Insurance Roundup, August 31, 2017

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Global Risk Insights

• Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil at a crossroads

  by Alexander Macleod on 2017-08-31 at 08:00Europe’s war against palm oil and overall western pressure risks pushing Indonesia and Malaysia closer to less regulated markets. The post Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil at a crossroads appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-28 at 04:45UN Secretary General attempts to reanimate peace talks. Kurdish referendum plans in limbo. Venezuela begins drafting a new constitution amid sanctions. German general election heats up. All in The Week The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress

  by Nancy Palencia on 2017-08-22 at 12:00The US decision to leave the Paris Agreement is likely to affect the environments of other nations and the US-Mexico border wall is an example of the risk. The post Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets

  by Nicholas Trickett on 2017-08-21 at 12:00The USSR’s fall led to a vast cavalcade of unclaimed objects and land in Russia and beyond. These assets aren’t just lying around: they’re being used. The post The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-21 at 05:49India to host Nepalese Prime Minister as tensions continue over Doklam. UK releases more Brexit position papers. Jackson Hole Summit. All in The Week Ahead. The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

Claims Journal

• South Korea Court Rules Worker’s Rare Disease Linked to Samsung Factory

  on 2017-08-31 at 14:05South Korea’s Supreme Court said a former worker in a Samsung LCD factory who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis should be recognized as having an occupationally caused disease, overturning lower courts’ verdicts that held lack of evidence against the worker. […]

• Many Harvey Flood Victims Will Have to Pay Out of Pocket for Home Repairs

  on 2017-08-31 at 09:36Homeowners suffering flood damage from Harvey are more likely to be on the hook for losses than victims of prior storms – a potentially crushing blow to personal finances and neighborhoods along the Gulf Coast. Insurance experts say only a […]

• Federal Probe Finds Abuse in Nursing Homes Largely Unreported Despite Law

  on 2017-08-31 at 09:13More than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police, says a government audit that faults Medicare for failing to enforce a federal law requiring immediate notification. The Health […]

• Harvey Makes Another Landfall on Battered Gulf Coastline

  on 2017-08-31 at 08:57On Tuesday morning, disaster analyst Chuck Watson pegged $42 billion as a reasonable estimate for the cost of destruction Tropical Storm Harvey would leave in its wake. By dawn Wednesday, he had raised that to much as $75 billion. Harvey’s […]

• When Perils Combine – Concurrent Causation and Texas Law

  on 2017-08-31 at 08:28Hurricane Harvey is the strongest hurricane to hit the Texas coast in over 55 years. Like all hurricanes, in some locations Harvey produced strong winds causing wind uplift and projectile property damage. Such damage was widespread in the Rockport area. […]

Insurance Journal

• Florida Workers’ Comp Premiums Going Down? NCCI Files for 9.6% Decrease

  by Amy O’Connor on 2017-08-31 at 14:48Just under a year since Florida workers’ compensation rates shot up by 14.5 percent, Florida businesses may get some relief in their workers’ comp premiums. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has recommended to Florida regulators an overall premium […]

• India’s Financial Hub Paralyzed by Torrential Monsoon Rains; Death Toll Rises

  by L.S. Howard on 2017-08-31 at 14:23Two toddlers were among 14 people killed in Mumbai after floods caused by heavy monsoon rains destroyed homes and disrupted traffic in India’s financial capital, police said, but lighter-than-feared rain on Wednesday helped relief efforts. More than 1,200 people have […]

• A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Pennsylvania’s Eastern Atlantic Insurance

  by Elizabeth Blosfield on 2017-08-31 at 14:22A.M. Best has revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” for Harrisburg, Penn.-based Eastern Atlantic Insurance Company (EAIC). The revised outlooks are due […]

• Marsh Names Nayler, from Aon, to Lead Financial Institutions Industry Practice

  by L.S. Howard on 2017-08-31 at 14:15Marsh announced the appointment of David Nayler as Leader of its UK Financial Institutions Industry Practice. Reporting to Charles Beresford-Davies, Risk Management Practice leader, UK & Ireland, Nayler’s employment is expected to commence in early 2018. In this role, Nayler […]

• China’s Fosun to Continue ‘Genuine’ Overseas M&A

  by L.S. Howard on 2017-08-31 at 14:04Fosun International, one of China’s most acquisitive conglomerates, brushed off the impact of a crackdown on overseas dealmaking and said it welcomed Beijing’s guidelines on offshore investment, as it posted a record jump in first-half profits. After several years of […]

Asia Insurance Review

• Myanmar: Insurance schemes to be introduced to farmers

  on 2017-08-31 at 23:41Several different insurance schemes could soon be made available to farmers and fishermen in Myanmar. […]

• Singapore: PolicyPal first to complete MAS Fintech sandbox trials

  on 2017-08-31 at 23:41Singapore-based startup PolicyPal has announced that it has successfully completed experiments on its solutions in the MAS FinTech Regulatory Sandbox and will commence operations as a registered direct insurance broker and exempt financial adviser under its subsidiary BaoXianBaoBao on 1 September, […]

• India: Central database of insurance sales people launched

  on 2017-08-31 at 23:41The insurance regulator IRDAI has launched a central database of insurance sales persons in the country. […]

• China: Reverse mortgage scheme struggles to take off

  on 2017-08-31 at 23:41The take-up rate for a government-backed reverse mortgage scheme remains low three years after its launch. […]

• New Zealand: Building insurance costs could jump by more than 50%

  on 2017-08-31 at 23:41Insurance brokers have warned that higher taxes and a changing market could see the cost of insuring some buildings rise by more than 50% soon. […]

Canadian Underwriter

• City of Windsor records nearly 2,700 basement flooding reports from severe rain event

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-31 at 15:11The City of Windsor in southwestern Ontario has reported nearly 2,700 basement flooding reports as of late Wednesday afternoon. The city continues to recover from a severe rain event on Aug. 29 that resulted in flooded roads, properties and basements.… The post City of Windsor records nearly […]

• Economic losses from Hurricane Harvey could be as high as US$70-90 billion: preliminary RMS estimate

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-31 at 13:59Economic losses caused by wind, storm surge and inland flood from Hurricane Harvey could be as high as US$70-90 billion, according to preliminary estimates from Risk Management Solutions, Inc. (RMS). The Newark, Calif.-based global risk modelling and analytics firm said… The post Economic […]

• SCM Insurance Services announces majority investment from private equity firm Warburg Pincus

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-31 at 12:00SCM Insurance Services announced on Thursday that it has received a majority investment from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus LLC, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The major investment, along with the continued investment in SCM by… The post SCM Insurance […]

• Insurers have ‘hidden behind’ regulators: Executive Forum speaker

  by Jason Contant on 2017-08-30 at 23:16Technological innovation is not among the goals of some government regulators overseeing insurance markets, but some can be persuaded to allow innovation if a determined insurance provider presents “a good case study,” speakers suggested Tuesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Executive […]

• CDL – The Licence Appeals Tribunal: A Year in Review & “Future Handling”

  by Enza DelCogliano on 2017-08-30 at 22:06AUDIOCONFERENCE – Monday, September 25, 2017 @ 12:30pm CPD: .75-1 Hour Substantive Cost: Members $113 Non Members $141.25 (HST Included) Speakers: Sonia Fabiani, Lerners LLP and Andrea R. Lim, Dutton Brock LLP WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? On September 25, 2017,… The post CDL – The […]

Canadian Insurance Top Broker

• B.C. tourism industry taking a significant hit due to wildfires

  by tessie on 2017-08-31 at 14:37More than 1,000 fires have burned since April 1 […]

• Manitoba and Saskatchewan hit by wildfires

  by tessie on 2017-08-30 at 20:00The situation is affecting residents of three First Nations communities in Manitoba and Pelican Narrows in Saskatchewan […]

• Chubb brings new cyber coverage to market

  by tessie on 2017-08-30 at 19:46Features include enhanced business interruption coverage and coverage of extortion expenses involving cryptocurrencies […]

• Talkin’ Tech at the Insurance-Canada.ca Executive Forum

  by stephv on 2017-08-30 at 18:29InsurTech dominated the agenda at the Insurance-Canada.ca Executive Forum, held at the Toronto Sheraton Centre on August 29. Guest speakers tackled a variety of topics, from … […]

• Playground games lead to liability questions among Toronto school board, students and parents

  by tessie on 2017-08-30 at 17:56Two children named in a cross-claim by school’s insurer, which is being sued for the original incident […]

Insurance Business Magazine – US

• Industry icon Robert J Newhouse Jr passes away

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-31 at 13:14Ex US Army officer was seen as an “architect” for the industry […]

• Report suggests slashing insurer’s profits

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-31 at 11:05General Accountability Office report targets significant savings in bill – industry reacts […]

• Lloyd’s syndicates hit back at Kanye West with countersuit

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-31 at 07:08Celebrity rapper had filed a $10 million lawsuit against insurance market […]

• Argo Group sees GWP climb 19%

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-31 at 06:30US operations one of the key factors behind the company’s success […]

• New Zealand, Texas insurers agree to arbitrate reinsurance spat

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-30 at 18:52The defunct company claims that an insurer owes it more than $1 million […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, August 31, 2017

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Various Car Insurance News

• Teenage Car Insurance near 68503 Nebraska
  on 2017-08-31 at 07:40Many of the public and product liability risks are often covered together under a general liability policy. This can often be inexpensively be added to the … […]

• Teenage Car Insurance near 60701 Illinois
  on 2017-08-31 at 07:40Just like you do not buy the first car you see, it is important to shop around and get multiple quotes in the car insurance industry. Data for the UK Car … […]

• Quick 90 Day report, Car insurance faffery!
  on 2017-08-31 at 05:52Rant first, but insurance dealt with the issue. Just curious: That had to be the quickest 90-day report for me, ever. Tickets started at number 6 and I had … […]

• Admiral: One Of Britain’s Top Insurers Is Motoring Ahead
  on 2017-08-31 at 05:26Admiral plc (“Admiral”) (OTCPK:AMIGF) (OTCPK:AMIGY) is one of Britain’s biggest insurers with 11% market share in car insurance across four … […]

• Why should you buy car insurance from United India Insurance?
  on 2017-08-31 at 05:17Car insurance is essential in India. If you have a car, you ought to have a car insurance to be eligible for driving on Indian roads. The number of cars is … […]

• The lives of commuters: ‘I commute three hours a day for an unpaid 12-hour shift’
  on 2017-08-31 at 04:52She has decided to commute in future but she is now under a lot of stress regarding a loan to pay for a car, insurance, tax, NCT and maintenance. […]

• ASIC’s new proposals to rein in dodgy car dealer insurance
  on 2017-08-31 at 03:42An inherent conflict of interest may arise from the collision of the Australian consumer guarantee and the sale of car insurance. There’s a temptation for … […]

• Growing health care model skips past insurance, expanding in Tennessee
  on 2017-08-31 at 03:00“You know, if they tried to sell you car insurance that was this expensive, you would laugh them out of your office, but we continually buy expensive … […]

• St. Louis man nods off, hits Byrnes Mill Police car
  on 2017-08-31 at 01:07A 28-year-old St. Louis man driving a 2001 Chrysler minivan was turning onto eastbound Hwy. 30 from Hwy. MM when he reportedly nodded off, … […]

