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Helping Clients Navigate Marketplace Open Enrollment | Solstiuce

Solstice Insurance Broker

Brokers should advocate for clients year-round, assisting with claims and policy updates. Break down the plans into digestible pieces: explain premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs in relatable terms. This means assisting with any claims issues and answering coverage questions.

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Why We’re Still Talking About the J&J Class Action ERISA Lawsuit

R&R Insurance

It was thrown out on a legal technicality. In dismissing the two fiduciary breach claims, the court ruled that the plaintiff (an employee of J&J) lacked standing to bring a lawsuit. So, it must have been a nothingburger and theres no sense to talk about it anymore, right? Click here to read more.

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Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan

Healthinsurance.org

Delayed enrollment might mean missing out on free money. Four out of five people shopping for coverage in the 31 states that use the federally-run marketplace (HealthCare.gov) will find that they can get coverage for $10/month or less. Reasons to enroll in an ACA health plan by December 15? Letting your plan auto-renew?

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Common Commercial Insurance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

If you suffer a loss and your coverage doesn’t reflect your property’s true value, you may be left paying out of pocket. Choosing the Wrong Deductible It’s tempting to choose a higher deductible to lower your premium, but that can backfire in the event of a claim. Talk with one of our agents to help identify any coverage gaps.

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Commissioner Lara moves to protect wildfire survivors from debris removal program insurance costs

American Agents Alliance

If the debris removal program is genuinely available at no cost to all Los Angeles County residents, it should not affect their insurance claims, said Commissioner Lara. According to the Departments Consumer Alert, If you agree to participate in the Program and sign the Countys Right of Entry (ROE) form, you will have no out-of-pocket costs.

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Home Insurance Coverage Gaps You Might Not Know Exist—Until It’s Too Late

TGS

That means if a hurricane, storm surge, or even a heavy rainfall causes water to enter your home, you could be left paying out of pocket. Even homes outside of high-risk flood zones can benefit—25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate-risk areas. Don’t wait until the first named storm of the season to find out.

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What Is A Home Insurance Deductible?

Simply Insurance

Well, here’s the thing: Figuring out how your homeowners insurance deductible works isn’t complicated and it almost works like any other deductible. Whenever you file a homeowners insurance claim, you will be responsible for the deductible related to the claim. What Is A Home Insurance Deductible? Agents not required.