The Supreme Court unanimously sided with insurers that prefer not to tell consumers when they have examined their credit reports, a ruling that frees insurers from the risk of class-action lawsuits alleging they failed to send required notices to millions of consumers.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires companies to notify consumers when they take an "adverse action," such as increasing rates, based on credit reports. The alert gives consumers a chance to examine the reports, which they can obtain free, and contest inaccurate information.
from WSJ
from Personal Insurance Agents
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Travel Insurance, Is it Worth It?
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Travel Insurance Video from Stacy Johnson at Money Talks. Reviews whether or not Travel Insurance is worth the investment. Insurance experts recommend reading the fine print, reviewing your insurance contract to determine what is covered and what is excluded.
"The US Travel Insurance Association (UStiA) is a national association of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, insurance agencies and related businesses involved in the development, administration and marketing of travel insurance and travel assistance products.
Our goal is to:
"The US Travel Insurance Association (UStiA) is a national association of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, insurance agencies and related businesses involved in the development, administration and marketing of travel insurance and travel assistance products.
Our goal is to:
- Ensure that travelers have affordable access to travel protection and travel assistance;
- Educate consumers about travel insurance and related issues;
- Promote fairness, integrity and a commitment to excellence in the travel insurance industry;....... " US Travel Insurance
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