Category : Insurance Law : Law & Legal & Attorney

Private University Act

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The Private University Act permitted the establishment of private university institutions in Bangladesh. Implemented in 1992, this act of legislature was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education. As a result, 51 private universities are in full operation in Bangladesh as of 2010. T

New York State Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Part-Time Workers

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Eligible part-time workers in New York can receive partial unemployment benefits.drywall worker image by Sherri Camp from Fotolia.comThe New York State Department of Labor provides unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs. This temporary assistance is to help residents...

Unfair Claims Practices Act

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The Unfair Claims Practices Act, also known as the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, is legislation designed to protect consumers from inappropriate conduct of insurance companies. The act permits insurance regulatory authorities to take legal action against an insurance company that engages i

The Taxation of Life Insurance Distributions

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The taxation of life insurance distributions depends on the type of distribution. Life insurance is distributed when the individual insured by the policy dies and the death benefit is paid to designated beneficiaries. Life insurance is also distributed if you own a permanent life insurance policy,

How Can an Employer Go Wrong Applying COBRA?

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When it's necessary to lay off an employee, one benefit required by law is the continuation of group health insurance coverage. This is known as COBRA. Employers make a number of common mistakes in trying to comply with the laws governing the implementation of COBRA.

Homeowners Insurance for Teachers

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Your home needs protection. Take advantage of the discounts and offers available to you as a teacher. Be aware that many states have their own teacher discount offers.

Life Settlement Requirements in Florida

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Life settlements offer policy holders a way to cash out life insurance policies for market value.stack of cash image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comLife settlements, also known in Florida as viatical settlements, are a financial option for life insurance policy owners who no longer need the...

Medical Liability & Insurance Improvement Act

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The state of Texas passed The Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act in 1977. The law was a response to the increase in medical malpractice insurance claims that were occurring at that time. Parts of the statute introduced many changes to malpractice lawsuits including pre-suit notification

Workman's Comprehensive Insurance Requirements in Indiana

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Workman's Comprehensive Insurance protects the employer from lawsuits and the employee from injury.Doctor image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.comOtto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany in the late 19th century, created the first modern Workman's Compensation in 1884 as a reaction...

How to Dispute a Change of Beneficiary on a Life Insurance Policy

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Disputing the change of beneficiary for a life insurance policy is usually difficult, but there are circumstances under which it can be done. Generally speaking, the insured person is considered to be the owner of the life insurance policy and can designate whomever she chooses to be her beneficiary