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Mercury Insurance Dispatches Claims Team to San Bruno Neighborhoods Affected by Yesterday's Natural Gas Line Explosion ...

Claims adjusters for Mercury Insurance are at the scene of yesterday's massive explosion and fire that has burned 15 acres and destroyed several neighborhoods in San Bruno. Â Today and through this weekend, Mercury's mobile claims team is assisting homeowners, who have suffered property damage from the fire and were forced to evacuate their homes. Â Claims can also be reported 24 hours a day ...

Don't Use Scare Tactics And Misinformation, Health Secretary Tells America's Health Insurance Plans

Kathleen Sebelius, US Department of Health and Human Service Secretary, has told AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) members to stop using scare tactics and half truths to place the blame for 2011 premium increases on the patient protections in the Affordable Care Act. Sebelius stressed that the Affordable Care Act should have a minimal impact on premiums for the majority of Americans...

Car lands in insurance office in Aynor

In Aynor Friday morning, a business was heavily damaged today when a car ran into it.

Insurance Companies Move To Help San Bruno Victims

Insurance companies Friday are moving to assist victims of the San Bruno fire.

Health Insurance Broker: Friend of Foe?

If you own a small business and provide health insurance to your employees, good for you! Many of your peers do not. But if you do, chances are good that you use an insurance broker or agent. This licensed professional helps you sort through your options year to year, explaining the differences between plans and [...]

How insurance companies decide if you're a good person

15 things you didn't know your home and car insurance policies cover

Owners of home lost in fire had insurance, tenant did not

The owner of a Pink Dogwood Lane home that burned on Sept. 3 had homeowner's insurance, although the tenants who lived there did not have their possessions insured.

Colo. fire evacuees cautiously allowed back home

Crews held a wildfire near Boulder at bay Friday, allowing some 2,000 evacuees to return home with a warning to be prepared to flee again.

Centene's Celtic Selected to Provide Insurance Coverage Under New 'Healthy Texas' Program

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced its subsidiary, Celtic Insurance Company, Inc. (Celtic), has signed a contract with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to provide affordable health insurance plans for Texas small businesses under the new Healthy Texas initiative. "Healthy Texas utilizes a state-funded reimbursement mechanism known as the ...

6 top car insurance myths

Insurance company aims to save people money

When people look at purchasing vehicle insurance, some may see it as something they are forced by the law to do and look for the cheapest rate possible, while others are more concerned with the available coverage, reliability and response time of a company to a claim.

Insurance companies assisting fire victims

Insurance companies today are moving to assist victims of the San Bruno fire. Those whose homes or cars are damaged or destroyed by the fire are asked to contact their insurers as soon as possible, according to the nonprofit Insurance Information Network of California.

Health Insurance Brokers Can Find Individual Policies

Health insurance brokers, who are paid a commission by insurance companies but are free to consumers, are busier than ever.

Health Insurance Brokers Can Find Individual Policies

Health insurance brokers, who are paid a commission by insurance companies but are free to consumers, are busier than ever.

Health Insurance Brokers Can Find Individual Policies

Health insurance brokers, who are paid a commission by insurance companies but are free to consumers, are busier than ever.

Vehicle-Monitoring Devices Could Reduce Crashes, And Price Of Insurance

Companies with fleets of cars or trucks could reduce crashes and the price of commercial auto insurance by using an emerging technology called telematics to monitor drivers' every move, according to insurers and technology researchers. Similar to a global positioning system, or GPS, the devices connect to a vehicle's motor and transmit a sweeping range of information to software operated on an ...

National Alliance, Univ. of Central Ark. to Offer Insurance Designation

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, in partnership with the University of Central Arkansas, will offer the University Associate Certified Insurance Counselor (UACIC) ...

Local Business News

There is to be a 10% increase in motor and home insurance for Quinn Insurance customers in the coming months after news today that the struggling cross-border business reported operating losses of €12..

Insurance Adjusters on Way to San Bruno Explosion Site

SAN BRUNO, Calif.----Insurance adjusters are on their way to a San Bruno neighborhood ravaged by an explosion and fire Thursday evening. As many as 170 homes were damaged or destroyed, providing a solemn reminder that a disaster can happen at any moment.

Insurance Adjusters on Way to San Bruno Explosion Site

SAN BRUNO, Calif.----Insurance adjusters are on their way to a San Bruno neighborhood ravaged by an explosion and fire Thursday evening. As many as 170 homes were damaged or destroyed, providing a solemn reminder that a disaster can happen at any moment.

ICBC, AIA Sign Insurance Distribution Agreement

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) and soon-to-be listed AIA Group Ltd have signed an agreement under which ICBC will sell AIA's life insurance products at its branches, the two companies said on Friday.

China's Largest Bank to Sell AIG Life Insurance Products at Branches

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) and soon-to-be listed AIA Group Ltd have signed an agreement under which ICBC will sell AIA's life insurance products at its branches, the two ...

China's Largest Bank to Sell AIG Life Insurance Products at Branches

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) and soon-to-be listed AIA Group Ltd have signed an agreement under which ICBC will sell AIA's life insurance products at its branches, the two ...

Insurance premiums 'likely to rise'

The joint administrator appointed to Quinn Insurance said he was confident the company will be sold after several parties expressed interest in buying the business.

Quinn Insurance posts huge losses

Quinn Insurance reports operating losses of 127m euros for last year.

Insurance industry shows losses for 2009

The insurance industry in Ireland made a loss of €124.5m last year, after a profit of €121.9m a year earlier.

Quinn Insurance's operating losses of €127m

Quinn Insurance has reported operating losses of €127m for last year.

Lack of health insurance a growing crisis in Valley

The number of Californians without medical insurance has grown dramatically during the recession -- particularly in the central San Joaquin Valley, where the figures alarm even seasoned health-care professionals.

Quinn Insurance recorded deficit of €788m last year

QUINN INSURANCE recorded a deficit of €788.4 million in unaudited accounts for 2009 that have been provided to the Financial Regulator.

Health Insurers Challenged for Blaming U.S. Premium Increases on Obama Law

The health-insurance industry was criticized by the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for “falsely blaming” premium increases on the health law signed by President Barack Obama in March.

Insurance Division offers wildfire assistance

The Colorado Division of Insurance said today it is prepared to be a resource for people affected by the Fourmile Canyon wildfire.

Insurance Division offers wildfire assistance

The Colorado Division of Insurance said today it is prepared to be a resource for people affected by the Fourmile Canyon wildfire.

No Matter Age or Facebook Status, Everyone Needs Life Insurance

Married, single, young, older or in-betweenâvoluntary life insurance plans can help meet coverage needs for every stage in life. "Life insurance is an essential part of a sound financial plan," says Pam Jenkins, director of life products for Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

Life Insurance Info’s Newly Remodeled Site Sets the Record Straight on Life Insurance Policies

Life-Insurance-Info.us dispels commonly-held life insurance myths and misconceptions in its new section, "Top 10 Myths of Life Insurance."

Health Insurance Costs Are Up; Employers Pay Less

There are shifts under way in how Americans pay for health insurance. For one thing, the cost of health insurance is higher, both for individuals and for those who pay to cover their entire families, according to the Kaiser Foundation's newest Health Benefits Survey :

Insurance executives arrested, accused of false statements

Two former executives of First Commercial Insurance Co. were arrested this week on eight first-degree felony charges for allegedly filing false or misleading financial statements for the company and its affiliate before they folded last year.