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She wrote “How to Murder Your Husband”. Did she?
PORTLAND, Ore. — While pondering the best methods of marital murder, romance novelist Nancy Brophy wrote that her career as an author — complete with steamy tales of romance and betrayal — led her to think often about murders and how the police are investigating it. A spouse who commits mariticide will almost certainly become …

Husband loses wife’s death cover dispute
A man whose wife’s $97,200 death cover in his super fund was canceled and replaced with a more restrictive policy has lost litigation after a claim was denied. The woman had cover by default due to her membership in a HESTA fund, but legislation from March 2019 meant cover would cease unless she responded to …

How many times has a “Welcome to Fenton” sign been hit? | News for Fenton, Linden, Holly MI
When a driver hit a ‘Welcome to Fenton’ sign on Main Street a few weeks ago, news quickly spread online and generated many comments, including ‘Be Closer’, which refers to the PR campaign of Fenton City. News travels fast and far when one of these signs is involved in an accident. However, this is actually …

Eleventh Circuit Reverses Earlier Reasoning Conclusion: Settlement Agreements Can Now Be Basis of Bad Faith Claim | rumberger | Church
In Florida, excessive judgment is when the judgment in the case exceeds the limits of the policy. The excess judgment rule requires an aggrieved plaintiff to obtain excess judgment before pursuing a bad faith claim against an insurer. Injured plaintiffs have turned to the courts to find out whether a settlement agreement that exceeds police …

Vilsack pivots, seeking new insurance and conservation incentives to boost production | 2022-05-09
The Biden administration is working on new ideas to increase agricultural production this year, including asking Congress to eliminate the planting penalty after a planting insurance claim, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday. . The Department of Agriculture is also working on administrative changes to crop insurance and conservation programs to incentivize farmers to increase …

Insurance Company Fails to Cancel Mesothelioma Victim’s Claim
Posted on May 05, 2022 Callen Cortez attributes his diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma to multiple sources of asbestos exposure. In addition to his own workplace, he also claims to have been exposed at home from his brothers’ employment, as well as that of his father. When he sought compensation for his injuries, his father’s employer’s …

U.S. Private Auto Combined Ratio Surpasses 100% in 2021
Claims cost inflation and increased driving activity took their toll as the U.S. private auto insurance industry‘s combined ratio topped the 100% benchmark for the first times since 2017. The combined ratio for the industry, excluding policyholder dividends, deteriorated to 100.8% in 2021 from 98.2% in 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, …

This Week in Ransomware – Friday, April 29, 2022
Businesses seek cybersecurity insurance to mitigate ransomware-related losses, but cyberinsurance may not be a panacea. Insurers can deny a claim if companies fail to take steps to ensure they have adequate defenses in place. Cyber insurance is often insufficient – Telus report Forty percent of Canadian businesses said they have cybersecurity insurance that covers a …

Mosaic Insurance strengthens its global claims management team
Industry expert Elissa Doroff has joined Mosaic Insurance to lead the company’s North American claims handling as it expands the core division globally. A spokesperson said, “Based in New York, Doroff has been appointed Americas Claims Manager for Mosaic and over time will expand the scope of the unit to serve a wide geographic area …

Fraud and high operational costs eat into insurers’ profits
By Gadiosa Lamtey Dar es Salaam. High administrative costs and fraud are eating away at insurance companies‘ profits, The Citizen has learned.For an insurance company to make a profit, its gross written premium must be greater than its management expenses and claims.Insurance company management fees include operating costs as well as commissions paid to intermediaries, …

LexisNexis: Digital Claims Processes Frustrate Consumers; UBI Adoption Remains Low
LexisNexis 2022 U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report Shows Customers Growing Comfortable With Digital Self-Service Claims Processing, But Are Frustrated With Unresponsive Systems to their expectations. The report notes that, according to its 2021 Future of Claims study, consumer preference for self-service claims has increased among Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers over the past two …

Advantages of taking over insurance following the conflict in Ukraine
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had not only serious humanitarian consequences, but also serious economic consequences for Ukrainians, Russians and others doing business in the region. From the destruction of physical property in Ukraine, to the forced abandonment of Ukrainian assets, to business disruptions resulting from global sanctions against Russia, the …

