Insurance
This is FindLaw’s collection of Insurance articles, part of the Corporate Governance section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Click on the articles below to learn about defense perspectives in bad faith claims and steps to take if you are the victim of an auto accident. Every year thousands of automobile accidents cause severe personal injuries and/or property damage. By acting promptly and responsibly, you can protect yourself and your family against lost wages and overwhelming medical bills. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Health FSAs Are Subject To The HIPAA Privacy Rule
Prior to the April 14, 2003 deadline for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) was considering whether a Health Flexible Spending ...
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Highlights of Proposed Federal Rule Governing Confidentiality of Healthcare Information
In response to widespread concern that information otherwise regarded as private becomes readily accessible to the general public through the pervasive use of electronic databases, President Clinton recently signed a proposed rule to require certain ...
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HIPAA and Local Government Health Plans
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA", Pub. L. 104-191) became law August 21, 1996. The Act increases portability of coverage, limits exclusions for preexisting conditions, and prohibits discrimination based on health ...
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Homeowners’ Insurance Claims Denied?
Texas island and coastal areas are prone to natural disasters and flooding. From the Galveston floods of 1900 to more recent disasters, the destruction from these storms has wreaked havoc on homes and businesses in the area. Many homeowners obtain ...
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Homeowners Insurance Coverage
As with any type of insurance, the only way for a policyholder to know with some certainty what is and what is not covered by homeowners insurance is to examine closely all of the language in the policy. With that important caveat, it is possible to ...
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How Motorcyclists Can Protect Themselves From Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
Article provided by the Karney Law Firm. Please visit our Web site at www.karneylaw.com. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 104,000 motorcycles were involved in traffic accidents in 2006 alone. What is even ...
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How Much Automobile Insurance Coverage Should You Have?
So, how much insurance should you have? The answer: as much as you can comfortably afford. First, take good care of yourself and your family. You may want to increase your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage because medical and wage loss in a ...
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional Advisors
In the often emotional atmosphere of building a company, leaders of growing enterprises should access not only the specific expertise of their professional advisors - whether they be attorneys, accountants or financial advisors - but also the ...
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How to Purchase and How to Pay for Flood Insurance
To buy a flood insurance policy, call your insurance agent or contact one of the WriteYour Own companies, private insurance companies that write flood insurance under a special arrangement with the Federal government. If your agent does not write ...
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If Injured in an Accident, What Will Your Insurance Do for You?
If you carry only the minimum required amounts of auto insurance coverage that may not be enough to protect you in the event of an accident. Needs for auto insurance coverage vary widely among drivers. By evaluating your situation, you can determine ...
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