This Insurance Company Just Kicked Wall Street's Butt

White Mountains crushes earnings estimates.

Health insurance increased 4 percent in third quarter 2011

The cost of health care increased 4 percent in the third quarter of 2011 from the previous year, at least for people with employer-sponsored health insurance. The news come from the Thomson Reuters Healthcare Spending Index for Private Insurers, and also shows a .9 percent increase over the second quarter of 2011. The index tracks key [...]

Health funds told to drop planned rises in premiums

The Gillard government announces sweeping moves to rein in health insurance premium rises.

Bogus car insurance claims crackdown: 5,000 firms chasing no-win no-fee

Tough new curbs on bogus car-accident injury claims to stop Britain being the ‘whiplash capital of Europe’ are pledged today by Transport Secretary Justine Greening.

Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows

( University of California - Los Angeles ) A comprehensive new report on health insurance from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows the so-called Great Recession caused hundreds of thousands of Californians to lose coverage and acquire medical debt.

Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group (CBIG) Is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Deborah G. DiMarco as President of ...

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group (CBIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah G. DiMarco as President of CBR Professional Solutions, a division ...

Budgeting for the uncertain times

With age, our commitments increase. Be it your child, wife or parents, they all demand financial security. And this is the very thought that HDFC Life Insurance plays on as it launches its online term insurance Click 2 Protect. The campaign, consisting of five different commercials, delineates different life situations that require a man to secure his family, in case he meets with death. The ...

Motorbike Insurance Guide Launched by Tiger.co.uk

Car insurance comparison site Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites, has announced that it has published a guide to motorbike insurance.Ipswich, UK (PRWEB UK) 6 February 2012 To help riders in their search for good value motorbike insurance, Tiger.co.uk have released a motorbike insurance guide. With spring around the corner and new registrations out in March, the motorbike ...

Does a garage cut your car insurance?

It may seem logical that parking your vehicle in a garage overnight protects it from vandals, thieves and the elements. But in most cases, there's no correlation between whether you park in a garage and what you pay for car insurance.

Life Insurance Corporation to pick 5 pc stake in Dena Bank

Op Ed: "EHIM: 25 Years Ahead of its Time" By Jeffrey Lewis

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In February 2012, Employee Health Insurance Management of Southfield, Michigan, better known as EHIM will celebrate its 25th anniversary. For any corporation ...

Selective Insurance Group Beats Up on Analysts Yet Again

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Phoenix Launches New Distribution Agreement with National Agents Alliance

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) today announced a distribution agreement with National Agents Alliance (NAA) under which NAA agents can offer the redesigned Phoenix Simplicity Index Life product to their client base. Phoenix Simplicity Index Life (IUL) is a simplified-issue, indexed universal life insurance product that provides universal life insurance ...

Insurance Auto Auctions Paves the Way for Recycling U.S. Salvage Vehicles in China

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced an agreement with Chen Jia, Inc.

Mending the Hole in the Health Care Safety Net: Medco Foundation and Dispensary of Hope Introduce National Pharmacy ...

DETROIT, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent national survey, 17.1 percent of Americans lack health insurance, and more than nine million of the nation's uninsured rely on federally qualified ...

Wellpoint, Anthem to put higher premium on primary care

NORTH BAY -- WellPoint Inc., the nation's largest health insurance company and parent of Anthem Blue Cross, said it will pay physicians a higher reimbursement rate for primary care, a move aimed at reducing overall costs by rewarding preventative and quality care while hopefully addressing a nationwide physician shortage.

Charting OneBeacon Insurance Group's Latest Earnings Release

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State investigating insurance auditor

The Arizona Board of Accountancy is investigating the firm that conducted audits for the Valley Schools Management Group.

Families swamped by bills

SHELL-shocked Victorians are being asked to pay up to eight times more for home insurance after recent flooding.

Questions raised about proposal for Pennsylvania's insurance exchange

Advocates for health insurance reform are taking a dim view of a draft proposal for the state's health insurance exchange, saying it could keep the playing field tilted in favor of insurance companies and against consumers.

Three Sapiens Clients, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, DirectAsia.com, and L&T General Insurance, Named Winners of ...

CARY, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation , (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), a provider of innovative insurance software solutions, today announced that three of ...

