Author: G. Turner

Gloria has several articles published on industry trends based on an array of different subjects but specializes within the insurance industry. She has accomplished her top goals of becoming an accredited news journalist that addresses top issues in a way that entertains as well as educates.

Uber Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting Insurance Costs and Legal Reforms

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Uber

Uber has kicked off a major digital advertising push to urge legal and insurance reforms in California, Georgia, Nevada, and New York, spotlighting the financial pressures faced by both rideshare drivers and passengers. The ridesharing giant is spending seven figures on this campaign, which features personal stories from drivers, aiming to shed light on how state-mandated insurance costs affect their bottom line. The Rising Cost of Rideshare Insurance in California One of the central arguments in Uber’s campaign is how disproportionate insurance costs are impacting both drivers and consumers in…

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$1 Billion Plan to Stabilize The California FAIR Plan Insurance Program

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California FAIR Plan Insurance Program Stability plan

Funding the FAIR Plan Without Overburdening Californians To address the financial pressures caused by rising wildfire claims, the California FAIR Plan is set to receive a $1 billion financial boost. Announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, this initiative balances the need for immediate stability with measures designed to protect policyholders from undue financial strain, ensuring essential support for wildfire recovery efforts continues. The FAIR Plan as a Safety Net The California FAIR Plan provides critical fire insurance coverage to homeowners and renters in high-risk wildfire zones who are unable…

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Governor Newsom Backs Bill to Prioritize Homeowners Benefiting from Insurance Payout Interest

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Governor Newsom’s proposed bill regarding insurance payouts

When disaster strikes, recovery often feels like an uphill battle for homeowners. For Californians impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new piece of legislation proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom could help alleviate some financial burdens. The proposed bill, authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena), aims to ensure that homeowners—not lenders—benefit from the interest accrued on insurance payouts for homes destroyed or damaged during disasters. Understanding the Proposed California Insurance Bill Governor Newsom’s proposed bill addresses a gap in California law that currently allows lenders to collect interest…

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Wildfire Survivors Get a Lifeline as California Pushes for Full Coverage Payments

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Wildfire Survivors in California

California Insurance Commissioner Calls on Insurers to Ease Wildfire Survivors’ Burdens A Compassionate Plea for Full Coverage Without Detailed Inventories California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking a strong stance to support survivors of recent wildfires in Southern California. Recognizing the emotional and logistical toll of losing a home, Lara has issued a Notice urging residential property insurance companies to provide full contents coverage limits without requiring policyholders to compile exhaustive inventories of their destroyed belongings. “It is inhumane to require wildfire survivors who have lost everything to list every…

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USAA Sues Regions Bank Over Alleged Mobile Deposit Patent Violation

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Farmers court ruling insurance law

A Legal Battle Over Innovation USAA, the San Antonio-based financial services company, filed a lawsuit against Regions Bank on Tuesday, alleging the Birmingham, Alabama-based bank is infringing on four of its mobile deposit capture technology patents. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, seeks financial damages, calling Regions’ alleged actions “willful.” USAA contends that any damages awarded should be enhanced up to three times their value. This court has proven favorable to USAA in past litigation. Since 2019, the insurer has secured three…

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How a Single Bill Could Reshape Insurance Regulation in America

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Insurance Regulation

Congressman Troy Downing Introduces Legislation to Abolish the Federal Insurance Office Congressman Troy Downing, representing Montana’s 2nd district, has introduced a new bill, H.R. 643, in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at abolishing the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). The proposed legislation seeks to return full regulatory authority over the insurance industry to state governments, eliminating what supporters consider an unnecessary and duplicative federal entity. “The law is clear. Regulation of the insurance industry rests with the states, not big government,” Downing stated in a press release. This reflects his…

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Florida House Bill 13 Aims to Shake Up Home Insurance in the Sunshine State

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Citizens Insurance Focus - home insurance

Expanding Citizens Insurance to Address Windstorm Damage Florida is no stranger to the wrath of hurricanes. With the state regularly experiencing some of the costliest natural disasters in the United States, reliable home insurance has become both a necessity and a challenge. Enter House Bill 13, a proposal that could significantly alter the insurance landscape. Sponsored by Rep. Hillary Cassel of Broward County, this legislation seeks to make Citizens Property Insurance Corp. — a state-run insurer — available to all Florida property owners for windstorm coverage. The bill primarily targets…

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