Telemedicine is a growing trend around the world, particularly in the United States. Since most people have a smartphone with them all the time, and actually going to the doctor’s office is time consuming and expensive, many people are turning to digital diagnosis for their more mundane medical problems. The latest industry looking to jump […]
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Kia and Hyundai owners are likely going to face some serious insurance hikes as they continue to deal with recalls related to their vehicles spontaneously bursting into flames. While this is not a new issue, they continued instances and recalls are of growing concern for drivers and insurers alike. There have been reports of spontaneous […]
Continue Reading...Tesla Inc. has hinted for a while that they have ambitions that are larger than just the automotive and clean-energy market. Now, founder Elon Musk has revealed that the next industry Tesla is looking to branch out into is insurance. That’s right, the Tesla CEO spoke during a recent earnings call saying that the company […]
Continue Reading...The concept of climate change is still difficult to grasp for many. Even when people understand what climate change is, they might not understand how to stop it. It is a concept that is easy to grasp on the macro level, but difficult on the micro. A new wave of satellites is hoping to change […]
Continue Reading...With summertime approaching, and the car tops getting ready to come off for the season, it’s important to remind everyone to please stop leaving their keys inside their vehicles. Seriously, it’s becoming a huge problem. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recently released a report about vehicle thefts that found that a disturbing number of […]
Continue Reading...A recent report from QuoteWizard revealed some alarming statistics surrounding home insurance and the effects climate change is having on those policies. QuoteWizard looked at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC’S) 2007 home insurance data and compared it to 2016 for all 50 states to find the home insurance rate increases. The results are […]
Continue Reading...With the 2018 wildfire season still burned in the memories of many, it is surprising to realize that it’s already time to begin preparing for the next season. Washington State, one of the hardest hit states last season, is seriously considering passing legislation that would create a fund specifically designated to help fight wildfires each […]
Continue Reading...Notre Dame still stands after a horrific fire ravaged the historic landmark earlier this week. While firefighters were able to save the main structure, the full extent of the damage is not yet known. Initial estimates put the cost of repairs in the billions. Luckily for insurers, the majority of those costs will likely be […]
Continue Reading...It’s difficult to escape the reality of severe weather events across the world. It doesn’t just seem as though the United States has been experiencing more severe hurricane seasons every year, it actually has. Unfortunately, the next hurricane season does look like it’s going to buck this trend in any way. Colorado State University (CSU) […]
Continue Reading...Those who are involved in the insurance industry know that dogs are the reigning champions when it comes to generating insurance claims. As it turns out, several other creatures are after that, rather unceremonious, crown. Allianz Global & Specialty recently released a five-year study that brought to light some surprising facts. Before we get into […]
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