As part of my “fun” activities, I have written for several journals. I write extensively for the CPCU Society and the Claims Section. I primarily do this as a way to provide information and insight to adjusters so that the…
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More on Pet Insurance
I previously posted about pet insurance here. Well, today I was reading my google alert and I came across a news story about pet insurance. So, I thought I would pass on more information. The Whittier Daily News reports that…
Homeowners Left on Their Own After Floods
Apparently, but not surprisingly, insurance companies are now fighting with northern Californians over paying flood claims out of this month’s flood. The complaints seem to be falling on deaf ears, although our esteemed insurance comissioner is now drafting regulations requiring…
Liability Issues for Domestic Partners
Someone today asked me about liability for domestic partners. They were registered as domestic partners and buying a new car. How much insurance did they need to protect the assets of both partners? I told them that they may both…
Identity Theft Insurance Revisited
KCRA channel 3 in Sacramento is reporting now on identity theft insurance. They are reporting on a Consumers Union article that concludes that this is one of the ten insurance policies you do not need. Great. Thanks. Of course, this…
Another Congressman Sues State Farm
I previously posted about Sen. Lott suing State Farm. Well, he has now been joined by Rep. Gene Taylor. They are both represented by Lott’s brother in law. Now, I don’t want to say that these guys are hypocrits, but…
The End to Mandatory Helmet Laws in California
The Insurance Journal reported that there may be an end to California’s mandatory helment law. That’s right. There is a senate bill that may end the mandatory helmet law in California. My thoughts on this are mixed. Helmet laws may…
Another Insurance Consultant Settles with AG Spitzer
Universal Life Resources has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle allegations by New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer that the company was paid secret, undisclosed commissions to steer business to certain insurers. Universal Life admits no wrongdoing and the company…
How Many Obstetricians in DC?
I received this via email, so I can only repost it. There is no link for it now. (If you have a link to it, please share!) Public Citizen Survey Finds D.C. Medical Society Fabricated Obstetrician Shortage Dozens More Obstetricians…
The Floods of Northern California
The flood waters of this year have subsided – for now. However, flood insurance is still on everyone’s mind. Let me first give you some links to stories you should read: The SF Chronicle reports on problems small businesses are…