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- U.S. Confirms 5 Cases of Coronavirus; 100 More Possible But Risk in U.S. Deemed Low January 27, 2020Five people in the United States, all of whom recently traveled from Wuhan, China, have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, officials of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday. The count includes new patients identified …David Henry
- SLTX: Surplus Lines Flood Insurance Premium Up in Texas over 5 Years January 24, 2020Surplus lines flood insurance premium filed with the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has increased annually over the past five years, according to SLTX. Additionally, while NFIP premium dipped in 2017, it rose in 2018 and Texas premium …
- California Clears Way for Those with Cannabis Convictions to Get Insurance Licenses January 24, 2020California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today announced a measure that enables people with cannabis-related convictions to obtain an insurance license. Lara announced the California Department of Insurance will use its discretion in deciding whether to issue licenses to those with …
- Workers’ Compensation Is Doing Well. Is It Time to Worry? January 24, 2020Although workers’ compensation results remain strong—and the line continues to outperform all other commercial insurance lines—worries about continued soft pricing and loss reserve levels for workers’ compensation specialists prompted a rating agency warning recently. “As rate levels continue to decline, …Susanne Sclafane
- Making Big Oil Pay for Climate Change May Be Impossible January 24, 2020Exxon Mobil dodged a bullet last month when a judge rejected a novel climate-change lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. The case began with a promise from state officials that there would be a historic reckoning for the fossil …Erik Larson
Insurance News Net
- Comment on Employees Turn Away From High-Deductible Health Plans: Report by Judy AP February 14, 2018People will just get very sick. As 2 diabetics that need medicine. My husband's company gave us a $5G deductible. No coverage for Dr. or Prescription drug. Medicine cost are averaging over $1G a mo and no testing supplies are covered. We see $700 a mo. leave the paycheck for virtually no coverage.Judy AP
- Comment on A More Balanced Approach to Comparing Policy Illustrations by John Grilli February 12, 2018Mr. Udell I read your response and once again I don't understand what your trying to say. We all know the basic issues using illustrations and yes some are led to water and drink. If insurance companies can't be trusted according to you "What is your recommendation?" as to what company and product if any? 'John Grilli
- Comment on A More Balanced Approach to Comparing Policy Illustrations by Byron Udell February 12, 2018Some agents "know". Many unfortunately do not. I've heard and seen so many presentations by agents, and carrier representatives touting one or more of the wonderful features of their products... features that they claim make their products better... the proof being in the illustration, which is full of non-guaranteed elements. If you were arou […]Byron Udell
- Comment on IRS Overpaid ACA Tax Credits By Nearly $3.5B In 2017 by Joe Gordon February 11, 2018what's $3.5 billion amongst taxpaying friends?Joe Gordon
- Comment on A More Balanced Approach to Comparing Policy Illustrations by John Grilli February 10, 2018You haven’t said anything an agent doesn’t know. How do you choose? Flip a coin? If I read between the lines your professing guarantees on an illustration? Therefore you must be advocating whole life insurance? Or what. Say something with substance.John Grilli
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