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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. Interestingly, regarding the plaintiffs second claim that she paid higher prices for drugs under the plans and thus paid more out of pocket, the court acknowledged that she suffered an injury that was traceable to the defendants alleged ERISA violations. Click here to read more.

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Why Reporting Small Claims Pays Off in ERA States

AMAXX

Many employers wonder: “Why report a $1,000 medical bill to the insurance carrier if we can just pay it ourselves and keep our experience mod low?” After all, fewer claims mean fewer red flags on your insurance history—right? In Scenario 1, your carrier pays the bill, and your mod only reflects a fraction of the cost.

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How the Mandatory Right to Appraisal Law Affects Your Auto Insurance

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

The bill mandates all auto insurance carriers to include an appraisal provision. This provision offers a third-party, independent, and neutral option to determine the amount of loss when the insurer and policyholder cannot agree on a number. To recoup the difference for auto repairs, they had to sue or pay out of pocket.

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Financial Planning ABCs and Adopting Sound Business Practices to Succeed as a New Insurance Agent

Word & Brown

When youre just starting out as an insurance agent, its not always obvious what your priorities should be. Your current and projected cash flow [this includes your rent/mortgage, utilities, vehicle payment or lease, insurance (auto, home, medical, disability, other), cell phone, cable TV/streaming/internet.

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How You Can Get EPLI Quotes in Mere Minutes

ProWriters

Watch Zane Goldthorp, our director of broker development, talk with broker Angelina Heckman about how we’re transforming EPL Insurance broking, and then read on for more information about this critical business coverage. Out-of-pocket costs in settlements are rising. What Exactly Does EPL Insurance Cover?

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CashBackHealth: A New Cost Savings Solution to Drive High-Quality Health Care

Scott Insurance

– Employees receive tax-free cash back (reimbursements) to reduce out-of-pocket costs for utilizing top Doctors. The Scott Benefit Services team is excited to announce the launch of a new solution to help employers positively impact costs and drive better health care consumerism by individuals.

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How to Read Homeowners Insurance Quotes

TGS

TGS Insurance » Blog What Is a Homeowners Insurance Quote? A homeowners insurance quote is the proposed amount that you would pay an insurance carrier to cover your home. The quote will be based on many factors, including your home’s age, building features, location and size, as well as your insurance score.