• Car insurance per driver instead of per vehicle?
  on 2017-08-31 at 00:20Originally Posted by SanDiegoCJ Most insurance premiums are partially based on what vehicle is driven, even liability, so I doubt most insurance. […]

• Harvey’s impact on insurance rates in the Mid-South
  on 2017-08-31 at 00:11Amanda Farmer, a Farmers insurance agent in Memphis, told FOX13 homeowners and car insurance rates in the Mid-South should not be impacted, … […]

• Need help New owner needing classic car insurance!
  on 2017-08-30 at 23:50Just bought a 67K mile 1 owner Aspen Green E420 I’m learning my way around the car nice and quickly. But I’m faced with quiet a problem. I’m under … […]

• Could the next farm bill see a change in the cost of crop insurance?
  on 2017-08-30 at 23:15Crop insurance is like car insurance, but for farmer’s fields, something they rely on in case bad growing conditions. Changing how much money is … […]

• Short term loans: secure and safe: Can i put a payday loan into my savings account
  on 2017-08-30 at 22:32Car insurance no credit check GPO spent and have estate manage space past Service. the Management government. is private life nautical sea and is … […]

• Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
  on 2017-08-30 at 22:07Purchasing renters insurance from a company you already have a policy with can save you money. Start with your car insurance provider, for example. […]

• It’s Time To Ditch The Concept Of ‘100-Year Floods’
  on 2017-08-30 at 20:26For instance, there’s no single price for car insurance for everybody. Instead, it’s based on a spectrum of risk — younger people and sports car owners … […]

• Classic cars of the future revealed
  on 2017-08-30 at 20:15The specialist classic car insurance broker is offering one lucky winner the chance to win an iconic 1991 Mazda MX-5 Eunos. To be entered into the … […]

• Rental car insurance
  on 2017-08-30 at 20:03Answered: Do I need to buy rental car insurance or will my US CC cover it? […]

• Buffett: Geico could face 50000 cars losses thanks to Harvey
  on 2017-08-30 at 20:03The Oracle of Omaha sees a lot of hurricane-inflicted pain for auto insurers — including his own. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we had 50,000 [vehicle] … […]

• Harvey likely ruined 500000 vehicles in Texas
  on 2017-08-30 at 18:59… vehicles in Texas, according to data compiled by Solera Holdings, a tech company that helps insurance companies process car insurance claims. […]

Car Insurance News on EIN

• How to Avoid Buying a Flood-Damaged Car
  on 2017-08-31 at 15:19… car has been declared a total or near-total loss by an insurance … the car was declared a total loss by an insurance company because … your insurance company and lender, if you have one. A salvage-title car … you think your insurance company will insure the […]

• Kris Sims: Turning ICBC into driver-owned co-op would lower rates
  on 2017-08-31 at 15:18… get to pick their own car insurance, and they benefit from the … jockeying to sell basic auto insurance. Yet today, British Columbians have … . driver spent $1,316 on car insurance. In neighbouring Alberta, it was … a blended system of auto insurance, with private […]

• ‘Historic’ first-of-its-kind ‘living drug’ for childhood leukemia approved
  on 2017-08-31 at 15:12… children who have insurance coverage through their parents’ insurance, Medicaid or the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program. Novartis … to help families who lack insurance or have coverage that falls … for use of its own CAR T-cell therapy in lymphoma […]

• Wells Fargo Boosts Fake-Account Estimate 67% to 3.5 Million (1)
  on 2017-08-31 at 14:57… at Wells Fargo involving unwanted car insurance imposed on auto-loan customers. And […]

• Uninsured driver who sped from garda checkpoint with car door open is jailed
  on 2017-08-31 at 14:30… but lost control of the car, a court heard. Judge David … him to provide proof of insurance and Hemedi handed him a … across a roundabout, abandoned the car and ran off. However, he […]

• Rodent chews up car wires, costing owner $9K in repairs
  on 2017-08-31 at 14:03… surprise when her brand new car, an Acura Infiniti, had a … was just incredible.” The car’s wires and insulation … of Francine Paradis’s car, a squirrel gnawed at the … was also warned by her insurance company to keep an eye […]

• Brit mum and daughter “have lost everything” after tropical storm Harvey left their home and car underwater
  on 2017-08-31 at 13:28… and she saw that her car was completely submerged. “She … they have, including their home, car and all their personal belongings … we don’t think insurance will cover a flood like … their personal belongings and the car is completely gone. “Ultimately, […]

• Lerner & Rowe Partner with KUPD and The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Sponsor 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2017
  on 2017-08-31 at 13:15Lerner and Rowe in partnership with KUPD and The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation are sponsors of the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lerner and Rowe Injury […]

• UK Private Motor Insurance: Market Dynamics & Opportunities 2017
  on 2017-08-31 at 12:47… , 2017 ) “UK Private Motor Insurance: Market Dynamics & Opportunities 2017 … /uk-private-motor-insurance-market-dynamics-and-opportunities-2017 The private motor insurance market grew significantly in GWP … because of an insurance premium tax rise, increasing car […]

• Non-Life Insurance in Iran Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020
  on 2017-08-31 at 12:42… Iranian non-life insurance segment, and a comparison of the Iranian insurance industry … Iranian insurance industry -Details of the competitive landscape in the non-life insurance … the Iranian insurance industry -It profiles the top non-life insurance […]

• Tuition is expensive enough
  on 2017-08-31 at 12:31… away. 3. Optimize your health insurance When you register for a … already have health and dental insurance through your parents, you shouldn … your school name plus “health insurance opt out” for instructions or … perspective, the […]

• Overdrawn at your car’s circuit bank
  on 2017-08-31 at 12:21… . And thanks to some auto insurance companies’ Big Brother eyes, our … the largest drivers of blown car fuses is the handy 12V … of data collection devices by insurance companies to keep track of … . These little insurance big-brothers can keep several of a […]

• Asia Is A Hub Of Good Opportunities For Chemicals Companies
  on 2017-08-31 at 12:00LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 31, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — Asia, being the major hub for emerging markets, is an attractive region for chemicals companies to focus on. Chemicals companies are expected to receive a considerable growth […]

• Pays to check capped price car servicing details
  on 2017-08-31 at 11:16… car sales, instead making their money on servicing, parts, finance and insurance … per cent. In recent years car companies and dealers have won … will cost to service your car over a certain period. Independent … $150, plus a free loan car while […]

• Startup Neos gives home insurance a smart makeover
  on 2017-08-31 at 11:13… ‘smarter home insurance’ and a significant improvement over traditional home insurance. It … they spend on their insurance cover. The wider insurance industry is now … from it; insurance is an everyday essential, protecting your property, car, health […]

• Federal flood insurance program nears its limit in time and money
  on 2017-08-31 at 11:09… after he realized his homeowners insurance doesn’t cover floods. “Honestly … Burtt, who works as a car salesman. At least 80 percent … federal government’s National Flood Insurance Program, which is already struggling … solution […]

• Buying car insurance? Here’s how you can save up to 60% on premium amount
  on 2017-08-31 at 10:38… to buy a comprehensive motor insurance policy. Secondly, before purchasing a … .  Motor insurance has annual renewal. Can one buy a motor insurance policy … to renew their lapsed motor insurance cover online instantly. Though there … , in the […]

• Mumbai rains: What to do if your car is submerged in flood water
  on 2017-08-31 at 10:27… have a rooftop parking, your car will be parked downstairs at … to consider buying a new car altogether. Mechanical components and the … area, is not covered under insurance. The first thing to do … the dipsticks again after the car has done some […]

• There are 1 million uninsured drivers on Britain’s roads – your rights if you’re hit by one
  on 2017-08-31 at 09:27… of £15 to each motor insurance premium. Uninsured drivers: The facts … also face disqualification. Read More Car insurance: What you need to know … More The tricks to cheaper car insurance Direct Line and the AA … […]

• The worrying trends driving the car hire industry to new lows
  on 2017-08-31 at 08:57… the insurance excess. Many are buying their own much cheaper insurance in … selling their own very expensive insurance premiums to compensate. So the … own insurance cover; otherwise they won’t let you hire the car … have bought your own independent […]

• VOLUNTEER COLUMN: Lend a hand and support your community
  on 2017-08-31 at 06:49… or alcohol. Using your own car, you will offer door-to-door transport … will need access to a car and car insurance that covers the use […]

• Admiral: One Of Britain’s Top Insurers Is Motoring Ahead
  on 2017-08-31 at 05:45… with 11% market share in car insurance across four brands: Admiral, Bell … price comparison website for car, van and motorbike insurance – a useful asset … UK operations include commercial vehicle insurance, household insurance, and two legal firms … for […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, August 31, 2017

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Kaiser Health News – Insurance News

• Viewpoints: Future Health Policy Debates; Expanding Parental Leave Benefits

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:09A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country. […]

• ‘It’s Just The Right Thing To Do’: Sen. Harris Will Co-Sponsor Sanders’ Medicare-For-All Bill

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:08The decision puts junior Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) at odds with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who has cited concerns about the costs of such a plan. […]

• ‘We Want The Individual Marketplace To Function,’ Administration Official Says But Remains Vague On Details

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:08The official, who spoke to The New York Times, says President Donald Trump wants to stabilize the marketplace, but wouldn’t commit to saying the administration will pay for insurer subsidies or promote enrollment for the next year. […]

• Viewpoints: A Debate Over Reducing Cigarettes’ Nicotine Levels; Dems Should Resist The Temptation Not To Negotiate On Health Care

  on 2017-08-30 at 12:53A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country. […]

• 5 Outside-The-Box Ideas For Fixing The Individual Insurance Market

  by Julie Rovner on 2017-08-30 at 09:05As lawmakers look for ways to stabilize the health law marketplaces, a number of ideas — such as expanding who can “buy in” to Medicare and Medicaid or pushing young adults off their parents’ plans into the marketplaces — might come into play. […]

• State Highlights: Mass. Closes Psychiatric Hospital Citing ‘Critical Safety Issues’; N.Y. To Become Most Expensive Place To Buy Cigarettes

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:04Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, New York, Iowa, California, Florida, Kansas and Maryland. […]

• Governors Keeping Details Of Blueprint To Stabilize Marketplace Close To Chest For Now

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:03Govs. John Kasich (R-Ohio) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) announce they’ve come up with a bipartisan plan, but they aren’t releasing the details yet. Meanwhile, a sweeping ad campaign focusing on repeal-and-replace efforts is being launched against Republicans. And the Centers for Disease Control […]

• Mayo Pain Expert: Holistic Approach Helps Patients Ditch Opioids

  by Michelle Andrews on 2017-08-29 at 09:00Painkillers were never designed to be used over the long term, says the head of the Mayo Clinic’s pain rehabilitation center. Instead, patients should try other approaches, including relaxation therapies. But getting insurers to cover them might take coaxing. […]

Health Insurance Daily

• Scottish NHS misses key waiting time targets

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-31 at 08:04Target has not been met since August 2014 […]

• Wales sees 400% rise in long surgery waits

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-31 at 08:02Number of people waiting over a year is treble the figure in England […]

• Heart attack care worse for patients with long-term conditions

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-31 at 08:00Risk of dying is significantly greater […]

