News For: Florida Homeowners Insurance CoInsurance commissioner: AIG's Florida units remains solvent Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, seeking to allay consumer concerns, this morning said all of American International Group's 46 insurance subsidiaries operating in Florida remain solvent and urged policyholders to continue to pay their premiums. Long-term care insurance: Costs climb as needs grow CHICAGO -- Joyce Smith visited friends recently at a modern nursing home that made her thankful she has long-term care insurance. With relatively plush conditions, including large private rooms and lots of space and privacy, this was the type of safety net she could live with someday. 5 things to know about long-term care insurance Experts recommend doing your homework before talking to an insurance agent about a policy. Figure out which coverage would be the best fit by checking Web sites such as that of the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information www.longtermcare.gov . And make sure your insurer will be around a while by checking that it gets top financial ratings from at least two of the main ... State still working on health insurance HARTFORD ��� The network of physicians needed to support the Charter Oak and Husky insurance plans is growing, but it is still not adequate as the state continues to add clients and move ahead with the shift back to oversight by managed care organizations. Long-term care insurance: pricey but necessary? CHICAGO ��� Joyce Smith visited friends recently at a modern nursing home that made her thankful she has long-term care insurance. With relatively plush conditions, including large private rooms and lots of space and privacy, this was the type of safety net she could live with someday. Insurance agents have heavy workload after Ike The tree that once stood tall and strong on one side of the home now lies on its side, having crushed the backside of the white house on Myrtie Street. Pat Tomez, owner of just one home that suffered massive damage during Hurricane Ike, stood outside discussing his options with State Farm insurance agent Jay Jackson and claim representative Wayne Harris. Insurance companies discuss hurricanes Hurricanes won���t go away but insurance companies that shoulder risk for the damage they can cause wondered Tuesday how they���ll weather an ongoing storm. Industry types gathered for a Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce talk on ���Florida���s insurance crisis,��� which dates back more than 15 years to Hurricane Andrew, according to moderator Brian Glaeser, who owns a State Farm office in Naples. |


