Oklahoma businesses will see a 7.8% cut in workers compensation loss cost rates in 2015, the Oklahoma Insurance Department said Tuesday. Workers comp rates are decreasing for the second straight year after the Boca Raton, Florida-based National Coun…
A report released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts a $277 billion price tag on the economic costs of traffic crashes in the United States in 2010, a 20 percent increase over its 2000 data. The economic costs …
Life insurance causes more confusion for people than perhaps any other type of insurance, partly because there are several different types of life insurance products, and partly because the best life insurance is unique to each individual. Should you…
Your livestock—cattle, goats, chickens, pigs etc.—provide value to your farming business. Their labor, milk, eggs and meat all directly correlate to your profits. If you were to lose your livestock, would your farm be able to survive in t…
The rate of Oklahomans without health insurance declined 3.9 percentage points in 2014, but states that took advantage of provisions in the Affordable Care Act saw bigger drops, according to a survey released this week. Oklahoma’s rate of u…
Smoking is bad for you—we’ve all heard it before. But what makes it so hard to quit? The act of smoking is both a physical and psychological addiction, which is often treated as a way to cope with stress, depression or even boredom. In or…
When you’re considering the purchase of life insurance, one of the most important things to know is the difference between term life insurance and whole life insurance. This knowledge will help you determine the best coverage for your particular need…
Your dog isn’t just a good dog — he’s your best friend who wouldn’t hurt a flea. But you might have to prove it to get your home insurance company to cover him, especially if he belongs to a breed with a reputation as aggressive. Home insurers are…
Starting a new job is both exciting and scary for many people. As the manager of a new employee, it’s your job to welcome said employee and make him or her feel as comfortable as possible during the first few days. How do you accomplish this ta…
An auto accident is a terrible experience, but it’s important to gather all the necessary information in order to be able file your claim. Watch the video above for five steps to follow to make the claims process easier and quick.