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The Bloomington-based insurance giants are still accounting for hurricane costs

The Bloomington-based insurance giants are still accounting for hurricane costs

Claims for damage from Hurricane Helena continue to arrive, even as estimates from Hurricane Milton rise. The two hurricanes crossed a 500-mile path from Florida to the southern Appalachians. As of Sunday, Bloomington-based State Farm had logged 117,000 claims from Helene and about 17,000 from Milton, according to a company spokesman. Rob McDade, Country Financial's … Read more

Medicaid ACOs associated with persistent insurance disparities in frequency of routine visits in children with asthma

Medicaid ACOs associated with persistent insurance disparities in frequency of routine visits in children with asthma

In the US, nearly 6 million children have asthma, and over a third are covered by Medicaid. Although there are 23 state Medicaid programs that have experimented with the implementation of accountable care organizations (ACOs), little is known about the effects of ACOs on long-standing insurance-based disparities within the pediatric asthma care space and outcomes. … Read more

Biden's birth control plan offers free condoms, Plan B

Biden's birth control plan offers free condoms, Plan B

Millions of Americans will soon be able to access over-the-counter contraception at no out-of-pocket cost. The Biden administration's proposal, filed Monday, coincides with abortion overtaking immigration as the top concern of this election cycle. If they succeed, those with private health insurance will be able to get condoms, birth control pills and emergency contraceptives without … Read more

Biden administration to mandate insurance coverage of over-the-counter contraceptives

Biden administration to mandate insurance coverage of over-the-counter contraceptives

By Kate Quiñones CNA Team October 21, 2024 / 12:15 pm The Biden administration announced Monday it will require insurance companies to cover over-the-counter contraception in what the White House called “the most significant expansion … in more than a decade” of access to birth control under federal law. The new rule requires insurance companies … Read more

Bankruptcy Court Rules Regarding Exceptions to D&O Insurance

Bankruptcy Court Rules Regarding Exceptions to D&O Insurance

A recent decision by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in In re Walker County Hospital Corporation serves as an important reminder to customers purchasing or renewing directors and officers (“D&O”) insurance coverage that the “Insured vs. Insured” exclusion should contain the broadest possible exclusions for claims brought against directors … Read more

Revealed – How much are Northern Ireland car insurance premiums rising?

Revealed – How much are Northern Ireland car insurance premiums rising?

Revealed – How much are Northern Ireland car insurance premiums rising? | Insurance Business United Kingdom Motor and fleet Revealed – How much are Northern Ireland car insurance premiums rising? What factors contributed to the surge over the past year? Motor and fleet By Jonalyn Cueto A recent study by the Office for National Statistics … Read more

Cernitz Property Insurance Attorneys Celebrate 18 Years of Dedicated Service to Miami Community, Business Wires News

Cernitz Property Insurance Attorneys Celebrate 18 Years of Dedicated Service to Miami Community, Business Wires News

Cernitz Property Insurance Lawyers, a prominent Miami law firm, is pleased to recognize its 18 years of service to the Miami community. From its inception, the firm has been committed to providing excellent legal representation in property insurance disputes, personal injury cases and policyholder advocacy. Miami, Florida, USA – October 20, 2024 — Established by … Read more

Insurance 'fraudsters' face instant karma after chilling dashcam video shows them reversing car on New York's Belt Parkway

Insurance 'fraudsters' face instant karma after chilling dashcam video shows them reversing car on New York's Belt Parkway

Dash cam footage is said to show the moment a trio of would-be fraudsters reverse a car – apparently to pretend they've been rear-ended. The video shows the vehicle – driven by the alleged crooks – making its way along New York's Belt Parkway in Queens before swerving in front of and narrowly missing the … Read more