The latest challenge to the health care reform law is a religious one. Some say it violates their religious freedom. “Health care reform was always a contentious issue from day one,” said Clelland Green, RHU, CEO, and president of Benepath in Pennsylvania. “Since it was passed, it has faced court challenge after court challenge, and the latest lawsuit is based on the allegation that the Affordable Care Act violates religious freedom.” The key element that […]

Distracted driving causes many auto accidents. As laws begin to ban texting throughout the U.S., cellphone providers are also starting to provide apps to help prevent the problem. “These apps help prevent the temptation to answer an email, text, or call,” said Vincent Payne from Florida auto insurance company AGIC Insurance, Inc. “People won’t have to interrupt their driving to pay attention to what their cellphone is doing.” For example, AT&T has launched a BlackBerry […]

The latest news from auto safety experts is that sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are becoming safer. Electronic stability control (ESC) has lessened SUV deaths and crashes. This comes as welcome news to not only SUV drivers, but insurance companies who know how popular these vehicles are. “We are glad to see these improvements and be able to offer auto insurance clients even better rates with these new developments,” said Vincent Payne, of Florida auto insurance […]

Real time, exclusive Medicare supplement leads can be the backbone of an insurance business. Do not waste money on leads that are called to death. “If you’re selling insurance, Medicare supplement leads need to be a major part of your business,” added Clelland Green, RHU, CEO, and president of benepath.net in Pennsylvania. “This is a demographic that needs what you are selling, and with the possibility of mandatory insurance coming in 2014, real time Medicare […]

A father and son were thrown from their SUV in a rollover crash on I-75. Apparently the dad lost control of the vehicle and everyone was not wearing seatbelts. The two are dealing with serious injuries as they recover at St. Petersburg’s Bayfront Medical Center. “There is no excuse for not wearing your seatbelt,” says Vincent Payne of AGIC Insurance, Inc. “This cannot only affect your life but make an impact on your Florida auto […]

The recent Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to focus on keeping children safe and secure in car seats. Parents need to review the type of car seat used as their child grows. Kids should ride in the back seat until they are 12 years old, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Using the correct car seat, seat belt, and having adequate insurance for all your passengers is the proper way to safeguard […]

The third week of October is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Teen driving injuries and deaths are a tragic reality in Florida and nationwide. Parents are a big part of the solution and should help their teen after he or she finishes the driver’s education course. Moms, dads, and even older siblings can ride along with the teen to help them make smart decisions. Studies show that teens living in households with driving rules and […]

Many people do not put much time into planning for their future care. Without long-term care in place later in life things may be very difficult. “Long-term care is an issue many Americans want to shove under the rug,” explained Evan Tunis, president and CEO of Nextexitretirement.com. “It is one of those things no one really wants to confront when they are younger and in relative good health. The thing is, with each passing year […]

The rainy season still continues in Florida in late summer and early fall. For the state’s residents, individuals cannot let their guard down until almost Thanksgiving when the hurricane season is officially over. The chance for flooding currently remains as the state gets drenched day after day by the typical showers brought on by the humidity. “As the ground continues to be saturated, some homeowners’ properties cannot hold the inches of rain that happen daily,” […]

Orlando, Fla. – With the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean waters heating up dramatically, the 2011 hurricane season is now fully underway. Many homeowners should take the time to review their insurer’s hurricane policy even if they are not in an evacuation zone. Homeowners need to look at their hurricane deductible to make sure that the deductible amount is still affordable. Normal home insurance deductibles are a flat amount, whereas hurricane deductibles are a […]