Risky Business. Christopher H. Schmitt.
by Schmitt, Christopher H; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 75Business. Publisher: U.S. News & World Report, 2003ISSN: 1522-3191;.Subject(s): Consumers | Hazardous occupations | Homeowner's insurance | Insurance -- Disaster | Insurance -- Government | Insurance -- Malpractice | Insurance -- Property | Insurance claims | Insurance companies | Profit | Risk | State governments | Workers' compensationDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Across the nation, thousands of individuals and businesses are being forced into special plans, as insurers are increasingly turning away those seeking auto, home, and workers' compensation insurance. Existing plans are growing, while new ones are being created. But in some cases, notably medical care, special plans are full, and people are being turned away--with no coverage." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) This article reports on an investigation of government-backed insurance plans focusing on the benefits/risks to consumers and the no-risk profits to the insurance companies that handle administrative tasks.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Risky Business, June 2, 2003; pp. 42-47.
"Across the nation, thousands of individuals and businesses are being forced into special plans, as insurers are increasingly turning away those seeking auto, home, and workers' compensation insurance. Existing plans are growing, while new ones are being created. But in some cases, notably medical care, special plans are full, and people are being turned away--with no coverage." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) This article reports on an investigation of government-backed insurance plans focusing on the benefits/risks to consumers and the no-risk profits to the insurance companies that handle administrative tasks.
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