Restructuring approved for U.S. flood program by Senate

May 15th, 2008

Insurers are applauding the U.S. Senate’s approval of a bill that includes proposals to restructure the National Flood Insurance Program’s premium rates, update its flood maps and expand coverage areas where flood insurance would be mandatory. Read the rest of this entry »

Student Health Insurance

May 12th, 2008

Over 5 million college students in the U.S. lack coverage under their parents’ health insurance plans. Most colleges try to fill this gap by offering a school-sponsored health insurance plan. But a school’s seal of approval does not mean the plan will be sufficient in a time of need. In fact, better options may be available elsewhere. Students and parents should thoroughly examine the plan before signing up. Here are a few things industry experts say you should consider when looking for a college health plan: Read the rest of this entry »

Free Auto Insurance Quote

May 10th, 2008

Free Auto Insurance Quote are now easier to get in a one-stop-shop directly from http://syubrawi.com/auto-insurance Requesting a quote online typically results in savings of up to $500 per year and it will only take a couple of minutes before you can receive quotes and results. Read the rest of this entry »

Health Insurance a Key Component in Financial Planning

April 24th, 2008

Many people think they understand how health care expenses will impact them but often grossly underestimate their future health care costs. Many also believe they will be able to rely on coverage from Medicare and their employers during their golden years. However, this may not be the case, as the number of businesses offering retiree health benefits is steadily declining and the financial pressure on Medicare seems to be increasing. Read the rest of this entry »

Senate passes genetic discrimination bill

April 24th, 2008

WASHINGTON — The Senate unanimously passed landmark legislation today that would outlaw discrimination by health insurance companies and employers because a person’s genes raise their risk of breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or any ailment that has a hereditary component. Read the rest of this entry »

Flood Safety

April 22nd, 2008

Flooding
Perhaps the biggest cause of flood-related deaths and injuries is lack of public understanding of the severity and danger involved with floods and flash floods. The following tips can help protect you during flood events. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t forget your home insurance – floods can strike twice in the same place

April 22nd, 2008

Flooding causes £1 billion worth of damage in the UK every year, according to the Environment Agency, and that is just a normal year unlike last summer’s exceptional rainfall. Read the rest of this entry »

Health Savings Sabotage

April 19th, 2008

Democrats have made affordable health care a mainstay of their election agenda, but apparently only if you’re willing to get insurance through the government. Witness their stealthy assault on Americans who prefer the private-sector option of Health Savings Accounts. Read the rest of this entry »

Parties’ Split Most Apparent on Health Care

April 19th, 2008

As the presidential candidates respond to increasing economic anxiety about many issues, some of the sharpest differences in this fall’s debate are expected to involve health care. Read the rest of this entry »

Michigan health insurance overhaul gets more complicated

April 19th, 2008

A plan to overhaul how Michigan residents buy health insurance for themselves took another turn Wednesday, when a state senator made available a third proposal to try to sort out the state’s system. Read the rest of this entry »