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Medical Malpractice
The cost of medical malpractice insurance has been rising. The hard market began in 2000, after almost a decade of essentially flat prices. Rate increases have been precipitated in part by the growing size of claims, particularly in urban areas. This article provides an analysis on the rates of medical...
Liability System
This article analyzes how litigiousness has become a societal problem in the United States. The tort system cost about $233 billion in 2002 in direct costs, or 2.2 percent of the nation's gross nation product, and many billions more in indirect costs, twice as much as that of most other...
Insurance Intermediaries
The exact number of insurance agents and brokers operating in the U.S. is difficult to quantify because the type of licenses issued varies from state to state. While some states issue an all encompassing "producer" license, others issue separate "agent" and "broker" licenses and some draw distinctions among the services...
Insurance Advice Offered for Hurricane Ivan Damage Recovery
Standard business and homeowners policies will cover wind damage from Hurricane Ivan, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). However, such policies do not cover damage from flooding. Flood damage is covered under policies written by the National Flood Insurance Program. In this article, the I.I.I. offers suggestions to homeowners...
Media Advisory: Alabama Residents Brace Themselves for Ivan - I.I.I. Advises Consumers to Review Insurance Policies Now to See What Coverages and Deductibles Apply
Hurricane damage is covered under standard homeowners/renters policies. If a home is damaged or destroyed by a hurricane, it will be covered for the cost of temporary repairs to prevent further damage. If the storm makes a home uninhabitable, it will be covered for reasonable additional living expenses. This article...
Media Advisory: Mississippi Residents Brace Themselves for Ivan - I.I.I. Advises Consumers to Review Insurance Policies Now to See What Coverages and Deductibles Apply
Hurricane damage is covered under standard homeowners/renters policies. If a home is damaged or destroyed by a hurricane, it will be covered for the cost of temporary repairs to prevent further damage. If the storm makes a home uninhabitable, it will be covered for reasonable additional living expenses. This article...
Media Advisory: Louisiana Residents Brace Themselves for Ivan - I.I.I. Advises Consumers to Review Insurance Policies Now to See What Coverages and Deductibles Apply
Hurricane damage is covered under standard homeowners/renters policies. If a home is damaged or destroyed by a hurricane, it will be covered for the cost of temporary repairs to prevent further damage. If the storm makes a home uninhabitable, it will be covered for reasonable additional living expenses. This article...
Terrorism, Insurance and the United States Government
Fundamentally the current debate over whether or not Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 TRIA should be extended reduces to a small number of arguments: Is terrorism a fully insurable risk? Is the property-casualty insurance industry set up to be capable of paying losses from large scale terrorist attacks or...
Be the Head of Your Class in College Manage Your Finances as Well as Your Courseload -- The I.I.I. Offers Tips to Pass Financial Tests
This article describes the use of credit and debit cards in supporting the financial needs of the college students. Nearly half of all incoming freshman will have a credit card in their own name when they arrive on campus, estimates Student Monitor, a research organization specializing in college student market.
Buying an Above Ground Pool? Don't Forget the Insurance Implications, Says I.I.I.
Inexpensive and easy-to-assemble, above-ground pools are an appealing option to beat the summer heat. Inflating a pool for use in the back yard may seem simple enough, but there are insurance and safety implications to consider, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I). This article provides a brief note on...
Be "Life Smart," Says I.I.I.: Learn How to Shop for Life Insurance - I.I.I. Adds Life Insurance to Its Popular Web-based "Find a Company" Tool
This paper lays emphasis on the importance of choosing the right life insurance policy. Life insurance is the cornerstone of sound financial planning. It provides financial security for the loved ones when a person die, so picking the right life insurance company is an important decision, according to the Insurance...
Terrorism and Insurance
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack resulted in an estimated $32.5 billion in insured losses. Those losses occurred across many types of coverage, including commercial property, business interruption, workers compensation, aviation, life and disability insurance. Future attacks on U.S. soil are also likely to trigger a wide range of insurance...
Terrorism & Insurance
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack resulted in an estimated $32.5 billion in insured losses. Those losses occurred across many types of coverage, including commercial property, business interruption, workers compensation, aviation, life and disability insurance. Future attacks on U.S. soil are also likely to trigger a wide range of insurance...
Homeowners Insurance
The cost of insuring homes is expected to rise by 2.8 percent in 2004, the smallest increase in five years, said the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). The projected increase represents a substantial slowdown from 2003 when homeowner's insurance costs rose by an estimated 7.4 percent, the I.I.I. observed. The average...
Homeowners Insurance Costs Up 2.8 Percent in 2004; Smallest Increase in Five Years, Says I.I.I. Analysis
This paper discusses the major cost drivers in homeowners insurance today and offers customers money-saving tips that can help them offset these costs. The cost of insuring homes is expected to rise by 2.8 percent in 2004, the smallest increase in five years, said the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). The...
Homeowners Insurance Costs Up 2.8 Percent in 2004; Smallest Increase in Five Years, Says I.I.I. Analysis - I.I.I. Advises Home Owners to Keep Coverage Up-to-Date; Avoid Underinsuring
This article informs that the cost of insuring homes is expected to rise by 2.8 percent in 2004, the smallest increase in five years. The projected increase represents a substantial slowdown from 2003 when homeowners insurance costs rose by an estimated 7.4 percent, the I.I.I. observed. The average cost for...
Changing Commuting Habits can Reduce Insurance Costs - Using Public Transportation to Save on Gas Could Also Result in Insurance Savings, Advises the I.I.I.
This paper discusses how using public transportation can bring down the costs of auto insurance. As gasoline prices continue their record-breaking climb, drivers might consider using public transportation or carpooling. If they do, not only could they save money on gas, but they could also save on auto insurance, according...
Don't Miss the Boat on Insurance - The I.I.I. Offers Insurance Tips
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that in 2002, there were more than 5,700 boating accidents resulting in 4,062 injuries and 750 fatalities. In this article, the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) informs that with private boat accidents causing $39 million in property damage, having the appropriate property and liability coverage is...
Tort Excess 2004: The Necessity for Reform From a Policy, Legal and Risk Management Perspective
The American Legal System is out of control. Rising liability costs, place a crippling burden on American businesses and have strained the ability of insurers to meet demand for liability coverages. Legislative tort reform, both at the state and federal levels and rigorous risk management are needed. This paper offers...
Can Your Business Survive a Natural Disaster? Advance Planning, Proper Insurance are Essential
More than 30 percent of businesses has never reopened their doors after they have been closed down by a hurricane, tornado, flood, or other devastating calamity. In this article, the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) informs that a disaster recovery plan and adequate insurance are keys to getting back to business.
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