NCPERS to use D.C. insurer’s fiduciary liability program
November 6th, 2011
The largest trade association of public-sector retirement funds endorsed a Washington, D.C.-based insurer’s fiduciary liability insurance program for its members.
The board of the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) unanimously endorsed Ullico Casualty Group’s program, written on Hudson Insurance Co. paper.
The members of NCPERS manage about $3 trillion in pension assets in trust in more than 500 public sector funds, benefiting about 21 million public sector employees and retirees.
The program is available through independent insurance agents and brokers. The program is expected to launch in the fourth quarter for policies beginning with Jan.
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Lower Quality Of Lung Cancer Care Delivered By Hospitals Of Last Resort
November 4th, 2011
A new study finds that lung cancer patients treated in hospitals that care for a high percentage of uninsured and Medicaid-insured patients, so-called “high safety-net burden facilities,” were significantly less likely to undergo surgery that was intended to cure the cancer compared to patients treated at low safety-net burden facilities. This difference persisted even after controlling for other factors that significantly decreased the likelihood of curative-intent surgery, such as race, insurance status, stage, and female gender as well as other hospital characteristics. This study is the first to examine the impact of safety-net burden status on access to curative-intent surgery for lung cancer patients nationwide. Full Post..
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Allstate: Drivers May Be Neglecting Hazards of the Road
November 2nd, 2011
Eight out of 10 American motorists consider it unlikely that a vehicle crash or breakdown will leave them stranded by the roadside, even though a majority of them have suffered that fate before, according to a new Allstate Insurance survey.
Results of the nationwide phone poll, released Thursday, show that 84 percent of drivers are confident their car won’t become disabled, despite high percentages having gone through such an experience because of an accident, mechanical failure or other reason.
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Young driver car insurance tops £4,000
October 30th, 2011
Confused.com’s latest car insurance price index has revealed the average cost of cover for single men aged 17 to 20 is now more than £4,000.
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How To Find Low Cost Auto Insurance For Seniors
October 28th, 2011
Low cost auto insurance may be difficult to find, especially if certain conditions put a person in a risk group. Auto insurance for seniors tends to be more costly, but it is possible to minimize costs and to discover affordable offers.
Statistics show that people belonging to the age group of 50 or older are responsible for a significant number of car accidents. This is because of medical conditions that decrease concentration and increase the reaction time.
As a result, insurance companies tend to offer more expensive auto insurance for seniors, who are considered a risk group.
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FAQs about Business Liability Insurance
October 26th, 2011
Many people do not understand what business liability insurance really means even though a lot of them widely recognizes the word. In the business world, business liability insurance is very important. It saved many businesses from financial ruin in the past, which is why it has become extremely popular today. In some states, product liability insurance is mandated.
What is the Definition of Liability Insurance?
Liability is as the term suggests, it is a type of insurance wherein the policyholder pays an insurance company in exchange for future protection in case of intentional and non-intentional bodily injury and property damaged that the policy holder have caused to another person. At which case, the insurer will be financially responsible to provide legal aid, settlement money as well as pay for medical and property expenses resulted from perceived act of negligence of the policyholder. Full Post..
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Credit liability coverage
October 26th, 2011
The insurance companies providing general liability coverage must be able to insure the credits and loans taken by your company from the banks. How is that possible? Well, the best liability insurance in Georgia must find a method to make sure that your company pays the rates for the loans in time, and they must make sure that the warranties for those credits are protected. There are several types of credit liability insurance.
The internal credits protect the seller against the bankruptcy risk of the owner, and it also protects the bank if the client is not able to pay the monthly rates. Full Post..
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Where to obtain Minnesota Homeowners insurance
October 18th, 2011
Your residence is one of the most crucial investment you can make within your lifetime. In order to safeguard this valuable investment think about purchasing a homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance is an insurance policy that covers damage to your property or liability for any injuries that occurs inside your property.
Its primarily developed to repair or replace a home in case it gets damaged or destroyed. Inside the event that your property and property is damaged in a covered peril the homeowners insurance will safeguard you financially.
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