Insurance
Delaware DMV Warns Residents About Potential Phone Scam
According to the DMV, there have been numerous reports of residents being called by an automated message that claims the resident can save significant money off their auto insurance rates.
Study: Insurance Discounts Motivate Weight Loss Among Obese Adults
A new study says that after a health insurance company told obese people to start exercising or pay more, most got active.
Parent That Lost Son To Overdose Seeking Medical Privacy Law Changes
A local parent, devastated by the loss of his son to a drug overdose, is personally appealing to President Obama and others to change the nation’s medical privacy laws.
Liability For A Borrowed Car
When a 6-year-old Pennsylvania girl wanted to visit her father in another town in the middle of the night, she grabbed her mom’s car keys and drove off, eventually hitting three parked cars and a pole. Who will pay?
US Judge: Insurer Not Obliged To Cover Sandusky
A federal judge says the insurance carrier for the children’s charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky doesn’t have to cover him for acts of abuse.
Insurance Industry Praises Gov. Christie For Tougher Rebuilding Guidelines
The governor announced Thursday the state was immediately accepting new and more stringent building standards for flood zones.
3 On Your Side: Superbowl Party Protection
The Superbowl is an American tradition, with millions of football fans hosting game day parties. But did you know that the chicken wings you serve could hold just as many risks as the beer?
Tips on Working with your Insurance Company for Wind Damage
5 Must-know Tips When Working With Your Homeowners Insurance
Survival Tips: Changing Hurricane Victims Into Hurricane Survivors
Two decades after experiencing a nearly total loss in Hurricane Andrew, journalist Al Sunshine shares his personal experience and veteran advice to those recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
3 On Your Side: Hurricane Deductibles Won’t Apply
We’ve been calling the storm Hurricane Sandy, but governors up and down the east coast are now saying, not so fast! They say Sandy wasn’t a hurricane, but instead a “post tropical cyclone.” As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, that may not seem like a big deal, but the difference in wording may save homeowners thousands of dollars as they clean up and start making repairs.
BLOG: What to Expect When Filing Sandy Insurance Claim
By Jim Donovan: As some homeowners impacted by Hurricane Sandy inspect and review damage to their homes, many expect that insurance will help them make necessary repairs. While traditional home owner policies will normally cover […]
BLOG: Fallen Trees, Who Pays ?
By Jim Donovan: All over the region the clean-up is underway. Homeowners dealing with branches, limbs and downed trees of every shape and size. If you’ve experienced tree damage related to Hurricane Sandy, here is […]
Experts Say Prepare Now For Possible Claims After Hurricane Sandy
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is advising people to prepare now for any possible claims that may result from Hurricane Sandy.
Social Intelligence Is Not Regulated
While the use of credit reports is highly regulated, according to Jeffrey Rosenthal, a Philadelphia-area attorney who authors the column Cyberlaw, there is no federal law limiting the potential uses of an online profile.
MANNA Study Marks Milestone For Local Program
The Philadelphia meals program, MANNA, reports that its clients are healthier and cost the healthcare system less, than chronically ill people who don’t get regular meals.