• Employers under pressure to ‘top up’ NHS care

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-31 at 07:58But less than half think their employer looks after their healt […]

CNBC – Health Insurance

• Trump’s tax push could run into the same big problems his Obamacare repeal efforts faced

  on 2017-08-30 at 17:34Trump is not expected to talk about details when he touts the need for tax reform on Wednesday. […]

• Obamacare kept reducing uninsured rate during Trump’s first months in office

  on 2017-08-29 at 17:34Just 8.8 percent of people lacked health coverage in the first three months of 2017. […]

• Some Aetna customers had their HIV status exposed in mailing

  on 2017-08-25 at 17:54Aetna told customers that a “privacy breach” occurred, USA Today. […]

• Why Obamacare didn’t implode

  on 2017-08-25 at 14:39Obamacare’s empty counties have been filled, Vox reports. […]

Health Insurance News on EIN

• National News Kasich, Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper pitch plan to stabilize health insurance markets Published on Aug. 31, 2017 | Updated 11:22 a. m. Governors’ health care plan urges stabilizing…

  on 2017-08-31 at 15:39… underserved counties from the federal health insurance tax; and supporting states’ efforts […]

• EU agrees to allow British people to keep EHIC health insurance cards after Brexit

  on 2017-08-31 at 15:14… retain access to the EHIC health insurance card after Brexit. Brexit secretary […]

• Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published.

  on 2017-08-31 at 15:14With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits. […]

• Big employers steer patients to health providers that offer bargain prices

  on 2017-08-31 at 14:39… . By one measure, the average health insurance premium in the individual market […]

• Health insurance market stabilization should start with HIT relief

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:26… need to stabilize faltering health insurance markets and keep … s pricing. That means health insurance, which consumers and … cause cascading problems with health insurance premiums if younger, … save Americans money on health insurance. Bipartisan support also […]

• GetInsured acquires ACAExpress in SaaS health insurance consolidation

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:14… , continuing our evolution in the health insurance market.” The acquisition will expand … platform that will include individual health insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, life […]

• GetInsured Acquires ACAExpress.com, Expands SaaS Health Insurance Platform to Enable Independent Brokers

  on 2017-08-31 at 12:59… leader in individual health insurance e-commerce, announced today … extend its award-winning health insurance ecommerce solutions for … consumers into affordable health insurance plans through its … evolution in the health insurance market.” ACAExpress […]

• Aaron Motsoaledi takes flak over National Health Insurance

  on 2017-08-31 at 11:38The initiative has worked with the health department for many years and played a pivotal role in helping it negotiate the world’s lowest HIV drug prices. Cosatu has also taken issue with the health department’s plans to allow medical schemes to have a […]

Various Health Insurance News

• Kamala Harris announces she will co-sponsor single-payer health insurance

  on 2017-08-31 at 07:49Be civil, Treat others with basic decency. No personal attacks, shill accusations, hate-speech, flaming, baiting, trolling, witch-hunting, … […]

• Regulatory capital strategies in an evolving health insurance landscape

  on 2017-08-31 at 07:40As the relationship between health plans and healthcare providers continues to evolve, this landscape creates new financial opportunities for health … […]

• As Health Plans Become Less Standardized, Consumer Decision Support Tools Will Be Critical

  on 2017-08-31 at 06:57ACA decision support tools become more necessary in a health insurance market with less federal oversight. Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), … […]

• Health Insurance Advisor

  on 2017-08-31 at 04:13Be part of a fast growing service and technology company that is challenging the way Health Insurance is purchased in Australia. […]

• Aaron Motsoaledi takes flak over National Health Insurance

  on 2017-08-31 at 03:58Aaron Motsoaledi takes flak over National Health Insurance … policy position regarding National Health Insurance (NHI) and called for him to go. […]

• 5 Controversial Ideas For Shoring Up Health Insurance Markets

  on 2017-08-31 at 03:02With Republican efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act stalled, tentative bipartisan initiatives are in the works to stabilize. […]

• Growing health care model skips past insurance, expanding in Tennessee

  on 2017-08-31 at 03:00DPC, as it’s known, is just what it sounds like: direct care between the doctor and the patient, removing health insurance companies from the process. […]

• Future of Health Care: Bipartisan Policies and Recommendations

  on 2017-08-31 at 02:37Fundamental structural challenges can only occur if Congress works across party lines to reduce health insurance premiums through measures to … […]

• Children’s Health Insurance Program Archives

  on 2017-08-31 at 02:28Home · About · Contact us. A view from the Center. Deloitte’s Life Sciences & Health Care Blog. Filter by category or month: Filter by category … […]

• Spectrum Retirement “health insurance” Reviews

  on 2017-08-31 at 02:072 Spectrum Retirement reviews. A free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees. […]

• Making the Most of Health Insurance Benefits

  on 2017-08-31 at 02:02Providers and caregivers looking to make their health insurance benefits will be excited for our August 30th podcast! At 8p ET/7p CT, dial … […]

• Kamala Harris to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ single-payer health care bill

  on 2017-08-31 at 01:30Her co-sponsorship is another sign that the Democratic Party is increasingly embracing a shift away from the private health insurance market and … […]

Go Health Pro

• Your back-to-school health checklist

  by GoHealth on 2017-08-28 at 20:16After a summer of having the freedom to stay up late, eat sweet summer treats and run wild, kids are in for a wake up call as they return to school. Transitioning into a routine can be difficult for kids, so it’s important to prepare for the first day of school to ease the process. […]

• August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

  by GoHealth on 2017-08-17 at 19:46August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. While you’re likely focused on back-to-school shopping and planning, this is a reminder to schedule your annual eye exams as well. Eye exams are especially important at a young age, since good eyesight leads to better learning. […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, August 31, 2017

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Various Life Insurance News

• Video: Who Needs Life Insurance?

  on 2017-08-31 at 08:15Why Don’t More People Own Life Insurance? Video: Biggest Life Insurance Myths · 7 Top Reasons Why You Need Life Insurance … […]

• Buy Bajaj Finserv; target of Rs 6000: ICICI Direct

  on 2017-08-31 at 07:41Bajaj Finserv is a financial conglomerate that is engaged in life insurance, general insurance, consumer finance and other financial products. […]

• Chesnara to focus on UK, Dutch acquisitions as first half profit jumps

  on 2017-08-31 at 06:56(Reuters) – Life insurance takeover specialist Chesnara Plc (CSN.L) said it would focus on acquisitions in Britain and the Netherlands but was open to … […]

• Life Insurance Agents

  on 2017-08-31 at 05:57***Life Insurance Licensed Required***. Are you an individual with a strong desire to succeed in the business world and help families at the same time … […]

• Branch Manager in Life Insurance

  on 2017-08-31 at 05:21Job Description for the post of Branch Manager in Life Insurance in Power Zone in Jodhpur, Gwalior for 8 to 13 years of experience. Apply Now! […]

• Life Insurance Month – Advertisement

  on 2017-08-31 at 05:00Life Insurance Month – Advertisement. Barry & Songer Agency Email. If you are no longer around to care for your family, would they have they … […]

• Intraday reports for ICICI Prudential Life InsuranceCompany(ICICIPRULI, 540133) Stock & Share …

  on 2017-08-31 at 04:41The day started for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company with an opening price of Rs. 426.05 after closing at Rs. 426.95 the previous day. […]

• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company(ICICIPRULI, 540133) Stock & Share Price Update With …

  on 2017-08-31 at 04:41As of Aug 31, 10:00 A.M. one stock of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company was observed to be priced at Rs. 431.55 with a change of 4.6(1.08%) … […]

• Life Insurance Sales Agent Job at Realmatch Inc.

  on 2017-08-31 at 04:34Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company – Life Insurance Sales Agent We are searching for qualified, licensed life insurance agents to join the … […]

• The Bank of Lithuania ups 2017 insurance market growth forecast to 9-11%

  on 2017-08-31 at 03:56“This strong market growth was basically due to growth in the non-life insurance market of more than one-fifth. According to our calculations, this year it … […]

• Millennial Money: Beware, your career could drop you in the doomed ‘Class U’

  on 2017-08-31 at 03:33My life (insurance) is, quite literally, in the bank manager’s hands. I find comfort in knowing that I am not alone in Class U. Hanafey​ says Sovereign … […]

• Call for lower exit tax on investments

  on 2017-08-31 at 01:30But the exit tax on life insurance investments or funds sold by life insurance and investment firms remains at 41pc. The Dirt tax rate and the exit tax rate … […]

• Rauner Sides with Life Insurer Over Grieving Families

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:47CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of the Life Insurance Reform Act guarantees life insurance companies will pocket millions of … […]

• Insurance sector sees healthy expansion

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:33While the report did not break down premium growth by insurance type, IAC Chairman Huy Vatharo said life insurance accounted for the biggest … […]

• Life Insurance Quote

  on 2017-08-30 at 23:15Find Plans · Testimonials · Customer Support. (800) 366-2751; Speak to a licensed agent. Life Insurance Quote. Instant Life Insurance Quote. State. […]

• Life Insurance Companies-bajaj Allianz

  on 2017-08-30 at 22:57Find best Life Insurance Companies-bajaj Allianz. Get Phone Numbers, Address, Reviews, Photos, Maps for top Life Insurance Companies Bajaj … […]

• Car lost or damaged? Insurance might save you

  on 2017-08-30 at 21:33Vehicles and property comes under ‘Non-Life Insurance’ and is claimable. On the other hand, several city-based garages put their best foot forward to … […]

• State treasurer blasts Rauner for partial veto of life insurance bill

  on 2017-08-30 at 20:29Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of House Bill 302 (The Life Insurance Reform Act) Wednesday at the Thompson Center. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times. […]

• How much time is required to obtain a life insurance?

  on 2017-08-30 at 20:04The process of obtaining life insurance is one of several stages. Unlike other types of insurance it requires a medical examination and more attention. […]

• Readers’ Corner: Life Insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 18:45Is there any provision to withdraw money partially from the Ulip like it can be done in a mutual fund? Can I withdraw some money to meet an … […]

Life Insurance News on EIN

• Nigeria’s grave oversight: Unpacking life insurance!

  on 2017-08-31 at 13:50… with the basics: what is life insurance? Life insurance is a protection against financial … population with life Insurance and Kenya also with 15% adult life insurance. In summary … have Bonus Life. Bonus Life allows Nigerians to benefit from life insurance […]

• Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto of life insurance bill

  on 2017-08-31 at 02:30… in unpaid death benefits from life insurance policies that beneficiaries don’t … out from Frerichs about a life insurance policy for the children. But … was the beneficiary of any life insurance policies. But a state treasurer … the Life Insurance Reform Act, […]

• Illinois treasurer calls to override Rauner’s veto of life insurance plan

  on 2017-08-30 at 18:44… may not get all the life insurance benefits they are entitled to … (The Live insurance Reform Act). The legislation would require life insurers to … ’ administrative rules which only require insurance companies to keep lapsed or … , Lynn Lucchese-Soto […]

• Sun Life launches speedy life insurance application

  on 2017-08-30 at 18:07… Sun Life Financial Inc. has launched Sun Life GO, a 10-minute streamlined life insurance … . > Simplified term life insurance The simplified term life application has only three … $100,000. > Term life insurance For term life insurance, the application […]

