Insurance

Dave Ramsey warns Americans on critical Medicare problem

As Americans near retirement age and begin to prepare for the lifestyle change with a strong sense of urgency, many are focused on two essential goals that often rise above others.One involves the ...

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A death in the family forced me to cancel my trip. Why won't my travel insurance pay up?

I bought travel insurance from Tin Leg for a scheduled REI tour to Utah. When a family tragedy struck and my husband's father passed away, I canceled our entire trip and all related reservations. I...

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Health insurers make a major move older Americans won’t like

Having to pay for health insurance is like death, taxes, and an occasional visit to the DMV: unavoidable.In the U.S., most people get their health insurance via their employer, but if you’re self-e...

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How can I afford to pay my rising property taxes, home insurance?

By Maurie Backman Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Q: I’m 65 andmy property taxes and insurance keep going up. Howcan I afford my house in five years? A: Homeowners are often advised to try to pay of...

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Map: See where California FAIR Plan seeks home insurance rate hikes

The FAIR Plan, California’s last-resort insurance program for homeowners needing fire coverage, is seeking approval for steep rate hikes averaging 35.8%, though some policyholders could actually se...

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Florida flood insurance paused amid government shutdown

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - The finger-pointing continues on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats struggle to sort out the government shutdown, with healthcare and hurricanes top of mind for Fl...

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Tech innovation is changing the shape of the insurance industry

Change in the insurance business is moving ahead faster than ever. Insurers are embracing new technologies and processes, and as they do so, they’re changing the shape of the industry. Several new ...

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California FAIR Plan asks state for major increase for home insurance coverage

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s backup insurance provider, is asking to raise its coverage rates by an average of 35.8%. That’s according to a recent filing with the Department of Insurance ...

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Best’s Market Segment Report: US Title Insurers Cautiously Optimistic Despite Current Headwinds

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following significant double-digit, year-over-year declines in 2022 and 2023, U.S. title insurance premium bounced back with a 7.2% increase in 2024 on the back o...

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Editorial: Congress needs to keep National Flood Insurance Program in business

If there's one thing that Louisianans can take to the bank, it's that the most recent flood will not be the last. So it would be really helpful if they could count on something else: reliable and ...

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Government shutdown could slow Florida home sales. New federal flood insurance frozen

The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming...

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Top Layer ...

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5 Key Findings From MusiCares’ 2025 Wellness in Music Survey: Suicidal Ideation Increases, Percentage of Respondents With Health Insurance Declines

MusiCares has released the findings from its fifth annual Wellness in Music (WIM) survey, which examines more than 100 indicators on the financial,...

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AM Best Places Credit Ratings of The Fortegra Group, Inc.’s Insurance Subsidiaries Under Review With Positive Implications

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Ter...

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COMMISSIONER TIM TEMPLE PROVIDES INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF FLOOD INSURANCE DURING FEMA REVIEW COUNCIL MEETING IN WASHINGTON

The following information was released by the Louisiana Department of Insurance: Commissioner Tim Temple spoke at yesterdays Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council meeting in ...

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STATE INSURANCE REGULATORS MEET WITH FEMA REVIEW COUNCIL AT WHITE HOUSE OCT. 1, 2025

The following information was released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC): On Tuesday, with authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring late...

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INSURANCE SAVINGS: HARDER'S PUSH FOR NEW FLOOD MAPS LEADS TO LOWER INSURANCE FOR 9,000 STOCKTON HOUSEHOLDS

The following information was released by the office of California Rep. Josh Harder: Following completion of the Smith Canal Gate Project, Harder called for a federal flood risk re-evaluation S...

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Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I canceled my trip, but my travel insurance won't pay my claim

When Amy Sparks' father-in-law passes away, she cancels a planned tour of Utah and files a claim with Tin Leg, her travel insurance company. But the company denies her claim. Is she going to lose t...

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd and Its Main Rated Subsidiaries

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of the main rated i...

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Crewsure Insurance Launches Crewsure Americas to Advance Crew Welfare Across North America with Employer-Paid Marine Crew Medical & Family Benefits

Crewsure Americas to Sponsor Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club Marine Insurance Seminar and Host Marine Brokers Roundtable on Wednesday, Oct. 29 Boca Raton, FL October 01, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Crewsure I...

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Gavin Newsom calls for CA homeowner insurance recommendations in executive order

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday asked the Department of Insurance to make recommendations about California’s troubled home insurance market as part of a larger effort to better understand how the stat...

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