December 7, 2013 Don’t Bark UP the Wrong Tree – Pet Insurance Tips If you are among the 70 + million households in the US that own a dog or cat, you may not have considered pet insurance. But one emergency visit to your vet can make you rethink that decision. There are lots of pet insurance plans…
December 2, 2013 New York Regulator Lawsky asks colleagues to take action against forced-place insurance overcharges
November 26, 2013 How Insurance Plays a Role in Disaster Recovery Each natural disaster reminds us of the value of insurance to protect our homes and businesses. But with the news filled with stories about homeowners still waiting to settle claims, or insurance covering less damage than expected, what is the role of private insurance in…
November 26, 2013 Too Good to be True? Enjoy this week’s holiday, and: THANKS FOR GIVING… your time, your expertise and your dollars to keep UP strong. So far this year we’ve sent you monthly money-saving tips and the straight scoop on flood and car rental insurance, employer-provided disability policies, home air quality…
November 16, 2013 Deadline for filing flood insurance claims from Sept. 2013 CO disaster extended 21 days UP encouraged Colorado public officials and residents to ask FEMA to extend the 60 day deadline for flood victims to file insurance claims. Many people still don’t have access to their homes – so it’s impossible for them to get a complete evaluation/scope of loss…
November 13, 2013 5 Factors That Could Raise Your Insurance Rates Insurers consider a dizzying number of factors in determining premiums, so it’s often challenging for consumers to understand why they’re paying higher rates than their neighbors or co-workers. “All the consumer can do is ask questions when they buy insurance and get comparison apples-to-apples quotes…
November 7, 2013 November 6, 2013 United States Senate Hearing – One Year Later: Examining the Ongoing Recovery From Hurricane Sandy http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/emdc/hearings/one-year-later-examining-the-ongoing-recovery-from-hurricane-sandy
November 4, 2013 The Private Financial Information You Must Share Recently, my husband and I decided to make some money moves to reduce our taxes and diversify an investment holding. One of the steps required transferring funds from our online brokerage firm to our regular checking account with our credit union. See also: Benefits and…
October 30, 2013 Bach Talk – Regulators should review policies and get more resources A recent California legal case shines light on a fact that will surprise many, but not me: California’s Insurance Commissioner, considered by many to be the most diligent consumer advocate among the 50 state’s regulators – does not as a matter of course, review, approve…
October 30, 2013 What’s UP with Renter’s Insurance? Here’s a quiz for renters – 35% of all the households in the U.S… True or False? A nearby fire leaves your clothing, furniture and rugs smoke damaged and waterlogged. Your landlord’s insurance will cover the costs of moving and cleaning and replacing your property.…
October 22, 2013 Broken window? Think twice about a claim on home insurance You buy homeowners insurance hoping you’ll never need to use it. Then something happens. It’s not a big loss — maybe the neighbor’s kid throws a ball through the window or a falling branch damages the gutter. Do you file a claim? After all, that’s…
October 21, 2013 For Some Sandy Victims, Insurance Falls Short NEW YORK — Many homeowners who got slammed by Superstorm Sandy are finding their flood insurance checks are nowhere near large enough to cover their repairs, and consumer advocates put some of the blame on errors by the multitude of adjusters who were hired in…
October 21, 2013 Auto insurance: Downshift with caution For the average driver, premiums are up 23% over five years vs. 7% for overall inflation. A 40-year-old man now typically pays $1,510 and up to $2,700, says Insure.com. Perhaps you’re thinking that if you just drive down your limits a bit, or switch to…
October 21, 2013 Consumer Watch: Renters Insurance Can Be A Good Buy Julie Watts reports on why it may be worth a few hundred dollars to insure your possessions.
October 16, 2013 Free Workshop for Flood Survivors On Insurance Fort Collins, Colorado – Larimer County will hold a public meeting in Loveland on Thursday, October 24 at 1p.m. for Larimer Flood 2013 Survivors on Flood Insurance Basics with United Policyholders. The program, ‘Roadmap to Recovery’, at the Loveland City Council Chambers, 500 E. Third…
October 16, 2013 Cost of Flood Insurance Rises – Along With Worries By LIZETTE ALVAREZ and CAMPBELL ROBERTSONMIAMI — Sharp increases in federal flood insurance rates are distressing coastal homeowners from Hawaii to New England and are starting to hurt property values and housing sales in areas just beginning to recover from the recession, according to residents…
