Insurance Australia Group expects claims from the New Zealand earthquake to be "entirely covered" by reinsurance arrangements and reaffirmed earnings guidance for the current year.

September Sees Increase in Car Insurance Claims as Kids go Back to School

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 09/05/10) - The new school term will see an increase in claims according to Swinton Insurance, the UKs leading high street retailer of car insurance. This time last year Swinton had 8% more motor claims calls in September compared with August and it is anticipating the same this year. As the roads become busier in the first few weeks of September and ...

Swinton Commercial Warns Van Drivers About 'Crash For Cash' Hotspots

GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 09/05/10) - Swinton Commercial is warning van drivers and fleet managers to be aware of 'crash for cash' scams after the Insurance Fraud Bureau identified the top 20 hotspots for these incidents. The van insurance retailer surveyed 1,200 online customers and found that 11% believed they might have been a victim of a 'crash for cash' scam. The scam involves ...

Chch workers advised to stay home from work today

Many Christchurch city workers are being advised to stay home and secure their own properties rather than attempt to go to work today

UK car insurance premiums jump 31 pct - AA

LONDON, Sep 4 (Reuters) The cost of car insurance in Britain has risen by almost a third in the past year, its biggest ever increase, as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud, AA Insurance said.

UK car insurance premiums jump 31 pct - AA

LONDON, Sep 4 (Reuters) The cost of car insurance in Britain has risen by almost a third in the past year, its biggest ever increase, as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud, AA Insurance said.

Financial Woes Affecting Life Insurance

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) _ A new survey has found that millions of Americans are having a difficult time doing what they can to protect their family, as more than 35 million households are without life insurance. Robert Kerzner, president of the insurance industry-funded research firm LIMRA said that’s nearly a third of all households. And [...]

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Designs that plug revenue leaks, curb counterfeiting HOLOGRAM LABELS. A hologram label costs a mere 30-40 paise. But if stuck on bottles, it can help save crores of rupees in liquor revenue that would have otherwise been evaded, say manufacturers of hologram labels.

Santiago, Sizemore insurance, signs deal

The Tigers have agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with infielder Ramon Santiago that avoided arbitration. Santiago had seven homers and 35 RBI -- both career highs -- and hit .267 in 93 games last season for the Tigers. Santiago, who gets $1.25 million annually under Wednesday's agreement, will back up shortstop Adam Everett . But he might get a chance to be Detroit's regular second ...

Car smashes through toilet of pub

A pub landlady tells how she discovered a car embedded in the wall of the men's toilets.

Expert Warns Pa. Drivers About Cost of NJ Car Insurance

New Jersey ended safety inspections for cars a month ago, leading to some speculation that people from Pennsylvania with properties down the shore might register their cars in the Garden State in hopes of saving money. That won’t work says a veteran insurance agent. KYW’s David Madden reports for starters, you need to not only [...]

Financial Facts: Picking the right people in the home-buying process

If you are looking to buy a new home, vacation property or an investment property there are few things you need to know right up front. As a buyer there are certain professional services that need to be employed and you should know who you those people are. The first one you need to employ, unless you pay cash for the home, is the mortgage lender. This person in my opinion is the most important ...

Insurance changes kick in Sept. 23

Millions of Ohioans could benefit from new health-care regulations kicking in this month, starting with a requirement that insurance companies cover immunizations, cancer screenings and other preventative services for free.

Fairhope's insurance provider sues over 'Dyas Triangle' defense

Fairhope's liability insurance carrier sued the city and Mayor Tim Kant last month, alleging that some claims in the two-year-old “Dyas triangle” lawsuit are not covered by the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corp. policy, and that the company is not obligated to defend the case.

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.

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Americans can gain additional security with life insurance products

September marks the seventh annual Life Insurance Awareness Month, designed to raise awareness and educate consumers about the importance of life insurance coverage and the financial services representatives who are trained to help consumers meet their needs. Life insurance organizations and their representatives observe the occasion by providing information and activities regarding the role of ...

Put the brakes on bills for car cover

CAR drivers are facing soaring premiums, as the motor insurance industry wrestles with big losses for the 14th year in a row. The pain will be exacerbated as best-buy websites

Thousands dispute decisions in building insurance claims

BUILDINGS insurance remains stubbornly high up the league table of complaints made to the Financial Ombudsman, which is not surprising.

