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Big Insurance Companies Settle In Broker Kickback Case

MetLife, Prudential and Unum Insurance have settled with the San Diego DA's office over their alleged payments in the hundreds of thousands to an insurance broker to send business their way. Universal Life Resources (ULR) was contracted to get the best insurance value for life, disability, and health insurance by large businesses for their employees. Instead, the suit claims, ULR got payments to funnel business to the insurers. The settlement calls for the insurers to pay a total of $1.1 million, which will fund more public enforcement of fair competition cases. More »

3:34 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Ben Popken
1,436 views, 13 comments

Latest by ChuckECheese: @GearheadGeek: You're right about the title of the post. Yet, it's somehow all the same. more »

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MetLife "Accidentally" Drops Insurance Right Before Car Accident

"My girlfriend Lindsey recently purchased a brand-spanking new Toyota Yaris, which she affectionately refers to as "Yar-i." This car was a much needed sigh of relief after a string of terrible lemon cars for her. This thing was her pride and joy. Along with buying the car, she signed up for MetLife car insurance for $900 to cover herself for about 9 months. More »

7:01 PM on Thu Aug 16 2007
By Ben Popken
13,228 views, 44 comments

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Getting Metlife Dental Coverage Is Like Pulling Teeth

Why are insurance forms and regulations written at the 27th grade level? We're not sure if even Metlife knows. Reader Tim certainly doesn't, all he knows is Metlife can't figure out how to get his dang teeth replaced. Sadly, the three teeth wouldn't need implants if it weren't for the first dentist delaying in removing the first tooth. More »

12:49 PM on Mon Mar 12 2007
By Ben Popken
3,400 views, 21 comments