Kempthorne takes job as life insurance lobbyist

Insurance premiums are expected to rise again this year as insurers warn that natural catastrophes, such as Perth's devastating hailstorm in March, are now normal events and prices must go up to cover the cost of more frequent storms.

A.M. Best Places Ratings of Liberty Life Insurance Company Under Review With Negative Implications

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Liberty Life Insurance Company (Greenville, SC). Liberty Life represents the U.S. life insurance and annuity operations of its ultimate parent, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s largest bank as measured by assets and ...

Fitch ups insurance industry outlook to "Stable"

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday raised its sector outlook on the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry to "Stable" from "Negative" for both the commercial and personal sectors.

Insurance Advice For Evacuated Residents In Fourmile Canyon Fire

Residents evacuated as a result of the Fourmile Canyon Fire should contact their insurance agents immediately with emergency contact information, the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association said Tuesday.

Insurance Advice For Evacuated Residents In Fourmile Canyon Fire

Residents evacuated as a result of the Fourmile Canyon Fire should contact their insurance agents immediately with emergency contact information, the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association said Tuesday.

Campaign Watchdog: Group's health insurance claim 'mostly false'

A conservative group's claim that the federal health care reform law would mean "higher health insurance premiums — $2,100 per family" is rated "mostly false" in this edition of Campaign Watchdog.

The Hartford to offer policy tied to S&P 500 index

Life insurance provider The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Tuesday it will begin offering a life insurance policy with credited interest rates tied to the S&P 500 equity index.

Insurance association: Fourmile Fire evacuees should contact insurers now

The approximately 3,500 mountain residents who have been asked to evacuate because of the Fourmile Fire should call their insurance companies immediately, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association.

The Hartford Enters Growing Market for Indexed UL Insurance With Simplified Policy Tied to the S&P 500®

SIMSBURY, Conn.----The Hartford, which is well-known for its universal life and variable life insurance policies, is entering the $500 million market for indexed universal life insurance policies with a simple, transparent policy with credited interest rates that are tied to the S&P 500® equity index.

Travelers Offers Discount To Commercial Customers Using Driver-Monitoring Devices

The Travelers Cos. announced Tuesday a discount of up to 15 percent for some commercial auto insurance plans if the company installs driver-monitoring devices on its fleet of vehicles.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Goes Live on Sapiens RapidSure Policy Admin Suite

The six-month implementation effort included five lines of business and integration to billing, claims, document management and accounting systems with the company's Web portal.

Many home-sale settlements now at risk

Hundreds of Canterbury home sales may not go ahead as damage from Saturday's earthquake activates an exit clause.

2 reports: Health insurance reforms help small businesses

New reports from the Commonweath Fund and the RAND Corp. say that the new federal law to reform health coverage will help small businesses. The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that supports the Affordable Care Act and the RAND Corp. is a...

AP to evaluate Arogyasri Health Insurance Scheme

Hyderabad, Sep 7 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh government has decided to conduct a detailed evaluation of Arogyasri Health Insurance Scheme being implemented in the state for the last three years.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.

ND Insurance Counseling Program Tops in Nation

The North Dakota Insurance Department`s State Health Insurance Counseling program is tops in the nation again. Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ranked North Dakota`s program No. 1 for the second year in a row.

ND Insurance Counseling Program Tops in Nation

The North Dakota Insurance Department`s State Health Insurance Counseling program is tops in the nation again. Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ranked North Dakota`s program No. 1 for the second year in a row.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

Many elements of the measure approved earlier this year require action at the state level

Life insurance company learns to communicate, with Cisco

For Executive Planning International Life Insurance (EPILI), the ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with each other and with clients is critical.

Life insurance company learns to communicate, with Cisco

For Executive Planning International Life Insurance (EPILI), the ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with each other and with clients is critical.

American Excess Insurance Exchange Achieves 100 Percent Renewal Retention for Hospital Members for the Fifth Year in a ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Excess Insurance Exchange, RRG (AEIX), has achieved 100 percent renewal retention for the fifth year in a row. Managed by Premier Insurance Management Services Inc. (PIMS), AEIX provides excess professional and general liability insurance to not-for-profit hospitals and health systems, including those in the Premier healthcare alliance. “In today’s ...

