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Insurance News - AAA Insurance 200 starting lineup (Fox Sports) ActiveReports Document @page{size:


AAA Insurance 200 starting lineup (Fox Sports)
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Insurance News - Universal Underwriters to Refund $2.4 Million To Auto Credit Insurance


Universal Underwriters to Refund $2.4 Million To Auto Credit Insurance Policyholders 05-28-08 (CBS 7 West Texas)
AUSTIN-Attorney General Greg Abbott reached a settlement today with an automobile credit insurance company that unlawfully withheld insurance premiums from 12,000 Texans who paid off their vehicle loans early.

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Insurance News - Eastern Insurance To Buy Marshfield's Anderson Agency (Banker & Tradesman)


Eastern Insurance To Buy Marshfield's Anderson Agency (Banker & Tradesman)
Eastern Insurance Group plans to acquire Marshfield-based Anderson Insurance Services, an independent agency specializing in musical instrument insurance along with auto, life, home, boat, annuities and business insurance.

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Auto-Owners Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company (Centre Daily Times)
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa+" of Auto-Owners Insurance Group (AOIG) (Lansing, MI) and its members. AOIG is comprised of five property/casualty companies led by Auto-Owners Insurance Company and four wholly owned subsidiaries.

Miss. Approves 2.9% State Farm Auto Insurance Rate Cut (Insurance Journal)
In less than 30 days, a number of Mississippi automobile insurance policyholders could see a premium rate reduction of up to an average of 2.9 percent as the result of a rate filing approved by Commis

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Insurance News - Low-earners can buy auto insurance coverage at a bargain (The


Low-earners can buy auto insurance coverage at a bargain (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
One might expect the California Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program to be flooded with applications. After all, the nearly 10-year-old Department of Insurance subsidy has helped tens of thousands of low-income drivers throughout California buy liability coverage for as little as $210 a year. But many local social service representatives and advocates for low-income residents contacted by The ...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Auto-Owners Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company (Centre Daily Times)
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa+" of Auto-Owners Insurance Group (AOIG) (Lansing, MI) and its members. AOIG is comprised of five property/casualty companies led by Auto-Owners Insurance Company and four wholly owned subsidiaries.

Texas AG Reaches Settlement With Auto Credit Insurance Company (KLTV 7 Tyler)
Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached a settlement with an automobile credit insurance company that unlawfully withheld insurance premiums from than 12,000 Texans who paid off their vehicle loans early.

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Insurance News - Insurance Australia Loses Its Head (CEO) (Forbes) Chief Executive Michael


Insurance Australia Loses Its Head (CEO) (Forbes)
Chief Executive Michael Hawker steps aside, following the auto and home insurer's dimming outlook and much crtiicism, having spurned a rich takeover bid from QBE Insurance Group.

When it's Smart to Comparison Shop for Auto Insurance (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Does it seem like your auto insurance rates go up every time you sneeze, refill the gas tank or - the ultimate factor - add another driver to your policy? You're not imagining it; numerous factors influence the cost of your auto policy and many of them are simply beyond your control.

Who needs to pay more for car insurance? (The Springfield News-Leader)
As the price of gas accelerates toward $4 a gallon, perhaps it's time to think about another painful cost of driving: auto insurance.

Posted by Administrator at 05:15 PM |

Insurance News - How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Richfield Reaper)


How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - How much does the average person pay for auto insurance? Probably more than they would like. Often the bill just gets accepted as a necessity and we simply write out a big check each month.

Insurance Australia Replaces CEO Hawker With Wilkins (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd. , the auto and home insurer that last week rejected an A$8.7 billion ($8.3 billion) takeover bid, said Chief Executive Officer Michael Hawker resigned and will be replaced by Michael Wilkins .

Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - We're increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives. That's why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that's reliable, gives us the best rate and offers online convenience.

Posted by Administrator at 06:15 PM |

Insurance News - Wisconsin insurance complaints above average (The Capital Times) Wisconsin's insurance


Wisconsin insurance complaints above average (The Capital Times)
Wisconsin's insurance regulation agency said that the state ranked above average in insurance complaints last year.According to the 2007 Insurance Complaints and Administrative Actions report issued by the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, more than 8,000 consumers contacted the office last year to file a complaint.The office also helped consumers recover over $8 million from ...

When it's Smart to Comparison Shop for Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Does it seem like your auto insurance rates go up every time you sneeze, refill the gas tank or - the ultimate factor - add another driver to your policy? You're not imagining it; numerous factors influence the cost of your auto policy and many of them are simply beyond your control.

Saving on Auto Insurance Puts Money Back in Your Pocket (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Tired of feeling like you're living from paycheck to paycheck? Want to have more cash in your pocket? All you have to do is cut back on some of your expenses.

