Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo

New home owners are finding themselves in limbo and at risk as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.Hundreds of people with houses purchased before Saturday's quake and due to be settled in...

“Contact us,” AA Insurance urges customers

Auckland – 9 September 2010 – AA Insurance is urging customers whose claims are likely to exceed the $100,000 EQC cap to contact them in the first instance, rather than the EQC, offering to help them process their claim.

Quinn Insurance recorded deficit of €788m last year

QUINN INSURANCE recorded a deficit of €788.4 million in unaudited accounts for 2009 that have been provided to the Financial Regulator.

Health Insurers Challenged for Blaming U.S. Premium Increases on Obama Law

The health-insurance industry was criticized by the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for “falsely blaming” premium increases on the health law signed by President Barack Obama in March.

Insure4USA.com Offers Ways to Lower Rates at Health Insurance for Seniors

Senior citizens are the most significant group requiring comprehensive health insurance . Escalating health care costs are a major concern for seniors who largely depend on their retirement funds to make ends meet.

How To Refinance Your Home: A Personal Journey Part I

In which the writer matches wits with the home mortgage industry.

Insurance company under fire by North Carolina, others

Woman paid for insurance coverage she never received and now she's out thousands of dollars. Several states are now investigating Association of Independent Managers (AIM).

Insurance agent barred from working in ND

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has issued a cease-and-desist order for Fargo insurance agent Janet Lulay ccused of dishonest practices. Hamm says Lulay allegedly accepted a check from a client to pay premiums on a homeowner's policy but she deposited the money in her personal bank account.

Insurance Division offers wildfire assistance

The Colorado Division of Insurance said today it is prepared to be a resource for people affected by the Fourmile Canyon wildfire.

Insurance Division offers wildfire assistance

The Colorado Division of Insurance said today it is prepared to be a resource for people affected by the Fourmile Canyon wildfire.

No Matter Age or Facebook Status, Everyone Needs Life Insurance

Married, single, young, older or in-betweenâvoluntary life insurance plans can help meet coverage needs for every stage in life. "Life insurance is an essential part of a sound financial plan," says Pam Jenkins, director of life products for Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors Gather in Seattle for National Industry Conference and Exhibition

Insurance agents and advisors will gather Sept. 11-14 in Seattle to discuss emerging trends and issues facing the industry, including the impact major healthcare and financial reform regulation will have on their businesses and how they will help consumers navigate the changing marketplace. The conference and exhibition will be held Sept. 11-14 at the Washington State Convention Trade Center.

Independent Ideas: Say no to mandatory health insurance

Mandatory insurance takes what's wrong with health insurance and makes it worse. It means higher costs, affordable insurance becomes illegal, and less incentive to please patients. Amendment 63 would block Colorado politicians from imposing mandatory insurance.

The Motorists Insurance Group Makes Changes to Leadership Team

Columbus, Ohio-based Motorists Insurance Group has announced changes to its leadership team. The following changes are effective immediately: Grady B. Campbell has been promoted to senior vice ...

Life Insurance Info’s Newly Remodeled Site Sets the Record Straight on Life Insurance Policies

Life-Insurance-Info.us dispels commonly-held life insurance myths and misconceptions in its new section, "Top 10 Myths of Life Insurance."

Life Insurance Info’s Newly Remodeled Site Sets the Record Straight on Life Insurance Policies

Life-Insurance-Info.us dispels commonly-held life insurance myths and misconceptions in its new section, "Top 10 Myths of Life Insurance."

Life Insurance Info’s Newly Remodeled Site Sets the Record Straight on Life Insurance Policies

Life-Insurance-Info.us dispels commonly-held life insurance myths and misconceptions in its new section, "Top 10 Myths of Life Insurance."

2 South Florida insurance execs charged with fraud

Two South Florida insurance executives have been charged with eight first-degree felony counts each after an extensive fraud investigation.

