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Insurance News - Homeowners Insurance Goes Green, Auto Coverage May Be Next (San


Homeowners Insurance Goes Green, Auto Coverage May Be Next (San Diego Business Journal)
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced on July 31 the state s first green homeowners insurance policy, which enables homeowners to rebuild to environmental standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council after a loss.

Auto thefts in South Carolina hold steady (Florence Morning News)
The number of auto thefts in South Carolina continue to hold steady despite a national downward trend, according to statistics from the S.C. Insurance News Service.

It's important for investors to not just look at life insurance (Canoe Money)
TORONTO - Insurance is one of those items where people know what they should have - for example, coverage for auto and house.

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Insurance News - China's creative buying on brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food,


China's creative buying on brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance, leadership (cmi santiago)
Watch out on exploding China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Insurance Company Adds Pets to Auto Policies (FOX 13 Utah)
Cats can have their nine lives and a deductible, too. An insurance company is allowing Utah customers to add pets to their auto policies. If their dog or cat is injured in an auto accident, the medical treatment can be covered for Farmers Insurance Group customers who add pets to their insurance package. The coverage is up to $600 per pet for treatment, and owners would also have financial ...

Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - With gas prices expected to remain high this summer, it makes sense to save as much as possible on other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance.

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Insurance News - China's creative buying on brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food,


China's creative buying on brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance, leadership (cmi santiago)
Watch out on exploding China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Insurance company allows Utahns to add pets to their auto policies (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Cats can have their nine lives and a deductible, too. An insurance company is allowing Utah customers to add pets to their auto policies.

Twenty Things to Know About Auto Insurance (ThirdAge)
There's nothing sexy about auto insurance. But a few tips, and the right outlook, can help you shop around, understand the value before you buy and maximize what you're getting for those premiums.

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Insurance News - Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Coming (WNBC) Sure, you may think you're


Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Coming (WNBC)
Sure, you may think you're a good driver, but are you willing to bet your insurance premium on it?

Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - With gas prices expected to remain high this summer, it makes sense to save as much as possible on other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance.

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Insurance News - New Insurance Discount Available for NJ Drivers (WCBS 880 New


New Insurance Discount Available for NJ Drivers (WCBS 880 New York)
One auto insurance company is offering Garden State motorists discounts of up to 60 percent if they install a high-tech monitoring device. READ MORE >>

Local News In Brief (Saint George Spectrum)
WASHINGTON CITY - A driver's safety class will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 at the Washington City fire station. The cost is $10 for supplies. Learn safe driving behavior and get a certificate for auto insurance discount. To register, call Jack at 986-0898 or Bill at 656-1084.

China's global buying on brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance, retail (cmi santiago)
your job and life vs China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

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Insurance News - Driving Less Could Lower Your Car Insurance Bill (KTNV Las


Driving Less Could Lower Your Car Insurance Bill (KTNV Las Vegas)
The key is to drop into a lower mileage bracket than you were before. So, if you start taking public transportation to work, you win. Several insurance companies are starting to offer even deeper discounts to drivers who have monitoring devices installed in their automobiles, so the insurer knows where, when and how far the car is being driven.

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Insurance News - 5 Star Quotes Provides Insurance Agents with Robust Online Programs


5 Star Quotes Provides Insurance Agents with Robust Online Programs to Secure Referrals (PRWeb)
New ways of Delivering Growth Opportunities for Insurance Agents is announced with 5 Star Quotes Inc. the new online health, life, home and auto insurance referral company provides new programs for agents to take advantage of to enhance business growth. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139404.htm

5 Star Quotes Provides Insurance Agents with Robust Online Programs to Secure Referrals (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
New ways of Delivering Growth Opportunities for Insurance Agents is announced with 5 Star Quotes Inc. the new online health, life, home and auto insurance referral company provides new programs for agents to take advantage of to enhance business growth.

Auto insurers benefit as high gas prices make people drive less (Market Watch)
Auto insurance, dominated by companies including Allstate and Progressive, may be one of the few financial-services sectors to benefit from surging gas prices, as drivers leave their cars parked.

