Questions raised about proposal for Pennsylvania's insurance exchange

Advocates for health insurance reform are taking a dim view of a draft proposal for the state's health insurance exchange, saying it could keep the playing field tilted in favor of insurance companies and against consumers.

Questions raised about proposal for Pennsylvania's insurance exchange

Advocates for health insurance reform are taking a dim view of a draft proposal for the state's health insurance exchange, saying it could keep the playing field tilted in favor of insurance companies and against consumers.

Kirk signs union deal with 0% health care hike

It's official. The city of Gloucester's employee health insurance costs won't increase for the 2013 fiscal year, which is being budgeted now and begins July 1. Mayor Carolyn Kirk signed off last week on an agreement brought forward by the city's multiple union negotiating body, the Public Employees Committee, that keeps the current year's health insurance policy in place for the new year, with ...

Debate: Reputation Insurance a Good Idea?

by Michael Fertik, Reputation.com

State investigating insurance auditor

The Arizona Board of Accountancy is investigating the firm that conducted audits for the Valley Schools Management Group.

PhilHealth seeks changes in medical health care program

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) is seeking changes in its medical health care program to improve services in the next few years. Dr. Eduardo P.

Well-off get more from health insurance rebate

THE Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has revealed the disproportionate benefits better-off people get out of the health insurance rebate in a fresh bid to swing support for a means test.

Empire Life launches loyalty program

Kingston, Ont.-based Empire Life Insurance Co. Thursday announced the launch of a loyalty program that is says will help investors save on fees while investing in their future.

New push for means testing of health rebate

Health Minister Tanya Plibersek makes a fresh bid to swing support for means testing of the health insurance rebate.

Don Cornelius' Ex-Wife Stands To Make Six Figures From Life Insurance

Don Cornelius died with 2 life insurance policies worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the ex-wife hated will get all the money

Branstad: Officials should pay health insurance

JOHNSTON, Iowa --- Gov. Terry Branstad said Friday he would like to see elected officials in Iowa "lead by example" by paying for 20 percent of the cost of their state-provided health insurance coverage.

Insurance to cost more in areas hit by natural disasters

SINGAPORE - Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to climb in regions affected by natural disasters following record insurance losses last year.

Insurance to cost more in areas hit by natural disasters

SINGAPORE - Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to climb in regions affected by natural disasters following record insurance losses last year.

Online Insurance Marketplace Announces an Increase in Searches for Keyword, "How Much is Life Insurance"

Online Insurance Marketplace (OnlineInsuranceMarketPlace.com) Announces an Increase in Searches for Keyword, "How Much is Life Insurance" (PRWeb February 05, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/howmuchislifeinsurance/familylifeinsurance/prweb9166637.htm

Insurance policies may soon be available in demat form

After shares and mutual funds, its now the turn of insurance policies to be digitised, with insurance regulator IRDA expected to give the nod for making policies available in demat form.

Two Insurance Agents Accused Of Embezzling

Two insurance agents are accused of embezzling more than $422,000 from their company, mostly by pocketing cash payments made by their customers.

Car insurance rip-off: 5,000 firms chasing claims... and 700 of them have been struck off

Tough new curbs on bogus car-accident injury claims to stop Britain being the ‘whiplash capital of Europe’ are pledged today by Transport Secretary Justine Greening.

Home insurance needs to be readied for winter risks

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi has reminded consumers to review their policies with their carrier or agent to ensure they are adequately protected during this winter season.

CoventryOne Simplifies Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees

BETHESDA, MD-- - So you have decided to retire early -- congratulations! While this can be an exciting stage in one's life, it requires careful planning, and having health coverage you can count on is ...

State health insurance marketplace plan at concept stage

Pennsylvania is taking steps to implement a health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses, a key part of federal health care reform.

BB&T buys insurance company for $570M

BB&T Corp. said Friday it has made the largest deal for an insurance company in its history, buying the life, property and casualty-insurance divisions of Crump Group Inc. for $570 million in cash.

Pressure to introduce universal health insurance rises

Health Minister James Reilly will come under increasing pressure to introduce proposals for universal health insurance as more people are priced out of the private health insurance market, a leading patient advocate has warned.

Home insurance: London and West Yorkshire dominate burglary claims list

Analysis of claims data from MoneySupermarket shows 17 areas in which no previous burglaries were declared by applicants for home insurance Households in London's Stoke Newington and Apperley Bridge in Bradford are the most likely in Britain to make an insurance claim for burglary, according to analysis of information given by consumers on home policy applications. Analysing 3m quotes made ...

Foundation Financial Group Inks Major Acquisition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Financial Group's insurance division has acquired B&R Insurance, securing its Florida customers who have personal and commercial insurance policies. ...

Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You Have to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You’ve Got to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Final Program Announced for Life Insurance Settlement Association's Institutional Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL-- - LISA has announced the final program and speakers for its second annual Institutional Investor Life Settlement Conference. "This program will address the issues, opportunities and ...

Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You Have to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Crump Group, Inc. Announces Sale of Life and Property & Casualty Insurance Divisions to BB&T

Crump Group, Inc. announced today that its life insurance and property and casualty insurance divisions are being sold to BB&T along with the rights to the Crump name.

BB&T Purchases Leading Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT - News) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the life and property and casualty insurance operating divisions ...

BB&T Purchases Leading Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT - News) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the life and property and casualty insurance operating divisions ...

Home insurance claim hotspots named

Home owners in Stoke Newington in north London are the most likely to have made a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, according to research.

Risks That Raise Rates

While most people buy home insurance to protect property from damage, liabilities from accidents on your property are often what drive up your insurance rate.

Empire Life Launches Loyalty Program to Help Investors Save on Fees

KINGSTON, ONTARIO-- - The Empire Life Insurance Company today announced the launch of the Empire for Life™ Loyalty Program. The Program is a way to help investors save on fees while investing in their ...

Scottsdale Insurance Company® Celebrates 30 Remarkable Years of Providing Exceptional Excess & Surplus Coverage

Scottsdale Insurance Company, a leader in the Excess & Surplus and Specialty Lines arena, celebrates 30 years in business. Founded in January 1982 by Rollie Wiegers with backin

Home insurance: Defending your castle

Is your home really protected from the threats that matter most? Here's what you need to know.

Sentry Insurance Chooses Varicent for Flexibility, Scalability and Agility

Varicent Software Incorporated, announced today that Sentry Insurance Group, one of the largest mutual insurance companies in the United States, has selected Varicent to manage its internal sales incentive compensation processes.

Deborah L. Michel to Lead Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Major Accounts and Helmsman TPA

Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Deborah L. Michel executive vice president, Commercial Markets, general manager, Major Accounts and president of Helmsman Management Services

Allianz Life Contributes More Than $1.6 Million to Local Charities in 2011

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America contributed more than $1.6 million in 2011 to Twin Cities-based nonprofit organizations focused primarily on financial literacy and senior services.

Health Insurance Stocks For a Republican Win

Here's what you should put in your portfolio if Republicans clinch the White House.