Many of the swollen rivers and creeks are receding from the heavy rains that slammed Missouri last week, and Missourians are being urged to prepare for more spring flooding down the road. (more…)
Archive for March, 2008
FEMA reminds Missourians of the importance of flood insurance
Monday, March 24th, 2008Controlling Health Insurance Premiums with FSA, HRA, HSA Plans
Monday, March 24th, 2008Health insurance costs are rising much faster than inflation. But what can manufacturers do about it? One idea that seems to be working is giving employees “ownership” in their health plans. A big problem is that employees are disconnected from the cost of healthcare. For instance, when asked in surveys, a surprising number of people think the doctor only receives their health plan’s co-pay amount, $10 or $20! (more…)
A growing trend: Better job, more money-but no health insurance
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008WASHINGTON (NNPA)- When Bre Lucas decided to change employers to get more money and more leave time, she jumped at it. She thought it was a chance to improve her lifestyle and to be able to spend more time with her two young sons.
So when Lucas, a contract, nonunion security guard with Abacus Security, went over to Leonard Security, she thought that the benefits package was comprehensive. When she put her name on the dotted line two months ago, she was set to work at Northern Virginia Hospital’s mental health facility in Falls Church and do what was necessary to be a good employee. (more…)
Confessions of auto insurance agent
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Many of us know the feeling of getting our car insurance bill and thinking, “Again!? Didn’t I just pay this!?” Car insurance is one of those unavoidable (in most states) expenses.
We wanted to find out from an insider exactly what goes into those prices and what we can do to keep our car insurance costs down. We talked to Patrick Lawson, a 25-year veteran auto insurance agent. (more…)
Uncovering Auto Insurance Myths
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008(NAPSI)-Like a teenager eager to try a new video game, playing before reading the rules, many drivers buy insurance without really understanding what they’re buying.
In the rush to feel “covered,” they can skip the details. That can lead to frustration.
Following are five insurance myths heard by some of the more than 13,000 claims people at Progressive, one of the country’s largest auto insurance companies: (more…)