Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Our Health, and the Health of Insurers - New York Times

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Our Health, and the Health of Insurers

New York Times, United States

Re “Insurers Offer to Soften a Key Rate-Setting Policy” (Business Day, March 25): Before we give insurance companies a pat on the back for their promise to stop basing premium rates on the insured’s medical history if Congress passes a plan requiring ...

Taxing Our Health !

The New American

The Public Plan Option and the Possibility of Cost Shifting

World Health Care Blog

Sunday, March 29, 2009

How the Obama-Biden health care plan proposed to address the problem - Democratic Underground

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Reuters

How the Obama-Biden health care plan proposed to address the problem

Democratic Underground, DC

The one that most gets to the heart of the problem, to achieve the goal stated at the beginning of this post is this: The Obama-Biden plan will create a National Health Insurance Exchange to help individuals purchase new affordable health care options ...

Help for healthcare reform !

Los Angeles Times

Insurers Ease Stance on Pre-Existing Conditions

New York Times

A tax on dreams: Obama right to pursue health care reform

Houston Chronicle

Reuters - PR Web (press release)


Thursday, March 26, 2009

Couple argue for auto insurance changes - The Newark Advocate

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Couple argue for auto insurance changes

The Newark Advocate, OH

Nicole's parents were in Columbus on Wednesday to testify in front of the Ohio House Insurance Committee. The hearing was for House Bill 23, which seeks to double minimum automobile-insurance coverage from their current levels of $12500 per individual ...

State Minimum Auto Coverage Could Rise

10TV

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Geico Applies to Write Auto Insurance in Massachusetts - Trading Markets (press release)

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Boston Globe

Geico Applies to Write Auto Insurance in Massachusetts

Trading Markets (press release), CA

"It is further evidence that managed competition is bringing more choice in cost, coverage and companies to Massachusetts consumers," Burnes said in a statement, adding the state's residents are "reaping the benefits of automobile insurance reform. ...

Geico to sell auto insurance in Bay State

Boston Herald

Geico wants to sell in Mass.

Boston Globe

Geico to sell auto insurance in Mass.

Forbes

WBZ - Boston Globe


Monday, March 23, 2009

In current economy, many people forgo car insurance, study shows - Ventura County Star

In current economy, many people forgo car insurance, study shows

Ventura County Star, CA

The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program, made available to Ventura County in 2007 to help low-income drivers obtain auto insurance, has not attracted a lot of users. There have been 1400 Ventura County residents who have inquired about the ...

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Allianz calls truce in German car insurance war - Reuters

Geico to sell auto insurance in Bay State - Boston Herald

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Panel Ignores Gov, Advises Increase in Workers Comp Insurance Rates - NBC Los Angeles

Panel Ignores Gov, Advises Increase in Workers Comp Insurance Rates

NBC Los Angeles, CA

A state advisory board is recommending a 24.4 percent increase in workers' compensation insurance rates. The panel is ignoring Gov. Schwarzenegger's complaint that the large rate hike would hurt state business firms and workers. ...

California Workers' Comp Rates Could Surge Nearly 25% - TMCnet

Los Angeles Business Journal

California Workers' Comp Rates Could Surge Nearly 25%

TMCnet

In 2007, the top five writers of workers' compensation insurance in California, according to AM Best Co. state/line data, were: State Compensation Insurance Fund, with a 26.4% market share; American International Group Inc., with 8%; Berkshire Hathaway ...

Skyrocketing workers’ comp medical costs prompt hearing

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Survey Gives Low Grade To US Health Care - Forbes

Survey Gives Low Grade To US Health Care

Forbes, NY

The bad economy has led nearly 25% of consumers to delay medical care because they couldn't afford it or didn't have insurance, according to a new survey. It gets worse: Forty percent of Americans give the US health care system a grade of D or F, ...

