark Purcell. The students were chosen based upon academic achievement,…
May 25– COLOME– As the winds toppled his semi and destroyed his barn, the only thing protecting Rick Petersek from flying debris was an iron box. “I tell you what… that was the most horrifying thing I’ve ever experienced,” Petersek said Tuesday. At about 7 p.m. Sunday, heavy winds and rains created severe conditions in Colome, Petersek said, so the 55- year-old rancher for…
Despite recent State Department warnings and global events, recent data indicates that 75 percent of Americans are still planning to travel this summer*. According to leading travel insurance comparison website, TravelInsurance.com, the top international destinations for their customers this summer are Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico and Canada….
–In a move to better protect customers who rent out their homes on a temporary basis, Allstate has filed plans to offer home-sharing protection in six states- Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee and Utah- starting in mid-August. Allstate becomes the first major insurer to offer personal property protection targeted to the needs of home-sharing…
LINTHICUM, Md.—- Aetna announced today that it filed an application earlier this year with the State of Maryland to participate as a Medicaid managed care organization, Aetna Better Health of Maryland. “We are excited for this new prospect of building on our 30- year track record of successfully working with Medicaid recipients,” said Deb Bacon, interim head of…
–After two-years of intensive product development, market analysis and technology enhancements, the company formerly known as MDnetSolutions re-launched its products, services and platform with a new brand name and image. “This branding effort reflects more accurately the company’s purpose and mission: to support and improve the patient-provider…
RingCentral, Inc., a leading provider of cloud business communication and collaboration solutions, today announced that Brightway Insurance, the nation’ s seventh largest privately held Personal Lines insurance agency, has replaced its legacy, on-premise system with RingCentral’ s flagship product, Office, and RingCentral Contact Center.
The U.S. healthcare system is finally catching on to American consumers’ long-standing confusion and frustration regarding their medical bills, with the recently announced Health and Human Services design and innovation challenge:“ A Bill You Can Understand.” This idea of healthcare autonomy being widely encouraged across the country comes at a crucial…
