Deadly Spin

Deadly Spin
Author: Wendell Potter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-11-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1608193500

That's how Wendell Potter introduced himself to a Senate committee in June 2009. He proceed to explain how insurance companies make promises they have no intention of keeping, how they flout regulations designed to protect consumers, and how they make it nearly impossible to understand information that the public needs. Potter quit his high-paid job as head of public relations at a major insurance corporation because he could no longer abide the routine practices of the insurance industry, policies that amounted to a death sentence for thousands of Americans every year. In Deadly Spin, Potter takes readers behind the scenes of the insurance industry to show how a huge chunk of our absurd healthcare expenditures actually bankrolls a propaganda campaign and lobbying effort focused on protecting one thing: profits. With the unique vantage of both a whistleblower and a high-powered former insider, Potter moves beyond the healthcare crisis to show how public relations works, and how it has come to play a massive, often insidious role in our political process-and our lives. This important and timely book tells Potter's remarkable personal story, but its larger goal is to explain how people like Potter, before his change of heart, can get the public to think and act in ways that benefit big corporations-and the Wall Street money managers who own them.

Insider Secrets

Insider Secrets
Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1621453499

"Previously published as 13 things they won't tell you"--Copyright page.

Cheaper

Cheaper
Author: Rick Doble
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009
Genre: Consumer education
ISBN: 0345512081

Offers shopping advice and money-saving strategies for such areas as grocery shopping, health care, necessities, emergencies, home improvements, travel, and entertainment.

What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know

What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know
Author: Todd Erkis
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-04
Genre: Health insurance
ISBN: 9781542320306

What Insurance Companies Dont Want You to Know takes the topic of insurance that many people find confusing and demystifies it. From understanding how common insurance products work to how to get the best price to how to save for retirement, this book walks you through everything step by step with no insurance jargon and no ulterior motives.

The Claim Game: A Homeowner's Guide to Avoiding an Insurance Catastrophe

The Claim Game: A Homeowner's Guide to Avoiding an Insurance Catastrophe
Author: Andrew Wallingford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780615282787

In these troubled economic times a home is a precious commodity. Protecting that investment has never been more important for homeowners and property owners. When Mother Nature or good old fashion bad luck cause damage to a property, homeowners turn to their insurers to help them restore their property. Insurers, meanwhile, are as equally interested in enhancing their bottom lines as homeowners are in protecting their investment. When these interests collide, the claim game begins and the fight to protect your home and get what is owed you becomes a high stakes game of chance. Without the right guidance, without knowing the Rules of the Game--rules written by and for the insurers--you could find yourself on the losing end. The Claim Game levels the playing field between homeowners and insurers by giving homeowners the knowledge and tools needed to empower themselves so that they can get every penny owed them and claim victory. Discover the secrets to homeowner insurance settlement with the only step-by-step guide to property insurance claims written by an insurance insider. Exposing little-known methods that enable you to expedite your claim and get every penny owed you, The Claim Game is your comprehensive resource for homeowners insurance and property damage claims. The Claim Game will teach you how to: - Settle claims quickly and fairly. - Reduce or eliminate your deductible. - Decipher a policy so it makes sense. - Discover hidden coverages that protect you and save money. - Organize claim information to expedite your claim. - Get a denied claim covered. - Understand an estimate from a contractor or an insurer. - Select the right contractor to repair your home or property. Also included: - Claim-specific guidance for many types of losses including hurricane, tornado, earthquake, hail, fire and many others. - An in-depth exploration of the most common issues and concerns homeowners encounter. Don't let what you DON'T know cost you!

