Insurance News & Features

September 20, 2011
Police Write More Traffic Tickets to Boost Revenue
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

With severe budget cuts forcing cities and states to increase revenue, police officers are filling the resource gap by writing more traffic tickets.

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August 26, 2011
The Key to Longevity? Hard Work
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Avoid stress, be optimistic, retire early, hit the gym and you’ll thrive, right? Nope. New research has discovered that hard work, not relaxation, is the key to a long and successful life.

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July 27, 2011
Don’t Have Health Insurance? It Could Kill You
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Living without health insurance can be deadly, according to a recent New York Times article.

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July 15, 2011
Average Cost of COBRA: $1,069 Per Month
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

On average, COBRA costs American families $1,069 per month*. That's nearly $13,000 annually. Can you afford that if you’re self-employed or have been laid off?

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June 30, 2011
More Drivers Seek Car Insurance Advice on Facebook, Twitter
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

More drivers are relying on Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks for car insurance advice. But why?

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June 14, 2011
The Cost of Not Having Health Insurance
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Think health insurance costs are high? In the long run, the cost of being uninsured could prove to be astronomical.

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May 31, 2011
5 Things Health Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Not all health insurance companies are as upfront as consumers would like. Learn the 5 most common things they may not want you to know.

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May 3, 2011
2011 Affordable Car Insurance Index
Learn what states have the most and least affordable car insurance.

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April 26, 2011
3 Reasons COBRA Subscribers Should Consider Health Insurance Alternatives
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Many individuals who lose their employer-based health insurance assume COBRA is their only choice. But there are other options.

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April 12, 2011
Why Are Gas Prices Rising?
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Like it or not, gas prices are on the rise, and some experts predict we could see $5-per-gallon gas before summer. But why?

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March 31, 2011
7 Auto Insurance Discounts You've Never Heard Of
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Save big on your auto insurance by learning about these 7 discounts you've probably never heard of.

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March 7, 2011
5 Reasons Families Put Off Buying Term Life Insurance
By Robert Lewis, InsWeb.com

Families hesitate to invest in term life insurance for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common.

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February 28, 2011
2011 State Median Car Insurance Rate Report
InsWeb's 2011 Car Insurance Rate Report ranks all 50 states and Washington D.C. according to median household car insurance rate for a six-month policy.

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