Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Preparation For Hurricane Season and Insurance Claims Issues In 2015

Even though the New Year has just begun, hurricane season is only six months away and major storm or flood damage can happen at any time. Consider the following tips to help you prepare for storm damage claims issues in advance. READ MORE >>

Friday, April 17, 2015

Brace Your Clients for New Flood Policy Surcharge

More than a year after President Obama signed into law the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA), FEMA is still working on implementing changes to the NFIP and flood insurance rates across the country. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Uber fights against “onerous” insurance requirements despite driver ignorance

Ridesharing service Uber is threatening to pull out of certain states due to insurance requirements it considers onerous, even as a new study of company drivers suggests the vast majority are unaware of the gaps in their insurance policy. READ MORE >>

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Mike Sullivan Launches One Sticker Program in Harris County

Now only one sticker for auto registration & inspection  Harris County is gearing up for a new Texas Two Step. Beginning March 1, 2015, the state will no longer issue vehicle i... READ MORE >>

Friday, February 27, 2015

Insurers ask to raise premiums if Supreme Court axes ACA provisions

Health insurance agents may need to start preparing to break news of even higher premiums to clients later this year if the Supreme Court decides to defund much of the existing federal subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act. READ MORE >>

Friday, February 20, 2015

Water Heaters: New Regulations

  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rules will take effect on April 16, 2015. They require higher energy factors (EF) rating on virtually all residential water heating products including gas... READ MORE >>

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Here’s What You Should Know

On Super Bowl Sunday, everything is big. Except for Thanksgiving, Americans consume more food on this day than on any other. The game usually ranks as the most watched television event of the year in the U. READ MORE >>

Friday, January 16, 2015

The 13 most expensive American cities to buy auto insurance

As auto insurance increasingly moves into the ranks of commoditization, Americans find themselves more or less satisfied with their automobile insurance. READ MORE >>

Friday, January 9, 2015

New Law Aims To Protect Motorcycle Passengers

WACO (January 6, 2015) A new law that went into effect on Jan. 1 in Texas is aimed at protecting motorcycle passengers. The law, introduced by Texas state Rep. READ MORE >>

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Holiday Disasters?

You can minimize the financial damage of most disasters ... If you’ve ever watched “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” you probably laughed as one disaste... READ MORE >>