Weeks after an earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated Japan, many feared not only that the country wouldn’t be able to rebuild, but that it could succumb to a new threat: radiation caused by .
But concerns about radiation exposure did not stop in Japan. Discussions of exposure threats surfaced as far away as the United States. Many began to wonder what could happen if people or their property were ever seriously exposed to radiation. Would our home insurance policies protect us or is there some type of nuclear insurance out there to help?
Nuclear Radiation Isn’t a New Threat
While the fear of radiation heightened recently as a result of the plant issues in Japan, this issue isn’t entirely new. On Ap
The Senate and House of Representatives in Wisconsin have approved a bill that would adjust a previous mandate for auto insurance premiums in the state. The bill serves as a reversal to a law that raised premiums and insurance rates for some drivers.
Bill Lowers State’s Liability Coverage Requirements
In 2009, a law was signed that raised the limits on the minimum amount of coverage people had to have. P
Be careful deducting criminal-defense legal fees lest you make a return trip to the judge.
It’s bad enough to be a defendant in a criminal matter, but then, after the case is adjudicated, your attorney will send you a bill. Although some legal fees are allowable as deductions, these generally relate to keeping your job.
Lansing homeowners can find foreclosure assistance through Michigan agencies, nonprofit organizations and the federal government. Available help ranges from online information about the Michigan foreclosure process to legal representation offered by nonprofit legal aid programs.
A federal appeals court in Atlanta was asked to rule in favor of the health care reform by the Obama administration. The appeal is the administration’s attempt to acquire more judges in favor of reform, which had been struck down in other courts.
White House Files for Appeal
The Justice Department filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Sunday regarding a provision in the law that requires most Americans to purchase health insurance to avoid severe financial penalties.
The idea is to acquire favor from a number of lower courts like the one in Atlanta to garner support for the law. This
– Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor provided an overview of the role and objectives of the CEO Insurance Education Task Force during her opening remarks at their meeting on Thursday, March 31st.
The CEO Insurance Education Task Force meeting was hosted by Motorists Insurance Group CEO John Bishop and Westfield Group CEO James R. “Jim” Clay. Under the leadership of Taylor, the two CEOs have been heading efforts to examine current and future workforce conditions and explore opportunities to produce well-trained employees required to maintain a robust insurance industry in Ohio.