Year: 2016

One form of benefit that many people turn to if they become disabled long-term or permanently comes from Social Security disability insurance. While most experts do advise that you have some other disability insurance policy, especially if you work in a career where safety risks are higher than others, Social Security is actually a form […]

When we bring up the topic of dangerous occupations, you might think about construction work, deep-sea diving or transporting crude oil. While all of those occupations do come with more than a moderate amount of risk, other jobs can also be dangerous. Nursing is one occupation that includes many dangers that you might not think […]

If you’re filing a disability insurance claim, your insurance company will want to speak to your treating doctor about your condition. In the latest video of our Disability FAQ series, we explain the kind of health information you need to provide to your doctor before they speak to the insurer about your disability claim.

  There’s wisdom in creating safeguards and safety nets that can catch you in the event of an unexpected fall—literally or figuratively. Long-term care insurance is one of the many safety nets that prudent people purchase to prepare for unexpected tribulations in life. There is no right or wrong as to whether to purchase a […]

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Although self-driving cars have garnered various kinds of media attention lately, one thing is clear: the revolution is underway and won’t slow down any time soon. By 2020, an estimated 10 million cars will be outfitted with self-driving features

Health insurance provider Anthem Inc., and prescription drug benefit and mail-order provider Express Scripts are facing lawsuits filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The lawsuits from plan participants come after the two businesses had already been engaged in legal battles between themselves. According to reports, Anthem first sued Express Scripts earlier in 2016, […]

Are you in the market for an individual disability insurance policy? Are you interested in buying group coverage? Either way, you need to know what this type of insurance can do for you. The best way to understand your situation is to answer a few key questions. By doing so you will soon realize where […]

Most insurance policies read like a foreign language. That’s why trying to determine the right kind of disability insurance policy – or knowing if your current policy is really sufficient – can be confusing. Here are three important questions to ask before buying a disability insurance policy or while reviewing your current coverage. 1. How […]

The extreme heat that hit Southern California at the end of June brought with it a series of wildfires, with the Associated Press reporting that about 770 homes in the city of Duarte at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains near Los Angeles were under evacuation orders. The reason? Two uncontained wildfires with a […]

An insurance commissioner in another state is calling for individuals to review their insurance coverage and take stock of options. This call is going out as the coastal state prepares for hurricane season, and the commissioner says that’s always a good time to look over all insurance coverage. For residents in California, weather-related issues and […]