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#climate-change
fromSFGATE
19 hours ago
Real estate

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Insurance Coverage for Homes Along the Coast Puts Owners Under Pressure-but It's No 'Reason for Panic'

Rising property insurance costs are impacting coastal homeowners, prompting legislative attention in the Northeast.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change will send home insurance spiralling. Here's how to control costs

Insurance companies are increasingly cautious about providing aid for wildfire-related damages due to rising risks and climate change.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
19 hours ago

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

Severe weather events are increasing mortgage defaults and foreclosures, costing lenders billions and potentially raising mortgage rates.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Is California at risk of a new insurance bailout amidincreased wildfire danger?

California's FAIR Plan is financially strained and may require residents to cover disaster costs as wildfires persist.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Personal Finance Reporter Ponders His Own Climate Change Risk

Climate change is reshaping real estate decisions, impacting property values, insurance availability, and long-term livability concerns.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech

Climate change increases flood risk, impacting homeowners' safety and peace of mind. Individuals need to better assess and understand these risks.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Insurance Coverage for Homes Along the Coast Puts Owners Under Pressure-but It's No 'Reason for Panic'

Rising property insurance costs are impacting coastal homeowners, prompting legislative attention in the Northeast.
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Climate change will send home insurance spiralling. Here's how to control costs

#partnership
#healthcare
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Healthcare

Insurance Company Accused of Pressuring Medical Staff to Change Patients' Status to "Do Not Resuscitate"

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

One of the Largest Health Insurers Is Making It Harder to Get Asthma Medicine

Healthcare
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Feds challenge MultiPlan price-fixing defense

MultiPlan's algorithmic pricing practices potentially violate antitrust laws by inflating out-of-network treatment costs for patients.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Insurance Company Accused of Pressuring Medical Staff to Change Patients' Status to "Do Not Resuscitate"

UnitedHealth allegedly denied necessary care to seniors, prioritizing profit margins over patient well-being.
Alternative medicine
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

One of the Largest Health Insurers Is Making It Harder to Get Asthma Medicine

Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield's policy change pushes patients to self-administer asthma medication Xolair, raising safety and accessibility concerns.
#california
LA real estate
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Property owners impacted by fires sue CA insurers for colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts

Home insurance companies may have colluded to limit coverage in high-risk wildfire areas, pushing homeowners onto basic insurance plans.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

L.A. Wildfire Victims Sue Insurance Carriers for Dropping Fire Coverage

Los Angeles residents sue insurers for dropping fire coverage post-wildfires, alleging antitrust violations.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

L.A. fires: Consumer group sues to block insurers from charging Californians $500 million

Consumer advocacy group sues to prevent insurers from passing on $500 million in wildfire response costs to California policyholders.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Four months into insurance claim delays and disputes, a new blow to fire victims: A rate hike

Insurance struggles persist for fire victims in California, with claims being delayed and dismissed despite urgent needs for assistance.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

State Farm Wins First-ever Emergency Rate Hike in California

State Farm has received approval for emergency rate hikes in California due to financial distress from significant claims.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Lawsuit seeks to halt California's homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailout

Consumer advocates are challenging a bailout plan for California's FAIR Plan insurance program, arguing it unfairly shifts costs to homeowners.
LA real estate
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Property owners impacted by fires sue CA insurers for colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts

Home insurance companies may have colluded to limit coverage in high-risk wildfire areas, pushing homeowners onto basic insurance plans.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

L.A. Wildfire Victims Sue Insurance Carriers for Dropping Fire Coverage

Los Angeles residents sue insurers for dropping fire coverage post-wildfires, alleging antitrust violations.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

L.A. fires: Consumer group sues to block insurers from charging Californians $500 million

Consumer advocacy group sues to prevent insurers from passing on $500 million in wildfire response costs to California policyholders.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Four months into insurance claim delays and disputes, a new blow to fire victims: A rate hike

