Accident insurance

During Mental Health Awareness Month, New Research Shows Finances as a Concern for 85% of Stressed Workers

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화요일, 5월 7, 2024

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announced results from a year-long survey showing the significant impact of finances on stress.

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  • This Mental Health Awareness Month, Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announced results from a year-long survey showing the significant impact of finances on stress.
  • A total of 85% of stressed workers said finances were a factor and 34% said that stress impacted their health and wellbeing, according to the survey .
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    Finances were a more impactful driver for workers’ stress levels than their jobs, their personal relationships, current events, their health or even their safety.
  • Workers stressed about finances ranked managing day-to-day expenses as a top concern (57%), followed by unexpected expenses, planning for their financial future and debt (49% each).

Assurity Launches Guaranteed Issue Individual Accident Insurance to Cover Unexpected Medical Bills

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화요일, 10월 10, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurity Life Insurance Company launched new Individual Accident Insurance, providing affordable protection for unexpected medical expenses from accidents and injuries.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurity Life Insurance Company launched new Individual Accident Insurance, providing affordable protection for unexpected medical expenses from accidents and injuries.
  • Customers receive a direct benefit they can use however they want for events like broken bones, ambulance rides, x-rays and more.
  • "Accident Insurance is designed as an easy, affordable way for them to complement their health coverage and help cover sudden medical costs without relying on savings."
  • Coverage is guaranteed issue with no medical tests, exams or health questions, making application fast and easy.

EPA’s proposed changes to its chemical disaster prevention rule don’t do enough to protect Louisiana communities

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화요일, 9월 20, 2022

This facility has reported at least 14 other chemical incidents to the EPA .

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  • This facility has reported at least 14 other chemical incidents to the EPA .
  • But under the agencys newly proposed RMP rule, it would be exempted from requirements to consider and document safer technology and chemical alternatives, and it would not require that safer chemicals or processes be implemented.
  • Overall, the report concludes, EPAs draft rule, rather than adopting common-sense prevention requirements, continues to rely on voluntary actions by high-risk facilities.
  • A stronger rule is needed to ensure that hazards are removed, or we will continue to see more chemical disasters.

EPA’s proposed changes to its chemical disaster prevention rule don’t do enough to keep New Jersey communities safe

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화요일, 9월 20, 2022

According to fire officials , this could have caused one of the most catastrophic chemical disasters in the region in recent history.

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  • According to fire officials , this could have caused one of the most catastrophic chemical disasters in the region in recent history.
  • Facilities like Qualco Inc. are not currently covered by the EPAs Risk Management Program despite storing large chemical stockpiles.
  • Overall, the report concludes, EPAs draft rule, rather than adopting common-sense prevention requirements, continues to rely on voluntary actions by high-risk facilities.
  • A stronger rule is needed to ensure that hazards are removed, or we will continue to see more chemical disasters.

EPA takes no steps to prevent future ammonium nitrate explosions in proposed changes to its chemical disaster prevention rule

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화요일, 9월 20, 2022

EPA was specifically directed by Congress to use this program to prevent disasters, yet more than 140 harmful chemical incidents occur on average every year.

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  • EPA was specifically directed by Congress to use this program to prevent disasters, yet more than 140 harmful chemical incidents occur on average every year.
  • Ammonium nitrate is not currently covered under the RMP rule, and EPAs newly proposed changes do not expand the Program to cover any new chemicals, ignoring the recommendations of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and the National Fire Protection Association .
  • Overall, the report concludes, EPAs draft rule, rather than adopting common-sense prevention requirements, continues to rely on voluntary actions by high-risk facilities.
  • Were glad that EPA recognizes the need to reconsider the RMP rule; preventing disasters is a longstanding priority for EJHA.

EPA’s proposed changes to chemical disaster prevention rule don’t do enough to keep communities safe

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화요일, 9월 20, 2022

Overall, the report concludes, EPAs draft rule, rather than adopting common-sense prevention requirements, continues to rely on voluntary actions by high-risk facilities.

