Insurance

Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent or uncertain loss.

Median Household Income Tops $61K In 2017, Up 1.8 Pct
Median Household Income Tops $61K In 2017, Up 1.8 Pct
September 13, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

New census data shows that U.S. household incomes rose for the third straight year, up 1.8 percent when adjusted for inflation. The Wall Street Journal...

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DEEP DIVE: Same-Day Insurance Claim Settlements
DEEP DIVE: Same-Day Insurance Claim Settlements
September 11, 2018  |  Disbursements

Filling out an insurance claim is typically preceded by an unfortunate and unexpected event like an illness, injury, accident, crime or natural disaster. That setback...

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Prudential Offers Direct-To-Consumer Service
Prudential Offers Direct-To-Consumer Service
September 10, 2018  |  Business

Prudential has launched a direct-to-consumer hybrid advisory service that represents one of the most recent developments in the move away from paper and analog processes...

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TRENDING: The Overdue Overhaul For Insurance Settlements
TRENDING: The Overdue Overhaul For Insurance Settlements
September 07, 2018  |  Disbursements

In the aftermath of an accident or loss, filling out an insurance claim is never an enjoyable experience. However, when that time comes, consumers want,...

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Amazon Eyes UK Insurance Comparison Website
Amazon Eyes UK Insurance Comparison Website
August 17, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon.com is eyeing the U.K. insurance market and is reportedly in talks with European insurers about creating a price comparison website. Reuters, citing three industry...

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Wells Fargo Refunding Customers For Add-On Products
Wells Fargo Refunding Customers For Add-On Products
July 19, 2018  |  Banking

Wells Fargo, the embattled national bank, is reportedly refunding tens of millions of dollars for a range of products, including pet insurance and legal services....

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38 Percent Of Local Governments Vulnerable To Cyberattacks
38 Percent Of Local Governments Vulnerable To Cyberattacks
June 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

New research shows that 38 percent of public-sector entities will suffer a ransomware attack this year, up from 31 percent last year and 13 percent...

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Credable CEO: Lessening The Pain Of Late Payments For SMBs
Credable CEO: Lessening The Pain Of Late Payments For SMBs
June 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

It stands as one of the top pain points in B2B payments, a place of uncertainty and anxiety, a spot where a late or ignored...

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Five at Five: Walmart Has A New Blockchain Idea
Five at Five: Walmart Has A New Blockchain Idea
June 15, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today, we have two stories about the latest developments involving...

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