Citizens’ Miscalculation Costs Policyholders

Jan 5, 2012 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

Recently, a great deal has been written regarding Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s replacement cost value (RCV) calculation methodology. It seems that, in some cases, Citizens is grossly overestimating the cost to replace a home following a disaster. Consumer advocates decry this practice as nothing more than a backdoor rate increase following the denial of Citizens’ proposed 2000% rate increase a few short months ago. Predictably, insurance industry backers have called these increases necessary and appropriate.

While it is true that under the standard ISO homeowners policy homes must be insured to at least 80% of their value to avoid penalty, the current estimations seem unreasonable.

An article recently published in the Tampa Tribune cited such a case:

Joe Freitas thought $109,000 was a good deal on his new home. His

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Insurance companies back NTSB’s call for driver texting, cellphone ban

Jan 1, 2012 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

An insurance industry trade group, representing about 300 insurers, says it supports the National Transportation Safety Boards call for a ban on texting and using cellphones while driving.

Leigh Ann Pusey, president and CEO of the American Insurance Association (AIA), said in a statement that the group supports the NTSBs recommendation for a nationwide ban on the non-emergency use of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including cell phones and text messaging devices, while driving.

“When you consider that driving is the most dangerous daily activity for the typical American, few issues are more important than our actions behind the wheel,” Pusey said. Dis

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Knowing Clinical Insurance Today

Dec 30, 2011 Posted Under: Online Insurance Quotes

Quite a few folks have healthcare insurance policies but a lot more than 32 million folks are uninsured while in the Usa. It is very important for people to grasp what healthcare insurance policies is and why it is beneficial to possess. Here are a few information on healthcare insurance policies insurancecomparisons.org with the *^%#1234 insurance plans

What is Professional medical Insurance plan what is medical insurance

Professional medical insurance policies is actually a kind of insurance policies that men and women should purchase to help them spend for their healthcare costs how much is medical insurance Individuals enroll for the type of healthcare insurance policies they want and therefore are laced into a pool with other individuals.

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Don’t forget to enter December’s writing competition for your chance to win a Kindle!

Dec 29, 2011 Posted Under: Life Insurance News

Fan of the written word? Last month we kicked off our brand new travel writing competition. Its called My World First and it runs from month to month. Weve had some solid entries for Decembers competition so far. But were still looking for a few more. So hurry! Get your entry in before 11.59pm on Saturday 31st December and youll be in the running to win a shiny new Kindle.

So what are we looking for? Well, wed hate to restrict your creative freedom. Youre pretty much free to write about any of your travel experiences, whether theyre good, bad or ugly.

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No Refusal Drunk Driving Policy

Dec 13, 2011 Posted Under: Online Insurance Quotes

Holiday party season is in full swing. So cheers to you! But before you hit the road after hitting the bars, we’ve got a six-pack of reasons for designating a sober driver.

The best one, of course, is that you want to be alive and healthy in 2012. So here are the stats. The Centers for Disease Control says 30 people die in the U.S. every day from crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. That’s one every 48 minutes and one-third of all crash deaths annually.

Drunk driving is expensive. On a national level, drunk drivers cost every one of us $500 a year. On a personal level, experts say driving under the influence could run you as much as $20,000! Fin

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Roundup: Challenging Times For School Nurses; Florida Awaits Medicaid Waiver News

Dec 12, 2011 Posted Under: Life Insurance News

News outlets report on a range of state health policy issues.

HealthyCal: School Nurses, Stretched Thin, Focus On Critical Care Now, nurses regularly do everything from give insulin shots to empty urinary catheter bags. At the same time, state budget cuts mean the number of school nurses in California is shrinking. As a result, nurses say, they are responsible for more students every year and are largely consumed with keeping “medically fragile” children in class (Bookwalter, 12/14).

Health News Florida: Medicaid Waiver Coming Soon, With Patient-Protection Rules This week, federal health officials are expected to give Florida an early Christmas present: an extension on a five-county Medicaid Pilot that requires patients to be enrolled in managed care.

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Safe Deposit Boxes and Your Insurance Documents & Don’t Forget the Tax Deduction!

Dec 10, 2011 Posted Under: Insurance Posts

A safe deposit box is a great way for anyone to store their insurance and other documents safely. Another great benefit of a safe deposit box is that the rental fee may be tax deductible. Learn more about safe deposit boxes, what should be stored in them and who can qualify for the tax deduction in my latest article: Storing Insurance Documents in a Safe Deposit Box & Claiming Your Tax Deduction

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