Insurance Finance

Insurance is a very unique product. It is the only product you purchase and hope to never use. The best case with insurance is that your rates go up every year, and you never even get to use it. If your agency is not growing premium every single year, odds are you might need to re-examine one or all of these things....

The claims process has become so automated that legitimate claims are denied without ever being seen by human eyes. Exceptions and exclusions are buried within small print that can bury your claim. Many claims departments operate under a culture of paranoia in which legitimate claims are denied, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Commercial and individual policyholders pay premiums with the understanding that insurers will pay claims fairly, fully, and promptly. It’s time for the insurance industry to Pay Up!.

Collectively, people think and act in ways that are different from how they think and act as individuals. Understanding these differences, says William (Bill) Bonner, a longtime maverick observer of the financial world and the vagaries of the investing public, is vital to preserving your wealth and personal dignity. Now Bonner and co-author Lila Rajiva show groupthink at work in an improbable array of instances throughout history and reveal why swimming against the current pays.

Medicare is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as you move towards retirement. There's no question, though, that it can be really, REALLY confusing. That's where author Matt Feret comes in. His goal is to provide Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Part D, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B insurance advice, and an industry insider's expert perspective that will save you time and money.

Are you looking for proven, reliable ways to make more money? Trying to invest for your future? The Guide to Tax Free Wealth 2019, 2020 & Beyond is here to show you how. Don’t stress over confusing investment plans and technical jargon - in this detailed, easy-to-understand guide you’ll discover powerful ways you can make more money that will last long into the future.

Du bist vogelfreie Ü18 und willst "Hotel Mama" verlassen? Oder bist du schon ein weiser Hase und suchst nach ein paar Kniffen und Tricks, die dir das Leben erleichtern? Hast du in Mathematik gelernt, wie du ein Bankkonto eröffnest? Oder zeigt dir ein Navi an, wie du eine Wohnung findest und worauf du im Mietvertrag achten solltest? Worauf musst du bei Verträgen überhaupt achten? Brauchst du Versicherungen? Und wenn ja, welche? Wie erledigst du Behördengänge? Kennst du dich im Arbeitsrecht aus? Nein? Keine Panik.

Das Versicherungsangebot in Deutschland ist riesig und unüberschaubar. Vom Haus über das Auto, das Haustier, den Krankheitsfall bis zur Altersvorsorge – wer will, kann sich nahezu gegen alles versichern. Aber welche Versicherungen braucht man wirklich? Auf was sollte man bei einem Abschluss achten? Wie erkennt man eine schlechte Versicherungsberatung? Und warum das Ganze eigentlich überhaupt? Bastian Kunkel ist Finanzfachwirt (FH), Experte für Versicherungen und Gründer der erfolgreichen Marke "Versicherungen mit Kopf".

If you're approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by Medicare's initial enrollment process, this book will guide you through each step, ensuring you don't miss critical deadlines or coverage opportunities. Learn how to dodge common pitfalls that lead to high penalties and fees, a must-listen for those new to Medicare.

In this follow-up book, Look Before Your LIRP, he makes the case that, while a variety of LIRPs may help get you to the 0% tax bracket, not all will do so with the same efficiency or effectiveness. In fact, finding the right LIRP for your tax-free retirement plan can be just like finding the ideal spouse. Just as you likely had a list of qualities you were looking for in a life-long partner, you should have certain attributes and provisions in mind when looking for the ideal LIRP.

This is no mere observational account. The Future of Insurance, Volume IV: Asia Rising offers actionable insights, serving as both a roadmap and inspiration for those daring to navigate the future complexities of the insurance market—whether you're an industry professional, policy-maker, or a tech-savvy individual intrigued by the dynamism of business innovation.

An updated and expanded edition of the top-selling consumer guide to Medicare. It explains how to choose the best plans, especially during Medicare’s annual enrollment period, how to use Medicare’s extensive health benefits, and changes to Medicare that are expanding what it will cover and moving care from hospitals into the home.

Most people don’t realize that Medicaid is available to pay for long term care expenses. Even fewer know that one can legally and ethically qualify for Medicaid before going broke! The book will explain how to take someone with too many assets and qualify them for Medicaid. It will also explain how to protect one's Medicaid eligibility after receiving a sudden influx of assets (such as from a personal-injury settlement or after receiving an inheritance).

InsurTech solutions have created amazing new opportunities for insurers to innovate and evolve. But the path to bringing them to market can vary greatly, with some efforts going well and some fraught with delays, cost-overruns, scope issues and more.

If you listen to the tech crowd, they'll tell you that the insurance world is slow to adapt and needs to be disrupted. If you listen to the insurance crowd, they'll tell you that insurance goes hand in hand with technological advancement. The truth is that the insurance world is slow to react to change, especially in adopting new technologies. Barry Rabkin tells the story about how the insurance industry appears to have an awkwardly intimate relationship with technology.

We face risks without realising their enormity—death, accidents, ill-health, burglaries, earthquakes, riots, fires and storms. Additional risks, such as the Coronavirus, come about with alarming irregularity to disrupt our lives. Look around and you will see many examples of the deep impact these risks can have. A wage earner's premature death can put paid to their children's education; Chemotherapy can eat up your life's savings; an illness when overseas can leave you confused about how to get treated; heavy rains can flood your home; and an accident can cause litigation.

"Life Insurance and Slavery: The Dark History of Profit and Human Commodification" by Elvin Lee Blake Thompson is a revealing exploration of the disturbing intersection between the financial industry and the transatlantic slave trade. This meticulously researched work uncovers how several prominent American insurance companies played a pivotal role in perpetuating and profiting from the institution of slavery by insuring the lives of enslaved individuals and the ships that transported them.

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Are you feeling lost in the labyrinth of Medicare? You're not alone. But imagine if you had an audiobook to guide you, making the convoluted world of Medicare clear and accessible. David Whitehead's The Ultimate Medicare Guidebook is that lifeline. With unmatched expertise, David simplifies Medicare, turning confusion into clarity.

The New Dentist’s Playbook, written by Jennifer Loyall, founder and CEO of leading insurance firm Loyall Group, is a warm, straight-talking audiobook that will show you how to thrive in this hour and how to surround yourself with the right guidance that can effectively navigate you through these changing times without risking burnout.

Navigating Medicare can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're approaching retirement or managing specific disabilities, understanding Medicare is crucial for ensuring your health is protected in your later years. This guide demystifies Medicare, making it accessible and straightforward.