Browsing all articles from December, 2011

Insurers call for “serious” government action on flood risk plan

The Association of British Insurers and its members have called on government to “seriously consider” subsidised flood insurance for policyholders in high risk areas, replacing the Statement of Principles, which expires in…

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Study: Paid Sick Days Could Lower Healthcare Costs

A new report issued by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that access to paid sick days could save $1 billion each year in medical costs. Right now more than 44 million American workers don’t receive paid sick days and even more than that are not allowed to use time off to take care of sick children or family members. “Taking time off work to see a primary care doctor is common sense, but over 40 million Americans cannot do so without losing pay or their job,” said Kevin Miller, Senior Research Associate with IWPR, and an author of the report. “Americ

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FEMA Advises Texas Wildfire Survivors to Consider Flood Insurance

While flood insurance is typically not a common concern for homeowners facing the threat of wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recommended some Texas residents add this type of coverage on their to-do list. Hazard mitigation specialists with the agency say that unexpected water-related risks come with Texas wildfires, elevating the need to purchase this additional coverage.

Texas Wildfires Elevate Risk of Water Damage

When homeowners think of a need for flood insurance, they typically assume they must live in a high-risk area near massive bodies of water like large lakes, rivers or oceans.

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Menifee Renters Insurance – Free Renters Insurance Quotes Online in Menifee

Menifee renters insurance covers individuals who rent apartments and homes in the local California area from the loss of their belongings in the event of damage due to natural disasters or burglary. Menifee policy holders can rest easy knowing that if something were to happen to the items they store in their rental it will not affect their current financial situation. It is a little piece of security offered to you at a very affordable price. When renting, even though a landlord is responsible for the interior or the exterior of the building, you are responsible for your belongings in that building.

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Will Your Policy Protect You from an Uninsured Driver?

You are here: Finance Blog Home > Insurance > Will Your Policy Protect You from an Uninsured Driver? Will Your Policy Protect You from an Uninsured Driver? Written by Linda Rey on December 8, 2011 in Insurance  |  

If you’re going to be out on the road, auto insurance is a requirement. However, with the recent economic downturn, people have had to make some tough choices in their budgets and changes to their spending habits. Unfortunately, important expenses—like insurance—may sometimes get cut. What

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Dual extends D&O through Lloyd’s

Specialist underwriting agency DUAL Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors’…

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