Before you cut back insurance, consider discounts, adjustments - USA Today

Before you cut back insurance, consider discounts, adjustments

USA Today

•Consider the value of life insurance. Many people don't have any life insurance and consider it too expensive. But it can be a smart idea during tough times because it will provide financial security for your family at a relatively low cost. ...

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Auto Insurance Rates Under Legislative Scrutiny - Hartford Courant

Auto Insurance Rates Under Legislative Scrutiny

Hartford Courant, United States

The system, often challenged in the legislature, results in city residents paying substantially higher auto insurance rates in general than people in suburban and rural areas. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal had advocated a prohibition on insurers' ...

Safe Havens: Credit Unions Earn Some Interest - Wall Street Journal

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Safe Havens: Credit Unions Earn Some Interest

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Foster kids find college help after 'aging out' - The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Foster kids find college help after 'aging out'

The Associated Press

"We've heard from students who have enrolled in college so they can find a place to sleep," he said. "They're using their survival skills to find a place to stay and food to eat â€" let alone transportation and health insurance. ...

Judge dismisses part of state's Road Home suit - Forbes

Judge dismisses part of state's Road Home suit

Forbes, NY

Road Home grants were meant to help repair damage not covered by insurance. Before leaving office, Foti sued insurance companies for any payments that might have reduced Road Home grants. The companies say the state already had deducted insurance ...

Judge dismisses part of state's Road Home suit

WXVT

Thursday, March 12, 2009

AutoQuoter.com to Offer Cheap Auto Insurance Products from Non ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

AutoQuoter.com to Offer Cheap Auto Insurance Products from Non ...

Insurance News Net (press release), PA

Instant auto insurance comparison by AutoQuoter one stop shop for discount auto insurance coverage and easy, no hassle cheap auto insurance rate quote for consumers in all states. Car insurance quotes for most drivers, whether you need custom car ...

Auto Insurance-Car insurance comparison Quotes with Outstanding ... - Search By Headlines (press release)

Auto Insurance-Car insurance comparison Quotes with Outstanding ...

Search By Headlines (press release), NV

Auto insurance costs seem to have increased over the last few years due to additional taxes and increased premiums. Many are therefore turning to car insurance comparison websites to find cost effective auto insurance quotes. ...

Auto Insurance Quotes, Health Insurance, Home Insurance, Business ...

Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Police blotter - Naperville Sun

Police blotter

Naperville Sun, IL

Vehicle burglary: Between 9 pm March 5 and 6 am, black, 10-year-old radar detector valued at $100 stolen from unlocked car parked in driveway of home at 3828 Caine Court. • Theft: Sometime before today, three Naperville City Council candidates' ...

Police blotter 3/10

Southtown Star

Americans Believe They're Savvy About Insurance, But NAIC ... - PR Newswire (press release)

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Americans Believe They're Savvy About Insurance, But NAIC ...

PR Newswire (press release), NY

If you, too, believe you have a high "Insurance IQ," see if you can answer these three basic questions: Does auto insurance automatically cover a rental car? Can you own a house without homeowners insurance? In general, how much life insurance is ...

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Auto insurance plan has no state appeal - Gloucester Daily Times

Auto insurance plan has no state appeal

Gloucester Daily Times,  USA

"Now," said insurance agent Rich Jones of Leslie S. Ray Insurance in Beverly, "the insurance company will be judge, jury and executioner." The only appeal, predicted Frank Mancini of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, will be to the ...

Drivers losing a right to appeal

Boston Globe

MA Insurance Board of Appeal to be Dissolved

InjuryBoard.com

Auto Insurance Agent Alert: Smart Consumers are Shopping For Auto ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

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Auto Insurance Agent Alert: Smart Consumers are Shopping For Auto ...

Insurance News Net (press release), PA

Although it will take some time for the recession to end, the article posted by InsuranceAgents.com encourages consumers to follow its tips to better organize their finances and to get the best out of their insurance plan with specialized auto ...

InsuranceAgents.com Emphasizes Importance of Shopping Around for ...

