A man developed painful swelling in his right middle finger and right big toe over the course of six weeks, causing the digits to take on a club-like shape. It turned out that the strange swelling was a rare sign of cancer that had spread through his body.Prior to developing the swelling, the 55-year-old had been diagnosed with metastatic squamous-cell lung cancer, according to a report of the case published July 16 in The New England Journal of Medicine. This type of cancer starts in the flat, thin cells that line the airways, and in this case, the cancer had…
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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Darlington County woman is facing an insurance fraud charge after authorities said she opened an insurance policy using the name of a person who died 10 months earlier and filed claims totaling nearly $81,000. Shameka Reanda Delane, 44, submitted information to Geico Insurance to open the policy on Nov. 28, 2022, and subsequently filed three claims totaling $80,726, according to a warrant provided by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The person whose name Delane used died on Jan. 16, 2022. In a voluntary statement to authorities, Delane said she opened the account to…
Summer vacations are in full swing, and many travelers are planning beach holidays, cultural excursions, or adventure trips to some of the most popular summer destinations around the world. But while planning a summer getaway this year, a new move in the tourism sector is changing things up: mandatory travel insurance. While insurance was once optional, recent trends have made having it a rule across the world.Many countries have made travel insurance mandatory as a condition of entry in recent years. Japan has joined nations like Russia, Georgia, Switzerland, Iran, Uruguay, Cuba, Costa Rica, and the whole of the Schengen…
Ryan Seacrest can’t hold back how worried he is about his father. During the Monday, July 21, episode of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,”, the show’s host shared an emotional update on his dad, Gary Lee Seacrest, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer “years ago.” “So my dad is about 80 years old and I have a very close relationship with my father. And my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago and started his treatment. And he, it didn’t get better. It got worse and it spread. It didn’t go well for him,” Ryan, 50, told listeners, adding…
If you have been injured in a car accident in Beverly Hills and want to seek compensation for your injuries and damages, you will likely want a lawyer you can trust by your side. Presenting a claim after an accident is an involved process, and winning maximum compensation is essential to cover expenses and help you recover. So, how do you find a great lawyer to help represent you? You look for experience, knowledge, and a great reputation. Whether you broke a bone or suffered a traumatic brain injury, the right attorney for you is the one who demonstrates kindness,…
A liability-only insurance policy can be appealing. A policy that only meets your state’s requirements is relatively cheap. But that low cost can come back to haunt you if you’re in an accident and your own vehicle is totaled. Without a full coverage policy — an insurance policy that combines liability, collision, and comprehensive insurance — you could be on the hook for repairing or replacing your car on your own. Full coverage policies can provide critical protection and peace of mind, and if you finance or lease a car, it may be required. But, you don’t have to go…
Despite significant investments in process, technology, and marketing, the number of Americans buying life insurance and annuities has been on a fairly consistent decline for decades. As of 2024, just 59% of Americans reported owning any type of life insurance, according to data from LIMRA. That rate was once as high as 72%Various market forces have contributed to this phenomenon, but perceived need among consumers isn’t one of them: Seven in 10 Americans currently say they believe they need life insurance. And although 62% of respondents to the J.D. Power Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study (which evaluates client satisfaction with…
An Emmaus company that specializes in employee benefit plans was acquired by a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm. Equinox Agency LLC was purchased by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. last week. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Equinox, founded in 2005, is an employee health and benefits consulting firm serving businesses in the Lehigh Valley. The Equinox team, led by Thomas Groves and Dan Gagnier, will remain in their location under the direction of Scott Sherman, head of Gallagher’s Northeast region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations. “Equinox has a strong reputation for client service…
If your doctor recommended a test or treatment only for your insurance provider to demand more paperwork first, you’re not alone. That obstacle, known as prior authorization, has become a notorious bottleneck in the U.S. health care system, delaying care and frustrating both patients and providers. About 16% of insured adults say they’ve run into issues with prior authorization, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. And it’s more than just an inconvenience — it’s part of a larger problem. Americans pay more for health care than anyone else in the world, but still face worse outcomes and…
Justin Baldoni and his production banner Wayfarer could be on the hook for a steep legal bill to litigate allegations of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. Wayfarer’s insurer for the film, Harco National Insurance, filed a lawsuit in New York federal court on Monday seeking a court order that it has no duty to pay legal fees for the production company or its officers. It says that the alleged misconduct occurred before the effective date of the policy and that it wasn’t informed of Blake Lively’s complaints, a precursor to the sprawling litigation, during the…