News For: Free Quotes Home Owners InsuranceStrengthening relationships with consumers; new Allstate Insurance Agency open for business in Laval Christianne Dostie, Vice President for Allstate Insurance Company, was on hand today to celebrate the grand opening of another new Allstate Insurance Agency in Laval. Survey: Workers' family health-care deductibles jump 29% Workers are shouldering higher health care costs as more employers demand bigger out-of-pocket payments from employees before their insurance kicks in, a study out today shows. Should we get long-term-care insurance? Dear Bruce: Our financial adviser suggested that we buy long-term-care insurance. We are in our early 50s and in good health and have no children. The premium will be around $2,100 a year for both of us and would cover up to $325 per day for both. We realize that the older we get, the higher the premiums will go. Should we take action now? Is this a good idea? Skrep: Board���s tactic gives some agents an unfair edge Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak doesn���t think the county should send letters to insurance carriers authorizing them to give price quotes to particular insurance agents, especially without discussing the move in advance at a public meeting. More U.S. Kids Getting Government Dental Insurance About 30 percent of U.S. children and adolescents were covered by government-sponsored dental insurance in 2006, a significant increase from the 18 percent covered in 1996, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Private dental insurance enrollment remained relatively unchanged during the period. |


