Insurance

Open enrollment season is here. It’s a time to review, renew or change your health insurance plans for the coming year. But explore with caution. Scammers are out there, hoping to trick you into giving up your personal information.  “There are scam artists targeting people, unfortunately,” said Paula Fleming with the Better Business Bureau. Every year, people fall victim...

Every year at open enrollment time, people fall victim to fake insurance representatives, phishing emails and fraudulent offers that look like legitimate plans. Here’s tips for making sure you’re talking to a legitimate health insurance representative.

“Loss of use coverage” can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here’s what to know.

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.

Tuesday’s winter storm might not have dumped a lot of snow, but along the coast, we’ve seen the winds pick up speed. Those high winds and high tides can result in damage to your property and homeowners are going to want to act quickly. If you end up with some storm damage, you’re going to want to file a...

If you haven’t given much thought about how much you’re paying for car insurance, now might be time for a fresh start. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows car insurance rates have gone up 20% nationwide. In the past year alone, auto insurance rates in Massachusetts increased by $43 per year. That’s according to The Zebra, a company that...

A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems.

Major insurers are withdrawing from California and Florida, while companies there and elsewhere are scaling back to guard against the escalating costs of global warming, but the problem is just beginning, according to a new report out on Wednesday.

An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.

Customers are increasingly using social media to air their complaints across all industries, and companies are paying attention

Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.

Wondering if you should get pet insurance for your furry friend? Harrison Stenson of the MSPCA is here to help. He talks to Kwani about what his new role is and how he helps people decide whether insurance is the right decision for them.

An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan.