Being financially prepared for a hurricane is just as important as stocking up on supplies and boarding up windows. When the waters recede and the ...Full Story »
In an increasingly online and interconnected world, identity thieves have a lot of tools they can use to ply someone out of their crucial information ...Full Story »
Whether it’s a quick run on a credit or debit card, a lost wallet or a full-scale identity theft, responding to such a crime requires ...Full Story »
The southern states and east of the Rocky Mountains might be known as “tornado alley,” but a twister can strike nearly anywhere in the U.S. ...Full Story »
The allure of insurance fraud must seem like a quick and easy way to get some cash, so it’s understandable why it never goes away. ...Full Story »
Car Insurance
May 8, 2013
Although the connection between cell phone use and impaired driving is well established, their relation to fatal car accidents could be underreported. A study by ...Full Story »
May 7, 2013
Seniors who take Fido or Fluffy along for a ride to the store probably think of it as just a fun outing and a way ...Full Story »
May 3, 2013
The summertime stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers. Over the past five years, ...Full Story »
May 2, 2013
Fewer drivers are shopping around for auto insurance but when they do they’re more likely to switch to a new company. The percentage of auto ...Full Story »
Health Insurance
April 22, 2013
A new Internet fad called the “Cinnamon Challenge” is putting adolescents and teens at risk, according to a recent report from researchers at the University ...Story »
April 1, 2013
Comparison shopping for prescription drugs could save people as much as $100 or more, but many fail to do so. According to the May issue ...Full Story »
March 27, 2013
A growing number of American companies are turning to a carrot and sticks approach to offering health benefits to their employees, with rewards and consequences. ...Full Story »
March 12, 2013
Although most employers plan on still offering health insurance to their employees, a recent survey indicates they expect moderate changes in the coming year as ...Full Story »
Home Insurance
May 7, 2013
Being financially prepared for a hurricane is just as important as stocking up on supplies and boarding up windows. When the waters recede and the ...Full Story »
April 29, 2013
As flooded Midwestern rivers overrun their banks and work their way southward, many families and businesses will be spending a lot of time cleaning up ...Full Story »
April 26, 2013
Since the latest flooding deluge, leaders in affected communities are warning citizens to not get taken by unscrupulous contractors or bogus insurance adjusters who claim to ...Full Story »
April 25, 2013
As vital as cell phones have become many people have taken to insuring them in case something happens, especially with smartphones. After all, someone could ...Full Story »
Renters Insurance
October 8, 2012
The number of people living together as roommates and unmarried partners is on the rise and along with it come questions about home and auto insurance, ...Full Story »
July 18, 2012
While a majority of American homeowners have insurance only 31 percent of renters buy renters insurance, according to recent survey by the Insurance Information Institute. ...Full Story »
May 25, 2012
An increasing number of Americans view renting a home as a better “investment” than buying one, yet less than half of renters have renters insurance, ...Full Story »
May 22, 2012
As college students are unloading all of their belongings in their new dorm for the school year and arranging things accordingly, many may need to ...Full Story »
Pet Insurance
February 18, 2013
Animal lovers will know that owning a pet a can be an expensive business. Aside from routine checkups and vaccinations, should your pet require treatment ...Full Story »
December 17, 2012
At many homes the holidays are filled with an abundance of food and fancy decorations. Unfortunately for pets, these can pose a health risk that ...Full Story »
November 28, 2012
Halloween treats and Thanksgiving decorations can be mighty tempting for the family dog to take a bite out of. They can also cause a quick ...Full Story »
September 6, 2012
After reviewing more than one million pet insurance claims received by Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. over the past year, 12 were worthy of nomination for ...Full Story »
Business Insurance
April 23, 2013
A survey of North American companies reveals companies they’re showing an increased interest in cyber liability insurance, yet many of them believe their own methods offer ...Story »
March 21, 2013
When a flood strikes a business, the damage it causes comes from more than the initial deluge. On top of wiping out inventories and destroying ...Full Story »
March 18, 2013
As news of cyber attacks seem to be on the rise, more companies and institutions turning to cyber insurance to protect themselves from the financial ...Full Story »
January 16, 2013
From sanitation workers to the mayor’s office and everywhere in between, local governments deal with the public in ways that expose them to a range ...Full Story »