Insurance companies preparing for Canterbury claims

Insurance companies are gearing up to deal with the cost of the worst natural disaster the country has seen in decades

Insurance companies preparing for Canterbury claims

Insurance companies are gearing up to deal with the cost of the worst natural disaster the country has seen in decades

Insurance group Standard Life to axe 600 jobs in major overhaul

Target of £100m cost savings to be reached by 2011 Insurance and pensions group Standard Life is to cut 600 jobs over the next 15 months as part of a major overhaul of the business. The Edinburgh-based insurer's new chief executive David Nish, who took over from Sir Sandy Crombie in January, is wielding the axe to streamline operations and shift the group's focus to long-term savings products ...

Insurance group Standard Life to axe 600 jobs in major overhaul

Target of £100m cost savings to be reached by 2011 Insurance and pensions group Standard Life is to cut 600 jobs over the next 15 months as part of a major overhaul of the business. The Edinburgh-based insurer's new chief executive David Nish, who took over from Sir Sandy Crombie in January, is wielding the axe to streamline operations and shift the group's focus to long-term savings products ...

Commercial real estate: JP Morgan Chase buys site on Cape Coral Parkway

A 0.83-acre site on Cape Coral Parkway adjacent to the Camelot Shopping Center was sold by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

BOCC Accepts New Insurance Hikes

The Board of Creek County County Commissioners listened to much discussion on the ever rising costs of general liability insurance for the county at Monday morningâs meeting.

Health insurance options for those with preexisting condition

It may take searching, and premiums may be higher, but for some patients, choices are available. Amy Reiley had resigned herself to joining the ranks of the uninsured. The part-time L.A. resident and owner of a boutique cookbook publishing company had a group insurance plan that for three years covered her and another full-time employee.

Insurance firm director caught gambling

The director of a leading insurance firm Bao Viet was caught gambling Saturday, police confirmed Monday.

Insurance, church thefts alleged

A former insurance agent and church treasurer in Fairfield County has been charged with grand theft and receiving stolen property, accused of fleecing his clients and his church.

Decline in ownership of life insurance

This week an insurance research firm reported that ownership in life insurance has reached a 50-year low, with nearly a third of U.S. households not having a form of this financial protection. As the benefits industry begins Life Insurance Awareness Month in September, Unum (NYSE: UNM) shares the concern that this decline exposes working Americans to financial uncertainty.

New Jersey’s health insurance programs for poor children still are not reaching all the kids who need it

New Jersey's health insurance programs for poor children still are not reaching all the kids who ought to benefit, a new analysis shows, and 150,000 children under age 18 in the state remain uninsured.

York insurance brokerage ‘desperate’ for workers

THE boss of a growing York insurance brokerage says that, despite rising unemployment, young people are failing to knock on his door looking for work.

Car insurance premiums at record highs

Price comparison websites blamed for encouraging car insurance fraud which has pushed up insurance premiums.

Life insurance FYI for 'Generation Y'

(ARA) - If you were born between 1979 and 1994, you may have heard yourself described as part of "Generation Y." Characteristics that define your generation include a tendency to be independent, opinionated and well informed - good qualities to be sure.

U.S. Car Owners Save Up To $600 Using Autoquotenow.com To Compare Insurance Quotes

Established on-line auto insurance comparison portal, AutoQuoteNow.com, now provides one-click premium comparisons for customers with savings extending to the hundreds of dollars.

Car insurance premiums jump 31 percent

The cost of car insurance has risen by almost a third in the past year its biggest ever increase as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud AA Insurance said.

Insurance calls continue after Ozarks downpour

Car damage may be covered, but water damage in the home may not, and the cost can add up quickly.

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.

Home Emergency Insurance Solutions to Offer Water Service Line Protection Plan to Select Homeowners in California

Home Emergency Insurance Solutions, a leading provider of home emergency repair programs with hundreds of thousands of policies in place, is doing their share to keep homeowners protected.

Growth in health insurance costs is slowing, but employers are still shifting them to workers

Good news! Health insurance premiums only went up by 3 percent on average during the first five months of 2010--the lowest rate of growth in ten years. You'd think that would mean people are finally getting relief from rising health care costs. Well, that's where the bad news comes in. Employers are rapidly shifting costs [... ]

Nationwide Insurance will end sponsorship of Nationwide Tour in 2012

Nationwide Insurance announced Friday it will end its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour's developmental circuit in the U.S. when its contract expires in two years.