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  • Overall, the report concludes, EPAs draft rule, rather than adopting common-sense prevention requirements, continues to rely on voluntary actions by high-risk facilities.
  • Communities at the fenceline of these hazardous facilities, and the workers inside them, are sick of industry stonewalling and EPA excuses.
  • A stronger rule is needed to ensure that hazards are removed, or we will continue to see more chemical disasters.
  • Were glad that EPA recognizes the need to reconsider the RMP rule; preventing disasters is a longstanding priority for EJHA.

Unum Refreshed Accident Policy Covers Pet Boarding, Organized Sports and Family Care

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월요일, 8월 22, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses seek to provide greater protection for employees in the form of voluntary benefits, accident insurance is high on the list. Unum offers expanded coverage and more value for individuals if they have an injury that requires medical attention. Additional covered accident* benefits, including pet boarding, childcare, alternative therapies such as acupuncture and visits to see a behavioral health therapist, may be included to support overall employee health and wellness.

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  • Unum offers expanded coverage and more value for individuals if they have an injury that requires medical attention.
  • Katherine Thompson, assistant vice president of Product & Market Development at Unum said, "The accident enhancements expand our ability to support customers during life's unforeseen moments.
  • Unum's Accident benefit helps cover some of the following medical costs:
    Family Care & Pet Boarding Assistance taking care of two-and four-legged family members while a worker recovers after a surgical procedure and/or an injury.
  • Organized Sports- The plan now includes treatment when an accident occurs while playingorganized sports.

Anaheim Personal Injury Lawyers Now Added To Local Attorneys Online's Directory

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금요일, 8월 5, 2022

Individuals in Anaheim looking for experienced personal injury lawyers can now find vetted professionals using this online database.

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  • Tustin, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2022) - Local Attorneys Online has expanded its service area to include Anaheim in a bid to help locals find the right attorney or law firm for their personal injury claims.
  • Local Attorneys Online, however, warned that hiring just any lawyer for a personal injury claim is not the ideal course of action because these cases require knowledge in specific areas of law, particularly tort law.
  • Local Attorneys Online said that personal injury lawyers are trained to secure witnesses and utilize technology and research to create convincing court arguments.
  • In addition to personal injury cases, Local Attorneys Online offers listings for attorneys who specialize in criminal cases, bankruptcy, estate planning, divorce, and real estate disputes, among others.

Transamerica Enhances Coverage Within Its Workplace Supplemental Health Benefits Suite

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월요일, 6월 27, 2022

BALTIMORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transamerica announced today the expansion of its workplace benefits offerings with refreshed supplemental Transamerica Accident InsuranceSM and Transamerica Critical Illness InsuranceSM policies available for employers to offer employees.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transamerica announced today the expansion of its workplace benefits offerings with refreshed supplemental Transamerica Accident InsuranceSM and Transamerica Critical Illness InsuranceSM policies available for employers to offer employees.
  • New benefits include:
    An organized sports benefit rider that pays an additional percentage of total benefits, making this policy ideal for active families.
  • Mental health benefits that allow up to five annual mental health visits with a psychiatrist or psychologist at up to $150 per visit.
  • "Transamerica recognizes the need for protection that goes beyond common conditions," said John Stanley, Senior Managing Director of Employee Benefits at Transamerica.

Kucher Law Group Becomes Burrough’s Top Personal Injury Attorneys in Just Five Years

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목요일, 1월 27, 2022

With exceptional skills and a dedication to providing caring legal help, the team at Kucher Law Group is confident in their resultsnever charging upfront fees.

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  • With exceptional skills and a dedication to providing caring legal help, the team at Kucher Law Group is confident in their resultsnever charging upfront fees.
  • At Kucher Law Group, Samantha and her team are committed to helping people experience positive outcomes for any slip and fall injury, car accident case, or any other personal injury situation.
  • The Kucher Law Group process begins with a free consultationensuring the right personal injury attorney is assigned to every client and every case.
  • Each personal injury lawyer at Kucher Law Group takes the time to understand the clients needs and explain the options available to help the case move forward.