#insurance-issues

[ follow ]
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

AI tools are helping survivors of deadly California wildfires with insurance problems

We've collected more than 400 firsthand accounts of delays, denials and underpayments from insurance companies. Certain tactics have revealed themselves. One of them is constantly rotating adjusters.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

QC risks are shifting: Fraud, insurance, and compliance take center stage

Legal/Regulatory/Compliance defects surged to become the leading defect category in the fourth quarter. This increase is particularly concerning given the category's history of volatility.
Agile
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

Post-wildfire recovery is complicated by uncoordinated agencies and mortgage lenders profiting from delayed insurance payouts.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Here's why Trump's plan is unlikely to fix America's dystopian prescription drug problem

The doctor prescribed a medication listed on our insurer's published formulary but faced denials at every turn due to incorrect information and bureaucratic obstacles.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: She took my car and went to brunch. Two months later, I got a huge bill.

Addressing unfair responsibilities in family relationships requires honesty and clear boundaries.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Learner driver's sister gives lesson' over phone before fatal head-on crash

Khizer Ali, who only held a provisional license without insurance, caused a fatal crash leading to an 11-year sentence after killing Valerie Ayres.
UK news
Health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

15 Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Share How They Solved The Most Mysterious Cases Of Their Careers

A patient's avoidance of medical care due to cost can lead to severe health issues like upper GI bleeding.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Hurricane Milton Decimated Florida Homes and Caused $34 Billion in Damage-6 Months Later, Residents Are Still Picking Up the Pieces

Hurricane Milton significantly affected Florida, causing $34.3 billion in damage and exposing vulnerabilities in the state's insurance market.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

West Valley may build new homes in risky fire zones - San Jose Spotlight

California's requirement for housing development in fire-prone regions raises concerns about safety and insurance for future residents in Los Gatos and Cupertino.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bay Area homeowners could get coverage denied or canceled for having outdated electrical system

Knob and tube wiring in older homes faces insurance issues, leading to policy cancellations and mortgage approval problems.
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Funds flow in LA wildfire zones, but will it be enough?

Rising costs and regulatory changes make rebuilding after California wildfires a complex challenge for homeowners and real estate agents.
#california-fires
California
fromKqed
5 months ago

Fire Survivors Face Uncertain Future In Altadena | KQED

Homeowners whose properties survived California fires face significant recovery challenges despite their initial relief.
California
fromKqed
5 months ago

Fire Survivors Face Uncertain Future In Altadena | KQED

Homeowners whose properties survived California fires face significant recovery challenges despite their initial relief.
more#california-fires
Remodel
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Santa Cruz Homeowner Left in the Red and Struggling To Rebuild 4 Years After Wildfire: 'I Don't Even Have a House To Show for It'

Single mother struggles post-wildfire: $450,000 in debt with only ruins left and few homes rebuilt after the disaster.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

Rainham arson attack: Elderly couple still can't return home more than one year on

Ron told the Recorder: "It got to July before the insurance company allowed a covering to go over it [the roof of the property]. ... It does take a toll on us."
UK news
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.
fromIntelligencer
7 months ago

The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

"The fight with the insurance companies was, in many ways, worse than cancer," Anna says. "It took over my entire family's life."
Miscellaneous
[ Load more ]