Insurance Secrets Revealed

Insurance Secrets Revealed
Author: Rodger Nelson
Publisher: Trebor and Taylor Publishing Company
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2015-06-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Problem: People are tired of feeling powerless and uninformed when dealing with insurance. Solution: At last, here you’ll find the inside tips that will enable you to save money, time, and avoid frustration when buying or renewing your insurance. Dear Friend: If you’re like most people, you’re paying too much on your insurance premiums and should know that there are “untold” ways to save money and prevent aggravation. But unless you were privy to the “inside tips” that most insurance professionals know about, you wouldn’t have a clue as to how you could save as much as possible. Well, here’s your chance to get the secrets that some don’t volunteer to share. Listed below are just some of the things you’ll learn in “Insurance Secrets Revealed,” to start putting cash back into YOUR pocket, take better control, and protect yourself & family…right away: • Learn the one simple “secret” that could save hundreds or thousands of dollars off of a homeowners or auto insurance premium immediately! • Discover the one thing that's overlooked by most people and causes them to overpay month after month • Learn the “special questions” to ask an insurance company or agent that can save you money off of your quote or premium • Discover how and when an insurance company can fix your car, even if you only have liability coverage • Learn “Secrets” to saving money when insuring younger drivers • How to prevent paying “out of pocket” (despite having insurance) to your finance or leasing company after a major accident • Discover 12 important insurance products you must know about NOW! • How to inexpensively cover yourself against major lawsuits • How to really buy auto insurance and what you should be asking for • How to choose a good insurance company before it's too late • Learn what to include in your policy, to get more money for your home or auto claim • How to get life insurance death benefits WHILE YOU’RE STILL LIVING (most people are absolutely shocked by this, and no, it’s not the accumulated cash value of the policy.) • Find out these important tips to keep from being “penalized” or cancelled by your insurance company • Learn the difference between buying insurance through agents, brokers, and buying direct (there is a difference) • Find out things you should know about the claims process, that perhaps no one ever told you! • Discover what every homeowner should know about mold, where to go for help, and much more! DON’T RELY SOLELY ON AGENTS OR SALES REPS TO TELL YOU HOW TO SAVE ON, OR BUY INSURANCE! Insurance is a serious topic and the truth of the matter is that most people don’t have a clue as to what they’re getting or what they should be asking for when talking to an insurance agent. Not knowing what to buy or what type of policy is best for your situation can cost you and your family BIG TIME by leaving you at the mercy of an insurance salesperson’s lack of experience, knowledge and/or concern. To be honest, you have a right to know all you can without being an insurance agent yourself. This is why this information is now being revealed, so consumers like yourself can be put on a level playing field, compared to people that just blindly buy insurance everyday, pay more than they have to, and walk away with inadequate protection. Friend, don’t let a lack of knowledge keep you from empowering yourself! This is the type of straight-up information that you need, “real world” info that will tell you like it really is, (something rarely found elsewhere). Now is the time to stop being vulnerable and seize control by becoming an informed buyer! Get your copy today! "Insurance Secrets Revealed by award-winning insurance agent and expert, Rodger Nelson, is a highly practical guide filled from cover to cover with money-saving advice that the insurance companies themselves will never voluntarily reveal to prospective policyholders. Individual chapters cogently address pertinent issues ranging from untold "secrets" of life insurance; solid tips for protecting a business through insurance; insuring against threats to personal finances; and much, much more. Insurance Secrets Revealed is strongly recommended supplementary reading for insurance buyers everywhere." - Midwest Book Review Tags: buying insurance, insurance secrets, saving money tips and tricks, money saving ideas, insider secrets, cost saving ideas, best ways to save money, secrets revealed, money saving tricks, money saving tips, saving money guide, buying advice, reduce debt, reducing expenses, lowering bills, budgeting save money, how to save money, fast ways to save money, money saving advice, tips to save money, lowering expenses

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory
Author: John Seabrook
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2015-10-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0393241939

"An utterly satisfying examination of the business of popular music." —Nathaniel Rich, The Atlantic There’s a reason today’s ubiquitous pop hits are so hard to ignore—they’re designed that way. The Song Machine goes behind the scenes to offer an insider’s look at the global hit factories manufacturing the songs that have everyone hooked. Full of vivid, unexpected characters—alongside industry heavy-hitters like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Max Martin, and Ester Dean—this fascinating journey into the strange world of pop music reveals how a new approach to crafting smash hits is transforming marketing, technology, and even listeners’ brains. You’ll never think about music the same way again. A Wall Street Journal Best Business Book