Insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to process insurance claims in Florida, a state already burdened with some of the highest homeowner premiums in the U.S. Insurers say AI enables faster and more accurate claim resolutions, but critics worry it may lead to unfair denials. In 2024, Florida’s claim denial rate reached 46.7%, largely […]
With deer season peaking in October, AAA is warning drivers to stay alert on New York roads. Mark Gruba of AAA recommends braking firmly, staying in your lane, and avoiding swerves that could cause serious crashes. If a collision occurs, drivers should contact their insurance provider and call 911 to file a report immediately. Leaving […]
UnitedHealth Group is under federal scrutiny following allegations of unethical coding practices related to its Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into whether the healthcare giant manipulated diagnosis data to secure inflated reimbursements. UnitedHealth, which serves over 8 million MA recipients, disclosed its cooperation in […]
Wegovy and Zepbound, which both sell for a list price of more than $1,000 a month, have long been out of reach for people without insurance or whose insurance refused to cover them. Among adults who take the medications, about half say it’s difficult to afford the cost, according to a May 2024 survey by the health policy group […]
A crash in Rochester that severely damaged four parked cars is turning into an insurance challenge for those involved. Rochester police reported that two unidentified individuals in their 20s were at the scene. The driver of a rental vehicle lost control and drove into a parking lot off West Main Street. Since the parked cars […]
An insurance expert from AAA of Western New York reports that Kia and Hyundai owners are now paying 10 to 15 percent more for insurance coverage than they were before. This increase in premiums may be linked to a rise in thefts of these vehicles. https://13wham.com/news/local/car-thefts-in-monroe-county-lead-to-rising-insurance-rates#
Four people from Southern California have been arrested for scamming insurance companies out of over $141,000 claiming a fake bear attack on the luxury cars. Video was submitted with claim and after an investigation it was determined that the claim was fraud and there was a person dressed up in a bear costume, it was […]
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon resume accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield Jan. 1 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. According to a statement issued Monday by both companies, a new agree will take effect Friday. “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield […]
A California woman says her insurance company dropped her after they flew a drone over her property and took images when she was renovating her home. In a notice sent the company said they’re ending her coverage due to “hazardous” construction and “clutter” in her yard. The woman said she has been a customer with […]
New York rapper French Montana says record labels are profiting on rappers that make violent music by taking out million dollar insurance policies. French Montana believes the labels taking out these insurance policies wirh the wrong intentions. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tmz.com/2022/07/19/french-montana-rappers-dead-life-insurance-akademiks-off-the-record/
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