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Insurance News - Royal Bank of Scotland May Not Sell Auto Insurance Unit


Royal Bank of Scotland May Not Sell Auto Insurance Unit After All (Insurance Journal)
Royal Bank of Scotland looks increasingly likely to shelve plans to sell its insurance arm and turn instead to other smaller deals to top up its capital. RBS announced plans to sell Britain's large

Posted by Administrator at 09:10 PM |

Insurance News - GMAC Insurance Reduces Rates in Georgia (The Auto Channel) WINSTON-SALEM,


GMAC Insurance Reduces Rates in Georgia (The Auto Channel)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 23 -- GMAC Insurance today announced it is reducing its auto insurance rates in Georgia, effective immediately.

Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - With gas prices expected to remain high this summer, it makes sense to save as much as possible on other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance.

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Insurance News - Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Launch of I-Pay Services (Business Wire


Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Launch of I-Pay Services (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading North American salvage auto auction company today announced its launch of I-Pay Services for registered buyers. I-Pay Services is an on-line solution available through the IAA Auction Center that allows qualified, licensed buyers to pay for vehicles online in real-time.

China's huge buying on global brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance, leadership (cmi santiago)
Watch out on exploding China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Posted by Administrator at 02:00 AM |

Insurance News - China's massive buying on global brands, tech, oil, auto, banks,


China's massive buying on global brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance (cmi santiago)
your job and life vs China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Posted by Administrator at 02:50 AM |

Insurance News - Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret


Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - With gas prices expected to remain high this summer, it makes sense to save as much as possible on other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance.

Insure.com: State Farm Car Insurance Claims Data Leads to Better Vehicle Design (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insure.com, Inc. revealed today that all car insurance buyers benefit from research done by the nation's largest auto insurer, State Farm.

Posted by Administrator at 06:55 AM |

Insurance News - Auto insurance (Bankrate.com) Find out what to do if you've


Auto insurance (Bankrate.com)
Find out what to do if you've been in a car accident, and which cars are most costly to insure. Chances are it's the price of gas, not auto insurance, that's driving you to the poor house.

Posted by Administrator at 09:15 AM |

Insurance News - Auto insurance rates to rise by 2010 (WWL-TV, Channel 4


Auto insurance rates to rise by 2010 (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A new law will raise auto insurance rates for more than one million Louisiana motorists in 2010 by increasing the minimum liability coverage required for drivers.

China's massive buying on global brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, food, insurance, stocks (cmi santiago)
your job and life vs China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Posted by Administrator at 12:00 PM |

Insurance News - Auto shopping, insured (The Post and Courier) Known for its


Auto shopping, insured (The Post and Courier)
Known for its insurance for the military and their families, San Antonio-based USAA is branching into a new field: helping customers finance and purchase cars. The Online Auto Loan and Car Buying Service will save members an average $1,600 of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the company...

Auto insurance (Bankrate.com)
Find out what to do if you've been in a car accident, and which cars are most costly to insure. There's nothing sexy about auto insurance.

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Insurance News - Average car insurance rates rise 3.4 percent in 2Q (AP


Average car insurance rates rise 3.4 percent in 2Q (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Auto insurance rates rose for the second straight quarter, with the sharpest jumps occurring in Indiana, Arkansas and Rhode Island, according to a report released Thursday by Insurance.com.

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Insurance News - Mich. Group Debates State Advocate's Charge That Auto Rates Too


Mich. Group Debates State Advocate's Charge That Auto Rates Too HIgh (Insurance Journal)
A charge leveled on July 16 by the Michigan's Insurance Advocate that auto rates in Michigan are fails to mention that the state's auto insurance benefits are the best in the nation, one insurance tra

Auto insurance rates to rise by 2010 (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A new law will raise auto insurance rates for more than one million Louisiana motorists in 2010 by increasing the minimum liability coverage required for drivers.

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Insurance News - 20 things to know about auto insurance (Bankrate.com via Yahoo!