BJP leader arrested for trying to claim insurance money by setting his own car on fire – INDIA – GENERAL
CHENNAI: BJP district secretary arrested for trying to claim insurance money by burning his own car The incident happened in Tamil Nadu. BJP Tiruvallur West District Secretary Sathish Kumar’s car was set on fire on the night of April 14. He then complained to the police that someone had set fire to his vehicle. The …

Mum who tried to scam composition after claiming it fell down the drain is ordered to pay £13,000
A mother who ‘dishonestly’ claimed to have fractured her ankle after falling into a drain has been ordered to pay £13,000 to a council. Mary Brennan was ordered to shell out the money after her compensation claim against Rochdale council was dismissed by the court. Ms Brennan, of Birnam Grove, Heywood, claimed she was injured …
Lawyer seeks to have historic sexual assault allegation removed from Laurentian’s claims process
“This is a claim, which we respectfully submit, should be dealt with outside of this process,” the plaintiff’s attorney said. Lawyer representing woman seeking millions in damages for sexual assault she says occurred when she was a student at Laurentian University in 1979, argues legislation allows case to be dropped of LU’s current insolvency restructuring …

BC Strata Dispute: Homeowner Won’t Be Reimbursed for Plumbing Costs
A lack of evidence on the location of a blocked pipe had led the British Columbia Civil Resolution Court to dismiss the bulk of a Vancouver condo owner’s $10,050 claim against his condominium corporation. A Vancouver condo owner will not receive his floor replacement or other plumbing expenses from his condo company after the BC …

2022 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be ‘above normal’
“All it takes is a storm to make it an active season for you and your family, so now is the time to prepare.” Tweet that The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season produced the third most named storms on record. Seven of the 21 named storms last year were hurricanes, four of which reached major hurricane …

Louisiana Church Files Bad Faith Lawsuit Against Insurance Company Over Inadequate Storm Damage Coverage
First Baptist of The place alleges the carrier violated state law with improper and untimely payments NEW ORLEANS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A LaPlace, Louisiana, the church filed a federal lawsuit alleging its insurer failed to adequately cover millions of dollars in property damage resulting from two devastating weather events last year, including Hurricane …
How to deter a catalytic converter thief
Police, mechanics and adjusters suggest certain precautions to deter catalytic converter theft, often referred to as a crime of opportunity. – Know if you are a target: Check with your neighborhood mechanic or do a quick Google search to see if your car is a common target for catalytic converter theft. Some models, especially hybrids, …

Our View: Even Lawmakers Can’t Fix NJ Unemployment | Latest titles
The appalling failure of Governor Phil Murphy’s Unemployment Insurance Division is entering its third year. Millions of New Jersey workers temporarily lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic as people avoided public places and the state government ordered most public businesses to close. When they sought to reclaim unemployment benefits that they and …

Solera and Upptec Partner to Offer Digital Content Claims Assessment | News
STOCKHOLM, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Solera Home is part of the international Solera Group, one of the world’s leading technology leaders for data solutions in property and automotive risk management. With Upptec’s content claims software, Solera completes its offer for a fast and digital assessment of real estate claims. With this partnership, Solera and …

Step-by-step guide to filing a car insurance claim in 2022
If you don’t know where to start, filing an insurance claim can be daunting. When filing an auto insurance claim after an accident, you will need to gather all relevant information. An insurance claim is a formal request to the insurance company for compensation for damages suffered by the policyholder. Compensation is paid in accordance …

Alpena County Accused of Mismanagement of Funds | News, Sports, Jobs
News File Photo The Alpena County Courthouse is seen in this file photo. . ALPENA – A former Alpena County employee accuses the county of illegal use of grant money and forced her to resign to cover up alleged wrongdoing. Former home improvement director Thea Lucas has filed a lawsuit …

Related Claim Exclusion Does Not Require “Substantially Same” Actions in Delaware
The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that solar panel maker First Solar, which was facing two securities class action lawsuits, was barred from having both covered by its insurance policies because the police subsequently issued excluded the coverage of related actions. The state Supreme Court reached the same conclusion as the state Superior Court in its …

