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Small Business: Owners should learn insurances they need - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
NEW YORK — Buying insurance is a critical part of running a small company, but it’s often either overlooked or given short shrift. In the process, owners can leave their businesses vulnerable to huge payouts for something as mundane as a clerical

HBOS investors should take rights as insurance - Daily Telegraph
HBOS yesterday followed its Scottish counterpart RBS - announcing that it wouldn’t be far behind in paying a visit to its shareholders with begging bowl in hand. Despite assertions that it has a strong balance sheet, the bank said that, in the

Do I need rental car insurance? - Detroit News
Q.Does it make sense to purchase insurance when I rent a car, or am I already covered? A. With so many options at the car rental counter, it may be tempting to buy whatever insurance protection is available to safeguard your trip. But many travelers

GMAC loss widens as auto, insurance units decline - Marketwatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — General Motors Acceptance Corp. on Tuesday reported a wider first-quarter loss, reflecting losses in the financing company’s international-mortgage business that more than offset profits from the auto and insurance

UPS to sponsor Big Brown in Kentucky Derby - Atlanta Business Chronicle
UPS expands air cargo hub in Louisville, Kentucky [Atlanta] Exchange chief sees higher commodities prices [Atlanta] UPS delivers $906M first-quarter profit [Atlanta] United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) will gallop with its namesake horse in the

But drivers in Nebraska, South Dakota hit with steep insurance-rate - Marketwatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Earning its nickname, the Golden State has saved its residents $62 billion in almost two decades thanks to some crafty auto-insurance rules, according to a new report. New Jersey, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania

TABLE-China Changan Auto’s Q1 net profit jumps 55 pct - Reuters
Company: Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd 000625.SZ 200625.SZ, based in the western city of Chongqing, is China’s fourth-largest auto maker and a major producer of minivans. It is Ford’s (F.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) main car-making partner

Mrs. Winner’s offering free gas for a year - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Mrs. Winner’s Chicken & Biscuits has a contest worth clucking about — free gas for a year. The Atlanta-based fried chicken restaurant chain on April 25 began offering the deal only for a limited time. Customers can come into any participating Mrs

State Farm Insurance Companies - CSR Wire
State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm’s 17,000 agents and 68,000 employees serve over 76 million auto, fire, life and

Are You Over Paying for Auto Insurance? - Index-Journal
(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

Simple Savings: Insurance Ideas - Week.com
Story Updated: Apr 27, 2008 at 7:46 AM CDT In today s Simple Saving s tip, Ron Murphy of Mid-Illinois Insurance and one of our experts on-line will give you some guidelines on how to save money with you insurance plans. Murphy says probably the

Consumer study says state review holds down car insurance rates - Kansas City Star
A new study suggests that tougher state regulation results in slower increases in auto insurance rates for consumers. The study by the Consumer Federation of America found that rates have risen more slowly in the 15 states that require insurers to

Florida auto insurance hikes far outpace nation - Herald Tribune
The Consumer Federation of America says auto coverage in Florida jumped 74.3 percent from 1989 to 2005, compared with a nationwide increase of 50.2 percent. The reason: Florida allows auto insurers to impose rate hikes before regulatory approval

‘A piece of drywall away from being - Globe and Mail
Customers who pull up in front of the new Royal Bank of Canada branch in Oakville, Ont., might not notice anything unusual. Through the front doors there’s a set of ABMs. Turn left and there’s an insurance office, turn right and there’s a bank branch

Simple Savings: Insurance Ideas - Week.com
Murphy says probably the simplest way for a person to save on homeowners or automobile insurance is by looking at their deductible. For example, a typical deductible on a homeowner s policy might be 250 dollars.

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces 2008 First Quarter Earnings - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK, April 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) announced today that it will release 2008 first quarter earnings following the close of the market on Monday, May 5, 2008. On Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Towing charges seem unreasonable - Times Reporter
Can someone help me? I ve been retired for six years and am on a limited income. Recently, I had an automobile accident and was at fault. I only had liability insurance on the car. I thought at the time that it was fortunate that the accident

State Farm General Insurance Co. Files Request for California Rate - Forbes
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the general upward trends in the cost of property and liability insurance claims, State Farm General Ins. Co. has filed a request for an average statewide 6.9 percent rate increase with the

Consumer Victory: Judge Refuses to Block Allstate’s $250 Million Rate - Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
A San Francisco judge refused auto insurance giant Allstate s request to block a $250 million auto insurance rate decrease set to go into effect next Monday. Last month, California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner ordered Allstate to reduce its

‘A piece of drywall away from being - Globe and Mail
Customers who pull up in front of the new Royal Bank of Canada branch in Oakville, Ont., might not notice anything unusual. Through the front doors there’s a set of ABMs. Turn left and there’s an insurance office, turn right and there’s a bank branch

Calif. judge refuses to block Allstate rate reduction - CNN Money
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - A San Francisco judge has refused to block a state-ordered, 15.9 percent reduction in Allstate’s auto insurance rates. Judge Peter Busch on Thursday denied the company’s request for a stay that would have prevented the

Consumer study says state review holds down car insurance rates - Kansas City Star
A new study suggests that tougher state regulation results in slower increases in auto insurance rates for consumers. The study by the Consumer Federation of America found that rates have risen more slowly in the 15 states that require insurers to