Insurance struggles persist for fire victims in California, with claims being delayed and dismissed despite urgent needs for assistance.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

State Farm Wins First-ever Emergency Rate Hike in California

State Farm has received approval for emergency rate hikes in California due to financial distress from significant claims.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Lawsuit seeks to halt California's homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailout

Consumer advocates are challenging a bailout plan for California's FAIR Plan insurance program, arguing it unfairly shifts costs to homeowners.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

This Tiny California Town Is Flooded, Broke - and Reimagining Climate Insurance | KQED

Isleton is piloting community-based insurance for California, which desperately needs alternatives for the home insurance market.
SF politics
#automation
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Help! Avis charged me $7,671 for a one-day car rental

Avis charged Nicholas for loss of use despite the other driver being at fault, leading to a billing dispute.
#germany
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What to do if your games console is stolen: the cheat codes

If your console is stolen, quickly change your account passwords, report the theft, and remove payment information to prevent further losses.
Video games
#legal
fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago
UK news

High Court rules landlord entitled to additional 6m indemnity from insurance broker after data breach

fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago
UK news

High Court rules landlord entitled to additional 6m indemnity from insurance broker after data breach

#rebuilding
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
#tesla
Cars
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

Tesla Insurance Rates Set To Spike As Cars Become Vandalism Targets

Tesla car ownership is becoming riskier, leading to potential insurance rate increases due to rising vandalism.
Vandalism of Teslas is politically motivated, targeting CEO Elon Musk rather than car owners.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

Tesla Insurance Rates Set To Spike As Cars Become Vandalism Targets

Tesla car ownership is becoming riskier, leading to potential insurance rate increases due to rising vandalism.
Vandalism of Teslas is politically motivated, targeting CEO Elon Musk rather than car owners.
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

For Progressive employees it's 'really the people'

Sometimes the calls come when it's the worst time of a person's life. There has been a car crash, and the people involved are justifiably shook up.
Toronto startup
#acquisition
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Next Insurance gets scooped up by Munich Re for $2.6B | TechCrunch

Munich Re will acquire Next Insurance for $2.6 billion, enhancing its digital insurance efforts for small businesses.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Next Insurance gets scooped up by Munich Re for $2.6B | TechCrunch

Munich Re will acquire Next Insurance for $2.6 billion, enhancing its digital insurance efforts for small businesses.
#risk-management
#travel
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

7 ways to safeguard your gear when traveling (and the products I refuse to travel without)

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

7 ways to safeguard your gear when traveling (and the products I refuse to travel without)

#artificial-intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Zurich Insurance's new CRM is like Spotify for insurance agents - and it could improve customer service

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Zurich Insurance's new CRM is like Spotify for insurance agents - and it could improve customer service

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

We've been empty nesters for 10 years. When our son's house burned down, we told him to move his family in with us.

In August 2024, our son and his family lost their home in a devastating fire. My husband and I decided to support them through this rough time.
Parenting
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I never travel without these 5 security gadgets and accessories. Here's why

"When traveling with valuable gadgets, getting insurance is essential as it can ease the burden of costly replacements if items are lost or stolen."
Gadgets
#branding
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pensioner suing over cruise ship fall accused of wearing inappropriate shoes'

A luxury cruise passenger, Marian Reinelt, is suing for £50,000 after a fall down stairs, with the company blaming her shoes for the incident.
UK news
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Title companies fighting cybercrime to protect the American dream

BEC scams caused $2.9 billion in losses in 2023, prompting title insurance companies to enhance measures against wire fraud.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Title companies fighting cybercrime to protect the American dream

BEC scams caused $2.9 billion in losses in 2023, prompting title insurance companies to enhance measures against wire fraud.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice

Headphones are often stolen; using tracking apps and protective measures can help recover or prevent loss.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Key Property Improvements for Brooklyn Building Owners

Strategic building improvements can help Brooklyn multi-family property owners reduce rising insurance premiums.
#health-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

