Homeowners insurance policy may not cover an empty home

In many neighborhoods around the country, “for sale” signs outnumber telephone poles, and some of those signs are looking awfully weather-beaten. Even owners of oceanfront properties are having trouble finding buyers, at least at a price that will cover the amount they owe on the home.

Water damage to home has led to a flood of complaints

Question: My home was severely damaged in the Cumbrian floods in November. No repair work has started and my child and I are still living in rented accommodation. Related Stories Landlords can increase fees, but must explain their reasons Airline wont reimburse me fully for expenses it caused

Utah regulators get HHS grant to police health insurance rate hikes

Utah regulators get HHS grant to police health insurance rate hikes By paul beebe The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Aug 16, 2010 05:15PM MDT Utah regulators are in a better position to police health insurance premium increases and crack down on insurers seeking unreasonable rate increases, thanks to a grant from the federal government. On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius …