With more people living longer and healthier than ever before, it is highly recommended that you have a clear financial plan for your retirement years. Worldwide there are 901 million people over the age of 60, and most of these people will live healthy lives. The odds, and the natural cycle of life, mean that you too will join this age group at some point and thus should be prepared. It is the underlying premise of all insurance and perhaps the most pressing pre-planning that many will need to do.…
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Everything You Need to Know About Water Damage in the Home
If you are a homeowner, then the signs of water damage will likely make you very worried. Unfortunately for homeowners, water damage is not always easy to spot. Often, signs only become noticeable when the effects of water damage are already irreversible. Knowing more about common signs and categories of water damage enables you to better spot and treat potential causes. Why is Water Damage such a Big Deal? Water damage can have a number of different effects depending upon the scale and form of damage you are dealing with.…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis signs overhaul of Florida homeowners insurance law
Insurers are hopeful that this could help to ease losses but say more changes are still needed. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a Florida homeowners insurance overhaul into law. This will change many of the regulations regarding property coverage. Starting in July, the state will launch efforts to halt contractors pushing policyholders to add repairs. The legislation is meant to help stop contractors from pressuring policyholders from approving unnecessary repairs that will then be charged to Florida homeowners insurance companies. Moreover, it will also limit the capacity of adjustors to…
Read MoreLuma Appoints Annuity Industry Leader Keith Burger as Director of National Sales
Cincinnati, OH, June 15 2021 – Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), an independent, market leading multi-issuer structured products and annuities platform, announced today that annuity industry veteran, Keith Burger, has joined the company as National Sales Director for Annuities. Mr. Burger will lead Luma’s rapid expansion across all distribution channels as the annuity technology platform of choice. He will oversee the firm’s strategic initiatives to provide Luma’s scalable platform to financial professionals looking to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of transacting in the annuity marketplace. Firms who implement the Luma platform…
Read MoreWhen does a business need commercial crime insurance?
This type of policy is designed to protect companies against losses relating to employees or third parties. Commercial crime insurance policies provide businesses with protection against substantial losses resulting from employees or third parties. It covers lost money and other assets in the case of forgery, fraud, theft, burglary and other risks. First-party commercial crime insurance protects a business against its own losses, resulting from a criminal activity of some kind. Third-party coverage, on the other hand, protects the business in case another business or entity claims to have suffered…
Read MoreMercury homeowners insurance encourages Californians to prepare for fires
The 2021 wildfire season is already outpacing that of 2020, which broke historic records. California is suffering a severe drought this year, and Mercury homeowners insurance customers are being urged to take action to ensure their properties and their families are prepared for a rough wildfire season. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shows that wildfires are worse than last year. According to recent California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) data, the drought is contributing to wildfire numbers and acres burned to the point that…
Read MoreIllinois auto insurance checks will be conducted twice per year
The goal is to ensure that motorists are following state laws and have the coverage they require. Electronic Illinois auto insurance checks will be starting twice per year to make sure drivers in the state are purchasing and maintaining at least the minimum required amount of coverage. The announcement regarding the checks was made last week by the Secretary of State’s Office. Starting in July, the Illinois auto insurance verifications will take place randomly throughout the year up to twice. The state will take this opportunity to help to ensure…
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