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Capitol County Mutual Non-Renewing Texas Policyholders
The Texas Department of Insurance announced that Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company has notified policyholders that their industrial fire insurance coverage will end effective with the (more)
CheapAutosInsurance.com: CheapAutosInsurance.com Helps Drivers Play Green
SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Since it began operation in 2003 CheapAutosInsurance com, based in San Jose, California, has developed its database with an eye toward giving consumers the information they need to respond to both good times and bad The d (more)
President?s Task Force Takes a Close Look at G.M. and Chrysler Plants
The advisers who will decide whether to rescue the automakers toured their factories and drove G M ?s extended range electric car (more)
What Are the Different Types of Home Insurance?
What separate kinds of policies are available for homeowners? you are getting ready to buy a home or thinking that you may need additional coverage There are a number of different policies that are written in the US you will see a little informatio (more)
New Jersey Jury Awards $11 Million in Dental Malpractice Case
A jury in central New Jersey has awarded more than $11 million to the family of a man who died after having his wisdom teeth removed Francis Keller of Woodbridge had a genetic condition that (more)
Swiss Musical Chairs Continues, As Kielholz Named Swiss Re Chairman
Switzerland's financial community has seen some major upheavals lately The latest major change came with the announcement that Peter Forstmoser, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss Re, (more)
When Jobs Go Missing
Congress and the Obama administration must be prepared to do more as unemployment worsens as it inevitably will in this contracting economy (more)
Free Home Insurance Quotes - When and How to Use Them
Everyone who has anything to do with insurance knows that getting and comparing free quotes is a sure way to save a lot However, a lot of people miss opportunities or do NOT get the most from such opportunities Because of this, I'll show you when t (more)
Illinois Homeowner Sues to Obtain Claim Information on Explosion
A southwestern Illinois woman has filed a suit seeking information about why her home exploded last month Laura Williams filed the suit in Madison County Circuit Court A Feb 13 blast (more)
Wilson's axing makes way for new man to head ACC
Ross Wilson has been dismissed as the chairman of the ACC board and will be replaced by former Ernst & Young chief executive John Judge, ACC Minister Nick Smith announced yesterday ACC needed a fresh start to face up to its (more)
Longfellow Benefits: Health Insurance and Employee Benefits Issues on WATD
BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Patrick J Haraden, Senior VP of employee benefit services at Longfellow Benefits, will discuss employee benefits on 'McNamara On Money' on WATD 95 9 FM in Marshfield, Mass , on Saturday, March 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a m (more)
Top Destination Deals: Rome, London, Vegas, NYC, and 5 More
Travel vendors are doing all they can to keep travel accessible, including knocking prices down to levels lower than we've seen in a long time Here are some of the best deals for travel to the world's top cities (more)
State Farm Appeals Conditions Placed on Florida Withdrawal
State Farm Florida on Friday appealed stipulations that Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has put on its plan to withdraw from the state's property insurance market Florida's second largest (more)
New Jersey Teen Hurt in Stolen Auto Denied Medical Benefits
New Jersey's Supreme Court said a passenger in a stolen vehicle can't collect medical benefits under an auto insurance policy, even if the person doesn't know the vehicle was stolen Last (more)
How to Choose a Home Insurance Policy
Anyone looking for home insurance will be faced with a barrage of options with more than 50 providers offering policies So how do you know which one is right for you? (more)
Home Insurance is a Must Have
Buying a home is generally considered a great investment However, a surprising number of people fail to take actions to protect their investment Any number of misfortunes can befall a home at great cost to the owners A simple way to avoid excessiv (more)
Union Pacific Freight Car Carrying Molten Sulfur Derails in Louisiana
Louisiana State Police have lifted a shelter in place order resulting from the derailing of a freight train car carrying molten sulfur near Placquemine, La , on Mar 7 The derailed freight car (more)
Discount Home Insurance - How to Make Sure It's Yours