Bharti Insurance to give full price for stolen cars upto 2 yrs

Bharti Axa General Insurance today launched an add-on insurance product for car owners, which will provide them full purchase price of the vehicle for the first two years in the case of theft or loss.

Bharti Insurance to give full price for stolen cars upto 2 yrs

Bharti Axa General Insurance today launched an add-on insurance product for car owners, which will provide them full purchase price of the vehicle for the first two years in the case of theft or loss.

American Excess Insurance Exchange Achieves 100 Percent Renewal Retention for Hospital Members for the Fifth Year in a ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.----The American Excess Insurance Exchange, RRG , has achieved 100 percent renewal retention for the fifth year in a row.

XL Insurance and ABA Insurance Services Announce New Agreement to Provide Employment Practices Liability Coverage

XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group plc , and ABA Insurance Services, Inc., a new managing general underwriter which was formerly Progressive's Professional Liability Group, today announced a joint underwriting agreement to provide Employment Practices Liability Insurance .

XL Insurance and ABA Insurance Services Announce New Agreement to Provide Employment Practices Liability Coverage

XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group plc , and ABA Insurance Services, Inc., a new managing general underwriter which was formerly Progressive's Professional Liability Group, today announced a joint underwriting agreement to provide Employment Practices Liability Insurance .

Insurance Leader Clements-- Founder of Arch, Ironshore, Integro-- Dies at 77

Robert Clements, a global insurance industry leader who helped start several insurers and a brokerage died on Sept. 4, 2010 of cancer at age 77. Clements founded Arch Capital Group and Ironshore ...

Disability Insurance Services Named Petersen International Underwriters' Top Producer for 2009

Disability Insurance Services , a leading provider of disability insurance solutions, has earned the title of Top Producer for Petersen International Underwriters for the second year.

Consumer Reports Survey: More Than 28,000 Claim Filers Rate 22 Popular Car Insurance Companies

YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2010; Dealing with a car insurance claim can be a hassle, especially after an accident when consumers really need good customer service and a fast response.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Goes Live With Sapiens' RapidSure Policy Administration Suite

CARY, N.C., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (Nasdaq and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of innovative insurance software solutions, today announced that Philadelphia Insurance Companies has deployed the RapidSure Policy Administration solution for the first phase of replacing and improving their policy issuance processes and systems. Development of additional lines ...

Neb. getting $1M to monitor health insurance rates

World-Herald News Service LINCOLN - By this time next year, Nebraskans should be better armed to navigate the health insurance jungle.

Car thieves target expensive models loaded with chrome, power and marketable parts

By Steven Cole Smith, Orlando Sentinel Friday, September 3, 2010 If you own a Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius or Nissan Murano, breathe easy. A new car-theft insurance survey has found owners of these vehicles are among the least likely to lose a bundle if they're targeted by car thieves. • But if you own a Cadillac Escalade, be afraid. The Arlington, Va.-based Highway Loss Data Institute, an ...

Shutdown hits commercial life in Himachal

Banks and commercial establishments were closed in parts of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday after trade unions of central government employees joined the nationwide strike to protest price rise, violation of labour laws and privatisation.

Insurance rates set to triple

Homeowners beware - flood insurance rates are set to triple after Dec. 17. Recent updates to area flood maps means that some residents may now be living in flood zones, which could cause residents to pay higher flood insurance premiums.

Can you get life insurance without a medical exam?

So you want to buy some life insurance, but you're not really happy about the idea of enduring a medical exam to get it. You've seen ads for life insurance without an exam, but you wonder if they're for real. The answer is a qualified "maybe."

Insurance Could End Oregon Civil War Re-Enactments

A battle over liability insurance coverage for groups using Oregon state property is brewing, and the Northwest Civil War Council is right in the middle of it. In 2009, the Oregon State ...

Insurance Could End Oregon Civil War Re-Enactments

A battle over liability insurance coverage for groups using Oregon state property is brewing, and the Northwest Civil War Council is right in the middle of it. In 2009, the Oregon State ...

Tiger.co.uk Offers Students Advice on How to Get Cheap Car Insurance

IPSWICH, UNITED KINGDOM-- (Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2010) - Insurance companies have been surprised recently by the increasing number of student drivers. Although the insurance premium for under-25s is notoriously high, it doesn't seem to be deterring those lucky enough to be able to afford a car at University. Around one third of 17-24 year olds held a car insurance policy at the end of 2009.