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Swiss Re sees $4-$7 billion insurance losses from quake (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Swiss Re said on Wednesday the insurance sector stood to lose $4-$7 billion from the earthquake in Chile, a sum unlikely to bring the long hoped-for increase in reinsurance prices. March 10, 2010 12:37 AM Activists picket at health insurance conference (CNN) Activists ratcheted up the pressure for health care reform Tuesday, picketing in front of a hotel where a group of insurance industry leaders were meeting. March 09, 2010 7:30 PM Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs (AP via Yahoo! News) A chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is proposing that dog owners be forced to get microchips and take out insurance for their pets. March 09, 2010 5:07 PM Showdown With Health Insurance Companies (ABC News) The final push for health care reform has become an all-out assault on health insurance companies. President Obama and liberal advocacy groups are attacking insurance companies for unreasonable profts, but those companies are fighting back with a national ad campaign. March 09, 2010 6:57 PM Video: Insurance Co.'s Anger Citizens (CBS News) Emotions are running high in Washington as the push for a House vote for health care reform approaches. As Nancy Cordes reports, protesters directed their anger at the insurance company. March 09, 2010 7:03 PM Mandatory Insurance Proposed for UK Dogs (ABC News) UK crackdown on dangerous dogs could make insurance, microchips mandatory for all Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Agents and Marketers - United States March 09, 2010 4:55 PM Supporters of overhaul 'arrest' health insurance executives at rally (Pioneer Press) WASHINGTON — In a reverse twist on the old protest tactic of getting arrested to make a point, union leaders and other backers of President Barack Obama's health care plan issued "citizen's arrest" warrants for health insurance executives Tuesday — accusing them of exploiting consumers. March 10, 2010 12:11 AM Local firm Kinsale now selling commercial insurance (Richmond Times-Dispatch) A local insurance holding company has raised $80 million in capital and is starting operations as a specialist in business coverage. Kinsale Capital Group’s new Kinsale Insurance Co. subsidiary is selling commercial insurance in 31 states and the District of Columbia, CEO and President Michael P. Kehoe said yesterday. The company will provide liability insurance to professionals, such as ... March 09, 2010 11:06 PM Health minister to brief president on health insurance reform plan (Chinapost.com.tw) TAIPEI, Taiwan --Department of Health (DOH) Minister Yaung Chih-liang said Wednesday that he will brief President Ma Ying-jeou on a national health insurance premium reform plan March 17. March 10, 2010 1:58 AM California Assembly hearing to look at rescinded health insurance issue (The Sacramento Bee) Just a small fraction of the thousands of consumers whose health coverage was unfairly revoked by their insurers have benefited from state-brokered settlements with insurance companies, according to an Assembly report made public Tuesday. March 09, 2010 10:25 PM

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Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (WAFB Baton Rouge) Traffic tickets don't have to be a financial death sentence when it comes to shopping for auto insurance. March 07, 2010 7:15 PM Two Lawyers Named to Minnesota Auto Insurance Plan Governing Committee (Insurance Journal) Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson has appointed two public members to the governing committee of the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP). Thomas J. Evenson is an associate with ... March 09, 2010 11:06 AM Would you buy insurance from her? Apparently (The Philadelphia Inquirer) You've probably never heard of improv comedienne Stephanie Courtney, but chances are you've seen her on TV as the unbelievably upbeat insurance saleswoman Flo in Progressive Auto Insurance commercials. March 09, 2010 8:48 AM State Auto Financial declares 15 cent dividend (AP via Yahoo! Finance) State Auto Financial Corp. said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents. The property and casualty insurance holding company said the dividend is payable March 31 to shareholders of record March 15. March 08, 2010 6:18 AM Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (KMIR 6 Palm Springs) When shopping for car insurance, you'll be asked: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last 3 years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry — you're not alone. But the good news is that traffic tickets aren't a financial death sentence. March 07, 2010 6:54 PM State Farm Insurance Gives $2,500 To County for Safe Driving Signs (Ashley County Ledger) Crossett State Farm Insurance representative Mary Reed, shown left, presents a $2,500 grant to Darlene Maxwell Thursday afternoon, March 4. The grant is sponsored by State Farm Insurance to increase road safety. March 09, 2010 10:04 AM Watch out! Tampa leads in auto insurance fraud (WTSP-TV Tampa) Tampa, Florida -- Look out Miami! Tampa is taking over as the statewide leader when it comes to auto insurance fraud. This is not a claim to fame the city wants to have and it's not looking much better on the national level, with Tampa ranking second nationwide. March 05, 2010 3:45 PM Consumer Watchdog calls for national freeze on health insurance rates and rate regulation (News-Medical-Net) Consumer Watchdog called on President Obama to impose a national freeze on health insurance rates before health reform takes effect to protect consumers from premium hikes like the 39% increase recently announced by Anthem Blue Cross in California. The rate freeze is one of five tools Consumer Watchdog urged the president to include as part of his proposed fixes to the Senate health care bill. March 09, 2010 1:27 AM Kentucky Auto Insurance Companies Found Easily Online (OfficialWire) In the past purchasing an auto insurance policy usually meant visiting offices and meeting with several agents of various companies; however, in any one geographical area, there may only be a handful of companies represented. March 05, 2010 2:41 PM Senator Gauthreaux Proposes Bill To Protect Military Rights (KATC 3 Lafayette)   Senator Nick Gautreaux is fighting to make sure Louisiana's men and women in the armed forces are being treated equally and fairly. Currently, there are no statewide rules governing how soldiers suspend their state-mandated auto liability insurance when they deploy overseas. Some military men and women have returned from fighting for America's freedom only to find their license plates have ... March 09, 2010 2:45 PM