Jessica Ho

Aug 15, 2024 | schwartzreport.net | Jessica Ho |Stephan Schwartz

UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA — In a race nobody wants to lose, the United States has found itself in last place. A recent study in BMJ Open reveals that Americans have the shortest life expectancy among six high-income English-speaking countries. This startling finding raises urgent questions about the state of health and healthcare in the world’s largest economy. What separates Americans from their longer-lived Australian cousins?

Aug 14, 2024 | studyfinds.org | Jessica Ho |Steve Fink

(© Monkey Business - stock.adobe.com)UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In a race nobody wants to lose, the United States has found itself in last place. A recent study in BMJ Open reveals that Americans have the shortest life expectancy among six high-income English-speaking countries. This startling finding raises urgent questions about the state of health and healthcare in the world’s largest economy.

Feb 22, 2024 | ratehub.ca | Jessica Ho

How much is car insurance in Alberta for new drivers? If you have yet to obtain your full license, car insurance will work differently for you. As a Class 7 driver, you don't need to be listed on a policy as you'll only be able to operate a vehicle when you're alongside a fully licensed driver – therefore, you don't need to worry about high car insurance rates just yet. However, it's a good idea to inform the insurer of the vehicle you're practicing on, just as a precautionary measure.

Dec 4, 2023 | ratehub.ca | Jessica Ho

Home insurance premiums will continue to rise in 2024Unsurprisingly, we don’t think coverage will get any cheaper for Canadians in 2024. Looking at industry trends from the past, here are some reasons we think the cost of home insurance will only continue to rise in the near future. One contributing factor to the rise in home insurance premiums is the high costs of making a home insurance claim.

Dec 4, 2023 | ratehub.ca | Jessica Ho

The province has also proposed giving more power to the Auto Insurance Rate Board (AIRB). If amended, the board would be able to direct insurance companies to return premiums from highly profitable years, back into the hands of policyholders. Along with that, the board would also be able to request a rate filing from an insurer at any time, allowing for reviews and mandates of potential rate decreases if deemed necessary.