State Fund wins $3 million in restitution in San Diego fraud case
The State Compensation Insurance Fund, the largest workers' compensation carrier in California, is due $3 million in restitution in what company officials called late Thursday a "historic" workers' comp fraud case.
bizjournals Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:40:05 GMT

Sizemore withdraws initiative
It looks like Bill Sizemore can take no for an answer.
bizjournals Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:23:15 GMT

Global Developments, Inc.: GLOBAL INVESTMENT UPDATE: PetroSun Corporate Update
VANCOUVER (MARKET WIRE) Global Developments, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GBDP), a publicly traded venture capital company, is pleased to provide the following update with respect to PetroSun Inc., an oil exploration company in which Global holds an equity stake.
Marketwire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:17:00 GMT

Poll: Most think L.A. should ban trans fats
More than half of the respondents in an informal Los Angeles Business at bizjournals poll felt that Los Angeles should ban trans fats like the city of New York did.
bizjournals Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:33:21 GMT

Iuppa joins Zurich as government affairs head
Alessandro A. Iuppa will join Zurich Financial Services Group as a senior government affairs representative on Jan.Comment
topix.net Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:38:19 GMT

Spitzer Picks Former Deputy as Insurance Regulator (Update3) - Bloomberg
Spitzer Picks Former Deputy as Insurance Regulator (Update3)Bloomberg - 9 hours ago... 15 (Bloomberg) -- New York Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer nominated Eric Dinallo as superintendent of insurance, reuniting with a former deputy whose probes of ... NY Gov.-Elect Spitzer Nominates Dinallo as Insurance Chief Insurance JournalSpitzer nominates Willis exec to succeed Mills Business InsuranceStatement by New York Superintendent of Insurance Howard Mills Empire Information Services, Inc. (press release)Newsday - Business Wire (press release)all 9 news articles
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:50:00 GMT

Operations Improvement Manager - Insurance Industry Clients - Financial Times
Operations Improvement Manager - Insurance Industry ClientsFinancial Times, UK - 11 hours ago... is looking to recruit a number of Business Consulting professionals to work on business performance improvement initiatives in the UK Insurance Industry. ... Virtusa Corporation Appoints Jim Francis to Head Banking ... Business Wire (press release)all 4 news articles
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:11:00 GMT

BUPA exits Irish health insurance market
BUPA Ireland has announced that it is to withdraw from the Irish health insurance market to avoid having to pay rival company VHI E161 million as a risk equalization payment over the next three years.
Insurance-business-review.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:43:00 GMT

Swinton strengthens online presence with its4me buy
UK-based high street broker Swinton Group is merging with internet motor insurance company its4me.co.uk, in a move that will substantially increase the group's online presence.
Insurance-business-review.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:45:00 GMT

Hiscox expands UK operations with new Manchester office
Bermuda-headquartered specialist insurer Hiscox is to bolster its UK expansion plan by opening a new office in Manchester that will increase the company's availability to brokers in the country's Northwest.
Insurance-business-review.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:22:00 GMT

Portellus Inc.: Portellus Revamps Its Infrastructure to Accommodate More Clients
IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Portellus Inc., a leading provider of rules-based technology solutions, announced that it has taken a number of infrastructure and support enhancement measures that leave the company well positioned to manage growth and new client acquisitions. The initiative was spawned by an increased demand for the company's next-generation automation solutions.
Marketwire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:02:00 GMT

U.S. tally of data breach victims tops 100M
Stolen Boeing laptop contains private info on 382,000 A stolen laptop at The Boeing Co.Comment
topix.net Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:14:07 GMT

WANTED: RADICAL REDESIGN OF NATION'S RETIREMENT PLANS
Ohio may not have a bayou coast, a jut of land like Cape Cod or the attractions of the nation's capital, but it can boast inexpensive auto insurance rates.
prnewswire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Man Convicted for Automobile Insurance Fraud, Reports U.S. Attorney
Ohio may not have a bayou coast, a jut of land like Cape Cod or the attractions of the nation's capital, but it can boast inexpensive auto insurance rates.
prnewswire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Penn Treaty American Schedules 2005/2006 Update Conference Call for Wednesday, December 20
Ohio may not have a bayou coast, a jut of land like Cape Cod or the attractions of the nation's capital, but it can boast inexpensive auto insurance rates.
prnewswire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Quotiva Broker System Chosen by Alan & Thomas for E-commerce Strategy
Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers Limited have chosen Quotiva comparative quote engine technology to provide customer facing quotes for their niche Bentley & Rolls Royce offering, underwritten by RSA, at http://www.b-rr.co.uk. [PRWEB Dec 14, 2006]
emediawire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

