Local car buffs are getting all revved up for a first time cruise-in and car show in historic downtown Oregon City on Saturday, Sept. 11. The idea for a downtown car show came from a conversation with downtown barber Al Kelley at the Depot Barber Shop on the corner of 7th and Railroad Avenue. One ...

Insurance Industry Leader Martin Sullivan Joins Willis in Key Global Roles

NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Martin J. Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of Willis Group Holdings plc and Chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions, which will oversee brokerage and risk management advisory services for Willis’s multinational and global accounts.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry.

Few health insurance options for people with pre-existing conditions

The Los Angeles Times: "For people with preexisting medical conditions, looking for health insurance in the private market may feel like the ultimate fool's errand. … When the health reform law takes full effect in 2014, insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage to people with preexisting medical conditions. In the meantime, new federally funded high-risk pools for the medically ...

Solutions Insurance Joins SIAA Inc.

Solutions Insurance Group LLC of Colorado Springs, Colo., has joined ICA Agency Alliance Inc. based in Colorado Springs. Since it's inception in 1995, SIAA has signed 3,450 new members in the ...

A sinking home in the Eagle Creek subdivision (VIDEO)

DAPHNE, Ala. — Vera Landon moved into her home in 2006, along with her son Michael Quaider, 11, and her husband Michael, 53. The one-story Eagle Creek home on Landing Eagle Drive was just a few years old at the time and was no worse for the wear.

Steep rate hikes on way for individual health insurance

Double-digit rate increases are hitting most individual health-insurance plans in Washington state, hurting jobless workers and worrying insurance regulators.

Health Net to proceed with premium hikes

Health Net will go ahead with its plan to raise health insurance premiums by an average of 16.5 perc

Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Insurance Testing

Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds Car seat - Children - Home - Home and Family - Consumer Information

Insurance Companies Now Able to do Business with Credit Unions

ALBANY, NY (09/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor Paterson signed legislation on Aug. 30 that will enable insurance companies to deposit funds in credit unions. Non life insurance companies are now able to invest up to $250,000 in share certificates with credit unions where they are eligible for membership through this legislation. The legislation was signed into law as Chapter 461.

Insurance Companies Now Able to do Business with Credit Unions

ALBANY, NY (09/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor Paterson signed legislation on Aug. 30 that will enable insurance companies to deposit funds in credit unions. Non life insurance companies are now able to invest up to $250,000 in share certificates with credit unions where they are eligible for membership through this legislation. The legislation was signed into law as Chapter 461.

Travelers Offers Discount For Commercial Fleets That Install Driver-Monitoring Devices

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

Insurer blames East's weather for rate hikes

An insurance company is raising its home insurance rates in Atlantic Canada by nearly nine per cent, in part because of weather events like Hurricane Earl.

What fire victims need to know about insurance

BOULDER - An insurance industry spokesperson says evacuees in the Fourmile Canyon Fire should already be in contact with their insurance companies.

Life insurers sitting pretty

The need for life insurance continues to grow as Australians continue to fall deeper into personal debt – and insurers owned by Australia’s four major banks will take almost half of those premiums.

The car insurer customers like best

We're less happy with car insurance companies this year, a new survey says. Higher rates are partly to blame. Yet the best-liked company doesn't have the lowest rates.

Health-care savings pave way for Ipswich police contract

New health-insurance provider will save money and provided the backdrop to a new, two-year police contract.

Health Net rate hikes will move forward after state review

Health Net will proceed with its plan to raise health insurance premiums by an average of 16.5 percent on 38,000 customers who buy coverage on their own, after it was cleared to do so by state regulators.

Kempthorne takes job as life insurance lobbyist

Higher rates flagged for home cover

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.

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.

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...

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

Agencies New Delhi, Sept 7: 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.

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.

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 .