We all want the best for the least Don't we? So how do you go about getting discount home insurance? Read through and apply the following tips (more)
Highway Patrol Chief to Head North Dakota Workers Comp
Former North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent Bryan Klipfel has been named the state's new workers compensation director Gov John Hoeven announced Friday that he's chosen Klipfel for the (more)
Insurance.com Adds Infinity Insurance to Online Auto Insurance Comparisons
Insurance com, the leading online independent auto insurance agency in the country, today announced that Infinity Insurance is the newest company to offer comparison car insurance quotes directly to consumers at www insurance com and by phone (more)
California Court Rejects Expansion of Product Liability Law
The California Court of Appeals recently rejected the argument that a manufacturer has a duty to warn of the dangers of asbestos that may be contained in products produced by other suppliers The (more)
Independent Agents Hold P/C Market Share Despite Falling Prices
Despite a weak economy, heightened competition and soft insurance prices, independent agents wrote $6 out of every $10 of property casualty revenue in 2007 and continued to represent just under 60 (more)
Lloyd's Comments on Observance of International Women's Day
A bulletin on the Lloyd's of London web site (www lloyds com) notes that yesterday, March 8 was International Women's Day, which has been 'observed since the early 1900s It is an opportunity to (more)
Fortis, BNP Paribas and Belgian government reach new agreement
The Belgian government, Fortis Holding and BNP Paribas have signed an amendment to the protocol signed in October 2008, which modifies the terms of BNP Paribas's acquisition of Fortis's activities in Belgium and Luxembourg (more)
Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by m
Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by my insurance This is my last resort after days over months of searching trying to connect the dots and find doctors Maybe you guys can help I have searched on yelp, zocdoc (more)
Private involvement in ACC possible - Key
Private companies may be given an opportunity to compete for some ACC business in the future as the Government looks to rein in cost blowouts within the sector ACC Minister Nick Smith yesterday announced he was replacing chairman (more)
New York City, Port Authority Agree on Crane Safety Measures
New York City and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have reached an agreement to improve crane safety in the wake of deadly accidents last year Both agencies said last Friday that (more)
Getting medical insurance to cover dental procedures.
Getting medical insurance to cover dental procedures I have a somewhat rare medical condition, amelogenesis imperfecta, meaning I was born with no enamel on my teeth This has required a lot of dental work over the years I have temporary crowns tha (more)
South Carolina's 2005 Reform Reducing Claims Against Doctors
South Carolina legislators considering restricting lawsuits against companies were told that fewer lawsuits are being filed since a 2005 state law limited costs for doctors A company managing (more)
AB Svensk Exportkredit: Shares in Swedbank AB
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (MARKET WIRE) (more)
Lloyds insists it is '100% committed' to Edinburgh
LLOYDS Banking Group has denied claims that it plans to move Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) to London as part of a merged asset management business (more)
Is London Finally Becoming Affordable?
London has been scarily expensive for the past few years Is it now time that Americans reclaimed the right to visit and smile when the bill arrives? (more)
Accounts of Nebraska's Grand Island Insurance Firm Frozen
The bank accounts of a Grand Island insurance agency under investigation for an alleged Ponzi scheme and the accounts of a related company have been frozen An attorney representing First (more)
Medical Device Makers Could Face Increased State Liability Claims
Following the recent Supreme Court decision that federal rules do not protect drugmakers from state lawsuits, Democrats in Congress have moved to overturn a decision that has shielded medical (more)
Wyeth Ruling Could Bring Improved Drug Safety, More Lawsuits
A Supreme Court ruling this week that federal approval of a drug is no protection from lawsuits in state courts could make drugmakers more cautious about safety issues and may lead them to halt (more)
Brit Posts Lower Profit - $125 Million; Looking at Dutch Domicile
Brit Insurance, a diversified UK based insurer posted lower profits for 2008, but still managed a respectable £89 2 million ($125 million), compared to £191 2 million ($267 million) in (more)
A Time for Tontines