Caesars Sportsbook App Activates $1,100 NCAA Tournament Bonus
Download the Caesars Sportsbook app and unlock massive promotions. Download the Caesars Sportsbook app and register to claim NCAA Tournament promotions New customers who download the Caesars Sportsbook app can unlock $1,100 first bet insurance Alternative promotion rewards new players with $250 UberEats gift card for betting $50 March Madness is officially underway, and new …
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Ridge Affordable Homes Announces Paradise Homebuyers Show
PARADISE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ridge Affordable Homes and RRA Builders announce their first annual Home Buyers Show, to be held at the offices of RRA Builders at 5923 Clark Road, Paradise on Saturday afternoon, March 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show aims to help families get back to the ridge, help first-time home buyers …

Woman in Mike Hill case may sue Commons for compensation | Communal room
A woman who was repeatedly sexually assaulted and harassed by a former Labor MP is planning to sue the House of Commons for not setting aside money that could cover her compensation. Woman A fell victim after rejecting the advances of Mike Hill, the former MP for Hartlepool, an employment tribunal ruled in July. An …

Ukraine alleges Russia plotting ‘terrorist’ incident at Chernobyl in latest statement on nuclear risks
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has alleged that Russia is planning to carry out some sort of terrorist attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which is now under the control of Russian forces. This is the latest in a series of claims by Ukrainian authorities regarding risks to Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure due to the Russian invasion, …

Telehealth usage increased 11% nationally from November to December 2021 | News
NEW YORK, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the second consecutive month, national telehealth usage, measured as a percentage of all medical claim lines, increased in December 2021according to FAIR Health monthly regional telehealth follow-up.1 Telehealth usage increased 11.4% nationally, from 4.4% of all medical claim lines in November to 4.9% in December. Telehealth use …

Governor Beshear provides update on Kentucky team
FRANKFURT, Kentucky (March 3, 2022) – Governor Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the Commonwealth’s strong economic ranking in Site Selection’s annual Governor’s Cup, as well as new jobs and expansion plans throughout the Commonwealth. The Governor also shared news about the Commonwealth Tornado Shelter Program, the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund and a tribute …

Insurance refuses to pay for sunroom damaged by storm Eunice, says storm not to blame
A man who lost his sunroom when Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin hit the country is now battling his insurance company, which told him it wouldn’t pay because the sunroom was ‘just old’. Haydn Haynes has lived in his hillside home in Trevelgue Road in Porth outside Newquay for the past three years and his …

Economists see car insurance rates rising in 2022
Masks are falling, COVID restrictions are falling, and motorists are hitting the road — and running straight into higher car insurance rates that show no signs of abating this year, economists say. Pent-up demand for new and used cars, after a pandemic-reduced year of driving, is increasing risk for auto insurers, who pass the cost …

Why You Should Consider a Small Car Insurer to Save Money
How many car insurance companies can you name off the top of your head? We bet it’s less than 10. In fact, more than 2,400 auto insurers nationwide are vying for your business. Still, most drivers prefer to buy from a familiar name. Nearly 60% of respondents to a recent survey said they were more …

Readiness report: Raiders, Bluejackets claim upset wins – Reuters Sports News
VIRGINIA — Hibbing/Chisholm lost 4-0 last week when they faced Rock Ridge at Eveleth Raceway in their regular-season finale, but the Bluejackets’ fortunes changed drastically when the teams met at Rock Ridge’s other home. Sixth-seeded Hibbing/Chisholm scored the first three goals and held on for a surprise 4-2 win over No. 3 Rock Ridge on …

Citing US intelligence, Biden says Putin decided to invade Ukraine
Western allies have seeded Ukraine and companies operating there with more than $48 billion in bilateral and multilateral economic support as Russia steps up its threats.Credit…Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times Major US and European companies operating on the ground in Ukraine said on Friday they had contingency plans ready in the event of …
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Engines destroyed by contaminated gasoline in southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) — It’s not uncommon to fill up on gas without a second thought — pay, pump and drive. However, several drivers paid, pumped, and then couldn’t get far after buying gas at a Sellersburg station. WAVE has been told the same story by several customers. They went out and bought gas, and …

One Year After the Electricity Crisis, Insurance Lessons for the Next Disaster – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
When the power went out last February, the water also went out for many North Texans. Frozen pipes split, flooding homes and businesses. NBC 5 responds saw different results from insurers, depending on factors such as the policy, endorsements, or even which adjuster showed up to handle the claim. TAKE PHOTOS, VIDEO AND RECORD PHYSICAL …
Virtual reality claims rose 31% in 2021, UK insurance company says
Meta’s Reality Labs VR division has yet to reveal how many Quest 2 headsets it has sold to date. What we do know is that it has recently become more popular than ever. On Christmas Day 2021, the Oculus app for the first time. The software reached this milestone thanks to everyone who purchased a …

