unemployment insurance
Unemployment: California Borrowing $40 Million to Pay Insurance
Unemployment has befallen around 12 percent of California residents and the state has to borrow tens of millions each day from the federal government...
Unemployment insurance : Falling jobless fails to quell US recovery fears
The US unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent last month as more than half a million people abandoned the job hunt, fueling doubts about...
Unemployment insurance : Unites States recovery faces litmus test
The patchy US economic recovery faces a crucial litmus test Friday when fresh unemployment figures are released, but few expect positive results. Most analysts...
US jobless claims surge more than expected
New claims for US unemployment benefits jumped more than expected last week, official data showed Thursday on the eve of the key June jobs...
Jobless insurance: US claims fall for first time in three weeks
New claims for US jobless benefits fell for the first time in three weeks, the government said Thursday amid persistent concerns that unemployment may...
Jobless insurance: US claims in surprise rise
New claims for jobless insurance benefits in the United States rose unexpectedly for the second straight week, the government said Thursday amid concerns unemployment...
Unemployment insurance: Italy’s official rate rises to 8.9 percent
Italy's unemployment rate in April rose to 8.9 percent from 8.8 percent in March, reaching the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2001,...
Unemployment insurance: For 534 jobs, Naples gets 112,572 applications
The southern city of Naples received 112,572 applications for 534 public administration jobs such as traffic police officer and public accountant, Italian media reported...
New US weekly jobless claims fall fourth week in row
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell for the fourth straight week, the longest stretch since the economy entered recession more than two...
New US jobless claims retreat
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell back last week after a fortnight of increases, the Labour Department said Thursday.
Initial jobless claims totalled...
What is income protection insurance ?
Also known as permanent health insurance (PHI). It replaces part of your income if you are unable to work for a long time because...
Should I continue to pay my premiums?
A consumer should continue to pay their premiums while their claim is being considered. However, once a claim is being paid, the premiums are...
What do “total disability” and “total incapacity” mean?
The term “total disability” means that the consumer has to be totally unable to carry out their occupation, before benefits can be paid under...
What if the definition of “total disability” wasn’t explained when I took out the policy?
If a consumer complains that the way the insurance cover worked wasn’t adequately explained to them when they applied for the policy, we will...
Are insurance companies allowed to review a claim they’re already paying – and stop benefits?
Insurance companies have the right to review claims from time to time, to make sure that consumers claiming benefits continue to meet the terms...
What if I’m unhappy with my insurance company’s decision to reject or stop my claim?
You should first raise your complaint directly with the insurance company – and give them the opportunity to review your case. By law it...
What if your household income decreased, through illness, disability or unemployment?
Certain insurance, sometimes known as protection insurance, can pay out in these instances, but they usually only pay out for a limited time and...
What is Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI)
Also known as accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) insurance. This is similar to PPI but specifically covers mortgage interest repayments. It usually starts one...
Income protection insurance or borrowing ?
Insurance can cover your outgoings if you are unable to work for any reason. Here we explain what the types are and what you...
40% of claims over past year was for accident & sickness
A MASSIVE 40 per cent* of payment protection insurance claims over the past 12 months have been for accident and sickness, according to independent...
