A Missouri insurance agent who used a lead-generation mailer advertising “FREE government benefits” was fined by the Iowa Insurance Division last week. John A. McAfee of Hannibal, Mo., agreed to a consent order that fines him $10,000, plus $1,800 for costs of investigation, and subjects his company, McAfee & Associates, […]
The average credit card interest rate is 16.69%. The average APR on new credit card offers dropped even further this week as more lenders matched the Federal Reserve’s latest coronavirus-related emergency rate cut and slashed rates by a full percentage point. The national average APR is now at its lowest point since […]
Following travel restrictions imposed by several insurance industry companies and the decision by state authorities to declare a state of emergency, Business Insurance announced Monday that the U.S. Insurance Awards event due to be held March 12 in New York would be postponed. The publication is working with management at the venue […]
Microsoft says attackers are exploiting a previously undisclosed security vulnerability found in all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10. But the software giant said there is currently no patch for the vulnerability. The security flaw, which Microsoft deems “critical” — its highest severity rating — is found in how […]
Global risk and reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter has partnered with Charles Taylor InsureTech as part of the company’s “future-proofing” program. The partnership involves the creation of a global, cloud-based document management solution (DMS) to supply Guy Carpenter with a single, global document depository, Charles Taylor InsureTech said. The firm will […]
Credit cards are essential for building credit, but only if you’re smart about how you use them. The best credit cards offer generous welcome bonuses, rewards and added perks that may tempt you to spend more than you can afford. In order to make a credit card cost-effective, it’s crucial to make payments on time and in full […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, tornadoes in Nashville took at least two dozen lives and destroyed homes and businesses across four counties. Initial estimates put the damage to the airport alone at nearly $100 million. Will this tragedy cause distress to […]
Google this week made a huge change to the user interface of its mobile app for Android and iPhone, but the move won’t really affect your experience. Some people might not even notice that the Trending tab on the bottom — that’s the second menu button from the left — […]
New Jersey lawmakers appear on their way to passing a prohibition on stranger-originated life insurance. The state Assembly passed a bill 78-0 last week and sent it to the Senate, which previously introduced the legislation. The Democratic caucus is leading the effort in both houses and Gov. Phil Murphy, D, […]
After a big surge in credit card spending for December, it seems consumers took a break from their holiday spending in January, though the economy continued to add jobs. Consumer revolving debt – which is mostly based on credit card balances – dipped by $3.1 billion on a seasonally adjusted […]