College Bound: Renters Insurance Protects Your Possessions, Liability

Life on your own can be an arduous experience for college-aged adults. Signing up for classes, finding a job and looking for a place to live are just a few of the tough challenges that come with life after high school.If things go wrong, you need to be ready. That’s why it’s smart to consider purchasing Renters Insurance so you can protect your personal...

Optional Federal Charter Will Be on Congress' 2011 Agenda, Rep. Frank Says

Creation of an optional federal charter for insurers will be on Congress’ 2011 agenda because it has strong bipartisan support, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, has told state insurance legislators.Coincidentally, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents this week said that it is asking...

Questionable Insurance Claims Spike 14%; Hail, Glass Claims Lead The Way

As insurers report increases in 2010 catastrophe losses, many times due to storms with hail, an analysis by the National Crime Insurance Bureau (NICB) reveals a 107 percent increase in questionable claims referrals for hail damage claims.The NICB has worked with law enforcement “in pursuing suspected unscrupulous roofing companies that take advantage...