Off-Road & Snowmobile
July 30, 2012
The number of watercraft stolen in the U.S. fell from 2010 to 2011, according to an annual report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau on ...Full Story »
July 27, 2012
No one can guarantee that an outdoorsman will come home with a largemouth bass or an eight-point buck, but with hunting insurance they’ll be covered ...Full Story »
January 7, 2012
Though consumers may enjoy a number of recreational activities during the winter, some are more dangerous than others, which could prompt people to make sure ...Full Story »
Travel Insurance
December 31, 2012
Fatality rates for airline passengers fell to a record low in 2011. The number of airline accidents declined as well, with no major catastrophes on ...Full Story »
August 30, 2012
No business traveler would be without a handy smartphone, Blackberry and a computer—all of which are prime targets for thieves as the convention and trade show ...Full Story »
June 20, 2012
According to the U.S. Travel Association, 64 percent of Americans plan to take a leisure trip this summer, an increase of 61 percent in 2011. ...Full Story »
January 24, 2012
The floundering of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia illustrates that it’s not only handy to have travel insurance when trying to replace a lost ...Full Story »
Identity Theft
April 24, 2013
In an increasingly online and interconnected world, identity thieves have a lot of tools they can use to ply someone out of their crucial information ...Full Story »
April 24, 2013
Whether it’s a quick run on a credit or debit card, a lost wallet or a full-scale identity theft, responding to such a crime requires ...Full Story »
March 25, 2013
The allure of insurance fraud must seem like a quick and easy way to get some cash, so it’s understandable why it never goes away. ...Full Story »
December 27, 2012
Cases of identity theft and fraud in the U.S. rose by 13 percent in 2012 as 11.6 million Americans became victims, even as the dollar ...Full Story »
December 6, 2012
Part of the reason older people are more susceptible to fraud is they lose the ability to spot a dishonest face. Researchers at the University ...Full Story »
November 29, 2012
Despite increased adoption of online shopping, mobile payment and banking apps, offline methods are the top known causes of identity fraud. According to a new ...Full Story »
November 21, 2012
As shoppers give their credit cards a hefty workout during the holiday shopping season, identity thieves would like to do the same. Fortunately there are ...Full Story »
November 20, 2012
It’s expected that 70 percent of Americans will shop online this holiday season. While technology might be convenient for them, it’s an opportunity for scammers ...Full Story »
November 6, 2012
After a major disaster homeowners are likely to be approached with contractors offering help, with some of them looking to take advantage of the situation. ...Full Story »
October 26, 2012
Criminals continue to find innovative ways to steal personal information, causing consumers to look for ways to prevent and insure against it, according to the ...Full Story »
Long-Term Care
May 9, 2013
A full 90 percent of middle-income Americans are not ready for the financial hardship posed by a critical illness diagnosis. They don’t have enough savings ...Full Story »
April 30, 2013
A survey of Americans above age 40 underestimate their potential need for long-term care but it’s also something they don’t like to think about. According ...Full Story »
April 10, 2013
As the cost of obtaining long-term care services in a retirement setting continues to rise dramatically, while the cost of at-home care continues has risen ...Full Story »
April 5, 2013
The costs of providing long-term care to patients with dementia surpasses that of heart disease and cancer, according to a new study by the RAND ...Full Story »
Disability Insurance
July 5, 2012
Women are most at risk both physically and financially when it comes to disability but may not be prepared for it, according to a study ...Full Story »
May 29, 2012
In a national survey of nearly 1,200 employees, the Consumer Federation of America and Unum learned that workers know little about group disability insurance, even ...Full Story »
May 22, 2012
Many states require that consumers purchase auto insurance in order to remain on the road. Lenders often demand homeowners insurance ...Full Story »
May 21, 2012
In the event of a disabling injury or illness and are unable to work, there are a number of sources for disability insurance benefits ...Full Story »
Scooter & Motorcycle
April 18, 2012
With gas prices skyrocketing and environmental concerns rising, more people are forgoing gas-guzzling muscle cars and SUVs for the sporty and less expensive scooters and ...Full Story »
April 9, 2012
Now that winter is finally behind us, many riders are finally able to rev up their motorcycles and hit the road in earnest. Only they’d ...Full Story »
July 7, 2011
Not all auto insurance claims that come across an adjuster’s or investigator’s desk are typical and mundane. There’s always the scammer to watch out for—some ...Full Story »
