We all know the Affordable Care Act requires most Americans to enroll in a health insurance plan or face steep penalties. Many Americans buy their plans through the government-run online health care exchanges, but health insurance exchanges aren’t the only game in town. You are free to buy health insurance outside your state’s exchange. People who […]
Why me? I think we can all agree no one in history has gotten a ticket without leaving a bitter taste in one mouth. Followed by a worry about your insurance costs. Market research studies have found that car insurance premiums can climb by as much as 96% after a single moving violation on average nationwide. While […]
The Atlantic hurricane season is here, so now is a good time for homeowners along the coast and inland to check their insurance coverage. The annual hurricane season runs for about six months, from June through November. “A good place to start is your deductible,” said Chris Orletski, President of Blankit Insurance Group, an agency […]
Do you have a dangerous dog your insurance policy wont cover? If you’re a dog lover, you probably look at your dog as part of your family. Your insurance company, on the other hand, probably sees danger signs. This is especially true if the dog’s breed happens to be prohibited under homeowners insurance policies. Known by insurance companies as “excluded dog […]
Why Kids & myblankit? Every parent worries about their kids. Are they eating well? Getting enough sleep? Studying like they should? Dating the right person—or not dating the wrong person? Learning how to be an adult? Part of becoming a contributing member of society is learning how to properly manage financial affairs. And although it […]
You just got a big refund in your account! Do you remember the transaction? Did you check? Don’t just Click The email, which looks like it’s genuinely from Amazon, tricks customers into thinking there is a problem processing their order or asks them to log in to change details on their account. It then asks […]
Florida homeowners are being targeted by dishonest home repair vendors, roofers and water mitigation companies who team up with shady trial lawyers to take advantage of them. The goal of these bad actors is to convince Floridians to sign Assignment of Benefits (AOB) contracts, where they can make unnecessary repairs and collect on an inflated […]
An Assignment of Benefits, or an AOB, is a document signed by a policyholder that allows a third party, such as a water extraction company, a roofer, or a plumber, to “stand in the shoes” of the insured and seek direct payment from the insurance company. It has become prevalent in water and roof claims […]
