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ProPublica, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Information Institute In a Scrap Over Minority Premium Report

By Todd Halterman
ProPublica, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Information Institute In a Scrap Over Minority Premium Report

ProPublica, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Information Institute have built their reputations on being go-to resources for research and analysis, but one report has embroiled them in a scrap over how insurance premiums are set for various consumers. The consumer protection outfits recently released their response to a column by the Insurance Information Institute’s James Lynch which criticizing a report they produced, Minority Neighborhoods Pay Higher Car Insurance Premiums Than White Areas with the Same Risk. Lynch serves…

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The Best Life Insurance Quotes and How to Get Them Anonymously

By Todd Halterman
The Best Life Insurance Quotes and How to Get Them Anonymously

With various insurtech startups entering an increasingly sophisticated and competitive market, consumers may find themselves lured into buying “hype” over substance, and that’s where research comes into the equation when it comes to finding the correct life insurance policy – at the best price. So what questions do you need to ask yourself when you begin your search? We’re here for you… How much should I pay for a life insurance quote? Nothing. You shouldn’t pay for…

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Latest News for Stroke Victims About Their Life Insurance

By Karla Sullivan
Latest News for Stroke Victims About Their Life Insurance

According to the American Stroke Association, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average. Stroke kills more than 150,000 people a year making it the third cause of death in the US.

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Follow the Money – Insurtech Is Pulling Big Funding From Venture Capitalists

By Todd Halterman
Follow the Money – Insurtech Is Pulling Big Funding From Venture Capitalists

Insurers predate the adoption of electricity. But it’s innovation which sets precedents that ultimately result in tidal shifts in the way business is conducted. While the US insurance industry alone produces more than $1 trillion of revenue a year, there’s still plenty of room for growth – and room to take advantage of opportunities. One outfit at the bleeding edge of how insurtech startups come into being, Plug and Play, say they plan to fund…

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How Drunk Tweets and Big Data Will Affect You and Your Insurance Premiums

By Todd Halterman
How Drunk Tweets and Big Data Will Affect You and Your Insurance Premiums

Like it or not, Big Data is fast becoming critical to competing in the field of insurance from underwriting to rating in the property and casualty insurance markets. As a result, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) are taking up the gauntlet and their Innovation and Technology Task Force is focusing on offering consumer protections related to how that influx of data is utilized. The deputy commissioner and chief actuary from the Alabama Department…

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Can Insurance Protect You and Your Business From Hackers

By Todd Halterman
Can Insurance Protect You and Your Business From Hackers

You’re not just left relying on LifeLock when it comes to protecting yourself from hackers these days. Now American International Group Inc (AIG) is partnering with insurers who offer products aimed at providing consumer safeguards against cyber criminals intent on filching personal data. AIG is now rolling out a product which offers coverage against expenses accrued in the fight against online threats like extortion and even online bullying. They call it “Family CyberEdge,” and the…

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Medical Pot Covered By Health Insurance? Look to Canada and See the Future

By Todd Halterman
Medical Pot Covered By Health Insurance? Look to Canada and See the Future

Patients in Canada say the high cost associated with their ‘medication’ is pushing them to seek illegal sources for their medical marijuana. They say conventional medications which fail to ease their pain from maladies ranging from back pain to PTSD to sleep disorders are often alleviated by medical marijuana, but they add that the price of the treatments can run nearly as much as conventional drugs. Canadian Jill Grindle told CBC News that her standard insurance plan…

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Will Self-driving Cars Be Self-insuring?

By Todd Halterman
Will Self-driving Cars Be Self-insuring?

You’re not far from sharing the city streets and highways with “self-driving” cars, and aside the from the ethical and technological concerns, you’ll also have to worry about what will happen if one plows into you during your commute. Make no mistake, self-driving, autonomous cars are the future. While developers say self-driving cars will prove to be safer through their melding of sensors and analytical software, there’s one rule that applies to everything in this…

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Airsurety Has You And Your Family Covered On Your Trips Around the World

By Todd Halterman
Airsurety Has You And Your Family Covered On Your Trips Around the World

If you’ve ever stood around in an airport thinking about buying travel insurance, we’re pretty sure you found the process confusing – so many options and different types of coverage can leave your eyes rolling back in your head. Now a new insurtech venture, Airsurety, Inc., has simplified the process of buying your travel insurance policy with what they call Accidental Death Benefit on an Airplane. It’s straightforward stuff and simple to understand. Airsurety offers…

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Straight Answers to Every Single Question You Can Think of About Buying Life Insurance

By Todd Halterman
Straight Answers to Every Single Question You Can Think of About Buying Life Insurance

When it comes time to take the first step toward purchasing life insurance to protect your family and your business, you’ll need some guidance. We’re committed to providing you rock-solid tips and in-depth information to make your insuring buying experience smooth like butter. Knowledge is power. Feel the power… Fundamentals of life insurance What’s covered and not covered on the modern life insurance policy? What is the difference between term and whole life insurance? What…

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