Wells Fargo Class Action: Bank Locks Customers into Unwanted Insurance, Financial Products

Wells Fargo Class Action: Bank Locks Customers into Unwanted Insurance, Financial Products

(Photo: Mark Roger Bailey/Shutterstock) Overview of Wells Fargo Class Action: WHO: Plaintiff Winfred Thomas brought a class action against Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Why: Wells Fargo has allegedly been funneling customers into unwanted insurance and financial products without their consent since at least 2008. Where: The class action lawsuit against … Read more

What you need to know about Airbnb insurance

What you need to know about Airbnb insurance

Key findings Renting your home on Airbnb may not be covered by your homeowner’s insurance if it’s considered a business activity. Airbnb offers a free insurance plan called AirCover, but it may not cover all potential damages or liabilities. It’s important to check with a licensed insurance agent before listing your home on Airbnb to … Read more

Insurance chief says he supports Medicaid expansion — but only for Mississippi’s poorest residents

Insurance chief says he supports Medicaid expansion — but only for Mississippi’s poorest residents

State Insurance Commissioner Mike Cheney said he supports expanding Medicaid to provide health coverage — but only to Mississippians who earn below 100 percent of the federal poverty level or those who earn up to $15,000 a year. Federal law allows states to provide Medicaid coverage to those who earn up to 138 percent of … Read more

Director of Heritage Insurance bought $162,800 worth of company stock from Investing.com

Director of Heritage Insurance bought 2,800 worth of company stock from Investing.com

© Reuters. The director of Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ) Paul L. Whiting recently purchased shares of the company’s common stock, according to the most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction, which took place on March 14, 2024, involved the acquisition of 20,000 shares at an average price of $8.14 … Read more

AM Best assigns credit ratings to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company and SWBC RE, Ltd.

AM Best assigns credit ratings to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company and SWBC RE, Ltd.

ALDUICK, NJ March 18, 2024—(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SWBC PC) (San Antonio, TX) . AM Best also assigned an FSR of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term ICR of … Read more

Ultra-processed foods linked to more than 30 health problems, from diabetes to heart disease, research finds

Ultra-processed foods linked to more than 30 health problems, from diabetes to heart disease, research finds

Not tempted by the supermarket aisles filled with cookies, chips and other snack foods or the convenience of pre-packaged meals? But those highly processed foods come at a cost to your health. Consistent evidence shows A diet high in highly processed foods According to a new review of 45 meta-analyses, 32 are associated with an … Read more

State Farm® Announces 2023 Financial Results

State Farm® Announces 2023 Financial Results

Bloomington, IL, February 29, 2024 – In 2023, State Farm property and casualty insurance companies experienced growth in policies as well as reporting underwriting losses due to continued high claim severity and significant catastrophe activity for both auto and homeowners insurance companies. While State Farm experienced adverse operating results in 2023, State Farm Mutual Automobile … Read more

Kate Middleton and the history of royal secrecy in health

Kate Middleton and the history of royal secrecy in health

WHill Kate Middleton has been absent from royal duties for two months due to “planned abdominal surgery”, leaving the British public full of speculation about what is going on with their future queen consort. but The royal family has always walked a fine line between balancing private health matters with the public disclosures they serve. … Read more