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Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical.
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California bill targets health insurance premium hikes
SACRAMENTO Health insurance companies would be required to provide more information to the public when they intend to raise premiums under a bill passed by the state Assembly.
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Subsidized insurance for farmers mulled
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Pampanga Branch Manager Romeo Gonzales said Thursday they are open to the possibility of entering into an agreement with the Provin read more
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IRDA fines two Bharti Axa insurance companies
Chennai, Aug 26 : The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Thursday fined the life and non-life insurance companies promoted by Bharti Axa combine for violation licensing norms after changes in the ownership pattern of the promoting companies.
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Northwestern Launches Disability Insurance for Doctors and Dentists
Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals see the consequences of disabling injuries all the time in their line of work. It is a hands-on profession, so its not surprising that most of them have disability insurance or actively research it.
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American Integrity Insurance Company is First to Launch Vacant Home Insurance Policy in Florida
TAMPA, FL — American Integrity marked a first among Florida-based insurance companies by launching an insurance policy to cover vacant homes. The policy will insure unoccupied homes, on a long or short term basis and addresses a growing and unmet need in [...]

James City flood insurance customers get discount
JAMES CITY — In recognition of the county’s floodplain management, insurance companies are discounting flood insurance premiums by 10%, according to a release.
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Health Insurance: Some Imperfect Options for Those with Pre-existing Conditions
Several years ago my mother tripped on a tour of Italy and wound up in the emergency room. On the way out she stopped to pay and was met with a baffled look. Under Italy’s health-care system, there would be no charge, she was told. Mom [...]

JUst beware when buying
In reply to Insurance policy not stopped as requested : JUst beware when buying insurance from telemarketers, apply the same awareness when buying via agents/ financial planners too. Bankassurance telemarketers will persuade you to buy policies, but what about servicing? claims and terminations- you will have to do it yourself. Telemarketers are [...]

Project Self-Sufficiency hosts enrollment for New Jersey family care health insurance
NEWTON Project Self-Sufficiency offers open enrollment appointments for New Jersey Family Care, the health insurance plan offered by New Jersey to eligible children and low-income parents, every Wednesday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m., and every Thursday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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School board sends health insurance issue to committee
Fairfield school board members sent the administrators health insurance issue to a committee for further study during a regular monthly meeting Monday.
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Northwestern Mutual Sees Dramatic Increase in Permanent Life Insurance Sales in 2010
MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northwestern Mutual, the nations #1 direct provider of individual life insurance1, announced today that 2010 has been a landmark year for the companys permanent life insurance product. From January through July, the number of new policies purchased increased more than 23% over the [...]

New Franklin City Council is looking to lower the cost of health insurance
Health insurance renewal for city employees was the big discussion of the night. The current plan cost $970,000, so the council and Finance Director Scott Svab are looking to lower the cost. They are getting quotes from other brokers and insurance agencies. The [...]

American National Insurance Company (ANAT) President and COO George Richard Ferdinandtsen buys …
By insider. President and COO of American National Insurance Company ( ANAT ) George Richard Ferdinandtsen buys 3,000 shares of ANAT on 08/03/2010 at an average price of $79.78 a share. Read more
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Aviva to sell life insurance via Santander
Insurer Aviva has signed a deal to sell its life insurance through Santander’s UK network of branches.
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