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The Competition Commission announced they will ban the sale and purchase of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) at point-of-sale for loans, credit cards and store cards. An expert in personal finance estimates that as many as 50% of PPI policies worth an estimated 10 billion pounds could have been missold. This could be recovered by lenders, he suggests. […]

You might think all the media coverage about insurance company shenanigans makes their operations transparent. My mother used to say, “You have another thought coming.” We are a largely believing group. This is a major reason we got into the financial mess that we are currently trying to get out of. We’ve all learned the hard way […]

GEICO, Farmers and State Farm all offer rideshare insurance policies as an add-on or standalone policy to cover any gaps that might exist when working for Lyft. Lyft drivers must carry liability and rideshare coverage to legally operate their cars and protect themselves during any times when Lyft does not offer these protections. What is […]

Home title insurance is an annual premium designed to shield homeowners against financial loss in case there is any misrepresentation with their title to their property. For example, should someone later claim your family deed is fraudulent or that unpaid work was performed on it without compensation being received, an owner’s title insurance policy covers […]

Renters insurance is one of the most cost-effective ways to safeguard both your personal property and liability. It typically covers damages caused by fire, theft, severe weather or other incidents. But the cost of getting an insurance policy varies widely depending on various factors; here are three of them to keep in mind: Cost, Coverage […]

Homeowners insurance provides protection from unexpected incidents that could incur major financial losses; however, determining when and if to file a claim can sometimes be challenging. Filing too many claims quickly may raise eyebrows with underwriters and cause policy nonrenewal, so knowing when is best to file your home insurance claims can make the process […]

Saudi Arabia boasts top-tier medical facilities, but treatments can be costly without coverage. Travel medical insurance provides peace of mind for visitors. Enjaz, Saudi’s visa platform, makes purchasing visitor insurance for Saudi Arabia quick and straightforward. Coverage options include hospital care, medical evacuation costs, repatriation expenses and more. Hospitals When seeking medical assistance quickly, hospitals […]

Unfair Claims Practices Insurers refused to pay thousands of claims following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. This was a clear example of Unfair Claims Practices. Unfair Claims Practices are not limited to hurricane losses. Insurance companies denial and delay claims quite often. What should you do if your insurance company is slow to settle your claim? What can you […]

Before you make the leap, it is important to understand the cost structure for Unit Linked Insurance Plans. 40-year-old investor was unhappy with his investments in UnitLinked Insurance Plan ( ULIP). After some research, he discovered that the equity markets were moving well but that he still had to pay back the money he invested three years […]

Insurance companies can use many elements of project management (see the Project Management Institute’s site for more details) to improve their operations and projects. The CONTROL area should be a particular area of focus for insurance company actuaries. Control is the partner of Planning. This is another area where strong actuarial support is important. Although control is […]