Calif. judge refuses to block Allstate rate reduction - CNN Money
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - A San Francisco judge has refused to block a state-ordered, 15.9 percent reduction in Allstate’s auto insurance rates. Judge Peter Busch on Thursday denied the company’s request for a stay that would have prevented the

Colo. car insurance rates near middle - Denver Post
The average cost of an auto insurance policy in Colorado jumped nearly 61 percent from 1989 to 2005, according to a national study released Thursday. That’s not bad news when compared with several other states whose rates more than doubled in the

Study: Florida Auto Insurance Costs Increasing Faster Than Average - The Ledger
Auto insurance rates in Florida have climbed nearly 50 percent faster than the national average, according to a new study. The Consumer Federation of America says auto coverage in Florida jumped 74.3 percent from 1989 to 2005, compared with a

Calif. judge refuses to block Allstate rate reduction - BusinessWeek
A San Francisco judge has refused to block a state-ordered, 15.9 percent reduction in Allstate’s auto insurance rates. Judge Peter Busch on Thursday denied the company’s request for a stay that would have prevented the order from taking effect next

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces 2008 First Quarter Earnings - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK, April 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) announced today that it will release 2008 first quarter earnings following the close of the market on Monday, May 5, 2008. On Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Allstate Profit Falls 77% to $348 Million on Storms (Update2) - Bloomberg
April 23 (Bloomberg) — Allstate Corp ., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said profit declined for the third consecutive quarter as catastrophe costs more than tripled. The company declined 2.5 percent in extended trading

Safeco 1st-Quarter Profit Falls on Storm, Auto Claims (Update2) - Bloomberg
April 24 (Bloomberg) — Safeco Corp. , the insurer that yesterday agreed to be acquired by Liberty Mutual Group Inc., said profit fell for a fifth straight quarter as winter storms, tornadoes and the rising cost of car crashes pushed up claims. First

The Hartford is First to Offer Life Insurance at Standard Rates to - MSN MoneyCentral
Almost 186,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. While it’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, the chances of surviving prostate cancer and living a full life are far better than they used to be. Thanks to early detection

State Farm General Insurance Co. Files Request for California Rate - Forbes
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the general upward trends in the cost of property and liability insurance claims, State Farm General Ins. Co. has filed a request for an average statewide 6.9 percent rate increase with the

10 Auto Insurance Myths You Should Know About - Best Syndication
The truth about fallacies of many car owners believing that the insurance premium coverage for their new car is covered, and maybe the truth just might make you change course. (1) “No-fault insurance means, is it not my fault?” That means that your

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces 2008 First Quarter Earnings - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK, April 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) announced today that it will release 2008 first quarter earnings following the close of the market on Monday, May 5, 2008. On Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET

NASCAR Drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill Talk With Teens About - Earthtimes
RICHMOND, Va. - (Business Wire) With too much to do and too little time, motorists are increasingly taking this get it all done attitude to the roads and committing DWD Driving While Distracted. The problem is especially bad for young

New ranking finds San Diego 3rd in auto thefts - San Diego Union-Tribune
LAS VEGAS A new ranking of per-capita vehicle thefts has San Diego in third place last year, leaping from 11th place in 2006, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. San Diego is among four California cities in the top five. The list drops

Judge won’t delay Allstate rate reduction - Sacramento Business Journal
A California Superior Court judge on Thursday refused to delay a $244.7 million auto insurance rate reduction ordered by the state for Allstate customers. “The court rejected Allstate’s efforts to delay immediate savings to consumers,” said state

Ohio fares well in insurance study - Toledo Blade
Consumers in California have the best auto insurance coverage and rates, but Ohioans also fared pretty well in a new nationwide study. The study, conducted by the Consumer Federation of America, was crafted primarily to show how regulatory polices

Consumer Victory: Judge Refuses to Block Allstate’s $250 Million Rate - Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
A San Francisco judge refused auto insurance giant Allstate s request to block a $250 million auto insurance rate decrease set to go into effect next Monday. Last month, California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner ordered Allstate to reduce its

California judge won’t let Allstate delay cutting auto insurance rates - Sacramento Bee
On the same day a new study dubbed California the nation’s leader in holding the line on auto insurance rates, a judge in San Francisco denied Allstate’s bid to delay cutting its rates an average of 15.9 percent as the insurer appeals state action

New ranking finds San Diego 3rd in auto thefts - San Diego Union-Tribune
LAS VEGAS A new ranking of per-capita vehicle thefts has San Diego in third place last year, leaping from 11th place in 2006, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. San Diego is among four California cities in the top five. The list drops

Allstate profit falls 77 percent - Houston Chronicle
Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said profit declined for the third consecutive quarter on higher costs from storms. First quarter net income fell 77 percent to $348 million, or 62 cents a share, from $1.5

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Company Profile - View Liberty Mutual Group - St. Louis Business Journal
Sign-up Now for a Free Test Drive of a New Sales Prospecting and Leads subscription services. About Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U

State Farm Insurance Companies - CSR Wire
State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm’s 17,000 agents and 68,000 employees serve over 76 million auto, fire, life and

Allstate Profit Falls 77% to $348 Million on Winter Storms - Bloomberg
April 23 (Bloomberg) — Allstate Corp ., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said profit declined for the third consecutive quarter on higher costs from storms. First quarter net income fell 77 percent to $348 million, or 62 cents

The Hartford is First to Offer Life Insurance at Standard Rates to - Forbes
Almost 186,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. While it’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, the chances of surviving prostate cancer and living a full life are far better than they used to be. Thanks to early detection