• Pharmacist helps save man’s life, insurance company denies coverage

  on 2017-08-30 at 12:31… save man’s life, & why insurance company denying coverage. See … covered under Cook’s insurance and instead of paying $6 … in several calls to the insurance company to plead the case … . WPXI reached out to the insurance company for answers, which told […]

• BRIEF-Soochow Securities to acquire stake in Suzhou-based life insurance firm for 220.9 mln yuan

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:41… 199 million shares of Suzhou-based life insurance firm for 220.9 million … raise voting power in the life insurance firm to 5 percent Source […]

• How insurance firms plan to make your life easier

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:11… systems & technology at HDFC Life Insurance. A whole lot of work … Rochlani, chief operating officer, IndiaFirst Life Insurance. “Any collaboration is taken apprehensively … , chief information officer, IDBI Federal Life Insurance. KPMG has […]

• Uber to offer free life, disability and medical insurance to driver-partners in India

  on 2017-08-29 at 14:05By: PTI | New Delhi | Published:August 29, 2017 7:13 pm Uber’s insurance will cover accidental death and disablement, hospitalisation and outpatient medical treatment in case of an accident while the driver-partner is using the Uber app. US-based cab […]

• BRIEF-Uber to provide life, disability and medical insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India

  on 2017-08-29 at 11:40… says to provide life, disability and medical insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India * Uber says insurance policy to be provided by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Source … first ridesharing insurance program. In partnership with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, […]

• Woman faked death to claim $800k life insurance

  on 2017-08-28 at 23:35… to collect $800,000 in life insurance and then tried to repeat … get a $800,000 life insurance policy with Asteron Life. Calderon listed someone … Calderon took out another life insurance policy with Pinnacle Life for $1 million … a third life insurer, AA Life. […]

• Woman faked her own death to collect $800k in life insurance

  on 2017-08-28 at 12:42… Calderon collected $800,000 in life insurance after forging and altering documents … $800,000 life insurance policy online with the company Asteron Life, using her … out another life insurance policy online, this time with Pinnacle Life and for … […]

• Zimbabwe’s life insurance industry more of an oligopoly

  on 2017-08-26 at 22:15Life assurance premium income dropped by … , the latest report by the Insurance and Pension Commission (IPEC) shows […]

• Governor rejects treasurer’s unclaimed life insurance plan

  on 2017-08-26 at 17:28… powers to rewrite an unclaimed life insurance benefits proposal backed by the … measure would’ve required insurance companies to compare lapsed policies … it’ll guard against insurance companies’ unscrupulous practices. The […]

• What happens if you outlive your life insurance?

  on 2017-08-26 at 10:13… of capital gains. For most life insurance policies and policyholders, taxing as … use for your life insurance policy at age 100. Life insurance is not for … and a decreased family income, life insurance is important. However, for retirees … spouses, life insurance […]

• Man kills sister to claim Rs 50 lakh in life insurance

  on 2017-08-25 at 19:59… accused, Kamal, had insured her life for Rs 50 lakh as … killed her to claim the insurance amount. He tried to frame … (45), to not only claim insurance but also to usurp her […]

Term Life Insurance News

• Sun Life launches speedy life insurance application

  on 2017-08-30 at 18:07… of $25,000. > Simplified term life insurance The simplified term life application … of $100,000. > Term life insurance For term life insurance, the application includes 11 questions […]

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Insurance Roundup, August 30, 2017

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Global Risk Insights

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-28 at 04:45UN Secretary General attempts to reanimate peace talks. Kurdish referendum plans in limbo. Venezuela begins drafting a new constitution amid sanctions. German general election heats up. All in The Week The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress

  by Nancy Palencia on 2017-08-22 at 12:00The US decision to leave the Paris Agreement is likely to affect the environments of other nations and the US-Mexico border wall is an example of the risk. The post Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets

  by Nicholas Trickett on 2017-08-21 at 12:00The USSR’s fall led to a vast cavalcade of unclaimed objects and land in Russia and beyond. These assets aren’t just lying around: they’re being used. The post The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-21 at 05:49India to host Nepalese Prime Minister as tensions continue over Doklam. UK releases more Brexit position papers. Jackson Hole Summit. All in The Week Ahead. The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications

  by Alexander Macleod on 2017-08-20 at 12:00With the general election less than one year away, Cambodia is set for a rocky twelve months, defined by intense politicking and political unrest. The post The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

Claims Journal

• Harvey May Be Sign of Future Storms

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:26By the time the rain stops, Harvey will have dumped about 1 million gallons of water for every man, woman and child in southeastern Texas – a soggy, record-breaking glimpse of the wet and wild future that global warming could […]

• Domino’s, Ford Team Up for Autonomous Pizza Delivery

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:18No ring of the doorbell, just a text. No tip for the driver? No problem in this test, where Domino’s and Ford are teaming up to see if customers will warm to the idea of pizza delivered by driverless cars. […]

• Experienced FEMA Chief Not a Newcomer to Government Disaster Response

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:05Hurricane Katrina. Deepwater Horizon. And now, perhaps the worst disaster Texas has ever seen. Brock Long, the man directing the Trump administration’s response to Hurricane Harvey, is a veteran of disaster management in government and the private sector. But the […]

• Government’s $3B Disaster Balance Enough for Immediate Harvey Response

  on 2017-08-30 at 08:32The federal government has – for now – enough disaster aid money to deal with the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, but the ongoing storm appears sure to require a multibillion-dollar recovery package as did Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. […]

• Heavy Rains From Harvey Raise Flooding Fears in Louisiana

  on 2017-08-30 at 08:28Bands of heavy rain from Harvey lashed southwest Louisiana on Monday, and the state’s governor said potential flooding could pose a “dangerous situation.” Gov. John Bel Edwards told reporters he expects the potential for flood damage to increase as the […]

Insurance Journal

• Jack Nebel Companies Promotes Brian Nebel to President

  by Stephanie K. Jones on 2017-08-30 at 16:37The Jack Nebel Companies, a Palatine, Illinois-based managing general agent and wholesale broker has promoted Brian Nebel to president. Additionally, founder Jack Nebel is moving into the role of chairman of the board and will remain with the agency on […]

• Stonetrust Entering Nebraska Workers’ Comp Market

  by Stephanie K. Jones on 2017-08-30 at 16:34Omaha, Nebraska-based Method Insurance Services announced it will be the exclusive distribution channel for Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Co. as it enters the Nebraska workers’ compensation market. “Stonetrust is a Nebraska domestic insurer and is pleased to partner with Omaha based […]

• Dog Owners Reach $300K Settlement in Death of Missouri Man

  by Stephanie K. Jones on 2017-08-30 at 16:32The owners of dogs that authorities believe killed an elderly Christian County, Missouri, bicyclist will pay a $300,000 settlement to the victim’s son. Joseph and Lindsay Brink agreed to pay the money to Vernon Vogt, the son of 85-year-old Werner […]

• Global Study Finds No Increased Lung Cancer Risk for Hard Metal Workers

  on 2017-08-30 at 16:06Workers in the hard metal industry are not at increased risk for lung cancer or any of 63 other potential causes of death, concluded the largest study on this population to date. The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public […]

• Harvey Bears Down on Louisiana as Flooding Paralyzes Houston

  by Stephanie K. Jones on 2017-08-30 at 15:56Tropical Storm Harvey bore down on Louisiana on Wednesday, pouring down more water after setting rainfall records in Texas that caused catastrophic flooding and paralyzed the U.S. energy hub of Houston. The storm that first came ashore on Friday as […]

Asia Insurance Review

• Japan: Insurers revising quake cover premium rates by area

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:53Major Japanese nonlife insurers have started revising earthquake insurance premiums by reassessing damage risks region by region. […]

• China: Plan to relaxed foreign investments to be ready next month

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:53China is readying a plan to relax restrictions on foreign participation in insurance, banking, insurance, electric cars and other areas of its economy, in an effort to woo international investment. […]

• India: Unpaid crop insurance premiums raise risk from govt

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:53Outstanding premiums and claims of insurers have gone up over the past year in a first sign of risk from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crop insurance scheme. […]

• Nepal: Regulator targets 15% of people to have life cover by 2019

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:53The Insurance Board (IB) has set a target to expand life insurance cover to 15% of the country’s population from the current 8% in the next two years. […]

• Australia: Cash-tight homes tend to give up comprehensive car cover

  on 2017-08-31 at 00:53Households struggling under the weight of the rising cost of living are more likely to ditch their comprehensive car insurance than any other form of family protection, new research suggests. […]

Canadian Underwriter

• Fires spark evacuation order for three northern Manitoba First Nations

  by Jason Contant on 2017-08-30 at 16:04WASAGAMACK, Man. – Forest fires are prompting the evacuation of some 3,700 people from three First Nation communities in northern Manitoba. The fires are closest to the Wasagamack First Nation, some 600 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and all 2,000 residents… The post Fires spark […]

• Inattentive drivers causing more collisions than impaired and speeding drivers combined: OPP

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-30 at 14:32Inattentive driving is linked to more collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads so far this year than speeding and alcohol/drug-related collisions combined, the police service reported on Tuesday. Since Jan. 1, 2017, driver distraction has been reported as the… The post […]

• Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate proposes rolling back PST on insurance products

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-30 at 13:42Jeremy Harrison, a candidate for the leadership of the Saskatchewan Party and MLA for Meadow Lake, said on Tuesday that he would roll back the charging of provincial sales tax (PST) to insurance products as announced recently as part of… The post Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate […]

• InsurTechTO: Highlighting InsurTech in Toronto

  by Cathy Donaghy on 2017-08-30 at 13:33Toronto, ON (Aug. 30, 2017) – Insurance-Canada.ca, the leading provider of high-quality events focused on the use of technology in property & casualty insurance in Canada, is pleased to announce InsurTechTO, the first event of its kind, putting the spotlight… The post InsurTechTO: […]

• Beyond Intent

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-30 at 12:18A New Brunswick court recently addressed a rarely litigated exclusion in liability policies, which are meant to ensure an insured’s intentional conduct does not attract coverage. The ruling, plus an earlier one in British Columbia, show that although a plaintiff may allege the insured’s […]

Canadian Insurance Top Broker

• Manitoba and Saskatchewan hit by wildfires

  by tessie on 2017-08-30 at 14:40The situation is affecting residents of three First Nations communities in Manitoba and Pelican Narrows in Saskatchewan […]

• Technology at the Forefront of Insurance-Canada.ca Executive Forum

  by gregdalgetty on 2017-08-30 at 14:16Gen Xers just as likely as millennials to purchase onlin […]

• Quebec, Airbnb reach agreement to collect lodging tax in the province

  by tessie on 2017-08-29 at 17:01Airbnb renters can expect to pay an additional 3.5% for their short stay […]

• IA Financial’s CEO now officer of Order of Canada

  by tessie on 2017-08-29 at 15:11Yvon Charest’s leadership at IA and the firm’s ensuing growth cited as reasons for the decision […]

• Most Harvey flood victims uninsured, face big bills alone

  by tessie on 2017-08-29 at 14:43Many homeowners choose to go without the federally regulated flood insurance coverag […]

Insurance Business Magazine – US

• How property insurers can lead the way on climate change

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-30 at 14:29America isn’t adequately investing in climate-change protection – but insurers can use big data to make a differenc […]

• Insurance industry supports education with $61 million – in just one state

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-30 at 10:26Insurance companies have committed a record level of support to a scholarship for needy students […]

• Novae agrees to AXIS Capital bid

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-30 at 06:50Proposal receives 99.7% approval from shareholders […]

• Lloyd’s insurers rocked by Harvey fallout

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-30 at 06:47A host of big names see their shares tumb […]

• Houston dam overspills as Harvey flooding continues

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-29 at 18:32Officials say the rain from Hurricane Harvey is unprecedented […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, August 30, 2017

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Various Car Insurance News

• Running Out of Time in Houston — A Survivor’s Story

  on 2017-08-30 at 01:52Paul Trinh, who lives with his wife and two young boys in the Westbury neighborhood of Houston, Texas, said it started raining “really hard” late … […]

• Personal injury protection vs health insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 01:18That’s where additional car insurance kicks in. Infinity Auto Insurance will Find out how personal injury protection insurance can help protect you if … […]

• Connecticut Officials Demand Action from Wells Fargo

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:56Nationwide, more than 800,000 people received charges for car insurance they did not need. That led to 274,000 delinquencies and 25,000 wrongful … […]

• Which States Have the Worst Drivers?

