Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (5/12/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

A black mark for survivor of financial crisis
In this Feb. 11, 2009 file photo, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon, center, flanked by Goldman Sachs & Co. (More)

Neb. regents races draws politicians, executives
The race for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents has attracted a slate of well-known politicians and business executives, each pledging to keep college affordable and help stoke economic growth. (More)

Dewey Pension Plans Seized, $80 Million Underfunded – Lawsuit over 450 Fired
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What next for JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon after $2 billion loss
The JPMorgan Chase $2 billion loss again shows why big banks pose a big risk – as seen in the admission of mismanagement by Jamie Dimon. (More)

Fremont Insurance Rated Michigan’s Top Insurance Company By Michigan Agents
FREMONT, Mich., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – According to the results of the 12th Biennial Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) 2012 Agent Survey of Companies announced today, Fremont Insurance … (More)

Allstate Insurance Company Files $29.9 Million Insurance Fraud Case
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Allstate Insurance Company has filed a $29.9 million insurance fraud lawsuit against 52 New York area defendants.  The Complaint names 17 members and associates … (More)

G&F Financial Group to sell general insurance business to The Co-operators
G&F Financial Group to sell general insurance business to The Co-operators (More)

Insurance Articles

Fun Facts About the Insurance Business
Looking for cheap insurance? Auto insurance, life insurance, health insurance. The insurance industry is big business these days as there are a lot of things that can go wrong in life. So there are a … (More)

2013 Medicare Advantage Guidelines
Just recently, the Obama administration sent out the 2013 payment and policy guidelines for health insurers in the United States that want to participate in the Medicare Advantage program. According to the administration, the proposed … (More)

Reasons Behind The Continuing Need For Income Protection Insurance
Recent years have seen an increase in the continuing need for income protection insurance. Income protection insurance is an insurance policy that allows a person to receive monetary benefits when he or she is unable to go to work due to a natural illness or an unforeseen accident. Who needs this type of policy then? (More)

Insurance Tips
Save on Car Insurance?EUR?Re-value your car annually?EUR?This way you will find that your premiums will drop drastically.?EUR?Car insurance is expensive in SA, thus making car insurance cover one of the “luxury” items on the shopping … (More)

The Importance Of Income Protection
Income protection should be part of ensuring one’s financial security. Having a regular source of income isn’t enough, since your salary pay might be significantly reduced in the event of an acute illness or physical trauma. Having insufficient funds can have dire consequences. (More)

Why Buy GAP Insurance?
When you buy a car you have to buy car insurance, it’s a legal requirement, but should you write off your car, generally this only covers the market value of your car at that time. What happens if you owe more on your car loan or need more to replace your car? This is where GAP insurance can help. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (5/4/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

Health 411: Health insurance law for children is being played out
The federal health law barred anyone younger than 19 from being denied a ‘child-only’ plan. Citing costs, many stopped selling such policies. States have stepped in. I just applied for an insurance plan for my 10-year-old daughter, but she was denied because she has asthma. I thought the new health reform law required insurance companies to cover kids. (More)

Insurance should cover everyone: Ambassador Tommy Koh
Insurance should cover every person who seeks coverage, whether or not they suffer from pre-existing medical conditions, chronic diseases or congenital health conditions, said Singapore’s ambassador-at-large Tommy Koh. (More)

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
LANCASTER, Pa., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“EIHI” or the “Company”) (EIHI) today reported net income for the three months ended March 31, … (More)

Insurance Companies Standardize on DocuSign as Trusted eSignature Solution
– DOCUSIGN MOMENTUM – DocuSign, the global standard for electronic signature, announced today that the nation’s leading life and property & casualty insurance companies have st (More)

Celedinas Insurance Group Selected as the Assurex Global Shareholder for South Florida
Celedinas Insurance Group is proud to announce their selection as the Assurex Global firm representing South Florida. Founded in 1954, Assurex Global is an exclusive partnership of the world’s premier independent insurance agents and brokers. (More)

Insurance Articles

Will Texas Health Insurance Increase With The Medical Loss Ratio Mandate?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was created by the Obama administration to improve the health care system in the United States. More specifically, it aims to reduce the number of people going without … (More)