Lloyds TSB Current Accounts Extend Insurance to Protect Against Travel Disruption

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-- - From 01 February this year all Lloyds TSB Silver, Gold, Platinum and Premier current account customers will be automatically covered for any disruption to their travel as part ...

Three Sapiens Clients, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, DirectAsia.com, and L&T General Insurance, Named Winners of ...

CARY, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation , (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), a provider of innovative insurance software solutions, today announced that three of ...

Willis: $3.5 Billion Losses in Mining Market Prompt 30 Percent Insurance Capacity Reduction

In 2011, the mining insurance market was not only hit by $2.7 billion in natural catastrophe losses, but over 60 operational losses totaling $835 million. The $3.5 billion total estimate of losses facing mining insurers has prompted a 30 percent withdrawal in insurance capacity since the start of 2011.

Ontario car insurance rates increase 2.9 per cent says Kanetix.ca

Consumers still have opportunities to save money on their car insuranceTORONTO , Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Kanetix® (www.kanetix.ca), an online quote comparison website for insurance and financial products, ...

Research and Markets: Performance Ratio Benchmarking: Accident and Health Insurance 2011 Allows You to Benchmark Your ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/861a02/performance_ratio ) has announced the addition of the " Performance Ratio Benchmarking: Accident and ...

Elizabeth Dipp Metzger Named a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, Focusing on a Holistic Solution to Wealth ...

Elizabeth Dipp Metzger has been named a financial adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Her primary focus is to bring a holistic viewpoint to wealth management, As a financial adviser, Lizzie provides clients with an integrated investment and insurance strategy focused on maximizing value over ...

Kirk signs union deal with 0% health care hike

It's official. The city of Gloucester's employee health insurance costs won't increase for the 2013 fiscal year, which is being budgeted now and begins July 1. Mayor Carolyn Kirk signed off last week on an agreement brought forward by the city's multiple union negotiating body, the Public Employees Committee, that keeps the current year's health insurance policy in place for the new year, with ...

Debate: Reputation Insurance a Good Idea?

by Michael Fertik, Reputation.com

Well-off get more from health insurance rebate

THE Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has revealed the disproportionate benefits better-off people get out of the health insurance rebate in a fresh bid to swing support for a means test.

Don Cornelius' Ex-Wife Stands To Make Six Figures From Life Insurance

Don Cornelius died with 2 life insurance policies worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the ex-wife hated will get all the money

Insurance to cost more in areas hit by natural disasters

SINGAPORE - Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to climb in regions affected by natural disasters following record insurance losses last year.

Online Insurance Marketplace Announces an Increase in Searches for Keyword, "How Much is Life Insurance"

Online Insurance Marketplace (OnlineInsuranceMarketPlace.com) Announces an Increase in Searches for Keyword, "How Much is Life Insurance" (PRWeb February 05, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/howmuchislifeinsurance/familylifeinsurance/prweb9166637.htm

Car insurance rip-off: 5,000 firms chasing claims... and 700 of them have been struck off

Tough new curbs on bogus car-accident injury claims to stop Britain being the ‘whiplash capital of Europe’ are pledged today by Transport Secretary Justine Greening.

Home insurance needs to be readied for winter risks

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi has reminded consumers to review their policies with their carrier or agent to ensure they are adequately protected during this winter season.

Home insurance: London and West Yorkshire dominate burglary claims list

Analysis of claims data from MoneySupermarket shows 17 areas in which no previous burglaries were declared by applicants for home insurance Households in London's Stoke Newington and Apperley Bridge in Bradford are the most likely in Britain to make an insurance claim for burglary, according to analysis of information given by consumers on home policy applications. Analysing 3m quotes made ...

Foundation Financial Group Inks Major Acquisition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Financial Group's insurance division has acquired B&R Insurance, securing its Florida customers who have personal and commercial insurance policies. ...

Final Program Announced for Life Insurance Settlement Association's Institutional Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL-- - LISA has announced the final program and speakers for its second annual Institutional Investor Life Settlement Conference. "This program will address the issues, opportunities and ...

Crump Group, Inc. Announces Sale of Life and Property & Casualty Insurance Divisions to BB&T

Crump Group, Inc. announced today that its life insurance and property and casualty insurance divisions are being sold to BB&T along with the rights to the Crump name.

BB&T Purchases Leading Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT - News) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the life and property and casualty insurance operating divisions ...