TweetWell, it’s been one year since the health care reform law passed. Probably the best thing to come out of it so far is that insurance companies can’t drop sick kids for pre-existing conditions. (The amount of bad karma the … Continue reading
TweetMany people during these tough economic times are being “encouraged” to retire early. What does that mean for their health insurance and how exactly does COBRA work?
TweetOn Friday, March 11 the government launched a new website, SaferProducts.gov that is under the auspices of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Its basic function is to let consumers report and search safety complaints about products. You probably won’t be … Continue reading
TweetRight now it’s difficult not to talk about and think about what’s going on in Japan. Reuters is reporting that in the 1.8 mile band along the coast that was most affected by the earthquake and tsunami, there’s about $24 … Continue reading
TweetOkay, here’s one I bet you didn’t know. You have bicycle insurance. Well. If you have homeowners insurance, you have bicycle insurance. Seriously. Watch the video.
TweetDo you ever have one of those nights when you can’t sleep and you wind up aimlessly surfing around on the Internet? I just had one of those courtesy of a violent allergic reaction to a protein shake. I didn’t … Continue reading
TweetAs I was browsing the news today, two stories jumped out at me. Courtney Love has agreed to pay off a Texas designer Dawn Simorangkir — to the tune of $430,000 — for remarks Love made on her Twitter feed … Continue reading
TweetSticking with our insurance vocabulary review, take a look at this video reviewing a homeowners insurance term, “actual cash value.”
TweetThe tolerance of the insurance industry for homeowners who keep dangerous dog breeds is growing more and more thin. The American Association of Insurance Services, which develops the standardized policy forms and rating information used by about 600 property and … Continue reading
TweetIt’s been awhile since we talked about pet insurance, so an announcement that Trupanion has expanded coverage into Connecticut caught my eye. This is a good company, offering policies for dogs and cats with 90 percent coverage and no payout … Continue reading