Interim settlement reached in Surfside condo collapse lawsuit – NBC 6 South Florida
Lawyers for victims of the Champlain South Towers collapse in Surfside have reached a tentative settlement that would split $83 million among those who lost property in the tragedy. Those claiming wrongful death or bodily injury will share in any other funds recovered, whether from the sale of the land, insurance policies or claims against …

Fraud Remains a Problem With Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance System, Says Auditor Harmon | News
Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon said a single Kentucky statewide audit for fiscal year 2021 found fraud continues to be a problem with the system. Kentucky unemployment insurance. Volume 1 of Kentucky’s single statewide audit for fiscal year 2021 was released Wednesday. According to Harmon, the audit included 19 findings, nine of which related to …
Insurium™ Announces Appointment of Virginia Johnson Stanley as Senior Vice President of Business Development
SaaS Commercial Insurance Software Solutions Company Expands Market Reach with New Appointment of Industry Veteran Combined with Release of New Claims Management Solution DENVER, February 07, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurium™, a cloud-based and market-leading core software platform for the commercial insurance industry, announced the appointment of industry veteran Virginia Johnson Stanley as SVP of Business Development. Virginia …

Missouri man pleads guilty to arson and insurance fraud conspiracy
Wandale J. Fulton, 40, pleaded guilty Thursday, Jan. 27, to one count of conspiracy to use fire in the commission of wire and mail fraud, to one count of arson in the commission of a federal crime and a conspiracy count. commit bank fraud. Fulton also pleaded guilty to the charge contained in a separate …

Fourth quarter net income drops 50% for Allstate due to rising auto claims
Allstate Corp. said net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 fell 50% from results in the prior year quarter as the frequency and severity of auto claims increased. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter was $796 million, compared to approximately $1.6 billion in the last three months of 2020. The combined ratio for …

Data reveals top ten collision areas in New Zealand
Provided State Insurance has revealed the top ten regions of the country where you are most likely to have a collision. Auckland Central, Christchurch Central and the western Auckland suburb of Henderson are the three suburban motorists most likely to have a collision, according to new data released by State Insurance. Based on claims data …

Live updates on monetary and financial news: IRS letter 6475, request for $1,400, child tax credit, tax returns…
Families and businesses are beginning to resent the lack of child tax credit payments The American rescue plan enhanced child tax credit which has existed for almost three decades in a few specific ways in addition to increasing the amount households could claim per child. He removed the $2,500 compensation floor to begin claiming the …

How to Check and Claim Money Held by the State of Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Officials say the state holds more than $950 million in unclaimed property and encourages residents to seek out and claim their own. How to search for unclaimed property Nevada residents can search for their name, a maiden name, or the name of their business or nonprofit on ClaimItNevada.org for free. Dormant …

Four easy ways to save money on your car insurance
From petrol to road tax, there are many costs when it comes to owning a car, so it’s important to find ways to save money and with 77% of households owning a car , simple tips to save on your insurance would be welcome by many. So without further ado, here are four easy ways …

TRISTAR acquires Risico Claims Management and Total Managed Care | News
LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 24, 2022– TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc. (TRISTAR), the largest independent and private third-party claims administrator in the United States, has agreed to acquire Risico Claim Management, Inc. and Risico’s self-insured book Total Managed Care, Inc. work. The transaction is expected to close on February 1, 2022. Risico was founded by William …

Good news for LIC policyholders! Get a Free LIC Credit Card at Home, Here’s How | Personal finance news
New Delhi: You can get a free credit card if you are a customer or policyholder of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC of India) and an agent. In fact, in collaboration with IDBI Bank, LIC CSL recently launched the Rupay credit card. Lumine Card and Eclat Cards Credit Card are the names of the …

Insurance issues jeopardize local pro-life events | National Catholic Register
BOSTON — Pro-life groups have been scrambling to secure insurance for the long-running events marking the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade in January, with at least one cancellation because the organizers could not be covered. In Boston, for example, Massachusetts Citizens for Life recently canceled a pro-life assembly in historic Faneuil Hall that was first …