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:45Factors used to determine these findings included the percentage of drivers with car insurance, DUI rates, the number of people killed in auto … […]

• Crash claims against drivers without insurance soars 10%: Increase fuels fears spiralling premiums …

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:45The number of compensation claims lodged against uninsured drivers has risen for the first time in a decade. The rise was revealed yesterday by the … […]

• Best car insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 23:20Best car insurance. Reporting Problems. […]

• EBO MD acquires Cape Family Practice

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:07“If we expected our car insurance to take care of oil changes and fixing wiper blades, our car insurance would be just as expensive (as health … […]

• Five tips to avoid holiday car hire traps abroad – and to resist the hard sell at collection desks in …

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:07Most car hire firms make it part of the deal that you have to buy the standard level of car insurance from them when you hire a car, so there isn’t a … […]

• Car insurance quote

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:54Car insurance quote. Reporting Problems. […]

• ‘Stay safe, little brother’ – Hurricane Harvey traps Courier-Journal reporter’s sibling

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:22They’ve registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and called their car insurance company about the water damage … […]

• How much would car insurance cost in Baby Driver?

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:02Wondering what factors determine how much car insurance costs? You can read a full explainer here, but here’s a rundown of things that matter:. […]

• Cancelling car insurance, is it impossible?

  on 2017-08-29 at 20:16Six months after paying about £400 for the insurance and with no claims, I have sold my car. Now the company is asking £45 for cancelling! How… […]

• British regulator enlists Arnold Schwarzenegger in insurance mis-selling campaign

  on 2017-08-29 at 19:52LONDON: The animatronic head of actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger mounted on tank tracks urges consumers to “make a … […]

• Keep Your Portfolio Intact as Rates Rise With Intact Financial Corporation

  on 2017-08-29 at 19:07… companies, but what about different kinds of insurance, like property and causality (P&C) insurance, or car insurance (a Warren Buffett favourite!)? […]

• Two Car Insurance Sites Offer Valuable Advice in Getting Premium

  on 2017-08-29 at 19:00Two car insurance websites, whohasthecheapestautoinsurance.com and autoinsurancemonkey.com/very-cheap-car-insurance-no-deposit-quotes … […]

• Big in Texas, Liberty Mutual readies for Harvey claims

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:56Liberty Mutual was the seventh-largest car insurance provider in Texas in 2016, according to III data. “So long as the driver had comprehensive … […]

• Surprised? Study Claims Massachusetts Has The Best Drivers

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:33Their ranking looks at the percentage of drivers with car insurance, the drunk driving rate, the number of fatalities per 100 million miles and how … […]

• Two Car Insurance Sites Offer Valuable Advice in Getting Premium Discounts

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:11Two car insurance websites, whohasthecheapestautoinsurance.com and autoinsurancemonkey.com/very-cheap-car-insurance-no-deposit-quotes … […]

• Financial inclusion and the right to privacy

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:11Yet, if government and the private sector collect Aadhaar numbers for everything from utilities to health services, from car insurance to residential … […]

• Former Kingman employee pleads guilty to misusing city credit card

  on 2017-08-29 at 17:48… learned that Richards misused the city credit card to pay for personal expenses including payments to her cell phone, utility and car insurance bills. […]

Car Insurance News on EIN

• Posts, tweets spread widely as the Harvey missing are sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 16:36… so he could pay for car insurance.  That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• More people than ever are being hit by uninsured drivers – these are your rights if it happens to you

  on 2017-08-30 at 16:09… of £15 to each motor insurance premium. Uninsured drivers: The facts … also face disqualification. Read More Car insurance: What you need to know … More The tricks to cheaper car insurance Direct Line and the AA … […]

• News24.com | Posts, tweets spread widely as the Harvey missing are sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 16:02… so he could pay for car insurance.  That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• Colorado Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Fraudulent Insurance Claims

  on 2017-08-30 at 15:29… and car being burglarized and collecting nearly $60,000 in fraudulent insurance … Taylor faces charges of theft, insurance fraud and forgery after he … , broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Get Insurance Journal Every Day […]

• Fitness, gardening, insurance courses offered

  on 2017-08-30 at 15:16… Property and Casualty Insurance Agent. “Working as an independent insurance agent is … such as natural disasters and car accidents. “The course is designed … topics include general liability insurance; automobile insurance; homeowner’s […]

• National News Posts, tweets spread widely as the Harvey missing are sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:33… so he could pay for car insurance. That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• Two Delaware Residents Indicted After Insurance Fraud Investigation

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:23… investigation by the Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau, two Wilmington … the alleged collision, Mitchell’s car was occupied by Robert Jones … . In recorded statements with the insurance company, both subjects claimed injury … continued, […]

• Connecticut Man Sentenced for Role in Car Insurance Fraud Scheme

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:23… a scheme to defraud insurance companies through staged car crashes. Jacques Fleurijeune … vehicle. They then filed fraudulent insurance claims, collecting from $10,000 … , broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Get Insurance Journal Every Day […]

• Blockchain technology moves into car sharing, mobility services

  on 2017-08-30 at 13:39DETROIT (Reuters) – The technology underpinning the cryptocurrency bitcoin is migrating to the auto industry and vehicle sharing. Accounting and consulting firm EY, part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd, said on Wednesday it was launching a blockchain […]

• Tech Startup Arity to Put Knowledge on Display at Connected Car Insurance USA Conference & Exhibition

  on 2017-08-30 at 13:21… this year’s Connected Car Insurance USA Conference and Exhibition in … insurance, telecom and auto manufacturing industries to deploy telematics programs for insurance … a premier sponsor of Connected Car Insurance USA, which is considered the … of insurance and […]

• Posts, tweets spread as people missing in Harvey sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 11:51… so he could pay for car insurance. That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• You can now ride the actual cable car from La La Land

  on 2017-08-30 at 11:07… Images) The Angels Flight cable car in Los Angeles shuttles passengers … upgrades and operate the cable car, in exchange for a share … be known that the cable car originally opened on a different … in case. And get travel insurance.) MORE: Why a […]

• Car crashes on the rise in Burns Lake

  on 2017-08-30 at 11:01… seen a marked increase in car crashes in the last few … into costs pressures that affect insurance rates for all B.C […]

• Man Smashes His Way Into Insurance Office

  on 2017-08-30 at 10:30… when he broke into an insurance office in the middle of … would break into the Allstate Insurance office on Nicholasville Road. … LEXINGTON … would break into the Allstate Insurance office on Nicholasville Road. … Updated … ) – […]

• Turning a new leaf at the Metropolitan Building downtown

  on 2017-08-30 at 09:21… ;Time to correct mistakes on car insurance, fees,” Aug. 21), James … some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country. But … have in other types of insurance. Finally, consumers should have the … some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the […]

• Connecticut Officials Demand Action from Wells Fargo

  on 2017-08-30 at 07:39… customers taking out extra auto insurance. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal … ,000 people received charges for car insurance they did not need. That … Fargo discontinued its collateral protection insurance program in September 2016 after […]

• Posts, tweets spread widely as the Harvey missing are sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 07:27… so he could pay for car insurance. That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• Social media posts spread widely in search for those missing after Harvey

  on 2017-08-30 at 07:15… so he could pay for car insurance. That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• Drove mother’s car after argument

  on 2017-08-30 at 06:55… pleading guilty to driving without insurance and taking a vehicle without … database and found that the car belonged to another person and … allowing Quinn to drive her car. Quinn subsequently admitted the offence … insured to drive his own car, and accepted there […]

• Bankability and profitability of PPP infrastructure projects in the Benelux region

  on 2017-08-30 at 06:00SMi Reports: Benelux Infrastructure Forum will offer guidance and advice to help with identifying bankable and investment-ready projects region. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bankability of PPP projects is […]

• Posts, tweets spread widely as the Harvey missing are sought

  on 2017-08-30 at 05:53… so he could pay for car insurance. That made him unreachable for … further and at last his car stalled for good as he […]

• Global Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Services Market 2017 Share, Trend, Segmentation And Forecast To 2022

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:58Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Services -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2022 PUNE , MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 30, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Services […]

• Running Out of Time in Houston — A Survivor’s Story

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:11… rose. The Trinhs had flood insurance, so they filed a claim … declared total losses by their car insurance company. Areas near the Trinhs […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, August 30, 2017

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Kaiser Health News – Insurance News

• Viewpoints: A Debate Over Reducing Cigarettes’ Nicotine Levels; Dems Should Resist The Temptation Not To Negotiate On Health Care

  on 2017-08-30 at 12:53A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country. […]

• 5 Outside-The-Box Ideas For Fixing The Individual Insurance Market

  by Julie Rovner on 2017-08-30 at 09:05As lawmakers look for ways to stabilize the health law marketplaces, a number of ideas — such as expanding who can “buy in” to Medicare and Medicaid or pushing young adults off their parents’ plans into the marketplaces — might come into play. […]

• State Highlights: Mass. Closes Psychiatric Hospital Citing ‘Critical Safety Issues’; N.Y. To Become Most Expensive Place To Buy Cigarettes

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:04Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, New York, Iowa, California, Florida, Kansas and Maryland. […]

• Governors Keeping Details Of Blueprint To Stabilize Marketplace Close To Chest For Now

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:03Govs. John Kasich (R-Ohio) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) announce they’ve come up with a bipartisan plan, but they aren’t releasing the details yet. Meanwhile, a sweeping ad campaign focusing on repeal-and-replace efforts is being launched against Republicans. And the Centers for Disease Control […]

• Mayo Pain Expert: Holistic Approach Helps Patients Ditch Opioids

  by Michelle Andrews on 2017-08-29 at 09:00Painkillers were never designed to be used over the long term, says the head of the Mayo Clinic’s pain rehabilitation center. Instead, patients should try other approaches, including relaxation therapies. But getting insurers to cover them might take coaxing. […]