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Insurance News - Auto, home insurance premiums on the rise (The Wichita Eagle)


Auto, home insurance premiums on the rise (The Wichita Eagle)
Auto and homeowners insurance premiums are rising in Kansas, with several of the biggest companies asking for -- and getting -- rate increases since the first of the year. The Eagle on Friday obtained rate revisions granted by the Kansas Insurance Department since Jan. 1. The filings show that among insurance companies that filed for rate changes, most increased premiums. The average rate ...

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Insurance News - Mass. Insurance Agents Vow to Protect Right to Auto Policy


Mass. Insurance Agents Vow to Protect Right to Auto Policy Ownership (Insurance Journal)
Massachusetts independent insurance agents are unhappy about a state ruling that they believe erodes their ownership of their customers' auto policies and denies them proper payment on certain high ri

Insurance company to sue city over crash that killed teen last winter; Speculation after fatal accident centred on ... (The Sault Star)
An insurance company has let the city of Sault Ste. Marie know it intends to sue after a crash that killed a young woman at the city's northern limits last December. City solicitor Lorie Bottos confirmed Thursday the auto insurance company "put us on notice a claim [...]

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Insurance News - Insurance company to sue city over crash that killed teen


Insurance company to sue city over crash that killed teen last winter; Speculation after fatal accident centred on ... (The Sault Star)
An insurance company has let the city of Sault Ste. Marie know it intends to sue after a crash that killed a young woman at the city's northern limits last December. City solicitor Lorie Bottos confirmed Thursday the auto insurance company "put us on notice a claim [...]

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Insurance News - Block: Car insurance costs driving you crazy? Here's how to


Block: Car insurance costs driving you crazy? Here's how to save (The Clarion-Ledger)
As the price of gas accelerates toward $4 a gallon, perhaps it's time to think about another painful cost of driving: auto insurance.

House Suggests Raise in Auto Insurance Level (KATC 3 Lafayette)
The House decided Tuesday that Louisiana should raise the minimum level of required automobile insurance, an increase that would mean higher insurance costs for over a million motorists.

House approves hike to auto insurance levels (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The House has approved a proposal to raise the minimum level of required auto insurance.

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Insurance News - QBE Withdraws A$8.7 Billion Offer for Insurance Australia Group (Bloomberg.com)


QBE Withdraws A$8.7 Billion Offer for Insurance Australia Group (Bloomberg.com)
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- QBE Insurance Group Ltd. withdrew its A$8.7 billion ($8.3 billion) offer for Insurance Australia Group Ltd. after two increases in the bid failed to sway management at the nation's largest auto and home insurer.

Insurance Australia Falls After QBE Withdraws Offer (Update3) (Bloomberg.com)
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd. fell the most in two months in Sydney trading after QBE Insurance Group Ltd. scrapped an A$8.7 billion ($8.3 billion) offer that was rejected by the nation's largest auto and home insurer.

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Insurance News - Update: Alabama Governor to Sign Bill Raising Auto Insurance Requirements


Update: Alabama Governor to Sign Bill Raising Auto Insurance Requirements (Insurance Journal)
Some Alabama motorists may need to buy more auto liability insurance in a few months. Gov. Bob Riley said he intends to sign legislation raising Alabama's minimum insurance requirements for the fi

How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - How much does the average person pay for auto insurance? Probably more than they would like. Often the bill just gets accepted as a necessity and we simply write out a big check each month.

E-INSURE Services Inc. Launches Redesigned Einsurance.com Website for Auto Insurance Quotes, Health Insurance, Home ... (PRWeb)
Whether it is auto insurance quotes, business insurance quotes, health insurance quotes, home or life insurance quotes, Einsurance.com has a newly redesigned website for insurance shoppers to easily find a variety of insurance quotes and obtain related insurance product information. (PRWeb May 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/insurance/quotes/prweb945004.htm

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Insurance News - Floridians Could See Increased Surcharge on Insurance Policies (Insurance Journal)


Floridians Could See Increased Surcharge on Insurance Policies (Insurance Journal)
Florida residents could soon be faced with increased surcharges on their home, auto and other insurance policies because the state's catastrophe fund needs more money to pay claims from past hurricane

Posted by Administrator at 01:55 PM |

Insurance News - Riley to sign bill on more auto coverage (Montgomery Advertiser)


Riley to sign bill on more auto coverage (Montgomery Advertiser)
Some Alabama motorists may need to buy more auto lia bility insurance in a few months.

Posted by Administrator at 04:35 PM |

Insurance News - When it's Smart to Comparison Shop for Auto Insurance (Richfield


When it's Smart to Comparison Shop for Auto Insurance (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Does it seem like your auto insurance rates go up every time you sneeze, refill the gas tank or - the ultimate factor - add another driver to your policy? You're not imagining it; numerous factors influence the cost of your auto policy and many of them are simply beyond your control.

Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - We're increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives. That's why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that's reliable, gives us the best rate and offers online convenience.

Posted by Administrator at 05:15 PM |

Insurance News - Florida Residents Could Face Additional Insurance Surcharge (First Coast News)


Florida Residents Could Face Additional Insurance Surcharge (First Coast News)
TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Florida residents could soon be faced with increased surcharges on their home, auto and other insurance policies because the state's catastrophe fund needs more money to pay claims from past hurricanes.

IllinoisAutoInsurance.com Helps Find Illinois Auto Insurance Through Local Agents or Online (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Residents now have the option of comparing Illinois auto insurance rates through local agents or online. Through a network of hundreds of agents and carriers, http://www.illinoisautoinsurance.com lets visitors choose whether to conduct a rate comparison from multiple agents near them or from companies conducting business online.

Auto insurance review could slow down money drain (13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads)
NORFOLK In these tight budget times, families are driven more than ever to find ways to save money. Just like the commercial says, many people wonder if they're paying too much auto insurance.

Posted by Administrator at 08:10 PM |

Insurance News - How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County


How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - How much does the average person pay for auto insurance? Probably more than they would like. Often the bill just gets accepted as a necessity and we simply write out a big check each month.

Posted by Administrator at 08:25 PM |

Insurance News - Internet Captures Market Share From Traditional Agents in Purchase of


Internet Captures Market Share From Traditional Agents in Purchase of Auto Insurance Policies (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released results of The 2008 comScore Online Automobile Insurance Report, which provides insights into the online auto insurance market and the behaviors and attitudes of auto insurance consumers.

Perdue inks free-market approach to auto coverage (BizJournals)
Auto insurance companies will be allowed to raise their rates in Georgia without state approval under a bill signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue Wednesday.

Insurance Auto Auctions Acquires Joe Horisk s Salvage Pool in Delaware (wallstreet:online AG)
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in

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Insurance News - Insurance Auto Auctions Acquires Joe Horisk's Salvage Pool in Delaware


Insurance Auto Auctions Acquires Joe Horisk's Salvage Pool in Delaware (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in North America, today announced the acquisition of Joe Horisk's Salvage Pool in Newcastle, Delaware.

Posted by Administrator at 11:20 PM |

Insurance News - How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Richfield Reaper) (ARA)


How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Shopping online is an incredibly efficient way to explore different auto insurance options. Instead of sitting on the phone with agents or filling out forms on various Web sites, you provide information just once and get a variety of quotes instantly, saving you time and money.

Alabama Legislature Raises Auto Liability Insurance Minimums (Insurance Journal)
The Alabama Legislature is ready to raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance that motorists must purchase. The current limits under Alabama's mandatory insurance law are $20,000 for a

Internet Captures Market Share From Traditional Agents in Purchase of Auto Insurance Policies (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released results of The 2008 comScore Online Automobile Insurance Report, which provides insights into the online auto insurance market and the behaviors and attitudes of auto insurance consumers.

Posted by Administrator at 12:25 AM |

Insurance News - How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Richfield Reaper)


How Much Should You Pay for Auto Insurance? (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - How much does the average person pay for auto insurance? Probably more than they would like. Often the bill just gets accepted as a necessity and we simply write out a big check each month.

Insurance fraud lands glass repairman in prison (East Valley Tribune)
A Chandler auto glass repairman learned Friday he will spend a year and a half in prison for defrauding multiple insurance companies out of more than $100,000.

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Insurance News - Court: Auto Insurance Covers Gun Accident (Yankton Press & Dakotan)


Court: Auto Insurance Covers Gun Accident (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
PIERRE (AP) - The South Dakota Supreme Court says an auto insurance policy covers injuries caused when a rifle accidentally fired in a pickup being used to drive deer hunters to the field.

Posted by Administrator at 03:30 AM |

Insurance News - House passes auto insurance bill (Montgomery Advertiser) The Alabama House


House passes auto insurance bill (Montgomery Advertiser)
The Alabama House gave final passage to legislation that would raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance that motorists must purchase.

Court: Auto Insurance Covers Gun Accident (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
PIERRE (AP) - The South Dakota Supreme Court says an auto insurance policy covers injuries caused when a rifle accidentally fired in a pickup being used to drive deer hunters to the field.

Posted by Administrator at 06:15 AM |

Insurance News - Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)


Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - We're increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives. That's why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that's reliable, gives us the best rate and offers online convenience.

When it's Smart to Comparison Shop for Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Does it seem like your auto insurance rates go up every time you sneeze, refill the gas tank or - the ultimate factor - add another driver to your policy? You're not imagining it; numerous factors influence the cost of your auto policy and many of them are simply beyond your control.

