Back to Basics PAC hits Perry on insurance

The trial lawyer funded Back to Basics PAC launched a new television commercial today hitting Gov. Rick Perry on high homeowner insurance rates in Texas. The commercial links up to a poll that was released yesterday by Texas Watch. With...

Car booster seats make gains in safety testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated for properly restraining children, or about 30 percent, according to results released Wednesday. Last year, the Institute only handed out its "best bet" citation to nine of the 60 seats it reviewed, or 15 percent.

Research and Markets: Jordan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6fc097/jordan_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Jordan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Jordan Commercial Banking Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking ...

Research and Markets: Japan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/833316/japan_commercial_b) has announced the addition of the "Japan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Japan Commercial Banking Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking ...

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated.

Video: Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Tests

Video: Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry. Top marks went to 21 of 72 booster seats. Filed under: Audio, Multimedia, Video

Few Health Insurance Options For People With Pre-Existing Conditions

The Los Angeles Times: "For people with preexisting medical conditions, looking for health insurance in the private market may feel like the ultimate fool's errand. ... When the health reform law takes full effect in 2014, insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage to people with preexisting medical conditions. In the meantime, new federally funded high-risk pools for the medically ...

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren't recommended.

Add “Review Life Insurance Policy” to your Fall To-do or Benefits Enrollment Checklist, CIGNA Recommends

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for nearly 70 million Americans who don’t have life insurance, it’s a good time to add getting life insurance to the list.

Add “Review Life Insurance Policy” to your Fall To-do or Benefits Enrollment Checklist, CIGNA Recommends

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for nearly 70 million Americans who don’t have life insurance, it’s a good time to add getting life insurance to the list.

State Of Wyoming Chooses Minnesota Life Group Insurance For Employees

Wyoming is the 15th state to choose Minnesota Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance as an employee benefit. Minnesota Life will provide coverage for the 14,000 employees of the state of Wyoming, including approximately 90 state agencies, all of the state's community colleges and the University of Wyoming

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Insurance Employment Continues to Slip

While the pace is slowing, the insurance industry continues to shed workers, new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds.

Doc offers insurance-free health care

WEST CHESTER - No health insurance? No problem. Dr. James Brockman has taken on a new business model with his medical practice to maintain less overhead and avoid hassles with insurance companies and people who won’t pay their bills.

Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Health reform will put insurance cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. Many will need physicals, immunizations, preventive screening tests and care for chronic health conditions.

Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Health reform will put insurance cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. Many will need physicals, immunizations, preventive screening tests and care for chronic health conditions.

Conning Research: Evolving Commercial Automobile Market Bears Watching as a Leading Cycle Indicator

Commercial Automobile insurance is a highly fragmented market dominated by multiline generalists and "multi-specialist groups," and may be considered a leading indicator of the overall commercial lines insurance market, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.

3 insurance agents missing since Monday

Jhargram, Sep 8 : Three Life Insurance Corporation's (LIC) agents, suspected to have been kidnapped by Maoists at Jamboni, went missing since Monday, West Midnapore district Superintendent of Police Praveen Tripathy said today.

WholesaleInsurance.net Now Offering Live Online Chat For Customers Seeking Life Insurance Advice

Online life insurance agency, WholesaleInsurance.net, now offers live online chat to better serve customers. With online chat, customers seeking life insurance rates and general information can interact with experienced insurance specialists.

WholesaleInsurance.net Expands Offices To Meet Growing Life Insurance Demands

Premier life insurance firm, WholesaleInsurance.net, recently expanded its operations to better serve customers. In its new, larger workspace, WholesaleInsurance.net can now effectively meet the increase in demand for life insurance quotes.

Flood insurance cost high despite barriers

A CARLISLE homeowner says he is still paying to have his house insured against flooding, despite rock-solid new defences being erected near his home.

3 smart tips for buying health insurance

Health insurance runs the gamut on costs and coverage. Follow these hints to make the right choice.

City retiree health insurance at risk

Certain Wisconsin Rapids employees who retire on or after Jan. 1 might see no contribution from their former employer for their retiree health insurance benefits.

Insurance Industry Leader Martin Sullivan Joins Willis in Key Global Roles

NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Martin J. Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of Willis Group Holdings plc and Chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions, which will oversee brokerage and risk management advisory services for Willis’s multinational and global accounts.

Insurance Industry Leader Martin Sullivan Joins Willis in Key Global Roles

NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Martin J. Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of Willis Group Holdings plc and Chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions, which will oversee brokerage and risk management advisory services for Willis’s multinational and global accounts.

Insurance rates set to triple

Homeowners beware - flood insurance rates are set to triple after Dec. 17. Recent updates to area flood maps means that some residents may now be living in flood zones, which could cause residents to pay higher flood insurance premiums.

Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren'...

Solutions Insurance Joins SIAA Inc.

Solutions Insurance Group LLC of Colorado Springs, Colo., has joined ICA Agency Alliance Inc. based in Colorado Springs. Since it's inception in 1995, SIAA has signed 3,450 new members in the ...

Car Booster Seats Make Gains In Insurance Tests

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top marks to 30 percent of?booster seats it evaluated for properly restraining children, compared to 15 percent last year.

Steep rate hikes on way for individual health insurance

Double-digit rate increases are hitting most individual health-insurance plans in Washington state, hurting jobless workers and worrying insurance regulators.

Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Insurance Testing

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Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds

Insurance Companies Now Able to do Business with Credit Unions

ALBANY, NY (09/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor Paterson signed legislation on Aug. 30 that will enable insurance companies to deposit funds in credit unions. Non life insurance companies are now able to invest up to $250,000 in share certificates with credit unions where they are eligible for membership through this legislation. The legislation was signed into law as Chapter 461.

Travelers Offers Discount For Commercial Fleets That Install Driver-Monitoring Devices

The Travelers Cos. on Tuesday announced a discount of up to 15 percent for some commercial auto insurance plans if the company installs driver-monitoring devices on its vehicle fleet.

Insurer blames East's weather for rate hikes

An insurance company is raising its home insurance rates in Atlantic Canada by nearly nine per cent, in part because of weather events like Hurricane Earl.

Life insurers sitting pretty

The need for life insurance continues to grow as Australians continue to fall deeper into personal debt – and insurers owned by Australia’s four major banks will take almost half of those premiums.

The car insurer customers like best

We're less happy with car insurance companies this year, a new survey says. Higher rates are partly to blame. Yet the best-liked company doesn't have the lowest rates.