For young, uninsured Americans, a solution could be the tontine health insurance that pays a cash bonus to those whose health care costs are low over five years, excluding preventive care (more)
Reforming Health Care (1 Letter)
To the Editor: (more)
UK's Admiral Auto Insurance to Open Virginia Operations Center
The American subsidiary of a United Kingdom based auto insurer says it's going to open an operations center and bring 40 to 50 jobs to the Richmond area Admiral Americas and the Greater (more)
Frommer's Smart Deal of the Week: Six Nice Nights in Nice from $899
Nice is a great base for exploring France's Cote d'Azur offering a low cost European escape for the sun deprived (more)
Arkansas Appeals Court: Greene Co. Jailers Not Immune From Suit
A federal appeals court ruled that three Greene County, Ark , jailers are not immune from a lawsuit alleging they were deliberately indifferent toward an inmate who died from a heart attack (more)
Three Buildings in Montana Collapse
A daylong search through the ruins on Friday, March 6, turned up no victims after a natural gas explosion and fire that collapsed three buildings in downtown Bozeman, Mont , a day earlier One (more)
Five Great Road Trips From Around The World
Filed under: North America, South America, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, TransportationAustralian newspaper The Age has put together a list of five of the top drives from around the world These scenic byways encourage drivers t (more)
Standard Life brings in Spence
AN INVESTMENT and wealth management arm of Standard Life has appointed a new senior client portfolio manager (more)
David Anderson interview: Banker coins in success amid misfortunes of b
IT IS downright rare to hear a banker talking about good news these days Yet David Anderson, the chief executive of the Manchester based Co operative Financial Services is i (more)
Damages Mount from Fires Across Oklahoma
A fire burned down about two thirds of a city block in Weleeta Okla , one of several that broke out across Oklahoma last week No serious injuries have been reported The fire, which is still (more)
How AIG Fell Through the Regulatory Cracks
U S lawmakers blasted state and federal regulators for dodging blame and keeping secrets after the failure of insurance giant American International Group Inc , which now has access to more than (more)
Bankruptcy Won't Help West Virginia Doctor Avoid Malpractice Payments
A former West Virginia doctor will not be able to use his Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in Birmingham to block payments in scores of malpractice cases after a federal bankruptcy judge ruled he was (more)
New Jersey Teen Hurt in Stolen Auto Denied Medical Benefits
New Jersey's Supreme Court said a passenger in a stolen vehicle can't collect medical benefits under an auto insurance policy, even if the person doesn't know the vehicle was stolen Last (more)
Green Design Inc.: Green Design Creates New Marketing Campaign for Commerci
ANDOVER, MA (MARKET WIRE) Green Design Inc , an innovative marketing agency, today announced that it successfully completed a website redesign and integrated marketing campaign for Lowell, Mass based Enterprise Bank Green Design helped the bank t (more)
UK's Admiral Auto Insurance to Open Virginia Operations Center
The American subsidiary of a United Kingdom based auto insurer says it's going to open an operations center and bring 40 to 50 jobs to the Richmond area Admiral Americas and the Greater (more)
Equus Resources, Inc. : Equus Resources, Inc. Issues Company Update
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL (MARKET WIRE) Equus Resources, Inc (PINKSHEETS: EQUR) corporate secretary, Marty Zell, is offering the following statement to outline an update on the company and the investment community at large regarding the current state o (more)
ACE European Group announces key appointment
ACE European Group has appointed Shaun Edwards as a client relationship manager for its major risks business (more)
Hawaii May Ban Cell Phone Calling While Driving
The Honolulu City Council has voted to advance a bill to ban the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices while driving Hands free devices would be allowed under the measure (more)
Liberty Mutual Group Q4 earnings up
Liberty Mutual Group, a property and casualty insurer, has reported a net income of $474 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, an increase of 11 5%, compared to $425 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007 (more)
Lloyd's Insures Coffee Taster's Tongue for $13.78 Million
Despite all the technical changes, Lloyd's of London continues to adhere to its century's old tradition of accepting the most unusual risks It has just agreed to cover the tongue of Gennaro (more)
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