While intentionally taking out multiple insurance policies on the same asset or risk is called double insurance, there are situations where policyholders can inadvertently end up with overlapping coverage. This occurs when separate policies end up covering the same damage or loss. Double insurance is usually not necessary and leads to wasted premium dollars. Here … Read more
Social Security provides an essential source of income for millions of retired and disabled Americans. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), over 66 million people currently receive monthly Social Security benefits. As living costs and inflation rise, Social Security recipients depend on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to maintain their standard of living. So how … Read more
Seeing your car insurance premium double can be an alarming and frustrating experience. While rate hikes are common, a doubling of your cost seems excessive. But there are a number of reasons why your auto insurance may surge dramatically. Understanding what’s behind the increase can help you determine if the price spike is justified or … Read more
As an insurance agent, maintaining proper records for your clients is a crucial part of running an ethical and compliant business. But with boxes of old files and documents piling up, you may wonder just how long you’re legally obligated to hold onto all that paperwork before hitting delete or taking it to the shredder. … Read more
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is the country’s largest life insurer, providing coverage to millions of policyholders. If you have an LIC policy, it’s crucial to pay premiums on time to keep your valuable coverage active. But what happens if you miss payments or stop paying LIC premiums altogether? There can be serious consequences, … Read more
Seeing a series of numbers like 100,000/300,000/100,000 on your auto insurance documents can be confusing. These numbers actually refer to your liability coverage limits – one of the most important parts of your car insurance policy. Understanding what those policy limits mean is key to ensuring you have adequate protection in the event of an … Read more
Getting into an accident while driving someone else’s car can be a stressful and confusing situation. You likely have many questions running through your mind in the moment – Is the car I’m driving insured? Will the insurance cover me even though I’m not the policyholder? What will happen if I file a claim? These … Read more
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a powerful savings tool and provide valuable tax benefits when paired with a high deductible health plan (HDHP). However, life circumstances may lead you to switch from an HDHP/HSA combo to a more traditional preferred provider organization (PPO) health plan. If this happens, you may be wondering – what happens … Read more
When reviewing insurance options, you may come across the terms “indemnity” and “non-indemnity” used to describe certain policies. Understanding the distinctions between these two categories is important for choosing the right types of coverage. In this article, we’ll explain the key differences between indemnity and non-indemnity insurance, provide examples of each, and discuss when these … Read more
Fronting is an arrangement between a licensed insurance company and a self-insured organization or captive insurer. It allows the self-insured or captive to issue policies while avoiding certain regulations and requirements. What is Fronting? Fronting refers to when a licensed, admitted insurance company issues policies on behalf of an unlicensed insurer. The fronting company provides … Read more