• Perspectives On The Ground: In Defense Of N.H.’s Medicaid Expansion; Does Calif.’s Transparency Bill Do No Harm?

  on 2017-08-28 at 13:06Opinion pages include thoughts on current state legislative issues and activities as well as on how politics in Washington could play out locally. […]

• Different Takes: Health Law ‘Stalemate’ Leaves Many Questions On Marketplaces; What’s Next In The Debate?

  on 2017-08-28 at 13:06Opinion writers offer their thoughts on where Obamacare stands now and what should happen next as well as a number of other policy issues. Those include Medicare and Medicaid buy-in ideas, health data privacy and security, and hearing aids. […]

• State Highlights: Complaints About Health-Sharing Ministry Draws Interest From Mo. AG; Cleveland Clinic, CareSource At Odds, Creating A Quandary For Many Ohioans

  on 2017-08-28 at 13:06Media outlets report on news from Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Idaho, California, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maryland. […]

Health Insurance Daily

• Brits ‘underestimating the cost of elderly care’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-30 at 00:10Only 15% are saving money each month to fund their car […]

• Advisers launch ‘Game of Gnomes’ protection awareness campaign

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-29 at 21:47Website suggests which product is suitable for client’s ‘character&rsquo […]

• Getting fit in middle age ‘halves risk of stroke’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-29 at 21:47Study shows health benefits for former couch potatoes […]

• Divorced people ‘more likely to die from heart attacks’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2017-08-29 at 21:47Death rate is 16% higher than among married patients […]

CNBC – Health Insurance

• Obamacare kept reducing uninsured rate during Trump’s first months in office

  on 2017-08-29 at 17:34Just 8.8 percent of people lacked health coverage in the first three months of 2017. […]

• Some Aetna customers had their HIV status exposed in mailing

  on 2017-08-25 at 17:54Aetna told customers that a “privacy breach” occurred, USA Today. […]

• Why Obamacare didn’t implode

  on 2017-08-25 at 14:39Obamacare’s empty counties have been filled, Vox reports. […]

• Last ‘bare county’ in US gets insurer

  on 2017-08-24 at 17:04Non-profit managed care company CareSource will sell health plans in the last bare county in the country. […]

Health Insurance News on EIN

• Advocates Fear Children’s Health Insurance Could Be Threatened By Efforts To Change ACA

  on 2017-08-30 at 14:58… funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a popular initiative that […]

• More than 1,900 employees regain insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 13:38… 900 employees got their health insurance back last year … patients using health services, health insurance is vitally important … 88 employers reported without health insurance coverage for 345 … 46 employers without health insurance coverage for 352 employees […]

• Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published.

  on 2017-08-30 at 13:38With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits. […]

• Maryland health insurance premiums going up average 33 pct. next year

  on 2017-08-30 at 13:37… approved premium rates for individual health insurance plans offered in the state […]

• 2 GOP governors to propose blueprint to stabilize health insurance markets

  on 2017-08-30 at 12:15… ; on ways to stabilize the health insurance market. […]

• Court dismisses ACCC action against Medibank

  on 2017-08-30 at 10:28… important changes to their private health insurance cover,” ACCC Chairman Rod … Australia’s largest private health insurer and has approximately 3.9 […]

• The Trump administration’s ongoing attack on workers

  on 2017-08-30 at 10:28… of low-wage workers losing their health insurance coverage. * Trump executive orders have […]

• Bosnia and Herzegovina Insurance Industry 2017- By historic and forecast market data related to insurance segment

  on 2017-08-30 at 09:18PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 30, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — WiseGuyReports published new report, titled “The Bosnia and Herzegovina Insurance Industry ”. Synopsis ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance – The Bosnia and Herzegovina […]

Various Health Insurance News

• Health Insurance Costs with Consilient, 29.08.2017

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:16Robin Ali, Head of Practice at Consilient, joins us in the studio to answer your questions on UAE residents and companies facing ever-rising bills for … […]

• health insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:21health insurance. ‘Genome cloaking’ and the quest to keep DNA test results private · Ricki Lewis | August 29, 2017 | Genetic Literacy Project … […]

• Gallagher Student Health and Special Risk Formerly Gallagher Koster

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:46Reaching the age limit of another health insurance plan; Loss of health insurance through a marriage or divorce; Involuntary loss of coverage from … […]

• Federal employee health insurance 2017

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:17Health Care Reform – State Health Insurance During the open season, employees can take certain actions for the Federal Employees Health Benefits … […]

• Hcc health insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:03Hcc health insurance. com/travel. Our insurance agents are experts and can help you. This business provides Insurance – Health in Indianapolis, IN. […]

• 17000 Kids in Connecticut Could Lose Health Coverage

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:56One of the major federal programs currently caught in limbo is the one that provides health insurance to hundreds of thousands of children around the … […]

• Los Angeles Man Without Health Insurance Dies After Posting Plea On Social Media

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:45A Los Angeles man, who suffered injuries following a motorbike accident, made a dying plea on Facebook Aug. 22 after deciding to forgo hospital … […]

• Long Term Care

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:42Bureaucracy is complicated and time-consuming, Age Scotland warns. Older people living in Scotland need more help to understand their long-term … […]

• State Extends Deadline for Insurers To Decide Future In Health Exchange

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:22Uncertainty over federal health insurance policy has forced Connecticut officials to give more time to the two remaining insurers to decide if they will … […]

• Obamacare premium costs in Maryland set to jump as state approves rates

  on 2017-08-29 at 21:22“Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining affordable pricing in the Maryland Health Insurance Exchange,” Kaiser said in a statement. “We look … […]

• Czech republic health insurance for foreigners

  on 2017-08-29 at 20:59Czech republic health insurance for foreigners. VZP is the largest medical provider with 24hr worldwide service in English. cz and choose the best one … […]

• Health Insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 20:59McMahon & Hadder Insurance offers your choice of group and individual Pensacola health insurance plans from several outstanding companies. […]

Go Health Pro

• Your back-to-school health checklist

  by GoHealth on 2017-08-28 at 20:16After a summer of having the freedom to stay up late, eat sweet summer treats and run wild, kids are in for a wake up call as they return to school. Transitioning into a routine can be difficult for kids, so it’s important to prepare for the first day of school to ease the process. […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, August 30, 2017

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Various Life Insurance News

• NYC Emerges As The Capital Of Insurtech

  on 2017-08-30 at 10:52… technology (aka insurtech), playing home to disruptive players in the property, casualty, health, auto, pet, SMB, disability, and life insurance verticals. […]

• Business Analyst – Group/Life Insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 09:50“group insurance”, “life insurance”, “business analysis”, BA, “business analyst”, “requirements gathering”, “gather requirements”, AS400, AS/400, … […]

• Free life insurance coverage for Uber drivers

  on 2017-08-30 at 09:45Marking four years of its service in India, the app-based cab aggregator Uber has introduced a new scheme that will be beneficial for its drivers. […]

• Cambodia’s insurance industry grows by 21 pct in 1st half

  on 2017-08-30 at 08:37Life insurance is a new concept in Cambodia with only five years of history, the release said, adding that it started in 2012 even though it has been … […]

• Best 0-161-818-6555 funeral and life insurance plans in united kingdom most popular funeral …

  on 2017-08-30 at 08:35U.K (((united kingdom )))UK 0-161-818-6555 best funeral and life insurance plans in united kingdom most popular funeral plans in united kingdom … […]

• Coverfox to shift focus on term life insurance business

  on 2017-08-30 at 06:00Coverfox is reportedly looking to shift its business focus towards term life insurance – a vertical that it launched on its platform just two months ago. […]

• Aviva explains why critical illness insurance policy will not pay out for woman who almost died

  on 2017-08-30 at 06:00For several years Mrs Pollard had been paying £34.40 a month for her life insurance, which included critical illness cover. Aviva has told her that it will … […]

• Life insurance

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:58Let’s say early 20’s my doctor knows about steroid use and my life insurance finds out, will that screw me over in let’s say 50 years if I die at 70. […]

• Intraday reports for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company(ICICIPRULI, 540133) Stock & Share …

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:46The trading hours came to an end with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company closing with a price of Rs. 426.95 after seeing a high of Rs. 429.35 … […]

• China Life Insurance Company Limited – Receive News & Ratings Daily

  on 2017-08-30 at 04:41Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts’ ratings for China Life Insurance Company Limited … […]

• Life insurance can help take care of your loved ones after you’re gone

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:56When Canadians think of retirement they may think of scrimping and savings, of RRSPs, but they don’t necessarily think of life insurance. Maybe they … […]

• China Life Insurance’s first HK branding campaign to “make lifelong promises”

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:22China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited has launched its first branding campaign in Hong Kong, and its thematic TVC is here to remind you … […]

• Coverfox shifts focus to term life insurance business

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:00MUMBAI: Online insurance brokerage firm Coverfox is looking to shift its focus to the term life insurance business that it launched two months ago, as it … […]

• Persistency ratios show life insurers struggle to keep policyholders on board

  on 2017-08-30 at 02:26Life insurance is a long-term product and so is the business. Costs are mostly upfront and insurance companies begin earning margins only later. […]

• iXledger partners with Gen Re to develop insurance solutions using blockchain

  on 2017-08-30 at 02:02iXledger, a UK-based technology company developing insurance solutions using blockchain, has partnered with General Reinsurance (Gen Re), … […]

• Life Insurance International Magazine

  on 2017-08-30 at 02:02LII Magazine | Issue 2 | August 2017. Issue 2 | August 2017. In This Issue. Contents. Insurers Urged To Botify AI. Insurers Ramp Up Blockchain … […]

• Pharmacist helps save man’s life, insurance company denies coverage

  on 2017-08-30 at 00:54He says he usually gets a generic EpiPen for about $6, but the shop was out, so in a rush he was given the name brand one at a cost of $600. […]

• Life industry profitability high on APRA’s agenda

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:56The Australian life insurance industry is continuing to face profitability challenges and remains a regulatory priority for the Australian Prudential … […]

• Bov life insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:51Bov life insurance. The suite of MSV life MSV Life Unit-Linked Fund Prices · MSV Funds Abridged Chart Book. 9 out of 5 stars for AEG 18V Multi … […]

• Cfg life insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:12Cfg life insurance. E-mail addresses are not valid User ID’s. Reviewed by Scott G on Aug 10, 2014. CFG Company Store; Training; Become a … […]

Life Insurance News on EIN

• Pharmacist helps save man’s life, insurance company denies coverage

  on 2017-08-30 at 12:31… save man’s life, & why insurance company denying coverage. See … covered under Cook’s insurance and instead of paying $6 … in several calls to the insurance company to plead the case … . WPXI reached out to the insurance company for answers, which told […]

• BRIEF-Soochow Securities to acquire stake in Suzhou-based life insurance firm for 220.9 mln yuan

  on 2017-08-30 at 03:41… 199 million shares of Suzhou-based life insurance firm for 220.9 million … raise voting power in the life insurance firm to 5 percent Source […]

• How insurance firms plan to make your life easier

  on 2017-08-29 at 18:11… systems & technology at HDFC Life Insurance. A whole lot of work … Rochlani, chief operating officer, IndiaFirst Life Insurance. “Any collaboration is taken apprehensively … , chief information officer, IDBI Federal Life Insurance. KPMG has […]

