Cary Mann knows a major earthquake in Southern California could be catastrophic. But Mann doesn’t carry earthquake insurance on either his Cathedral City home about 115 miles east of Los Angeles or on the hair salon he co-owns there.
“None of my family has ever had it,” he said. “They’ve always said that if there was ever going to be a ‘Big One,’ the damage would be so massive that the insurance would never be able to pay out to everyone.”
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Earthquake Insurance, Insurance
Smartphone applications are becoming more and more popular nowadays so it would be no surprise if one would be made for foreign student insurance. In fact, some insurance companies, like the International Student Insurance, have already started launching their iPhone applications.
This kind of smartphone application would allow students to manage their insurance plans from their smartphones. This would also allow them to have access to it, wherever they may be around the world.
This would be a good project for all insurance companies to do.
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Insurance, Smartphone Application, Student Insurance
It doesn’t matter whether your cat is a Persian blue or more at home in an alley, pets are part of the family and no-one wants to see them suffer.
However, there’s no NHS for animals. If Fido or Puss is hurt in an accident or becomes ill, you are responsible for paying the vet’s bill.
And that can be very expensive. For example, the cost of an X-ray alone is around 160 and an overnight stay at the vet’s could cost set you back 386. The most common knee injury suffered by dogs – a ruptured cruciate ligament – can cost anything from 500 to 2,500 in vet bills.
Every year, one in eight cats and dogs under the age of three suffers from some form of medical condition, so it’s important to get covered.
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Pet, pet insurance
Allergies are not just an inconvenience. Some people have severe reactions to normal, everyday items. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, don’t spend another season being miserable: detoxify your home and breathe easier. Following these simple steps can have you feeling better sooner than you think.
Wash your pillows and children’s stuffed toys. It isn’t the stuffing that causes the sneezing; it’s the dust mites and mold! Allergists suggest washing in hot water (130 degrees) to clean them thoroughly. You can also purchase dust mite / bed bug covers for pillows, mattresses, and box springs to help alleviate allergies to dust mites.
Dig in with houseplants.
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Allergies, Allergies Home
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor today announced Chris Brock the Department’s Director of Communications. In his new role, Brock oversees communication strategy and planning while coordinating communication activities for the Department of Insurance. He previously served the Department as Exchange Outreach Coordinator and was responsible for policy and outreach for health insurance exchange planning.
“Chris has demonstrated a strong policy and communications background that will serve him well in his new role at the Department,” Taylor said. “He has
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Department’s Director, Director