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Mel Duvall

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About the Author

Mel Duvall is an award-winning senior business writer and communications professional. Mel also served a three-year term on the Mount Royal University Journalism Committee.

Previous Writing

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  • https://www.insurance.com/home-and-renters-insurance/extended-replacement-cost-coverage

Education

  • Ryerson University, Toronto, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Expertise

  • Insurance and Business.

Associations

  • The Financial Post and American Banker

Recent Articles By Mel Duvall

Aetna health insurance review and ratings 2025
Aetna was ranked the third-best health insurance company for 2025, earning an overall score of 4.10 out of 5.
June 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare health insurance review and ratings 2025
UnitedHealthcare tied with Kaiser Permanente as the best health insurance company for 2025, scoring 4.17 out of 5 stars.
June 1, 2025
Cigna health insurance review and ratings 2025
Cigna was ranked the eighth-best health insurance company for 2025, earning an overall score of 3.84 out of 5.
March 6, 2025
Humana health insurance review and ratings 2025
Humana tied for fifth place in Insure.com’s ranking of the best health insurance companies for 2025, with an overall score of 3.95 out of 5 stars.
March 6, 2025
Kaiser Permanente health insurance review and ratings 2025
For the second year in a row, Kaiser Permanente earned the top spot in Insure.com’s study of the best health insurance companies for 2025 among national carriers, scoring 4.17 out of 5.
March 6, 2025
Elevance Health health insurance review and ratings 2025
Elevance tied for fifth place in Insure.com’s study of the best health insurance companies for 2025, with an overall score of 3.95 out of 5.
March 6, 2025
Molina Healthcare health insurance review and ratings 2025
Molina was ranked ninth in Insure.com’s study of the best health insurance companies for 2025. It earned an overall score of 3.60 out of 5.
March 6, 2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida health insurance review and ratings 2024
Florida Blue is ranked among Insure.com’s Best Health Insurance Companies of 2024. It was one of only three insurers with an A+ rating from AM Best, indicating Florida Blue’s financial stability.
March 6, 2024
Blue Shield of California health insurance review and ratings 2024
Blue Shield of California is No. 12 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list, with customers saying they would recommend it to friends and family and renew their policies.
March 6, 2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan health insurance review and ratings 2024
BCBS of Michigan tied with Aetna for 10th place on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 3.66 stars out of 5.
March 6, 2024
Medicare Advantage program gets an overhaul – here’s what you need to know
Recently announced changes to Medicare Advantage programs target overbilling practices, but the agency says overall funding will rise. Here’s what you need to know.
November 13, 2023
Average term life insurance rates by age, gender and health
Average annual rates for a $500,000 10-year term insurance policy are $389 for a 45-year-old non-smoking female in good health and $458 for a 45-year-old male. Rates jump to $1,935 and $3,010 respectively, as you reach age 65.
October 12, 2023
Life insurance for people with risky occupations
These occupations come with more risk to their workers, and life insurance companies know this all too well.
July 17, 2023
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