Lowering The Cost Of Coverage Benefits All Socioeconomic Levels
Those without access to optimal coverage miss more work days. They also have lower nutritional values in the daily diet, suffer prolonged conditions, and are more likely to get hurt on the job. These losses add up for employers, employees, and eventually for the consumer. Rising costs of food and other essential products can be attributed to many variables. This includes the costs absorbed by employers for lost time and worker’s compensation claims. (More)

Why Buying Insurance Leads Is Better?
The life insurance is an important part of every earning entity in the United States. But as of today, a third of the U.S. household does not have a life or health insurance plan. That … (More)

The Importance of Insurance Planning
Insurance provides an affordable means to plan for emergencies. Without insurance backing an individual during an emergency, one would have to save a lot of money just to repair or replace everything that could be damaged in a flood, hurricane, fire, theft or other peril. (More)

4 Ways to Compare iPad Insurance Quotes Quickly
If you have just spent your hard earned money on an Apple iPad it is a great idea to buy insurance against theft or accidental damage. Shopping around for the best deal will save you a lot of money and provide peace of mind as you know your new toy is covered. I am a money saving expert and I’ll show you 4 ways to find the best quote. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (4/25/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

Credit Suisse posts modest 1Q gain
Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group reported a 95 percent drop in net profit for the first quarter Wednesday, reflecting losses it said were largely due to writedowns of 1.6 billion francs . (More)

Insurance Industry Leaders Gather for 2012 E-Signature Summit
Silanis, the leader in enterprise electronic signature solutions with the largest e-signature deployments, is pleased to announce the first ever E-Signature Summit for Insurance, w (More)

Insurance company ACE’s profit surges in 1Q
Insurance company ACE Ltd. said Tuesday that its profit jumped nearly fourfold in the first quarter, aided by lower-than-expected catastrophe losses, higher net premiums written and hefty one-time gains. (More)

NYer who became al-Qaida member testifies
MetLife Inc. will pay nearly $500 million in a settlement involving more than 30 states that claimed it didn’t provide life insurance benefits to some of its policyholders, the company said Monday. (More)

Great American Insurance Group Offers New Abuse or Molestation Insurance Option
Great American Insurance Group announces the availability of a new coverage option for Abuse or Molestation with Expenses Covered Outside of Limits. The Specialty Human Services Di (More)

Insurance Fraud Detection More Accurate, Efficient with SAS?
Insurance fraud is escalating – up 19 percent since 2009, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau . To detect more fraud, reduce false positives and improve investigator efficiency, insurers now have the latest version of SAS Fraud Framework for Insurance, from the leader in business analytics software and services. (More)

Insurance Articles

Induction to the P&C Market and ACORD Forms.
In this standard article I’d like to articulate about the P&C insurance industry. This is the division where you go to assure your personal property like your cars, trucks, home, cycle, RV or pearls Also … (More)

The Different Aspects Of Motor Insurance Policies
For most car owners, it’s almost always mandatory to get an insurance policy. However, not all motor policies are the same. When you shop around, you will find that insurers will offer different services to … (More)

Stay Secured With Personal Accident Insurance And Fire Insurance
Life is full of surprises so do occurrence of unexpected incidents suddenly change the very ambience. Imagine meeting with an accident resulting in hospitalization and surgery not to mention bed rest for days together. You … (More)

Be Careful While You Choose a Payment Protection Insurance Company to Reclaim
Before you take a legal step, it is important that you hire a reputed and a dependable claims handling payment protection insurance company. Read the article to find more information. (More)

Learn More About Mobile Phone Insurance
Whether you use your mobile phone for business purposes or private use only, it is undeniably an indispensable item to your daily life. Make sure it is covered against loss or damage. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (4/16/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

Insurance Premiums Climb to a Record $30B in Missouri in 2011
Missouri experienced a number of insurance industry â??firstsâ? in 2011, including a record number of premium sales dollars, the largest-ever amount in claims paid for a single event in the state, and an historically high amount in additional claims funds â?¦ (More)

Health Insurance Infographics Designed by HealthCompare to Educate Today’s Consumers
Health insurance comparison site HealthCompare launches a series of infographics to help Americans understand complex data regarding health insurance.Orange, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2012 Health insurance comparison company, HealthCompare, has released a series of infographics that help make health insurance more understandable and less confusing. These unique graphics are highly popular across the … (More)

