Health-Care Overhaul Seen Driving Claims' Costs Up 32%
A new study finds that insurance companies will have to pay out an average of 32 percent more for medical claims under President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul.
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Traffic Ticket? The Bump to Your Car Insurance May Not Be So Bad
If you're worried about your car insurance premiums rocketing upward after you get a traffic ticket, a new study by InsuranceQuotes.com may ease your mind.
Cancer Patient's Tweets Shame Insurer Into Paying Medical Bills
Arizona State University grad student Arijit Guha was shocked when his health insurance provider, Aetna, stopped paying for his cancer treatment. But a clever social media campaign that ended in a Twitter conversation with Aetna's CEO has set matters right.
Rebates From Obamacare to Top $1 Billion: Report
More than 3 million health insurance policyholders and thousands of employers will share $1.3 billion in rebates this year, thanks to President Barack Obama's health care law, a nonpartisan research group said Thursday.
5 Tips for Writing an Insurance Appeal
Last week, we showed you how to check your hospital bill to make sure you weren't being overcharged. This week, we'll show you what to do when your insurance company refuses to pay.
Can Pay-As-You-Go Auto Insurance Save You Money?
If you're driving less in this time of high gas prices, you might be eligible to pay less for auto insurance with a new crop of pay-as-you-go plans. But these per-mile policies come with some drawbacks as well, and certain habits -- like driving late at night -- could disqualify you.
More Americans Turn to Acupuncture as Medical Costs Rise
A year after President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, many Americans are still struggling to get their insurance to cover basic medical treatments. And now, they are increasingly exploring less expensive alternatives to traditional Western medicine -- like acupuncture.
Businesses Pick Up the Pieces After Japan's Earthquake
An 8.9 earthquake rocked Japan to its core, rattling businesses with operations in the affected areas. But the epicenter's distance from Tokyo saved many businesses from the worst of the damage. Could one of the aftershocks be an economic stimulus for the debt-ridden country?
Insurance Firms Sue Toyota Over Acceleration Problems
Seven insurance companies have filed lawsuits against Toyota, alleging that sudden unintended acceleration was to blame for crashes that resulted in insurance payouts.
Tech and Reform Will Boost Health Care Costs
Development of technologically advanced -- and expensive -- lifesaving treatments will continue to increase as the new health care reform law is phased in over the next few years.
Hurricane Earl: A Lost Weekend for Airlines and Insurance Companies
As Hurricane Earl nears the East Coast, airlines and insurance companies brace for a costly weekend.
Yes, Life Insurance Can Be a Smart Investment
One common mistake is that many investors follow this oft-repeated advice: Buy term life insurance and invest the difference. But most people who buy term insurance don't "invest the difference." They "spend the difference."
Insurers Prepare for a Rough Storm Season
Tornadoes, floods, severe weather: It's shaping up to be another bad year on the natural disaster front, and that could place increased pressure on the U.S. insurance industry.
Insurers Feeling the Urge to Merge in 2010
After a painful 2008, insurance companies have made a comeback, with plenty of cash on their balance sheets. As a result, mergers and acquisitions will likely dominate the insurance and reinsurance market in 2010.