• Uber to offer free life, disability and medical insurance to driver-partners in India

  on 2017-08-29 at 14:05By: PTI | New Delhi | Published:August 29, 2017 7:13 pm Uber’s insurance will cover accidental death and disablement, hospitalisation and outpatient medical treatment in case of an accident while the driver-partner is using the Uber app. US-based cab […]

• BRIEF-Uber to provide life, disability and medical insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India

  on 2017-08-29 at 11:40… says to provide life, disability and medical insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India * Uber says insurance policy to be provided by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Source … first ridesharing insurance program. In partnership with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, […]

• Woman faked death to claim $800k life insurance

  on 2017-08-28 at 23:35… to collect $800,000 in life insurance and then tried to repeat … get a $800,000 life insurance policy with Asteron Life. Calderon listed someone … Calderon took out another life insurance policy with Pinnacle Life for $1 million … a third life insurer, AA Life. […]

• Woman faked her own death to collect $800k in life insurance

  on 2017-08-28 at 12:42… Calderon collected $800,000 in life insurance after forging and altering documents … $800,000 life insurance policy online with the company Asteron Life, using her … out another life insurance policy online, this time with Pinnacle Life and for … […]

• Zimbabwe’s life insurance industry more of an oligopoly

  on 2017-08-26 at 22:15Life assurance premium income dropped by … , the latest report by the Insurance and Pension Commission (IPEC) shows […]

• Governor rejects treasurer’s unclaimed life insurance plan

  on 2017-08-26 at 17:28… powers to rewrite an unclaimed life insurance benefits proposal backed by the … measure would’ve required insurance companies to compare lapsed policies … it’ll guard against insurance companies’ unscrupulous practices. The […]

• What happens if you outlive your life insurance?

  on 2017-08-26 at 10:13… of capital gains. For most life insurance policies and policyholders, taxing as … use for your life insurance policy at age 100. Life insurance is not for … and a decreased family income, life insurance is important. However, for retirees … spouses, life insurance […]

• Man kills sister to claim Rs 50 lakh in life insurance

  on 2017-08-25 at 19:59… accused, Kamal, had insured her life for Rs 50 lakh as … killed her to claim the insurance amount. He tried to frame … (45), to not only claim insurance but also to usurp her […]

• Fubon life insurance unit posts $595 mln in forex losses in H1

  on 2017-08-25 at 08:32… at its life insurance unit, Taiwan’s No. 2 life insurer, but … rest of the year. The insurance unit’s forex losses … risk facing Taiwan’s life insurance sector is “manageab […]

• Fubon’s life insurance unit currency hedging costs and forex losses increased in first half

  on 2017-08-25 at 06:24TAIPEI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Fubon Financial Holding , parent of Taiwan’s No.2 life insurer, said on Friday the unit’s currency hedging costs and forex losses increased in the first half of 2017 due to the stronger local currency against the U.S. […]

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Insurance Roundup, August 29, 2017

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Global Risk Insights

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-28 at 04:45UN Secretary General attempts to reanimate peace talks. Kurdish referendum plans in limbo. Venezuela begins drafting a new constitution amid sanctions. German general election heats up. All in The Week The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress

  by Nancy Palencia on 2017-08-22 at 12:00The US decision to leave the Paris Agreement is likely to affect the environments of other nations and the US-Mexico border wall is an example of the risk. The post Trump’s wall threatens Mexican environmental progress appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets

  by Nicholas Trickett on 2017-08-21 at 12:00The USSR’s fall led to a vast cavalcade of unclaimed objects and land in Russia and beyond. These assets aren’t just lying around: they’re being used. The post The myth of fingerprints: Russia and Kazakhstan’s legacy of ghost assets appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Week Ahead

  by Global Risk Insights on 2017-08-21 at 05:49India to host Nepalese Prime Minister as tensions continue over Doklam. UK releases more Brexit position papers. Jackson Hole Summit. All in The Week Ahead. The post The Week Ahead appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications

  by Alexander Macleod on 2017-08-20 at 12:00With the general election less than one year away, Cambodia is set for a rocky twelve months, defined by intense politicking and political unrest. The post The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

Claims Journal

• Commentary: Start Preparing for the Next Hurricane Harvey

  on 2017-08-29 at 14:13My heart goes out to the people who have borne the brunt of Hurricane Harvey and still face continued flooding and a long recovery. As a nation, we need to be better prepared for such catastrophic floods so as to […]

• Bond Bailout Could Plug Flood Financing Hole

  on 2017-08-29 at 14:08The images from Houston, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey are horrific and heartbreaking, with homes fully submerged and residents being rescued by boats and helicopters. And that’s just the physical toll. Many residents of the fourth-largest U.S. city […]

• Officials Release Water From Reservoirs to Protect Downtown Houston

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:36Officials released more water from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey early Monday in a move aimed at protecting the city’s downtown from devastating floods but that could still endanger thousands of homes, even as the nation’s fourth-largest city anticipated more […]

• Not All Equipment is Alike: The Need for Expertise in DME

  on 2017-08-29 at 08:54Part One: Knowledge is Key in DME – The role of the ATP Assistive Technology Professional There is a growing trend in the workers’ compensation industry for carriers and excess carriers to contract with network services providers, under the belief […]

• Many Houston Properties Not in FEMA Flood Zones Get Soaked

  on 2017-08-28 at 17:38Rising floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground Sunday in Houston, overwhelming rescuers who fielded countless desperate calls for help. A fleet of helicopters, airboats and high-water vehicles confronted flooding so […]

Insurance Journal

• California Bill Targets Sexual Harassment by Venture Capitalists

  by Don Jergler on 2017-08-29 at 14:28A rash of sexual harassment scandals this summer involving venture capitalists has laid bare a major weakness in laws meant to protect workers from unwelcome advances. While legislation is clear on many workplace interactions, there’s next to nothing on the […]

• AXIS’ Acquisition of Novae Approved in Shareholder Vote

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:49AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced that shareholders of Novae Group have approved the company’s acquisition by AXIS. Approximately 99.97 percent of shareholder votes were cast in favor of the deal. AXIS announced last week it had substantially sweetened its offer […]

• IGI Appoints Jabsheh as Executive Director, IGI UK, in Expanded Company Role

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:38International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI), the specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Waleed Jabsheh as executive director of IGI UK as part of the company’s plans to grow in new and existing markets. Jabsheh will […]

• New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Requirements Go Into Effect

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:36Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo reminded all entities covered by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) cybersecurity regulation that yesterday, August 28, 2017, was the first compliance date of this first-in-the-nation cybersecurity regulation. […]

• Trial Nears for Final Defendant in Delaware Murder-For-Hire Case

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:29A judge is holding a final case review for the last of four defendants charged in the murder-for-hire killings of a Delaware couple. Monday’s court proceeding comes as a trial looms for Dominique Benson in the 2013 deaths of Joseph […]

Asia Insurance Review

• Philippines: Malayan Insurance ranks as No. 1 for 47th year

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:34Malayan Insurance has retained its position as a leader in the non-life insurance industry in the Philippines for 47 years, in terms of gross premiums written (GPW) and net premiums written (NPW) in 2016. […]

• India: 13 insurers in blockchain cooperation

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:34Thirteen Indian insurance companies have rallied together to use a blockchain-like technology to create a central repository of policyholder data, to avoid repeating the registration procedure for holders of multiple policies. […]

• China: PICC Group to acquire ASEAN insurers

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:34Chinese nonlife insurance giant PICC Group is in talks to either acquire or buy a stake in several Southeast Asian insurers and expects some deals to close before the end of the year, reported Reuters citing a senior executive of the company. […]

• Malaysia: Pension fund eyes stakes in several foreign owned insurers

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:34Malaysia’s second biggest pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) has narrowed down its investment options among foreign-owned insurance companies which have to reduce their stakes in their Malaysian businesses in order to comply with foreign ownership limits. […]

• New Zealand: Insurance body says quake claim tribunal is bad idea

  on 2017-08-29 at 22:34The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ), which represents general insurers in the country, has rejected the opposition Labour Party’s plans to set up an arbitration tribunal against insurers in Christchurch. […]

Canadian Underwriter

• Insured losses from Harvey’s wind, storm surge as much as US$2.3 billion: AIR Worldwide

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-29 at 13:25Harvey-related winds and storm surge in Texas are expected to produce industry insured losses amounting to between US$1.2 billion and US$2.3 billion, AIR Worldwide reported Monday afternoon as flooding in southeastern Texas continued to strand residents and wreak havoc. Included… The post […]

• August 2017

  by Lori Thompson-Reid on 2017-08-29 at 11:02Click here to download the August 2017 Digital Edition The post August 2017 appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Manitoba Public Insurance and RCMP partner to promote gravel road safety

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-28 at 20:11Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced a partnership with the RCMP for a joint public awareness and enforcement campaign specific to gravel roads in the province. The campaign, which began in April and is continuing into the fall, aims to… The post Manitoba Public Insurance and RCMP […]

• 182 motorists caught speeding in work zones during SGI’s recent traffic safety spotlight

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-28 at 18:47Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has reported that 182 tickets were issued to drivers for speeding in construction work zones during last month’s traffic safety spotlight. In total, 177 tickets were issued to drivers exceeding 60 kilometres an hour while passing highway workers or […]

• Insured costs for Cyclones Debbie and Cook in New Zealand upgraded to NZ$109 million from NZ$84 million in June

  by Canadian Underwriter on 2017-08-28 at 18:01The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has upgraded the insured costs associated with Cyclones Debbie and Cook to NZ$109 million from the NZ$84.4 million estimate in June. The two cyclones swept through New Zealand during April (Cyclone Debbie from… The post Insured costs for Cyclones […]

Canadian Insurance Top Broker

• The change manager

  by stephv on 2017-08-28 at 20:34If you regularly read this page, you will have already noticed that I am not Gloria Cilliers. If you have attended our annual Top Broker … […]

• IFRS 17: What will change?

  by stephv on 2017-08-28 at 20:33Brokers place a client’s risk with a particular insurer based on a number of factors—one of which is the company’s financial performance. International Financial Reporting … […]

• Cross-Canada collaboration

  by stephv on 2017-08-28 at 20:32One year into his appointment as CEO of Marsh Canada, Chris Lay’s priorities include continuing to grow the middle-market business, and growing his people through flex opportunities across the Marsh family of companies […]

• The terrorism talk

  by stephv on 2017-08-28 at 20:31After Paris, Berlin, Manchester and London, what should clients know about the “new” terrorism risks? […]

• Has telematics stalled?

  by stephv on 2017-08-28 at 20:30A few years ago, many predicted that usage-based insurance would transform personal auto insurance in Canada. It hasn’t worked out that way. […]

Insurance Business Magazine – US

• Cop indicted for insurance fraud

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-29 at 11:05Authorities say the police officer lied to scam his insurance company on multiple occasions […]

• Allstate, Progressive share slump after Harvey

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-28 at 17:56Hurricane could be US top 10 for insurance industry – could result in “meaningful losses” for commercial insurers […]

• Insurance agency M&A booming

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-28 at 15:03Activity ‘exploding’ as Private Equity backed deals surge – but who’s top of the acquisition table? […]

• Farmers Insurance goes to court to block state review of premium rates

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-28 at 11:40The state wants to review – and possibly retroactively lower – rates going back nearly a decad […]

• Insurance wanted as suppliers get nervous about Sears

  by Insurance Business on 2017-08-28 at 11:38The troubled retailer is having difficulty keeping merchandise on its shelves as suppliers balk at the expense and scarcity of special vendor insuranc […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, August 29, 2017

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Various Car Insurance News

• Homeowners Insurance For Manufactured Home Budget Car InsuranceFlorida Mobile Home …

  on 2017-08-29 at 03:16Tap The Thumbnail Bellow to See Related Gallery of “Homeowners Insurance For Manufactured Home Budget Car Insurance Florida Mobile Home … […]

• Full coverage car insurance Saint Albans WV. Auto Insurance from the Trused Companies

  on 2017-08-29 at 01:30Full coverage car insurance Saint Albans WV. Compare auto insurance quotes from the best insurance agencies in your zip code. This site will give … […]

• Black Hills Business: Dakota Party & Car Insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:45You may have seen one car insurance agency in the Civic Center parking lot.That is because they’re making hail damage claims easier for their … […]

• 2nd car insurance. why so expensive?

