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Americans needed help from enrollment counselors to sign up for Obamacare, a new study shows. Many required up to two hours of assistance.

Kin Insurance, a digital direct-to-consumer home insurer that targets catastrophe-prone areas, said it has has acquired an inactive insurance carrier holding licenses in 43 states. Kin, which has operated in Florida, California, Georgia and Louisiana, first announced the planned purchase of the licenses in July. The agreement was disclosed along with plans to go public by merging with Omnichannel Acquisition Corp., a reverse merger, or Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). The SPAC agreement is still pending, and is expected to close in the 2022 first quarter. “Kin’s advantages are most relevant in the 40% of the country that is currently…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Nationwide had the most gross written premiums (GWP) for pet insurance in the U.S. in 2022, with $860.6 million. Pets Best writes less than half of Nationwide’s, with $365 million GWP.1 But just because Nationwide has more than double the amount of GWP than Pets Best, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. Nationwide Pet Insurance was born when the massive insurance company purchased VPI, a company that had been founded in 1984 as the first pet insurance company). Due…

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Too often, families are left unsure of the way forward when grieving the loss of a loved one, as plans for their final arrangements and corresponding finances are left unsettled before their passing. Taking a proactive approach to end-of-life planning can help ease these burdens and support a smoother transition for your loved ones. Tips for preparing your end-of-life finances Consider who you want as beneficiaries of your estate. Ensure you take time to consider which family members you want to have as decision-makers and beneficiaries of your estate. You may also need to update them across different financial accounts.…

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Technology-driven Hippo has expanded its commercial lines homeowners association (HOA) insurance offering into 15 additional states after debuting it last August in Arizona. Hippo’s HOA insurance is now available in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Hippo said it customizes its HOA policy to each community, including covering property and systems often overlooked or excluded, such as swimming pools and other amenities. Hippo’s property and liability coverages are provided within one policy and one invoice, helping communities avoid managing separate bills across multiple insurance companies. The insurer calculates…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Choosing the right pet insurance can feel like navigating a maze—especially when comparing two major providers like Healthy Paws and ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. Both offer accident and illness coverage, but the differences in payout limits, waiting periods, coverage options, and claim processing times could significantly impact your experience. Would you prefer unlimited payouts with faster reimbursements or a plan with wellness coverage and more flexibility? These choices matter when unexpected vet bills arise. In this deep dive, we’ll…

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Boston-based Openly, an insurtech homeowners insurer distributing through independent agents, has closed a $75 million Series C investment. According to founders Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut, Openly has responded to a perceived gap in the market: while consumers are increasingly buying home insurance through independent agents, the products those agents can offer have not kept up with what’s possible, “resulting in wasted time, wasted money, and outdated risk underwriting.” Openly’s mission is to “empower independent insurance agents to deliver a modern, efficient, and superior customer experience” and its long-term goal long-term goal is to be “the top provider of personal…