Pensioner tricked out of nearly RM500,000 by scammer
JOHOR BARU: A pensioner lost almost half a million ringgits after falling prey to a scam in Macau last year. The head of Johor’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Assistant Comm Amran Md Jusin, said the 58-year-old received a call in July from an unknown number and the caller got presented as an insurance agent. “The …
Valley News – Tunbridge incident that led to cows eating wire spurs makes public services accountable bill
A pair of Tunbridge organic dairy farmers testified before Vermont lawmakers on Thursday morning, six months after speaking publicly about the telecommunications wire left on their farm fields making their cows sick. Three of Scott and Amber Hoyts’ cows died after consuming stainless steel tie-down wire, which was inadvertently cut and incorporated into their diet. …

Huize Releases 2021 ‘Xiao Ma Claim’ Annual Service Review | News
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huize Holding Limited, (“Huize,” the “Company” or “we”) (NASDAQ: HUIZ), an insurance products and services platform digital leader for next-generation consumers in China, released the 2021 “Xiao Ma Claim” Annual Service Review, a multidimensional report that summarizes the overall performance of Huize’s claims support service and provides …

The fourth circuit confirms that the excess insurer did not act in bad faith while the insured would not be required to pay – Insurance
United States: The fourth circuit confirms that the excess insurer did not act in bad faith while the insured would not be required to pay January 12, 2022 Phelps dunbar To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling that a …

Ludhiana | Consumer forum asks insurance company to pay ₹ 2 lakh
Ludhiana District Consumer Dispute Resolution Commission ordered insurance company to pay ??2 lakh insurance claim with ??5,500 compensations to the complainant for failing to submit an insurance claim to the complainant after the death of her husband in a traffic accident. Madhu Tyagi of Ludhiana in his complaint against United India Insurance Company Limited and …

Live Covid updates: Omicron news, vaccines and more
Dr Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Washington in November. The agency has been criticized for its confused and opaque pandemic messages.Credit…Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times Dr Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, defended the agency’s new guidelines on Friday …

Irdai notifies insurers’ death claims settlement ratio for fiscal year 21: check details
The main purpose of purchasing a life insurance plan is to provide financial security for family members in the event of the death of the breadwinner. A life insurance plan is calculated based on future goals, inflation, and other daily requirements. Life insurance helps meet commitments by having sufficient funds available despite any disaster. The …

In the hospital only for isolation? Insurance claim can be refused | Nagpur News
Nagpur: A positive report on Covid in the city now leads to compulsory institutional quarantine, either in a free public establishment or by paying for a private hospital establishment. In the latter case, financial advisers and hospital administration sources say there is a chance that bill reimbursement claims will be rejected by insurance companies. Indeed, …

State explains how residents affected by the Boulder County fire can stay safe when they can return home
COLORADO (KRDO) – State health officials and local authorities are urging Coloradians affected by fires in Boulder County to take precautions to protect themselves from lingering dangers. According to the Boulder Office of Emergency Management, more than 580 homes have been destroyed. Currently, people are told not to enter the evacuation while crews continue to …

Changes to auto insurance in Alberta expected to impact premium calculations and claims process in 2022
CALGARY – Other mandatory changes will be made to auto insurance policies in Alberta in the new year. As of January 1, the province will adopt a direct compensation model for property damage, more commonly known as DCPD. For drivers not at fault in a collision, the DCPD will shift the burden of vehicle assessment …

They got their insurance money after Hurricane Ida. Now they are fighting their mortgage company. | Legislature
When Steve Kenny first received a check from his insurer for damage from Hurricane Ida, he thought he would finally have the money to repair his house in St. Charles Parish. But there was one step left: his mortgage company had to endorse the check. So he mailed it to his lender, thinking they would …

Who will pay first? – InsuranceNewsNet
Toni, I am 67 years old and have group health insurance with my current employer. I spoke with friends, my company HR, and my insurance agent and got responses from “I don’t know” to “I’m not sure but I think…”. My company’s health insurance has a high deductible. If I have a medical claim and …

A busy day at an anesthesiology practice in court to collect surprise bills
Owen Loney’s surprise bill results from an emergency appendectomy in 2019 at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The insurance covered most of the costs of the hospital stay, he said. He didn’t pay much attention to a bill he received from Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates and expected his insurance to cover it. A few months ago, …

