Posts tagged consumer law

• Consumer Problems with ChoicePoint, Inc.

  Staff Writer | December 08, 2006 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Have you ever heard of the company ChoicePoint, Inc.? If you have ever done business with an insurance carrier, chances are that ChoicePoint has collected personal and private information about you including your name, address, date of birth and social security number. According to the ChoicePoint, Inc. web site, Since 1997 ChoicePoint has been a leading provider of decision-making...

• Health Insurance Crisis

  Staff Writer | September 19, 2006 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A recent article in the LA Times discussed a different type of health insurance crisis affecting small business owners and people with individual health insurance policies. The crisis is very real and not a feigned one resting on catchy slogans. In fact, the crisis relates to health insurance companies arbitrarily terminating coverage for sick people in times of need. According to insurance...

• Beware of Insurance Company Behavior During Monsoon Season

  Staff Writer | July 27, 2006 6:00 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Today I read a press release concerning a trial which started just a few weeks ago against Nationwide Insurance Company concerning its conduct toward victims of Hurricane Katrina. This trial reminded me about what obligations insurance carriers have toward Arizona policy-holders and what remedies are available should you be deprived of the benefit of insurance purchased to cover a loss. If you...