Insurance Tip for the Week: Know Where to Purchase Gap Insurance

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Purchasing gap insurance is important for many. If you are buying a new car or leasing, in most cases it is a must. But, when it comes time to purchase that gap insurance policy, have you thought about what company you want your gap insurance through?

Gone Paddling-Nearly at the Finishing Line!

Friday, August 27th, 2010

James Bonnell has been circumnavigating the UK for the past 130 days…and has managed to paddle 2160 miles! And with less than 100 miles to go, we thought we would give you an update on the challenges he has faced! Weeks 11 and 12: James’ wrist fell victim ...

International Student Insurance for the New School Year

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

As the school season begins you will want to make sure that you are adequately covered in case the unexpected happens. International student health insurance is important to have in place in the event that you need to seek treatment at the doctor or hospital. In many countries, the ...

Is Medical Tourism a Safe Alternative to U.S. Healthcare Costs?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Healthcare is a huge expense Americans struggle to deal with daily, especially for those without health insurance. In fact, the United States offers some of the most expensive healthcare in the world. Yet, as of 2007, over 45 million Americans lacked health insurance and even more were under-insured. That’s why ...

NY Gov. Signs Ian’s Law to Limit Health Insurers’ Ability to Drop Patients

Friday, August 20th, 2010

New York Governor, David Paterson, recently signed a new law that will improve health insurance protections for patients. According to the signed legislation, also known as “Ian’s Law,” health insurance companies will not be able to suddenly drop a patient or cut their benefits without following specific guidelines.The Inspiration Behind ...

Loss ratio’s unintended consequences

Friday, August 20th, 2010

State insurance commissioners voted today on proposed regulations governing medical loss ratios — the new requirements under health care reform to encourage insurers to spend less on overhead and more on patient care. If insurers don’t spend enough on patient care, they could be forced to rebate a portion of ...