Posted by Administrator at 10:20 AM |

Insurance News - How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)


How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Shopping online is an incredibly efficient way to explore different auto insurance options. Instead of sitting on the phone with agents or filling out forms on various Web sites, you provide information just once and get a variety of quotes instantly, saving you time and money.

Posted by Administrator at 02:15 PM |

Insurance News - (AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-07 07:32 California Auto Insurance counterparty credit


(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-07 07:32 California Auto Insurance counterparty credit rating raised to 'A+' - S&P (Interactive Investor)
BANGALORE (Thomson Financial) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it raised its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on California Automobile Insurance Co. to 'A+' from 'A' reflecting the company's substantially improved capitalisation.

Posted by Administrator at 03:40 PM |

Insurance News - Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)


Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - We're increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives. That's why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that's reliable, gives us the best rate and offers online convenience.

Insurance Australia Faces Deadline on QBE's Offer (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd. , the auto and home insurer that's posted three straight years of declining profits, may have its last chance today to accept QBE Insurance Group Ltd.'s A$8.2 billion ($7.7 billion) takeover proposal.

Swiss Re's Commercial Insurance and BISYS Specialty Programs Offering World-Class Insurance Protection (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Swiss Re's Commercial Insurance and BISYS Specialty Programs , today announced the launch of an insurance program for auto dealers. Backed by the world-class financial strength of Swiss Re and the industry expertise of BISYS, this program offers high quality coverage and security for auto dealers who meet underwriting guidelines.

Posted by Administrator at 04:15 PM |

Insurance News - Midlands auto insurance rates rising at faster pace (Southwest Iowa


Midlands auto insurance rates rising at faster pace (Southwest Iowa News)
Nebraska and Iowa have below-average auto insurance rates, a consumer group said recently, but the gap is narrowing.

Posted by Administrator at 06:55 PM |

Insurance News - How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)


How to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Shopping online is an incredibly efficient way to explore different auto insurance options. Instead of sitting on the phone with agents or filling out forms on various Web sites, you provide information just once and get a variety of quotes instantly, saving you time and money.

Posted by Administrator at 07:05 PM |

Insurance News - Midlands auto insurance rates rising at faster pace (Southwest Iowa


Midlands auto insurance rates rising at faster pace (Southwest Iowa News)
Nebraska and Iowa have below-average auto insurance rates, a consumer group said recently, but the gap is narrowing.

Consumer advocates warn against auto insurance proposals (San Jose Mercury News)
SACRAMENTO - The cost of purchasing auto insurance in California - strictly regulated since 1989 - is poised to increase, consumer advocates are warning this week, under two proposals working their way through legislative and regulatory bodies.

Allstate to follow California's order to cut auto insurance rates (The Sacramento Bee)
Allstate Corp. said Wednesday that it will honor a state Department of Insurance order by cutting auto insurance rates an average of 15.9 percent for its California policyholders. But the company said it will continue to appeal the ruling.

Posted by Administrator at 11:00 PM |

Insurance News - Consumer advocates warn against auto insurance proposals (San Jose Mercury


Consumer advocates warn against auto insurance proposals (San Jose Mercury News)
SACRAMENTO - The cost of purchasing auto insurance in California - strictly regulated since 1989 - is poised to increase, consumer advocates are warning this week, under two proposals working their way through legislative and regulatory bodies.

S.C. auto coverage semi-friendly (The Post and Courier)
South Carolina didn't get rave reviews from the Consumer Federation of America in auto insurance regulation over the past 20 years, as did California, the top state in protecting consumers.

California Brokerage Offers Online Auto Insurance Comparisons (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
California residents have the privilege of instantly completing online auto insurance rate comparisons by simply visiting http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/ -- operated by Auto Solutions Insurance Services, a licensed brokerage specializing in automobile personal lines.

Posted by Administrator at 01:55 AM |

Insurance News - Allstate to follow California's order to cut auto insurance rates


Allstate to follow California's order to cut auto insurance rates (The Sacramento Bee)
Allstate Corp. said Wednesday that it will honor a state Department of Insurance order by cutting auto insurance rates an average of 15.9 percent for its California policyholders. But the company said it will continue to appeal the ruling.

Posted by Administrator at 04:10 AM |

Insurance News - (AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-30 10:15 Nasdaq-listed CNinsure to set up


(AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-30 10:15 Nasdaq-listed CNinsure to set up auto insurance jv with Shandong Xin Guang Yuan (Interactive Investor)
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - CNinsure Inc said it signed a definitive agreement with Shandong Xin Guang Yuan Automobile Club Co Ltd to set up an auto insurance joint venture called Fanhua-Xin GuangYuan Insurance Agency Co Ltd.

GMAC loss widens as auto, insurance units decline (Market Watch)
General Motors Acceptance Corp. reports a wider first-quarter loss, reflecting steep declines in the financing company s international-mortgage business that more than offset profits from the auto and insurance divisions.

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