It's time for the US to guarantee healthcare to all | Bernie Sanders

The American healthcare system is recognized as broken and overly expensive, causing significant suffering and mortality.
High healthcare costs result in financial ruin for many Americans, especially those with serious illnesses.
fromstateline.org
1 month ago
Healthcare

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans do not recognize their Medicaid coverage due to state-led branding and the use of private insurance names.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's time for the US to guarantee healthcare to all | Bernie Sanders

The American healthcare system is recognized as broken and overly expensive, causing significant suffering and mortality.
High healthcare costs result in financial ruin for many Americans, especially those with serious illnesses.
Yoga
fromYogaRenew
3 weeks ago

7 Top Tips for Planning a Yoga Retreat in 2025

Plan your yoga retreat by starting a waitlist, collaborating with the venue, considering insurance, and potentially co-leading with another teacher.
#fintech
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
European startups

Berlin-based Pliant secures 35.2M to accelerate B2B payment offering; eyes US expansion - Silicon Canals

European startups
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Berlin-based Pliant secures 35.2M to accelerate B2B payment offering; eyes US expansion - Silicon Canals

Pliant raised $40M in Series B funding to expand its B2B payment solutions and prepare for U.S. market entry.
#burglary
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Landmark Admin now says info on 1.6M people stolen from it

Landmark Admin disclosed a breach affecting over 1.6 million customers, significantly more than initially reported.
fromITPro
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber criminals widen the net to target tradespeople

Cyber attacks are a significant threat for tradespeople, with 61% reporting past victimization.
Phishing is the most common attack, yet many tradespeople remain unconcerned about cyber threats.
Privacy professionals
fromITPro
1 month ago

Cyber criminals widen the net to target tradespeople

Cyber attacks are a significant threat for tradespeople, with 61% reporting past victimization.
Phishing is the most common attack, yet many tradespeople remain unconcerned about cyber threats.
Healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans on Medicaid are unaware their insurance is from the program due to varying state names and private insurance involvement.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Marshmallow, the UK insurance startup for migrants, raises $90M at a $2B+ valuation | TechCrunch

Marshmallow's innovative insurance for migrants has led to significant growth, reaching 1 million drivers insured and a $500 million revenue run rate.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I bought a Cybertruck for my business. After receiving threats, I paid over $400 to teach my staff self-defense.

The threats targeting my business followed our recent purchase of a Cybertruck, which was meant to enhance our branding. No one anticipated the backlash.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans' Car Insurance to Skyrocket

The insurance cost for cars in 2024 is 33% higher than in 2021, largely due to market pressures rather than inflation.
Cars
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I became a widow at 46. I wish I had been more financially prepared.

Life insurance provided crucial financial support after my husband's death, highlighting the importance of financial preparedness and planning for the unexpected.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dear Abby: My soulmate is broke - so I don't know if we should get married

A significant financial concern should be addressed before deciding to marry, especially if a similar issue contributed to a past divorce.
Miami Marlins
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Insurer rebuts new attorney general's claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. will repay over $30 million for fraudulent claims associated with Hurricane Irma, following a whistleblower investigation.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Transforming Insurance Data Management: Khushmeet Singh's Leadership in Cloud Data Warehousing | HackerNoon

Khushmeet Singh's leadership in the Insurance Data Warehouse project has seamlessly transformed data management in the insurance sector, showcasing advanced technological integration and remarkable efficiency.
Data science
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Hailstorms are the new hurricanes when it comes to insurance

"In 2024, CoreLogic estimated that damaging hail fell on more than 567,000 single- and multi-family homes in the contiguous U.S., with a combined approximate reconstruction cost value (RCV) of $160 billion."
LA real estate
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Legal Battle Pits Bay Area Counties Against Trump Administration Over Sanctuary Policies | KQED

The article discusses tensions over federal versus state power, highlighted by State Farm's rate hikes due to financial strain from wildfire claims.
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