20 things to know about auto insurance (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Shop around, understand the value before you buy, and maximize what you're getting for auto premiums.

State Farm lowers auto insurance premiums (Honolulu Advertiser)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the No. 2 auto insurer in Hawai i, said it had lowered rates here for the sixth time in seven years.

Auto insurance rates to rise by 2010 (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A new law will raise auto insurance rates for more than one million Louisiana motorists in 2010 by increasing the minimum liability coverage required for drivers.

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Insurance News - Increase in auto insurance requirements becomes law (New Orleans Times-Picayune)


Increase in auto insurance requirements becomes law (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
BATON ROUGE -- Starting in 2010, motorists will have to have more vehicle liability insurance and will probably pay more to get it, under a bill that became law Monday.

State Farm lowers auto insurance premiums (Honolulu Advertiser)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the No. 2 auto insurer in Hawai i, said it had lowered rates here for the sixth time in seven years.

State considers pay-as-you-drive auto insurance (Los Angeles Times)

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Insurance News - Insurance Consultants Appointed by Electric Insurance Company (Business Wire via


Insurance Consultants Appointed by Electric Insurance Company (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Electric Insurance Company announced today that it has appointed Insurance Consultants of Missouri to market its personal lines insurance products. Electric Insurance is a provider of auto, homeowners, condominium, renters and umbrella insurance to the employees of General Electric, and to consumers through a select group of Independent agents.

Posted by Administrator at 07:55 AM |

Insurance News - Is optional insurance the way to go? (The Salt Lake


Is optional insurance the way to go? (The Salt Lake Tribune)
One of the most difficult decisions travelers renting a car face is whether to purchase the optional, but sometimes expensive, insurance from the company. "Many times, purchasing full rental insurance is unnecessary," says Cathy Lewis, MetLife Auto and Home's national rental coordinator.

EDITORIAL: 'Cover Florida' step in right direction for health insurance : News (The News Herald)
Imagine if government passed a law that required every auto insurance policy to cover the costs of changing the oil, getting the brakes replaced and installing new filters and fluids on every vehicle, whether the owner wanted the coverage or not.

Posted by Administrator at 10:15 AM |

Insurance News - Largest US insurer joins Mass. market (Boston Globe) In a


Largest US insurer joins Mass. market (Boston Globe)
In a move that signals the state's newly deregulated auto insurance system is making the market more competitive, American International Group Inc. , the nation's largest insurance company, will soon start selling auto policies in Massachusetts.

Chinese multinationals ready to buy global brands, tech, oil, auto, banks, insurance (cmi santiago)
Watch out on exploding China and Asia century! Discover what is really inside Chinese and Asian stock market, multinationals, banking, yuan, insurance, management, and politics.

Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - With gas prices expected to remain high this summer, it makes sense to save as much as possible on other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance.

Posted by Administrator at 02:10 PM |

Insurance News - State Auto Enhances Employment Practices Liability Insurance Program (Insurance Journal)


State Auto Enhances Employment Practices Liability Insurance Program (Insurance Journal)
Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Companies have expanded its Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) program for small and mid-size business owners. Employment practices liability

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Erie Ranks Highest in New Buyer Satisfaction With the Auto Insurance Purchase ... (The Auto Channel)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 10 -- Erie ranks highest among 18 major auto insurance companies in satisfying new buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Insurance New Buyer Study(SM) released today.

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Insurance News - Auto thieves going for older models (The Columbus Dispatch) Older-model


Auto thieves going for older models (The Columbus Dispatch)
Older-model vehicles are making a comeback in Ohio. At least among auto thieves. It seems the most-often-stolen vehicle statewide last year was about 14 years old, according to a study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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Insurance News - Auto insurer drives into N.J. market (The Star-Ledger) A subsidiary


Auto insurer drives into N.J. market (The Star-Ledger)
A subsidiary of the nation's 19th-largest insurer is the latest addition to New Jersey's auto insurance market since lawmakers eased regulations five years ago.

Honda models top auto-theft list (Baltimore Business Journal)
The 1995 Honda Civic and 1991 Honda Accord led last year's list of the most-reported stolen cars, according to Hot Wheels 2008, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report.