Farmers Insurance Claims Teams and a Farmers Mobile Claims Center Bus (MCC) Helping Victims of Tornadoes in Oklahoma
WOODWARD, OK– – Farmers Insurance claims personnel, agents, District Managers and employees are helping customers throughout the tornado stricken areas of Oklahoma at this hour.”A Farmers Mobile … (More)

Farmers Insurance Claims Teams Helping Kansas Victims of Tornadoes
WICHITA, KS– – Farmers Insurance claims personnel, agents, District Managers and employees are helping customers throughout the tornado, wind and hail stricken areas of Kansas this morning, following … (More)

Caterpillar: Good Long-Term Buy At Current Valuation
I was lucky enough to have my father introduce me to investing at an early age. He was a risk averse, old-school, Buffett-type investor who focused mainly on accumulating the conservative and enduring dividend growth blue chips. (More)

JP Morgan Analyst Weighs In On Likelihood On Safeway LBO
A JP Morgan analyst weighed in on the likelihood of a Safeway leveraged buyout saying the company’s pension and recently added debt make it less likely.The stock has pared opening gains after Ken Goldman’s comments circulated.Safeway’s recent moves may indicate a higher likelihood of Reverses Morris Trust than a LBO, but wasn’t certain RHT was even … (more) (More)

Insurance Articles

Use These Common Sense Insurance Tips To Save Time And Money
It may seem like it is you against the world sometimes when it comes to dealing with insurance. With the vast amount of information available online, it can be nearly overwhelming at first. This article … (More)

Health Reimbursement Arrangements For Texans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) accounts are special accounts that allow employers to reimburse qualified medical expenses and Texas health insurance premiums for their employees up to a maximum dollar amount for a coverage period. Only … (More)

How To Make The Best Insurance Choices
Insurance is the best way of planning for the unexpected. Whether it is a vehicle accident, a house fire, a sudden illness or even an untimely death, insurance can be there to help you through … (More)

Free Insurance Quotes – Who Requires Them The Most
Most people are of the opinion that only the wealthy can afford to pay more for insurance coverage. However, it is the person who is not financially very sound that requires an insurance policy more than a wealthy person. (More)

Find Out How Insurance Rates Are Figured Out
Do you ever question why is it that anytime you renew your automobile insurance policy you’ll get a varying set of estimates? The majority of car insurance companies would most likely come up with a different range of quotations for a similar vehicle model and driver. Many aspects are important if we discuss auto insurance policies; elements which are always changing which frequently has an affect on the price of your premium. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (4/8/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

it pays to shop around for home insurance
Across the country, homeownerâ??s insurance premiums are expected to rise 5 percent this year, pushing the national average premium over $1,000 for the first time, according to the Insurance Information Institute. (More)

Darts Top the Readers in Latest Dartboard Contest
The darts beat the readers’ picks in Sunday Journal’s 45th Investment Dartboard Contest – the darts’ first time in the last four contests – thanks to a strong performance from Medco Health Solutions and Equifax. (More)

AIG, GM, Ally CEO Pay Packages Frozen At ’11 Levels-Treasury
WASHINGTON The Treasury Department rejected some salary increases requested by General Motors Co. (More)

Massachusetts’ James W. Hennigan Insurance Agency Offers an…
James W. Hennigan Insurance Agency has partnered with Astonish Results, LLC – a digital marketing and insurance sales training company that focuses in renovating the way by which the independent insurance industry does business – to produce an innovative new online marketing strategy. (More)

Insurance Features That You Shouldn’t Get
Heres a rundown of what types of life insurance might be worthwhile for you, and which types arent. (More)

The Hanover Insurance Group Commemorates Its 160th Anniversary
WORCESTER, Mass., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG – News), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products nationwide, today announced that it is beginning … (More)

Insurance Articles

Advice On Getting The Right Protection For Your Home
If you want to lower your premiums, don’t file any claims on your home insurance. The longer your history is clear for, the lower your premiums will be. A good insurance customer is one that … (More)

Support Your Family By Buying Cheap Health Insurance
It’s to your advantage to comparison shop before you buy cheap health insurance. You can choose from many different options, unless you are offered an affordable plan through your employer. You can look at distinct … (More)

How to File a PPI Claim?
A payment protection insurance cover is there to help individuals repay their debts and mortgages, in case they suddenly face a loss of income situation for numerous reasons. Read the article to know more how to reclaim PPI. (More)

