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Many mortgage lenders require home buyers to secure homeowners insurance (hazard insurance). It covers things such as structures, loss of use and personal property. Homeowners with mortgages typically add the premium into their monthly payment via an escrow account; however, the benefits of this policy extend far beyond meeting lender requirements. Homeowners’ Insurance Policy Hazard […]

School districts and their employees pay significant sums in health benefit costs, which vary from district to district. Premiums enrolled in the State Health Benefit Program are expected to increase significantly by 2023. On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill designed to reduce teachers’ premiums and undo unpopular health care changes that […]

Becoming a Medicaid transportation provider is an exciting venture, yet requires careful planning. There are multiple legal documents that must be filed, and compliance with regulations is crucial. Establish your target clients and analyze their needs, before marketing your business to healthcare institutions – this will generate recurring revenue that will allow your business to […]

Before the Affordable Care Act was implemented, private health plans sold on the health insurance marketplace did not typically cover mental health services; now however, most of them do. The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) parity rules mandate that if your health plan offers therapy services, they must do so at an equivalent level as other […]

At traffic stops and routine patrols, police officers will “run” your license plate number to quickly check its insurance status. Thanks to modern technologies like Automatic License Plate Reader (APLR) and in-car computers linked directly to state databases, police can often confirm whether your insurance is valid almost instantly. Maintaining proof of insurance is key […]

Insurance agent appointments are key for both new and experienced agents in order to sell policies, but the process can sometimes be challenging for newcomers due to carrier requirements such as book rolls, experience and success measures, geographic locations and additional qualifications. There are, however, a few items which can aid the process. These include: […]

Parents often form close relationships with their nanny, au pair, housekeeper or other residence employees who may even qualify as full-time employees and thus require workers’ compensation coverage. However, they may not be covered under a homeowner’s policy because personal liability typically only extends to family members. Homeowners Policy Many families form strong bonds with […]

No-fault auto insurance has been in existence since the 1970’s. It was created when legislation allowed individuals to claim medical reimbursements from the company they own for any type of accident. No-fault insurance was not widely practiced back in 1970’s. However, it gained popularity in the 1990’s as some states passed legislation to make them […]

Are you in the market for dental insurance but not sure where to turn? Look no further than AAA! You may already know them as a trusted provider of roadside assistance and travel benefits, but did you know they also offer dental insurance? Read on to learn more about what this reputable company has to […]

When it comes to home insurance, there are a lot of questions that people have about what is and isn’t covered. One question that comes up frequently is whether American Family Insurance covers kitchen sink plumbing. After all, your sink is one of the most-used fixtures in your home, and if something goes wrong with […]