Tag: Ohio

TrueCost plan sparks dispute in Cincinnati

Dan
health insurance rates highest and lowest

TrueCost plan provokes standoff between employees and employers A standoff in Cincinnati, Ohio, between employees and their employers has formed concerning a controversial new health insurance plan called TrueCost. The plan has become very popular for Cincinnati employers, but workers are concerning over the potential the plan has of introducing a variety of new medical costs. So far, nine Cincinnati employers, representing some 5,000 employers combined, have adopted the TrueCost plan, which comes from Custom Design Benefits. Plan allows employers to take control of health care costs According to employers,…

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Ohio lawmakers approve changes to minimum auto insurance requirements

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auto insurance

Ohio auto insurance expected to become more expensive for some drivers Ohio drivers are expected to see the costs of auto insurance climb, but not because insurance companies are raising rates for coverage. A new law has been approved by the Ohio Legislature that will increase the minimum level of auto insurance drivers are required to carry in the state. Though the law has been approved by both the Ohio House and Senate, it must still be signed by Governor John Kasich. If the law receives the Governor’s approval, Ohio…

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Ohio home to some of the lowest insurance rates in the country

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homeowners insurance

Department of Insurance releases report on insurance rates The Ohio Department of Insurance has released a new report that shows that the state boasted of some of the lowest homeowners and auto insurance rates in the country. The agency compiles data concerning homeowners and auto insurance rates every year and provides information concerning how the state ranks with others on the matter of premiums. According to the report released by the agency, Ohio is home to the 10th lowest auto insurance and 6th lowest homeowner’s insurance rates based on 2011…

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Catastrophic tornados trample the South and Midwest, claiming 33 lives

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An outbreak of deadly and devastating tornadoes wrought havoc in many Southern and Midwest states over the weekend. The disasters began on Friday last week. The tornadoes struck a major blow to four states: Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Alabama. The people in these states had little warning of the storms, which manifested at an alarmingly fast pace. The tornadoes quickly grew in intensity and caused a significant amount of damage to everything in their path. When the winds finally calmed after hours of fury, approximately 33 people were found dead.…

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Mileage tracking feature in the future for OnStar

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Mileage tracking feature in the future for OnStar

OnStar will include mileage tracking as part of their service in the near future. Talks have begun regarding this addition. According to President, Chris Preuss, OnStar hopes to use this service as a way to offer insurance discounts to subscribers. The addition of insurance discounts for subscribers is complex. This is because each state’s insurance procedures are different. What might be allowed in one state would not work in another. Preuss feels that with OnStar’s tracking ability, there may be a way to help consumers get even better insurance discounts.…

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