Health Insurance Costs Are Up; Employers Pay Less

There are shifts under way in how Americans pay for health insurance. For one thing, the cost of health insurance is higher, both for individuals and for those who pay to cover their entire families, according to the Kaiser Foundation's newest Health Benefits Survey :

Insurance executives arrested, accused of false statements

Two former executives of First Commercial Insurance Co. were arrested this week on eight first-degree felony charges for allegedly filing false or misleading financial statements for the company and its affiliate before they folded last year.

Insurance executives arrested, accused of false statements

Two former executives of First Commercial Insurance Co. were arrested this week on eight first-degree felony charges for allegedly filing false or misleading financial statements for the company and its affiliate before they folded last year.

Allianz Life Promotes Jason Wellmann to Senior Vice President of Life Insurance Sales

MINNEAPOLIS----Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America today named Jason Wellmann as the new senior vice president of Life Insurance Sales. In this role, Wellmann will be responsible for leading Allianz life insurance strategy through all distribution channels.

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.

Health Insurance Reform Will Require Increased Government Spending

Health insurance needs and the nation's health care tab will go up - not down - as a result of President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. That's the conclusion of a government forecast released Thursday, which also finds the increase will be modest. The average annual growth in health care spending will be just two-tenths of 1 percentage point higher through 2019 with Obama's remake, said the ...

Health insurance costs to rise under health-care reform

Health insurance spending will rise 12.9 percent in 2014, according to a new government analysis of the health-care reform law.

More Car Booster Seats Improving in Insurance Testing

A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat.

Executives of defunct South Florida insurance companies arrested

Two South Florida insurance executives were arrested Wednesday for falsifying documents stating how much their companies had in reserve accounts. First Commercial Insurance Co. President and CEO Luis M. Espinosa, 60, and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rene M. Cambert, 55, were arrested on eight first-degree felony charges of filing false or misleading financial statements.

Residents air insurance gripes

When a home sustains major damage, the homeowner calls his or her insurance company to get it repaired. Thousands of area residents did this after the July flood that hit Proviso Township. However, when they called their insurance companies, many didn't get the help they expected. At numerous town hall meetings, residents have brought up their concerns of not being covered by their insurance.

Dallas National Insurance Selects 4Sight Business Intelligence For Property & Casualty

4Sight Business Intelligence, Inc., a leading providing of off-the-shelf property & casualty specific business intelligence products, announced that Dallas National Insurance has chosen the 4Sight Business Intelligence for Property & Casualty solution for their Worker's Compensation and other commercial lines of business.

IPO norms for non-life insurance cos soon: IRDA

Hari Narayan said the proposed IPO guidelines for non-life insurance firms were in the process of finalisation before they were sent to SCADA, a body constituted by Securities and Exchange Board of India, for approval followed by a final approval from the market regulator.

PhillyDeals: Survey: Employers brace for 9% rise in health-insurance costs

U.S. employers expect health-insurance costs to rise an average 9 percent next year, up from 7 percent in 2010, according to a survey by the National Business Group on Health in Washington of 75 big corporations.

Unitrin Direct And Optical Image Technology Featured In Tech Decisions Webinar

Unitrin Direct Auto and Home Insurance and Optical Image Technology will be featured presenters for the free one-hour Tech Decisions for Insurance Webinar on Thursday, September 16 at 2 PM EDT.

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.

Wylie Insurance Joins The Iroquois Group

Wylie Insurance of Modesto, Calif., has joined The Iroquois Group. According to agency principal Alisa Bierria-Wylie, Wylie Insurance was founded in 2007 and offers auto, home, life, health, ...

Wylie Insurance Joins The Iroquois Group

Wylie Insurance of Modesto, Calif., has joined The Iroquois Group. According to agency principal Alisa Bierria-Wylie, Wylie Insurance was founded in 2007 and offers auto, home, life, health, ...

Insurance assessors arrive from US, Europe

Hundreds of insurance assessors, some from as far away as America and Europe, have arrived in Christchurch to deal with claims after the weekend's massive 7.1 magnitude quake, says the Insurance Council.Council chief executive...

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Non-life insurance market reports underwriting loss

THE NON-LIFE insurance market sustained an underwriting loss last year for the first time since 2002, as the insurance industry was hit by the double-whammy of the recession and extreme weather events.