LWC contacts former claimants for possible review of benefits in the event of a pandemic
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) will contact nearly 12,000 former unemployment claimants who were previously disqualified for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits to see if expanded eligibility provisions can be made. apply to them, according to Saturday’s press release. LWC said it would send a message directly to claimants who may be …

USDA helps farmers, ranchers and communities affected by recent tornadoes
WASHINGTON, December 16, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by tornadoes that ravaged Kentucky and five other states over the weekend. “The devastation these tornadoes have brought to our hearts, the lives they have claimed and the communities and livelihoods …

Attorney General Raoul warns of storm repair scams
Following deadly storms in southern and central Illinois on Friday night, Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday warned residents to be on the alert for con artists seeking to exploit owners and business owners who could need repairs due to storm damage. After severe storms and tornadoes killed several people in Edwardsville, Ill. And damaged …

Why one drug is responsible for half of the Medicare Part B premium increase
Dana Neely | Taxi | Getty Images Medicare beneficiaries may already know that the sharp increase in their Part B premiums in 2022 is in part due to the cost of a single drug. Yet why all registrants are footing the bill for Aduhelm – a controversial new drug designed to slow the cognitive decline …

U.S. lawmakers propose bill making staged collisions a federal crime
US Congressmen Garret Graves and Henry Cuellar have introduced a bill that would make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages. Graves (R-LA) and Cuellar (D-TX) say the legislation, the Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021, would improve the safety of truckers and drivers on highways and protect …

Commercial Property Policy Cyber Attack Protection
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 An Ohio appeals court ruled last month that a cyber attack triggered coverage under a commercial property insurance policy in EMOI Services, LLC v. Owners Insurance Company, # 29128, 2021 WL 5144828 (Ohio Ct. App. November 5, 2021). This is good news for policyholders in light of the widespread cyber attacks …

Californian indicted on 14 counts of insurance fraud in “paper collision” program
Farrukh Hussain, 37, of Eastvale, Calif., Was arraigned on 14 counts of insurance fraud after allegedly stealing the identities of consumers to file 14 fraudulent insurance claims with six insurance companies different insurance using a “paper collision” system – meaning that most accidents never happened and only existed on paper. The California Department of Insurance …
4 days after I moved into my new home the floods drained it
Earlier this year, my family moved from an apartment in New York to a house in New Jersey. Four days later, we received a flash flood warning from Hurricane Ida. Then our basement was under water. The flood has been a clear message to me: unless we take action on the climate, it will only …
Earnings Continuity Insurance Premium Holiday Continues in 2022 for Local Employers and Employees
The Group Insurance Commission has extended the premium holiday for the Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) program to 2022, due to the strong financial position of the local ICI plan. This means that employers and employees will not pay premiums for standard or additional ICI coverage. Employers should always submit a monthly premium report HERE for …

West Bend Insurance partners with Plnar to empower policyholders and field experts with virtual contactless inspections
The most notable reason why I find (Plnar built into our adjustment process) this so valuable is that in today’s world where people expect fast delivery I am able to meet this expectation! “ – Scott Thomas, West Bend Insurance | Claims Director WEST BEND, WI, USA, Nov 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – West Bend Insurance …

Alberta’s new auto insurance will change the way insurers handle claims and calculate premiums
Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Hamdi Issawi Release date : November 28, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 3 minutes to read • 6 comments As of January 1, drivers will claim damage to the vehicle for which they are not responsible with their own insurance company rather than the insurer of …

How the latest England Travel Red List update will affect planned trips | Consumer rights
The British government has added six countries to the travel red list after the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus. At noon on Friday, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia are subject to restrictions and a temporary flight ban. Non-UK and Irish residents who have stayed in one of these countries …

The advantages of blockchain | Insurance business in America
Cybercriminals had a clear advantage this year. With relentless waves of ransomware attacks, data privacy is a top priority for the insurance industry. Enter LifeHash, a company that leverages technology to improve the claims lifecycle. Founded in 2021, CEO Stuart Menzies and CTO Gary McKee have created a platform using blockchain technology that provides clients …
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Former Pittsburgh Steeler Appears In Court Over DUI Case – WPXI
PITTSBURGH – Former Pittsburgh Steeler Louis Lipps Jr. waived his preliminary hearing Monday morning on the drunk driving charges following an accident we reported earlier this month. Only Channel 11 spoke to its defense attorney, Bob Del Greco, who told us, “Louis regrets his conduct and accepts responsibility. Liz Kilmer, of Channel 11, will have …