1888 Press Release (press release)

Saturday, March 7, 2009

No paycheck? No health insurance? Help is available in Idaho - IdahoStatesman.com

New York Times

No paycheck? No health insurance? Help is available in Idaho

IdahoStatesman.com, ID

That bare-bones coverage can cost $60 to more than $200 a month, depending on your needs and health status. Go to healthinsurance.idaho.gov or c

Crist Touts Fla. Low-Cost Health Insurance Program - CBS 4

MyFox Tampa Bay

Crist Touts Fla. Low-Cost Health Insurance Program

CBS 4, FL

Low-Cost Health Insurance Program Governor Charlie Crist touts state's Cover Florida Health Plan at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 6, 2009. Governor Charlie Crist was in South Florida Friday to spread the word about the state's low-cost ...

Crist traveling Florida to push low-cost insurance plan

Sun-Sentinel.com

Crist visits, talks about health plan

Daytona Beach News-Journal

Florida governor promotes cheaper health insurance

Forbes

MSNBC - MiamiHerald.com


Thursday, March 5, 2009

US Lawmakers Clash With Fed Over Strategy On AIG Rescue - CNNMoney.com

Daily Nation

US Lawmakers Clash With Fed Over Strategy On AIG Rescue

CNNMoney.com

Though the OTS did bring a variety of issues to the attention of AIG's board, Polakoff acknowledged the agency didn't foresee the "profound systemic impact" credit-default swap products caused within the broader insurance company. ...

Fed’s Kohn Says Risks of Not Rescuing AIG Too Large

Bloomberg

Senators ask regulators about $180B AIG bailout

International Herald Tribune

Testimony Of US Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald L. Kohn ...

Exchange News Direct

Washington Post - CNNMoney.com


Federal Deposit Insurance Company fund that protects bank deposits ... - New York Daily News

Federal Deposit Insurance Company fund that protects bank deposits ...

New York Daily News, NY

BY Catey Hill “Without these assessments, the deposit insurance fund could become insolvent this year,” Bair wrote in a March 2 letter to the industry. The letter was written in response to the banking industry's anger at new fees approved by the FDIC. ...

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Crisis Spawns Drive to Fix Euro With More Rules, Ties - Bloomberg

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Voice of America

Crisis Spawns Drive to Fix Euro With More Rules, Ties

Bloomberg

A panel of European Union advisers recommended on Feb. 25 the creation of new agencies with power to tie together national regulators of banks, insurers and securities firms. Multilateral institutions including the World Bank on Feb. ...

Video: Financial forecast for Europe

RussiaToday

Summit fails to heal EU's divisions over recession

guardian.co.uk

EU Leaders Back Financial Supervision Blueprint for Banks

Insurance Journal

InTheNews.co.uk - TMCnet


Credit Union, Insurance Agency Unveil New Program - Oswego County Business Magazine

Software Bergisch-Gladbach

Credit Union, Insurance Agency Unveil New Program

Oswego County Business Magazine, NY

Benefits Plusâ€"underwritten through Travelers insuranceâ€"allows credit union members to get car, home and other personal insurance at their credit union with various billing options and special program rates for members. Members can choose to have their ...

Monday, March 2, 2009

Buy Auto Insurance Online and Save Money - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

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PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

Buy Auto Insurance Online and Save Money

PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria

Insure4USA.com is an online marketplace that allows consumers the compare insurance quotes from top insurance companies. Insure4USA.com offers auto, health, home, life, renters, condo, and annuity insurance quotes online. ...

Finding COBRA Alternatives: GoHealthInsurance.com Launches COBRA ... - MSNBC

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ABC News

Finding COBRA Alternatives: GoHealthInsurance.com Launches COBRA ...

MSNBC

To learn about COBRA and to learn about your alternative options, visit www.gohealthinsurance.com/cobra to get free health insurance quotes, view instant quotes online, and apply for an individual health plan at your computer. ...

Feds will help with COBRA payment

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