Published originally at www.clydefitchreport.com. By Webb Hubbell Imagine that you’re a concert pianist. Imagine that you’ve just fallen down a whole flight of stairs, broken both arms, and won’t be able to perform for at least six months. But you’re also smart—you have private disability insurance. You file a claim, [...]
May 10, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
By Webb Hubbell, reprinted with permission of www.clydefitchreport.com Last Monday the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether human genes may be patented. Whether the Court will address the issue head on or find a way to narrow the impact of its decision is anybody’s guess. The scientific complexities of isolating and [...]
Apr 20, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
By Webb Hubbell. Originally posted in www.clydefitchreport.com. Currently all eyes are turned to Congress and the President to see if something will be done about fiscal responsibility, immigration policy, tax reform, unemployment, and gun control. In April, all eyes will turn to baseball. But let’s look at June, when all eyes will turn [...]
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Obamacare is the law, and no matter what happens in the election in November, it will be the law for quite a while. Regardless who is the President there is no way the Congress will get together to make any type of significant changes before the major provisions take effect in 2014. In addition, regulations [...]
Jul 07, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Tipping point – Why technology is essential to combat insurance fraud Stuart Rose|September 27, 2012 It has been argued that insurance fraud has existed ever since the first insurance policy. In the 17th century it was not uncommon for merchants to hide boats and their cargo and claim them on the insurance policies. However insurance [...]
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
State senator proposes 5-year waiting period for ex-felons seeking to vote By Thomasi McDonald tmcdonald@newsobserver.com RALEIGH People convicted of felonies who have paid their debts to society in North Carolina would no longer automatically get back the right to vote under the Senate’s version of the voter ID bill. The bill would require [...]
Apr 23, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
There is so much emphasis now on “cheaper insurance.” Except for the fact that our government or you lenders require insurance for certain things — driving a car, buying a house, etc. The main reason a person transfers their risk is for when they have a claim. If the “cheaper” insurance isn’t there for you [...]
Nov 08, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
If you’re on the East Coast today, earthquake insurance probably moved up higher on top of your subjects to discuss with your independent agent. Yesterday’s earthquake centered in Virginia was a wake up call. How many business and individuals have earthquake insurance policies do you think that live along the Eastern seaboard? The East Coast [...]
Aug 24, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
