From the monthly archives: October 2015
When you put down thousands of dollars to purchase a home, you’re taking a potentially serious financial risk: You could lose some or all of that money if the value of the house declines or a job transfer, illness or other life event forces you to sell the property during a dip in market demand. Continue reading
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is proposing the largest fine to date against a drone operator as the agency cracks down on the booming use of unmanned aircraft in congested skies over populated areas. Continue reading
General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, California, saying the cereal is labeled gluten-free but actually contains wheat.
The recall affects Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios that were made in July. The Minneapolis company said Monday wheat flour was inadvertently used in a gluten-free oat flour system. The use of wheat flour means the cereals are not gluten-free, and people with conditions like wheat allergies or celiac disease who consume them might suffer an allergic reaction or discomfort. Continue reading
Insurance Journal, October 2015
The cyber risk insurance market is experiencing rapid development, with … Continue reading
Many people in areas deluged by rains and flooding tides fed by Hurricane Joaquin are likely to be surprised to find that standard homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover damage from floodwater. Continue reading
More than $75.5 million has been spent on cyber claims losses as reported in the latest Cyber Claims Study published by NetDiligence, a cyber risk assessment and data breach services company. Continue reading
While the Republican presidential candidates have been busy railing against Obamacare, the two leading contenders for the Democratic nomination have staked out radically different ideas on how to improve the American health care system. Continue reading
It’s easier than ever to travel to faraway places; explore remote islands; ski, climb, cycle, glide; and to do it all with your family in tow, or on your own. Should you buy travel health insurance before you set off? Or shrug and roll the dice?
The answer depends on several factors, including what you plan to do and where (are you taking a literary walk in England or heli-skiing in Chile?), your age, health, existing insurance and appetite for risk. Continue reading
