Insurance Sector

A letter issued by the American Medical Association is requesting that health insurance companies reveal their doctor rating system. In other insurance news, a study has found that the elderly pose fewer threats on the rode than their younger counterparts and in the state of Massachusetts it seems that primary care doctors are hard to [...]

It is widely believed that seniors are antsy about the new health reform law. Read more…

The Summer holidays are upon us and it’s a time when many of you will be off to visit your holiday homes or managing hectic changeovers at your holiday rental. Although it’s likely that holiday home insurance won’t be a foremost concern during this period, it’s essential that you are aware of some areas which [...]

There are plenty of auto insurance companies out there that offer various kinds of car insurance, that it could be difficult to make up your mind to choose which one to purchase. Sometimes, drivers like yourself tend to get careless and choose a policy that they regret taking later on. Take note of the tips [...]

The government’s recent decision in the emergency budget to raise the lower rate of IPT (insurance premium tax) by 1% to 6% from 4th January 2011 has caused more than a few raised eyebrows in the insurance industry. S Read more…

President Barack Obama is warning health insurance companies that he won’t hesitate to block any company mergers that will stifle competition, while also warning homeowners to protect their homes against a rapidly-approaching hurricane season. Also, MetLife is offering a new tool to help individuals choose life insurance options more effectively. Government Blocks Health Insurer Attempts at Mergers Christine Varney, antitrust [...]

There have been a number of changes resulting from health care reform. One immediate change has been extending adult children’s health insurance coverage under a parent’s policy until their 26th birthday. Another major change is that no one can being turned down for health insurance due to pre-existing conditions. One of the changes that actually [...]

Health insurance companies are seeking to once again raise rates, a vehicle monitoring system that could lower auto insurance rates raises concerns of privacy and AIG is looking to sell two more life insurance units to raise money. Anthem Blue Cross Seeks Rate Hike Earlier this year, Anthem Blue Cross proposed a 39 percent rate [...]