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Austin Flood Mitigation Makes Residents Eligible for 25% Insurance Discount

Austin residents can now receive up to a 25% discount on their flood insurance thanks to the city’s upgraded Community Rating System score from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Last month, FEMA notified the City of Austin that it …

Mercury Launches New Umbrella Insurance in Oklahoma

Rising liability injury claims for home and auto owners that exceed traditional policy limits have spurred Mercury Insurance, headquartered in Los Angeles, to unveil an all-new personal umbrella insurance policy for Oklahomans that offers extra protection with bolstered coverages beginning …

Minnesota Program Fails to Deter Alcohol Overservice

A strategy aimed at preventing Minnesota restaurants and bars from serving alcohol to patrons who are already intoxicated does not appear to be effective, according to a study recently published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Overservice, that is, serving …