An Update on Flood Insurance

Written by Tiffany Mitchell on August 26, 2011 – 8:52 am

If youve been following the debates regarding flood insurance over the past couple of years then you know plenty has occurred. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ran its course on numerous occasions, resulting in expirations that left policyholders without coverage.

Finally, in Sept. 2010, the NFIP was extended for an entire year, which gave lawmakers an opportunity to review the program in its entirety and make decisions that will help it last in the long-term. Now that some time has passed, lets look at how the program has progressed.

The Struggles of the National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program, which is a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specializes in flood insurance, floodplain management and flood hazard mapping.

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Is the East Coast Prepared for Hurricane Irene?

Written by Tiffany Mitchell on August 26, 2011 – 1:08 am

Only a few days after being rattled by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake, the East Coast is facing one of the most dangerous hurricanes to hit the area in several years. Forecasts show that Hurricane Irene is on course to collide with North Carolina sometime on Saturday. Will the coast be financially prepared for whats to come?

Hurricane Irene Strongest Storm to Hit East Coast in 7 Years

An unbelievable 65 million residents on the East Coast have been anxiously awaiting Hurricane Irene from as far down as North Carolina to as far up as Boston.

While forecasters said on Friday morning that the hurricane had weakened slightly, reducing to a Category 2 storm, it is still expected to be the worst to hit the area in 7 years and likely to contribute to billions of dollars in costs for insurance companies.

While thousands have already abandoned their homes in search of safe territory and emergency evacuations are in place up the coastline, the property left behind is sure to be hit with the powerful winds and water moving in excess of 110-mph.

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International Student Health Insurance – Compare and Buy

Written by Steven Rivera on August 25, 2011 – 7:35 pm

The number of students going to the USA for higher education is increasing year by year. The universities in America of late specifically insist that students from foreign countries purchase student medical insurance coverage for the period of their stay in America. The need for insurance has been mandated because of the exorbitant nature of health care system in the USA. An uninsured might face the risk of insolvency in case of a medical emergency during the tenure as a student in a foreign university.

International student medical insurance is the appropriate type of insurance for exchange scholars or students from different parts of the globe.

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Indian Student Medical Insurance

Written by Steven Rivera on August 25, 2011 – 5:48 am

There are many nations that offer academic higher education programs for Indian students. Thousands of Indian students visit and reside in countries like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia to pursue their studies. While abroad, students from India should be covered under international student insurance to fulfil the university requirements. The coverage of these plans will help to avoid financial shortcomings in case of a medical emergency.

There are many insurance companies and student insurance plans offered by them can vary with coverage, medical benefits, deductibles, premium cost In order to understand the details of Indian student medical insurance plans, you can use the compare tool online and evaluate the plans before making a purchase.

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Variable Rate Annuities

Written by April Hill on August 25, 2011 – 4:36 am

Variable-rate annuities create a pension for you, just as any other annuity would do. The rate at which variable annuities build interest is different, though: you, the owner, are in charge of telling your life insurance company where to invest the value of your annuity. The interest your variable-rate annuity builds depends on the performance of your investment decisions.

Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as managing your own investments in a traditional fashion. Rather, the life insurance company offers a limited set of options from which to choose. They don’t require you to choose specific companies for your investments but rather, they have specific emphases, like bonds, high-yield socks, blue chips, etc.

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