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Insurance News - Progressive Launches Behavior-Based Auto Insurance in Alabama (Insurance Journal) Progressive


Progressive Launches Behavior-Based Auto Insurance in Alabama (Insurance Journal)
Progressive is introducing an optional car insurance program in Alabama that offers lower rates on vehicles that are driven in less risky ways. The behavior-based insurance program, called MyRate,

Insurance Australia to Report Loss, Retreat From U.K. Market (Bloomberg.com)
July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd. , the nation's largest auto and home insurer, said it will report a loss and cut dividend payments as it retreats from the U.K. market.

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.

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Insurance News - Bankaholic Launches Insurance Comparison Marketplace (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Bankaholic


Bankaholic Launches Insurance Comparison Marketplace (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Bankaholic launches a new feature that allows consumers to shop for auto insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more.

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Insurance News - Driving record, credit scores can affect auto rates (The Augusta


Driving record, credit scores can affect auto rates (The Augusta Chronicle)
Many of us don't think about our credit score until it's time to make a major purchase or open a charge account. But that three-digit number affects a lot more than your credit. It can have a bearing on your auto insurance rates.

Saving on Auto Insurance Puts Money Back in Your Pocket (Elk Grove Citizen)
(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 - Gas Prices Rise, Your Insurance Rate Can Decrease (Elk Grove


Gas Prices Rise, Your Insurance Rate Can Decrease (Elk Grove Citizen)
(ARA) - Gas prices continue to rise and many economists say there's no end in sight. You need your vehicle, so when you can't save at the pump, you need to save on other auto-related expenses.

Strapped for Cash? Save Hundreds on Auto Insurance (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Feel like your budget is stretched so thin you can no longer afford those little extras that bring you so much pleasure, like your morning cup of coffee or a night at the movies? You can blame it on the current economy.

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Insurance News - Farmers Insurance adds pets to auto policies (The Capital Times)


Farmers Insurance adds pets to auto policies (The Capital Times)
Farmers Insurance Group announced Tuesday that its customers in Wisconsin who carry a collision and comprehensive automobile insurance policy are gaining coverage for their pets if they are injured or killed in a covered collision loss or injured, killed or stolen in a covered auto theft. The new coverage, which is free, applies to new and existing customers who renew their policies starting ...

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.

GEICO introduces new auto insurance rate plan (Insurance Business Review)
Government Employees Insurance Company, or GEICO, has introduced a new auto insurance rate plan that is expected to deliver insurance savings to many Michigan drivers.

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Insurance News - Insurance scam suspect figured in 'dubious' mishap (Saipan Tribune) Serafin


Insurance scam suspect figured in 'dubious' mishap (Saipan Tribune)
Serafin Amog Esperancilla, an auto shop employee who was among five people charged for involvement in a car insurance scam, also figured in a questionable vehicular accident seven years ago that ended up with him and a businessman being awarded $120,000 in damages.

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 12:15 PM |

Insurance News - The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company Renews Agreement with


The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company Renews Agreement with Audatex for Auto Physical Damage Solutions (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN DIEGO----Audatex, a Solera company and the only global claims solutions provider serving the automotive industry, today announced, that The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company has signed a multi-year renewal agreement with Audatex North America, Inc.

GEICO introduces new auto insurance rate plan (Insurance Business Review)
Government Employees Insurance Company, or GEICO, has introduced a new auto insurance rate plan that is expected to deliver insurance savings to many Michigan drivers.

NC auto insurance rates may increase (WWAY 3 Wilmington)
State officials and insurance leaders met in Raleigh to decide what the new rate should be. The auto insurance industry wants car insurance rates to go up by 13 percent. Full story...

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Insurance News - Arbella Makes Further Cuts in Auto Insurance Rates (PR Newswire


Arbella Makes Further Cuts in Auto Insurance Rates (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Arbella Insurance Group today announced that it has received approval for new private passenger auto rates that will result in an overall average annual rate decrease of 8.7 percent from last year.

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