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Data for discounts? Consumers say no thanks.

Monday, June 5, 2023
Insurance companies have encouraged consumers to reduce their car insurance premiums by using monitoring technology for 25 years now, but consumers have been slow to embrace the idea.
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UI study: Legal pot brings lower car insurance rates

Friday, May 26, 2023
Cameron Ellis' study finds automobile insurance premiums dropped in states after they legalized medical marijuana, suggesting that driving while high may not be quite as dangerous as driving drunk.
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Pushing the insurance industry forward

Monday, May 22, 2023
The Tippie College of Business has partnered with the Des Moines-based Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) to develop innovative new insurance technology businesses, the latest step in its ongoing support of the state’s insurance industry.
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Finding the best health insurance

Friday, May 19, 2023
Should you get the PPO, HMO, or health savings plan? How do you vet insurance companies? Insurance expert and Tippie Assistant Professor Meghan Esson weighs in.
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Most affordable health insurance in Iowa

Friday, May 19, 2023
Tippie's Meghan Esson offers expert advice on choosing a health insurance plan in the state of Iowa.
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Five lessons from an Ironman

Monday, May 15, 2023
On Bill Smith (BBA93)'s long Ironman training journey, he often thought about business ideas and opportunities, which led him to create: The Ironman lessons you can apply to running a business.
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Tippie's newest major is ready to roll

Monday, May 15, 2023
The Risk Management and Insurance major will set students on the fast track in the industry. The program will graduate its first students this December.
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Digging deep

Monday, May 15, 2023
The details of Paresh Bhanderi (BBA05)’s story don’t lie close to the surface. You have to dig a little to understand how he got where he is today.
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Reefer madness?

Friday, May 12, 2023
With more states legalizing marijuana, health officials worry it will lead to an array of public health problems, with increased vehicle crashes near the top of their list. But is it true?
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3 people / 3 questions: Umang Khetan, Lois Eihacker, & Meghan Esson

Friday, May 12, 2023
Each year we ask three people connected to the Department of Finance: What are you reading, who is inspiring you, and what is the best part of your day?