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Founder and CEO of SmartFinancial.com: on a mission to make the insurance buying process more efficient. getty It used to be that if you asked someone who they’re insured with, they’d give you their insurance agent’s name. Billions of dollars in advertising later, people now name their carrier and barely remember the […]
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Real estate is the most valuable asset most people will ever possess, and insuring against natural disasters like floods and storms is common sense. Or so you might think. Two government-mandated programs are in financial straits, with critics asking if they should exist at all. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association […]
Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, many Hollywood companies still can’t head back into production on film and TV projects because of one major roadblock: Insurers have made no moves to incorporate pandemic coverage into policies, leaving big studios to self-insure and smaller production companies to seek pricey alternatives — […]
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The U.S. dollar has been under pressure this year, taking a big hit as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on America’s economy. In the run up to next month’s U.S. presidential election, investors are scrambling to understand how a win for either incumbent Donald Trump or Democratic challenger Joe Biden […]
As home insurance prices are poised to increase sharply, the South Florida Sun Sentinel asked leading insurance experts to provide their views of the disintegrating state of the market. Here’s what they had to say. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Locke Burt, president and CEO, Security First […]
Root Insurance is targeting a $6 billion valuation in an upcoming IPO. It’ll likely succeed thanks to its improving loss ratio and the increasing demand for usage-based auto insurance. Insider Intelligence publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Fintech industry with the Fintech Briefing. You can learn more […]
Wildfire victims who lose their home and possessions will be able to recoup money for their expenses faster, thanks to legislation that makes property insurance benefits easier to collect. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 872 into law Thursday, providing a suite of insurance protections and streamlined claims processing to […]
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There are nearly 6,000 insurance companies in the United States that help Americans protect their homes, automobiles and families. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce our first annual look at the Best Insurance Companies in Each State by covering five products: Auto, Homeowners, Renters, Term Life and […]