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Researchers Say More U.S. Kids on Government Healthcare

August 1st, 2011
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A new study conducted by researchers at the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire found that more U.S. children are being covered by public health insurance plans. Researchers say this is occurring because unemployment is still high and parents are losing their private coverage, qualifying them for public assistance.

1 in 4 Consumers Prefer to Buy Life Insurance Via Internet, Mail or Phone

Posted in Life Insurance

July 29th, 2011
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A new study released by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation and LIMRA revealed that more than one in four adults prefer to purchase life insurance directly from a company via the internet, mail or phone. This is in stark contrast to the eight in 10 consumers who preferred to work with an insurance or financial professional in 1996.

The White House Plans to Review Health Insurance Rates in 10 States

Posted in Health Insurance

July 27th, 2011
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The Obama administration is making plans to take over review of health insurance rates in 10 states. This decision was made after determining officials are not doing a good enough job regulating premiums sold to individuals and small businesses.

Californians Receive 10 Percent Reduction on Auto Insurance Rates with Geico

Posted in Auto Insurance

July 25th, 2011
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The California Insurance Commissioner announced on Friday that a 10.7 percent rate reduction had been approved for Geico policyholders. The anticipated rate decrease will come into effect on Aug. 15, according to a press release from the commissioner’s office.

New Vehicle Technology Could Prevent Low-Speed Crashes

Posted in Auto Insurance , Collision Insurance

July 22nd, 2011
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A Highway Loss Data Institute study released this week found that new vehicle technology may provide a solution for low-speed crashes. Drivers who frequently commute in environments known for bumper-to-bumper traffic finally have access to technology that could prevent rear-end collisions.

21 States Support Missouri Health Care Reform Challenge

Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance

July 20th, 2011
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Nearly two dozen states are in support of a challenge to the health care reform law presented by Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder. The states all believe the law, passed in March 2010, is unconstitutional because it requires people to purchase health insurance.

Life Insurers Could Lose High Ratings if U.S. Defaults

Posted in Life Insurance , Life Insurance Companies

July 19th, 2011
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A number of life insurance companies could lose their high ratings if the U.S. defaults on its debt, Standard & Poor’s warned recently. The credit rating agency has notified top insurers that their ratings are tied to U.S. ratings and therefore, could suffer if the U.S. defaults.

National Flood Insurance Reform Approved by House of Representatives

Posted in Home Insurance

July 15th, 2011
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The House of Representatives passed the National Flood Insurance Reform Act this week, which will re-authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). After years of debates from lawmakers on how to handle the program, the House surprised many by passing the bill easily.

Cutting Medicare and Medicaid to Solve Debt Ceiling Issue Will Only Shift Health Care Costs

Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance , Medicaid , Medicare

July 13th, 2011
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Health care experts say that the Medicare and Medicaid budget cuts that have been proposed by lawmakers to resolve the debt ceiling issue would only shift health costs, not eliminate them, according to a new Wall Street Journal story. So far, abut $350 billion in cuts have been proposed to the two programs over the next 10 years, but most think these government savings would actually become new costs for others.

Worst Cities for Towing Increase Costs Associated with Auto Insurance