News For: Nationwide Homeowners InsuranceThe next big storm worries NC insurance industry Without good fortune, a hurricane the size of Hurricane Ike might one day rake North Carolina's coast, causing billions of dollars in property losses like those incurred by Texas. Whether North Carolina's insurance market will be ready to pay the property claims will depend on differing storm scenarios and how much extra insurers and inland policyholders can withstand paying if there's not ... How our home building insurance fails A Herald campaign: McFadden family among a growing list of victims of farcical home insurance. Be wary of medical discount cards Mark Sarmadi, a diabetic, thought he had found the answer to getting health coverage when a salesman pitched him what he thought was a low-cost insurance program. Insurance come-on arrived in disguise Q: I'm enclosing a letter I received from the government about long-term care insurance. I know the sender wants us to buy this so the government won't have to cover the expense, but why are my tax dollars going to pay for promotional letters? 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. |


