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Use of Credit Scores in Insurance on the Rise
Although critics say the practice of using credit reports in the insurance industry is unfair to low-risk customers with credit issues, about 95% of auto policies and 90% of homeowners policies are written on that basis.
Read moreGovernment to Consider Preventive Health Measures for Women
Under the health care reform package passed in March 2010, certain aspects of preventive health care are to be completely covered by insurance, a fact that may soon make contraception available to women at no cost.
Read moreHealth Care Law Changes Demand Closer Reviews Before Renewal
Health care reform has altered the face of the insurance industry, making it imperative for insurance customers to review their coverage before renewing a policy in case benefits to which they are entitled are being denied under "grandfathered" clauses.
Read moreChristmas Storm in the Northeast Not a Major Insurance Event
Because no major power outages were associated with the blizzard the blanketed the northeast over Christmas 2010, experts are saying the storm will not be a major insurance event.
Read moreCalifornia Data Shows Lack of Health Insurance Strongly Effects Middle Class
Approximately two-thirds of those in California who lack health insurance are members of a household with a combined income of more than $50,000, according to data compiled by a health care research group.
Read moreVirginia Judge Declares Portion of Health Care Reform Unconstitutional
The federal health care reform legislation suffered its first judicial setback on Monday, December 13, 2010 when Federal Judge Henry E. Hudson declared a portion of the law to be unconstitutional.
Read moreLife Insurance Policies Drop to Lowest Levels in Half a Century
Approximately 11 million American families have no life insurance protection, the lowest level in half a century, a downturn experts blame in part on the recession and in part on consumer procrastination.
Read moreNHTSA Research Finds Increased Drug Use in Auto Fatalities
In 2009, drugs were present in 20 percent of auto fatalities, according to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a jump of seven percentage points from the 2005 figure of 13 percent.
Read moreGeithner Asked to Regulate Insurance Industry
Seven US Lawmakers ask for increased insurance oversight.
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