The average person will probably not know what MCS-90 is, even if they already know a bit about insurance. That is because MCS-90 is a clause that only applies to individuals who are in the commercial trucking industry. The other category of person who knows what it is will probably be those who work within the commercial trucking insurance industry. MCS-90 is more critical than some people think, and it’s helpful to know about it, even if you’re not in the commercial trucking or insurance industries. That’s because if a…
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Texas auto insurance may get more expensive than pre-pandemic times
A new report suggests that prices will return to where they were and may rise even higher. As drivers head back out onto the roads, Texas auto insurance prices are expected to climb, likely not only reaching pre-pandemic rates but possibly also exceeding them, said a New Mexico State University professor. As the country opens back up again, people are starting to drive their cars to live their lives. According to New Mexico State University professor from the Finance Department, Tim Query, at the start of 2020, when lockdowns from…
Read MoreIs employment practices liability insurance worth it for a smaller business?
EPLI can provide companies of all sizes with coverage against claims of discrimination, wrongful termination and more. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) sounds like the type of coverage that would only be required by a large company with hundreds of employees. However, medium and even small businesses are discovering that it can provide them with substantial benefit in the face of accusations from employees. Businesses of any size that have employees have the potential to find themselves in need of this coverage. Should a business of any size face claims…
Read MoreUnemployed Americans to receive health insurance coverage among stimulus benefits
Beyond the $1,400 check and child tax credit payments, the America Rescue Plan includes health care. The American Rescue Plan has extended health insurance coverage to people who qualified for unemployment assistance in 2021. The low-cost and no-cost health care plans became available at the start of this month. The health insurance coverage, beyond the $1,400 stimulus checks and the monthly child tax credit payments are available for individuals who qualified for unemployment assistance. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the plans became available at the…
Read MoreWhat Burn Lawyers actually do to help you?
Burn lawyers are lawyers that deal with personal injury cases. They represent clients who have suffered injuries due to faulty products, workplace accidents, slip and falls, and medical errors. You may be entitled to compensation for burn injuries at work if you have suffered from hazardous exposure to chemicals, toxins, or harmful hot liquids while at work. You can get the best compensation you deserve when you consult professional Burn Lawyers. A reasonable attorney will help you navigate the court system and will obtain the most competitive compensation possible for…
Read MoreState Farm and Ford collaborate on ADAS features for safety and savings
The pilot of this partnership’s project saved customers as much as 20 percent on their premiums. The State Farm insurance company and Ford automaker are working together on a project involving ADAS features which improve driver safety while reducing auto policy premiums. The companies have already completed a pilot project which it ran for a full year. The purpose of the ADAS features project is to make it possible for Ford vehicle drivers to enjoy safety improvements while reducing the cost of vehicle ownership by decreasing premiums through State Farm…
Read MoreMercury Insurance DIY home inspections program adds 8 more states
The program is headed into California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Oklahoma and Georgia. Mercury insurance has announced that it is expanding its program which makes it possible for all its homeowners’ policyholders to use an app for DIY home inspections. The app uses an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to complete the necessary steps. The insurer initially rolled out its DIY home inspections program for policyholders using the app in New York and New Jersey last summer. Now, it has expanded to eight more states, to include all its…
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