Two South Floridians leave Citizens board
Three changes have been made to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board of governors, including the replacement of its only two members from South Florida.
bizjournals 7h and 26m ago

Universal Health gets reprieve
A judge in Tallahassee has given Universal Health Care Insurance Co. additional time to come up with more capital to bolster its financial reserves.
bizjournals 7h and 18m ago

Cracker Barrel sues insurers over discrimination settlement
Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is suing two of its insurance carriers, claiming they did not reimburse the company after it settled sexual and racial harassment claims for $2 million.Comment
topix.net 7h and 23m ago

HealthExtras Former CFO Resumes Role (AP)
Pharmacy benefit manager HealthExtras Inc. said Friday that Michael P. Donovan, who was the company's chief financial officer for nearly eight years until 2006, has been appointed to that position again, effective immediately.
yahoo.com 7h and 17m ago

Insurance regulators target church, CEO
The Colorado Division of Insurance on Friday issued a cease-and-desist order against an Aurora church and its CEO to halt the unauthorized sale of insurance.
bizjournals 8h and 16m ago

The Cat Rental Stores Announce Preferred Allied Vendor Program
Caterpillar announced the selection of 69 Allied Vendors for North and South American Cat Rental Stores to be included in the 2007 Allied Vendor Program.Comment
topix.net 9h and 26m ago

Chubb Chairman Received $13.9M in 2006 (AP)
Property and casualty insurance company Chubb Corp. reported Friday its chairman, president and chief executive, John D. Finnegan, received compensation valued by the company at $13.9 million in 2006.
yahoo.com 9h and 8m ago

Willis Group Unit Prices Senior Notes (AP)
Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd. said Friday its Willis North American Inc. unit priced $600 million senior notes at 6.2 percent due 2017.
yahoo.com 11h and 17m ago

CastlePoint IPO jumps 13 percent on market debut (at CNNMoney.com)
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer goes public during year of record profits for industry.
cnn.com 12h and 14m ago

Willis North America Prices $600 Million Senior Notes Offering (Business Wire)
NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings Limited , the global insurance broker, announced today that its subsidiary, Willis North America Inc., priced $600 million Senior Notes at 6.20 percent due 2017.
yahoo.com 12h and 15m ago

Standard Life to axe 1,000 jobs
Coinciding with Standard Life's announcement of better than expected 2006 results, the UK insurer is set to cut an additional 1,000 jobs or 12% of its workforce, as part of its cost-saving initiative, which aims to save GBP100 million a year by 2009.
Insurance-business-review.com 12h and 7m ago

Clydesdale Bank and Engage Mutual offer new life cover
UK finance group Clydesdale Bank, which also operates under the Yorkshire Bank brand, has extended its product portfolio in association with Harrogate-based Engage Mutual to launch Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover.
Insurance-business-review.com 12h and 6m ago

ABI sets up task force to help older consumers find cover
The Association of British Insurers has set up a task force designed to look into helping older consumers shop around for travel and motor insurance.
Insurance-business-review.com 13h and 24m ago

ACE Limited to Hold Its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 (Business Wire)
HAMILTON, Bermuda----ACE Limited will hold its first quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
yahoo.com 16h and 15m ago

Business Insurance Costs, Don't Cut Corners
Business insurance for small to medium businesses can be like a minefield but you need to know you have the right cover so that all areas of your business are protected sufficiently. There is insurance for these size businesses called a Business Owners Policy or BOP.
E-Zine 18h and 26m ago

AXA and BMPS Join Forces in the Italian Bancassurance and Pensions Market (PR Newswire)
AXA and BMPS announce today that they have reached an agreement for the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership in life and non-life bancassurance as well as pensions business.
yahoo.com 21h and 26m ago

Medical tourism offers healthy savings
Going overseas for surgery can mean big savings, but do your homework.
Bankrate.com 23h and 29m ago

Scientists Disagree Over Hazard Posed by New Madrid Earthquake Fault
Scientists have struggled for years to figure out when the next big earthquake might strike the central United States. Now a geologist from Northwestern University believes he has evidence that th
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Insurer to Pay $17.5 Million in Conn. I-84 Faulty Construction Claim
The insurer behind the performance bond for part of the troubled Interstate-84 construction in Connecticut will pay $17.5 million to settle claims involving installation of defective drains, according
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Mass. AG Balks as FAIR Plan Seeks 13.6% Hike Statewide, 25% on Cape
The Massachusetts FAIR Plan has requested a 25 percent homeowners insurance rate increase for Cape Cod residents, part of an overall statewide filing seeking a 13.6 percent average rate increase state
Insurancejournal.com Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

MetLife to Hold Annual Investor Day (Business Wire)
NEW YORK----MetLife, Inc. announced today that it will hold its annual investor conference on Monday, December 3, 2007.
yahoo.com Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:12:00 GMT

Prudential CEO Got $15.3 Million in 2006 (AP)
The chairman of Prudential Financial Inc. received compensation the company valued at $15.3 million last year, according to an analysis of a regulatory filing Thursday.
yahoo.com Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Well, Whose Fault Is It?
The lifting of laws banning solicitors from advertising has seen them go on the offensive and accidents are no longer just accidents. The compensation culture has been set in motion, and somebody must be to blame.
E-Zine Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:26:51 -0500

Insurance - Drunk Driver Ruins Financial Future
Clyde and Claudette's financial future is now ruined! Make sure it doesn't happen to you. These tips will help you protect yourself from the time-bomb that devastated them.
E-Zine Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:36:42 -0500

EU Backs U.S. Trans-Atlantic Flight Deal
European Union governments on Thursday backed a deal with the United States that should boost the number of people flying across the Atlantic by opening up restricted routes to new rivals _ but delayed when the ...Comment
topix.net Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:30:25 GMT

Lender won't cancel duplicate hazard insurance
First make sure you didn't agree to the insurance at the closing, says Dr. Don.
Bankrate.com Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Settlement: Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Insurance company pays about $6.6 million to 167 policyholders who sued them for not covering hurricane damages.
lawyersandsettlements.com Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:02:56 -0700

Settlement: Prudential Insurance
Bank receives $3.35 million from insurance provider for losses sustained in a check kiting scheme.
lawyersandsettlements.com Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:58:32 -0700

Settlement: Allina Hospitals & Clinics and Fairview Health Services
$1 million paid in discount coupons to uninsured patients in class action settlement.
lawyersandsettlements.com Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:11:37 -0700

Short-term health insurance on the rise
For workers who are in between jobs, short-term health insurance is an alternative to more expensive options.
Bankrate.com Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT


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