Insurance
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State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather
Jul 11, 2025 1:48 pm - Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for both new and renewing homeowners’ policies across the state.
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How businesses can control health care costs in 2025Jan 05, 2025 5:57 am - How do you offer competitive health care benefits for your employees without breaking the bank? Here are some options to consider for 2025.
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Are high deductible health insurance plans a good deal for you?
Oct 18, 2024 10:09 am - For millions of Americans, the end of the year means it’s time to review health insurance coverage as open enrollment for 2025 gets underway.
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BBB alert: Beware of Medicare scammers during open enrollmentOct 15, 2024 10:33 am - As Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, the Better Business Bureau urges those eligible to stay vigilant against potential scams.
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Nearly all homes in counties hardest hit by Helene lack national flood insurance
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Pritzker signs bill targeting ‘predatory’ health insurance practicesJul 10, 2024 7:48 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that puts new controls on the state’s health insurance industry, including bans on practices companies have used to reduce costs by controlling the amount of health care services a patient receives.
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U.S. home insurance premiums may hit a record this year, report warns
Apr 07, 2024 5:57 am - U.S. home insurance rates are expected to reach a record high this year, with the biggest increases occurring in states prone to severe weather events, according to a new...
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2 things pet insurance will cover (and 3 it won’t)Mar 03, 2024 5:10 am - If you’ve ever spent a fortune at the emergency vet, pet insurance might sound appealing. By paying some of your vet expenses, these policies can save you money and help ...
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Do I really need supplemental insurance (Medigap) with Medicare?
Jan 14, 2024 4:43 am - About 41% of Original Medicare beneficiaries had Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, in 2021, according to a February 2023 report summarizing enrollment data from ...
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Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father's auto insurance policy
Dec 01, 2023 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that automobile insurance policies must cover people against uninsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents, even if the person ...