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:33as im not useing my evo for time being while i do some repairs i was thinking about buying a cheap runabout. to get from a to be sick of useing public … […]

• How to get an SR-22 with USAA

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:18If you occasionally drive vehicles that you don’t own, you must buy a non-owner car insurance policy. USAA offers non-owner insurance policies to … […]

• Car insurance , to expensive?

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:10Would it be expensive for my father to add me on his car insurance? I bought my own car, will it be expensive?… asked under Education & Career. […]

• Uninsured driver victim numbers rise

  on 2017-08-28 at 23:03The organisation says average cost of car insurance for a driver aged between 18-20 is £973. The rate falls off with the age of the driver so for … […]

• I’m on a boat

  on 2017-08-28 at 22:09The Escape Artist on Save money on car insurance… Steve on Save money on car insurance… David Kennedy on Save money on car insuranc […]

• White Supremacists Joked About Using Cars to Run Over Opponents Before Charlottesville

  on 2017-08-28 at 21:11… user AltCelt(IL) posted a photo of vehicles surrounded by crowds in response to fellow commentors’ discussion of car insurance and logistics. […]

• Tag: Cadillac Super Cruise

  on 2017-08-28 at 20:48… only 20% of homeowners had flood insurance. How many people have car insurance to cover the loss of… DenverMike: I doubt it wasn’t a McLaren. […]

• Auto Insurance for Vehicle Theft – Good Protection at Affordable Rates

  on 2017-08-28 at 20:48Online car insurance quotes help drivers compare and find affordable options for their vehicles. To get a list of quotes, drivers must enter their ZIP … […]

• Car insurance question: Am I actually insured??? : personalfinance

  on 2017-08-28 at 20:46I probably need to start with a disclaimer: my parents are known for making notoriously terrible financial choices. They leased a car for me in… […]

• How the Insurance Industry Can Push Us to Prepare for Climate Change

  on 2017-08-28 at 20:15When determining car insurance rates, insurance companies consider several individual customers’ characteristics, including gender, age, and … […]

• Car companies like Maruti, Hyundai are wooing cash-rich babus, faujis after arrears pay

  on 2017-08-28 at 20:11NEW DELHI: Automakers are in an overdrive mode to woo government employees, trying to boost sales in a segment where the potential customer … […]

• The model of your new car can affect your insurance rates.

  on 2017-08-28 at 19:52And if you’re in the market for car insurance, call Mike McBride at 503-538-8898 today! FARMERS INSURANCE. Mike McBride Agency. 1548 E FIRST … […]

• LISTEN: Best Ride host talks about classical car rentals, most improved cars and more

  on 2017-08-28 at 19:18The rental program is backed by Hagerty Classic Car Insurance company, which Fitzgerald said is great for the renter or the owner. Fitzgerald also … […]

• Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office offers course for new teen drivers

  on 2017-08-28 at 18:58Drivers who complete the course will receive a certification that can be presented to their car insurance company for a possible policy discount. […]

• How To Choose the Best Car Insurance Company

  on 2017-08-28 at 18:57Understand what coverages and amenities you’re looking for in a car insurance company. Are you solely looking for cheap auto insurance? […]

• Brighton High graduate awarded foundation college scholarship

  on 2017-08-28 at 18:00“I realized it was tough going to school, being a nanny, buying my own groceries and car insurance. It was tough, but I learned it. Before I hung out with … […]

• Car Insurance Excess Protection

  on 2017-08-28 at 17:32Hello I had two quotes for car insurance from Tescos – £246 for £250 voluntary excess and £287 with no voluntary excess. I paid for the latter (have 2 … […]

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• Schwarzenegger to Raise Awareness of UK’s Payment Protection Insurance Scandal

  on 2017-08-29 at 14:03… to complain about Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) they may have been … were mis-sold the debt repayment insurance policies. But the regulator estimates … to other areas such as car finance and people’s new […]

• Jersey City man charged trying to register stolen car: police

  on 2017-08-29 at 13:19JERSEY CITY — A 19-year-old Jersey City man was charged with attempting to register a stolen vehicle using an expired insurance policy at the Bayonne Motor Vehicle Commission Office on Wednesday. Davon R. Womack, of Virginia Avenue, is charged with […]

• 12 Things To Do After a Car Accident

  on 2017-08-29 at 12:49… to serious injuries. While many car accidents focus on the vehicle … severe paralysis and even fatality. Car accidents often involve legal battles … , addresses, license plate numbers, and insurance information. Communicate with the police … false […]

• Uninsured driver claims rise, pushing up car insurance costs

  on 2017-08-29 at 12:18… for adding to already high car insurance costs. Claims against uninsured drivers …  an annual levy paid by insurance companies and is set each … their customers through higher annual car insurance premiums.  Ashton West, chief executive […]

• Man sentenced for role in car insurance fraud scheme

  on 2017-08-29 at 12:12… a scheme to defraud insurance companies through staged car crashes. Jacques Fleurijeune … people who staged about 50 car crashes from 2011 through 2014 … vehicle. They then filed fraudulent insurance claims, collecting from $10,000 […]

• British regulator enlists Schwarzenegger in insurance mis-selling campaign

  on 2017-08-29 at 11:37… to complain about Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) they may have been … were mis-sold the debt repayment insurance policies. But the regulator estimates … to other areas such as car finance and people’s […]

• The perverse incentives of the National Flood Insurance Program

  on 2017-08-29 at 11:00… : up into your yard, your car, your living room, your books … its subsidiary, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Together, FEMA and … Orleans-based Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance once put it, this means … transitioning back to private flood […]

• The Future Of Insurance: The Digital Transformation Imperative

  on 2017-08-29 at 09:59… changing consumer and business environment. Insurance providers across the world are … sensors and instantly provide usage-based insurance. In addition to providing ever-important … ’s insured. For a connected car, services might include parking or … […]

• UK Private Motor Insurance Market Analysis 2017 (By Segment, Key Players and Applications) and Forecasts To 2021

  on 2017-08-29 at 07:58… Insurance: Market Dynamics & Opportunities 2017”. Summary “UK Private Motor Insurance … because of an insurance premium tax rise, increasing car repair costs, and … private motor insurance GWP 12 2.3. Motor insurance […]

• Auto body program receives car for studies

  on 2017-08-29 at 06:32… ,” Lubiato said. The car was donated by Meemic Insurance Thomson Agency. “This … asked for a newer model car because technology changes so fast … representative Mitchell Sell said the car has about $13,000-14,000 … work and practice on […]

• If insurance holder dies, kin must get policy transferred

  on 2017-08-29 at 06:03… owned a car which was insured through HDFC Ergo General Insurance. The … insurer. The forum upheld the insurance company’s stand and … ‘s death to the insurance firm nor made arequest for … National Commission concluded that the insurance firm was justified in […]

• Car companies like Maruti, Hyundai are wooing cash-rich babus, faujis after arrears pay

  on 2017-08-29 at 06:00NEW DELHI: Automakers are in an overdrive mode to woo government employees, trying to boost sales in a segment where the potential customer just got more money on hand with a pay-out of salary arrears. Government employees including armed forces personnel […]

• DIY tips during car break down

  on 2017-08-29 at 05:47… get stranded due to a car breakdown. The first thing to … to ensure that the stalled car is parked safe and well … be considered. A lot of insurance companiestoday offer roadside assistance. Reliance … 500 on purchase of a car insurance policy. 6. Try to […]

• Virginia Beach Car Insurance Agency Awarded Platinum Status By Progressive

  on 2017-08-29 at 05:06Hampton Roads Insurance Services Earns Prestigious Platinum Designation From Largest Car Insurance Provider … in the insurance world. Progressive, which is America’s largest car insurance provider, bestowed the prominent Hampton Beach insurance agency with […]

• You may consider switching your car insurance under these 3 scenarios

  on 2017-08-29 at 04:34… any additional documentation unlike, health insurance portability where a good amount … your vehicle. A comprehensive motor insurance plan has two components – … , of course, besides selecting necessary insurance coverage/add-on’s: One … into account age of […]

• How to get ready for your insurance claim: What to do if your home is storm-damaged

  on 2017-08-29 at 03:58… you have flood insurance, contact your agent or flood insurance provider and … your car or other recreational vehicle(s) and you carry comprehensive insurance … mailing address Current telephone number Insurance information Total household annual […]

• Rise in victims of uninsured drivers

  on 2017-08-29 at 03:24… of insurance and people’s propensity to drive without insurance,… rise further following rises in Insurance Premium Tax. Changes to the … organisation says average cost of car insurance for a driver aged between … of vehicles being driven without insurance […]

• Man sentenced for role in bogus 2013 Norwich car crash

  on 2017-08-29 at 02:24… role in an insurance fraud scheme involving a staged car crash on … deliberately crashed Fleurijeune’s car, which was in poor condition … could receive money from his insurance provider to buy a new … the crash, they submitted fraudulent insurance claims, […]

• Why Britons always earn less than we had hoped 

  on 2017-08-29 at 01:07… average Briton owns their first car at 21 and leaves home … of running a vehicle. Although car owners expected to spend a … expenses – such as petrol, MoT, car insurance and maintenance – they admitted they […]

• International gangs staging car crashes to claim insurance

  on 2017-08-29 at 01:04Motor crashes staged by international gangs have emerged as one of the most common types of fraud in Ireland. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) warned that international fraudsters are taking advantage of the country’s high compensation payouts […]

• Car crashes into church in Lawrence County

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:31… a red car with a suspended license and no insurance, according to […]

• We don’t want to be the next Carolina Forest

  on 2017-08-29 at 00:21… many cars. This raises the car insurance rates for all of us […]

• Uninsured driver victim numbers rise

  on 2017-08-28 at 23:36… of insurance and people’s propensity to drive without insurance,… rise further following rises in Insurance Premium Tax. Changes to the … organisation says average cost of car insurance for a driver aged between … of vehicles being driven without insurance […]

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