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 >>

Thursday, December 4, 2014

How Insurance Companies Handle Claims for Lost or Stolen Jewelry

  Do you need to insure your valuable items on a separate insurance policy? Insuring valuable items on a separate policy is a relatively inexpensive way to ensure you have coverage in the event the valuable items are lost, stolen or damaged. READ MORE >>

Friday, November 21, 2014

Umbrella Insurance Policies: Why You Might Want That Extra Protection

Dan Ramsey, an independent insurance agent with Brandt, Ramsey and Associates in Alexandria, Va., says the most memorable claim on an umbrella insurance policy he was involved in was made by a small business owner who had purchased a $2 million policy. READ MORE >>

Friday, November 14, 2014

Over 214,000 Doctors Opt Out of Obamacare Exchanges

Over 214,000 doctors won't participate in the new plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA,) analysis of a new survey by Medical Group Management Association shows. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Tips to keep children safe as they enjoy Halloween candy, costumes and trick or treating

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Halloween is a time for kids to have fun but also a time for parents to guard their children's safety, according to a psychologist at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). READ MORE >>