RoadLoK Security to Offer Discount to GEICO Privileges Program Members
RoadLoK Security, manufacturer of custom motorcycle security systems for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Orange County Choppers, and Suzuki motorcycles, has launched a rebate program for all GEICO Customers via the GEICO Privileges Program. [PRWEB Dec 14, 2006]
emediawire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Interest Only Home Equity Loans Featuring a Fixed Second Mortgage Rate from BD Nationwide
BD Nationwide Mortgage introduces an affordable only home equity loan that features an interest only payment option with a fixed rate. This second mortgage allows borrowers to get a fixed mortgage rate while also benefitting from a reduced payment and increased cash flow. Homeowners have the luxury of converting their home equity line of credit into a fixed rate second mortgage while keeping the interest only option. BD Nationwide has released several new second mortgage products in 2006 that have offered additional "cash out" opportunities for homeowners without requiring them to refinance their existing first mortgage. [PRWEB Dec 13, 2006]
emediawire.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

This site is currently unGuided
Are you an expert on Insurance? Check out Be a Guide on the About.com network All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their...
About Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

How Should You Insure Property That Belongs to Your Customers?
Many businesses temporarily hold their customers' possessions to perform maintenance services or repairs. These types of businesses most commonly include dry cleaners, jewelers and other repair shops such as those...
About Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Lawsuits Against Directors and Officers are on the Rise. Does Your Firm Have D&O Insurance In Place?
Forgoing D&O insurance coverage can be a serious business mistake. Therefore, most businesses should purchase Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. Even if your company has a single owner, it is...
About Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Why Buy Travel Insurance
Travel is expensive, especially tours and cruises. Once you've paid your deposit or full payment, what will happen if: you or someone in your immediate family unexpectedly becomes ill, injured or dies and you can no longer take or continue your trip?your tour operator, airline or cruise line stops operating?
easyquoteinsurance.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

How To Spot A Flooded Car
In the aftermath of the hurricanes this year, there will be an excess of flooded cars for sale on the market. Dealers must disclose cars that have been flooded, but not everyone is honest. Find out what you can check to find out if a car has been flooded.
easyquoteinsurance.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Insurance Glossary
confused about what all those terms mean? Find out how to communicate effectively about insurance.
easyquoteinsurance.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Quotiva Broker System Chosen by Alan & Thomas for E-commerce Strategy
Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers Limited have chosen Quotiva comparative quote engine technology to provide customer facing quotes for their niche Bentley & Rolls Royce offering, underwritten by RSA, at http://www.b-rr.co.uk. (PRWeb Dec 14, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q291cC1aZXRhLUhvcnItTWFnbi1NYWduLVplcm8=
prweb.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Mass. Auto Rates Cut 11.7% for 2007
As expected, auto insurance rates in Massachusetts will be going down again in 2007, this time by as much as 11.7 percent on average.Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Julianne M. Bowler today a
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

N.Y. Gov.-Elect Spitzer Nominates Dinallo as Insurance Chief
Incoming New York Governor Eliot Spitzer will nominate Eric Dinallo, the former head of Spitzer's own investment public protection division while he was attorney general and currently general counsel
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

S&P Foresees More Europe M&A's; Teleconference Today-Details
A new report from Standard & Poor's Equity Research - European Investment Outlook ? Riding A Wave Of Volatility ? foresees the volume of mergers and acquisition in Europe exceeding the ?1.3 tri
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Settlement: Prudential Insurance Co.
$19 million settlement for contingent commissions paid to brokers.
lawyersandsettlements.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:00:07 -0800

Settlement: Pekin Insurance Co.
Class action dismissed alleging improper reduced payments.
lawyersandsettlements.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:19:19 -0800