Insurance

Georgia troopers fired over alleged practice of seeking insurance payouts after chases

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ATLANTA — Three Georgia State Patrol troopers who intentionally bumped vehicles or performed other maneuvers to stop vehicles during pursuits sought payouts afterward from the other driver’s insurance, claiming personal injuries to supplement their paychecks, an internal investigation found. The three troopers and their supervisor were fired for violating Georgia Department of Public Safety policy … Read more

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

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LOS ANGELES — Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a … Read more

Fraud at 29,029 feet: Mount Everest climbers targeted in alleged $20M rescue insurance scam

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An alleged $20 million insurance scam on Mount Everest saw climbers subjected to staged rescues and admitted to hospitals across Kathmandu in a scheme to fraudulently claim insurance money, Nepali authorities say. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau said that the 10 … Read more

How an insurance plan for foster kids threatened an 8-year-old’s cancer care

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Ollie Super has moved in and out of cancer treatment since she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a toddler in foster care. Now 8, the second grader is dealing with it again. Her cancer came back late last year. Ollie’s parents, who adopted her in 2020, tried to sign her up for a clinical trial … Read more

Widow fights for change to law after insurance battle

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. School surprises 11-year-old cancer survivor with ‘clap out’ 01:25 Now Playing Widow fights for change to law after insurance battle 02:46 UP NEXT Trump suggests war with Iran will end within two weeks 02:27 American journalist kidnapped in Iraq 01:19 … Read more

After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization

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Six months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harms of insurance denials. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Tennant, a coal mining safety instructor from … Read more

Florida homeowners forced into new insurance company, CBS News investigation finds

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A new CBS News investigation revealed that many Florida homeowners have had their home insurance policies transferred out of the state-run insurance program, into dozens of small, private companies, without their consent or input. CBS News national correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports. Source link