Insurance

It was a fire that sparked a state of emergency on Block Island. In August 2023, the historic Harborside Inn burned to the ground. One year later, the aftermath of the flames forced a local couple to reach out to NBC CT Responds for help. Dan and Nancy Collins, of Cheshire, were among the last guests to stay at the…

“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.

We’ve heard from many of you about the increase in car insurance rates. So, NBC CT Investigates and NBC CT Responds teamed up to break down what’s going on and what you can do about it. Click here to watch Chief Investigator Len Besthoff’s explain what’s behind the increase in cost. According to recent research by Bankrate, the average...

We’ve heard from many of you about the increase in car insurance rates. So, NBC CT Investigates and NBC CT Responds teamed up to break down what’s going on and what you can do about it.

About 10% of the insurance claims from disasters in 2023 were fraudulent, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. That doesn’t just hurt insurance companies, but policy holders, too.

The InsurTech Hartford Symposium pushes the boundaries of innovation in insurance by bringing together the latest technology and top talent.

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

If you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year, you may be eligible for financial help. These tips can help you sort through your options.

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

“It felt like Deja vu all over again with these rate increases,” said State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield). On Monday, representatives from several insurance companies, including Anthem, Cigna and ConnectiCare, participated in a public hearing with the Connecticut Insurance Department and other state leaders to discuss the proposed insurance rate increases for individual and small group plans in 2024. “It…

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.

As the state, towns and cities fix damage, some homeowners might be wondering if insurance will cover their repairs.

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