How a grandmother fell into the health insurance divide – and why the Build Back Better plan could help cover Texans like her
Perla Rosalez, an unemployed grandmother in the Rio Grande Valley, stays awake at night, worrying about falling ill and leaving her three grandchildren behind. The 50-year-old is rationing both her medications and the doctor visits she needs to manage diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and COVID-19 because she does not have health insurance for help …

New repair contractors billing strategy leaves homeowners on the hook if insurers don’t pay [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Imagine receiving an unexpected $ 7,500 an invoice telling you that your payment is more than 30 days past due and that you are responsible for it if your home insurance does not cover it. It’s the fear that Carla Axelrod experienced after her water heater leaked in September. Insurance experts in Florida warn that …
ATI Shortens Insurance Claims Cycle by 400% with Matterport
ATI Achieves 500% Productivity Gains and Accelerates Restoration Efforts Using Matterport Platform and TruePlan Service Matterport for TruePlan for Xactimate View of a TruePlan imported into Xactimate. View of a TruePlan imported into Xactimate. SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation …

Scathing Audit Blames Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance Failures in Virginia | New
Now, a scathing audit says much of the blame lies in mismanagement coupled with limited oversight by Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration. “It is clear that further oversight and assistance is needed,” Lauren Axselle, legislative analyst with the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee, told lawmakers on Monday, recommending that lawmakers expand their role instead. than …

The travel insurance you need to protect your Safari vacation – Robb Report
We may receive payments from affiliate links included in this content. Our affiliate partners do not influence our opinions or editorial analysis. To learn more, see our Advertiser Disclosure. If you are fortunate enough to plan a safari vacation, it can be essential to seek out a solid travel insurance plan for your adventure. A …

What is MCCA and why are they sending you a refund check?
LANSING, Michigan – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association board members this week announced that all insured drivers in the state will receive a refund check, due to a large surplus which they currently operate. The MCCA board of directors, of which all state insurers are required to be members, has approved …

Lemonade Cars Launch! | Business thread
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and social good, today unveiled its new product – Lemonade Car – designed to bring a new technological approach to the category. Lemonade Car is now available in Illinois and will be rolled out nationwide. Lemonade Car is designed to provide better prices for …
Teenager Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Weapons and Filing False Insurance Claim
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – A Buffalo teenager has been convicted of possession of illegal weapons and filing a false statement of insurance in two separate cases. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that a 19-year-old man was granted juvenile status when he was sentenced by Erie County Court on Monday, he was sentenced to …
Insurance coverage for laser eye surgery
Of course, this operation can restore 20/20 vision to wearers of glasses and contact lenses, but the price can vary by several thousand per eye. Our articles are dedicated to helping you find the right product at the right price. We may receive income from affiliate partnerships and advertising for sharing this content and when …

GS Labs files legal action to protect the public from Medica’s alleged refusal to pay for rapid COVID-19 tests
GS Labs files legal action to protect the public from Medica’s alleged refusal to pay for rapid COVID-19 tests Tweet this To date, Medica has not paid more than 30,000 outstanding insurance claims in full, with the insurer paying only approximately 8% of GS Labs’ current claims in full. This failure almost constitutes $ 10 …

Ceiling collapse during “uncovered” storm – Daily – Insurance News
Ceiling collapse during “uncovered” storm 28 October 2021 A customer of the Westpac home and contents lost their dispute after reporting damage, including collapsed ceilings during a storm. The insured filed a claim in January this year, but Westpac organized an inspection and concluded that the damage was not caused by the storm but by …

Youghal Hotel Insurance Policy ‘Riddled with Confusion’ Expected to Cover Pandemic
An insurer’s business interruption insurance policy is “riddled with obscurity and confusion” and should be interpreted as providing coverage in the event of a Covid-19 disruption, the commercial court heard. The claim was brought by Richard Kean SC, for a Cork hotel suing a Slovenia-based insurer and broker, on the first day of a case …

BI Plenary Court appeal scheduled for next month – Local – Insurance News
The appeal to the Plenary Court of BI is scheduled for next month 25 October 2021 The full court will hear appeals next month for some of the litigation over pandemic business interruption claims that was part of a judgment on the industry’s second test case. Policyholders have appealed to Full Court on five of …