Vt. governor defends health care exchange

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin is defending his administration's push to set up a new health insurance marketplace -- or exchange.

State lawmakers are considering creating a law that would allow you to show proof of car insurance on your Smartphone with the help of an app.

R.I.-based Affiliated Insurance Managers Appoints Marketing Manager

Warwick, R.I.-based agency Affiliated Insurance Managers is expanding its commercial insurance division and appointed industry veteran Heidi Forte to the new position of commercial insurance marketing manager. With over 25 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, Forte will …

TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Michael Gallien

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. ("TGA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today the hiring of Michael Gallien to serve as Product Manager ...

TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Michael Gallien

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. ("TGA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today the hiring of Michael Gallien to serve as Product Manager ...

Inside Money: Why death is a great diversifier

Matt McCarten's offer to cash in his life insurance policy raises some interesting investment questions.Potential investors - whether that's the issuing

Roger Styles: Vital more people get private health insurance

Big changes are on the way in how healthcare is funded as costs riseHealthcare is typically the largest area of government spending, and our ageing population means that public health budgets will be placed under significant pressure...

Report: Conyers' decrepit home drives up insurance

The decrepit condition of an east Detroit home owned by Michigan Rep. John Conyers' family reportedly has driven up the insurance rate for at least one of the neighbors.

Are You a Bigger Insurance Risk Than You Think?

You're a good neighbor. You keep your sidewalks clear, your trees trimmed, your dog on the leash, and your pool gate locked--all steps meant to keep your family and friends safe and your insurance costs down.

Barnstable employees question health care reform plan

Proposed health insurance changes prompted by a new state law drew a large gathering of Barnstable teachers, police officers and other municipal employees who subscribe to a Cape Cod group insurance plan to the Feb. 16 Town Council meeting.

Research and Markets: Poland Insurance Report Q1 2012: All of the Strengths of Poland's Insurance Sector Remain Intact

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Poland Insurance Report Q1 2012" report to their offe

A long-awaited legislative task force report that is expected to be the blueprint for the state's response to federal health care law requirements recommends building a state health-insurance exchange.

Nebraska health insurance plan debate begins

The road to Nebraska creating its own health insurance exchange could be a long one, as indicated Tuesday by nearly three hours of testimony before lawmakers.

Nebraska health insurance plan debate begins

The road to Nebraska creating its own health insurance exchange could be a long one, as indicated Tuesday by nearly three hours of testimony before lawmakers.

Dying union leader seeks policy buyer

Union head Matt McCarten wants to sell his life insurance policy to help pay $153,000 in unpaid taxes and bills, saying he does not want to "die with debt". read more

First Person: How Much Life Insurance Do We Need?

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How Small Businesses Are Coping With Health Insurance

What percentage of employee health insurance premiums does your company pay?

Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive® Program from Progressive

Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They’r

Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive® Program from Progressive

Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They’r

Here's All You Need To Know About Life Insurance

About 11 million U.S. households with children under age 18 had no life insurance coverage as of 2010, according to LIMRA, a worldwide research and consulting organization for the insurance and financial services industry.

Feds loan $638M for health co-ops in 8 states

Health care cooperatives that are being launched in eight states announced Tuesday they will receive a total of $638 million in loans from the Obama administration under the federal health insurance law.

Disasters take toll on Suncorp

Consumers could face further increases to insurance premiums and interest rate rises on their home loans, Suncorp Group boss says.

A-share rebound will benefit Chinese life insurance

Analysts at DBS Group Research see the A-share market as the "Sleeping Dragon" of the Chinese stock market. After lagging badly for the last two years, the A-shares are poised

BestLifeInsuranceCompanyForMe.org Compare Life Insurance Rates For Policies Which Pay Interest Month After Month

The consumer help site, BestLifeInsuranceCompanyForMe.org has put together an online educational video series that will compare life insurance rates for policies that pay it's holders month after month. The website explains that these unique policies were previously only available to the ultra affluent and are now readily available to lower income Americans as well as people with prior health ...

You’re the Boss Blog: How Small Businesses Are Coping With Health Insurance

What percentage of employee health insurance premiums does your company pay?

comparethemarket.com Welcomes Octagon Insurance to its Insurer Panel

LONDON, February 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Price comparison website comparethemarket.com has welcomed Octagon Insurance to its panel of companies offering van insurance.This latest addition to comparethemarket.com ...

comparethemarket.com Welcomes Octagon Insurance to its Insurer Panel

LONDON, February 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Price comparison website comparethemarket.com has welcomed Octagon Insurance to its panel of companies offering van insurance.This latest addition to comparethemarket.com ...

Personal Accident and Health Insurance in China, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016: Focus to Achieve Universal ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Personal Accident and Health Insurance in China, Key Trends and Opportunities ...

Life Insurance in India, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016 Favorable: Regulations and Demographic Changes Will ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Life Insurance in India, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016 Favorable: ...

PEBB OKs smokers' costlier life insurance

Workers who don't smoke will pay less for optional insurance in 2013

Markel American Insurance Company Partners with the Cinderella Project MKE

WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel American Insurance Company, a wedding and event insurance provider, will be donating a collection of formal dresses to the Cinderella Project MKE, a ...

Website Offers Auto Insurance Comparison Tool

A state website has a new tool that could save consumers effort and money when it comes to shopping for car insurance.

Home Value Protection insurance rolls out in Oklahoma

The insurance, for owner-occupier homeowners only, is intended to give protection from downturns in metro-area markets as tracked by a Fiserv Case-Shiller home price index. The insurer, Home Value Insurance Co., is licensed as a property-and-casualty insurance carrier in Ohio and Oklahoma. Georgia is next, CEO Scott Ryles said.

UPDATE: Insurance Won't Cover Home Infested With Dead Birds

EL PASO - Regarding a story News Channel exclusively reported Monday about a resident's bird-infested home, the property's insurance company paid a visit to the Mancilla family to assess the situation. read more

Car cover switchers saved average of €100

MORE THAN 90 per cent of Irish people who switched car insurance providers last year saved an average of more than €100 each, according to a study by the National Consumer Agency.

3 states try to lower their car insurance rates

Drivers in three states could see big changes in their car insurance -- and their car insurance bills.

New Health Insurance Unit Offers Help to Pennsylvania Consumers

New Brochures, Factsheets also Available Online

Alliant Insurance Services Receives Favorable Ruling in Aon Litigation

Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, today received a favorable ruling by the New York State Supreme Court involving contempt claims filed against it by Aon Corporation.

What Type of Life Insurance Do I Need?

About 11 million U.S. households with children under age 18 had no life insurance coverage as of 2010, according to LIMRA, a worldwide research and consulting organization for the insurance and financial services industry. Overall, less than half of U.S. households had individual life insurance, a 50-year low.

What Type of Life Insurance Do I Need?

Expert tip: It may be wise to buy a policy sooner rather than later.