Get Insurance for Adverse Financial Outcomes
In today’s world people are very much familiar with the term insurance. Whether it is for life, health, vehicle, fire, disability or liability, insurance serves as financial tool for securing your life and property. It is a cover used for protecting you and your family from rising unexpected health expenses or certain life outcomes. (More)

7 Of the Funniest Things People Have Insured
When you think of insurance what springs to mind? Insuring your car, home, pets, travel insurance or even your mobile phone? (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (3/30/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

Iran oil costs to surge with EU ship insurance ban
Vessels sail past Malta-flagged Iranian crude oil supertanker “Delvar” anchoring off Singapore March 1, 2012. (More)

Govt loses about $49M on sale of small bank stocks
The government has lost roughly $50 million on its sale of stock in six small banks bailed out in the 2008 financial crisis. (More)

When Life Insurance Isn’t Worth It
The principle behind life insurance is simple, in theory. It’s also morbid, at least compared to other financial services. You pay small amounts at monthly intervals, and should you die, a beneficiary of your choice gets a sum of money approximating what you would have earned had you stayed alive. (More)

21st Century Insurance Presented With “2011 School Crossing Guard Partnership Award” From the Seminole County Sheriff …
LAKE MARY, FL– – 21st Century Insurance is putting the brakes on speeding in school zones.The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office recently awarded 21st Century’s Lake Mary, Fla., location with its “2011 … (More)

Party like it’s 1955 in ‘Maple and Vine’
Playwright Jordan Harrison made his Bay Area debut in 2005 with “Finn in the Underworld” at Berkeley Rep, a spooky psychosexual thriller directed by Associate Artistic Director Les Waters . (More)

Conning Research: 2011 U.S. Insurance Mergers & Acquisitions Up, With Shift to Strategic Transactions
HARTFORD, Conn., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Insurance mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. continued to gain momentum in 2011, with a focus on strategic transactions. Transactions increased in every … (More)

Insurance Articles

The Relevance of Funeral Cover Policies
Funeral cover policies premiums are affordable and can mostly be tailored to your particular circumstances. So, there are single policies covering only the funeral costs of yourself, while other policies may cover your whole family, while others yet, may even include your aged parents. In all of these circumstances payment to the family is made in 24 to 48 hours of death occurring, pending the submission of a death certificate. (More)

Why You Ought To Be Careful When Obtaining Car Insurance
As with anyJust like any corporation functioning today, car insurance companies have to turn a profit so as to be able to continue doing business. This does not mean, though, that they are entitled to … (More)

Tips On Getting The best Deal On Life Insurance
Prior to searching for life insurance coverage, make sure to ascertain your particular requirements. If you’re uncertain of one’s needs, you might wind up purchasing less coverage than you’ll need, or overpaying on a huge … (More)

Personal Accident Insurance Policy
In our day to day life, we are exposed to various kinds of accidents. Death or Bodily Injury is a major risk we face all the time. Almost all non-life insurance companies in the world have designed Insurance policies to protect an individual against financial loss (compensation) resulting from his being incapacitated by accident or illness. (More)

Nothing Much in Budget 2012 for Insurance Industry
The insurance sector has had a neutral reaction to the 2012 budget. Most experts believe the hike in service tax will not affect the sector. Industry experts said that while in the past it was a common practice for companies to pay the service tax charges incurred by their agents. The recent trend was towards slowly passing these charges on to the customers and hence the rise in service tax does not pose a major threat to revenues. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (3/22/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

How Many Apples for $8.6 million?
City Council has had a full public schedule this week, with work sessions on both Tuesday and Wednesday as well as Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. (More)

Four years into bet, Warren Buffett’s S&P 500 index gaining ground on hedge funds
Winning Bet? Warren Buffett: His wager on an S&P 500 stock index could result in a $1 million windfall for the charity Girls Inc. (More)

Insurance Upstart Signals U.S. Housing Rebound: Mortgages
Reports of the U.S. mortgage- insurance industry’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. (More)

David Weinstein, Health Insurance Expert, Announces Impact of State-Sponsored Insurance Exchanges
Cherry Hill, N.J., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  David Weinstein , Cherry Hill, NJ, insurance expert with over 25 years of experience, has been watching the implementation of state-sponsored insurance … (More)

Billionaire Peter Lewis leaves Democracy Alliance, the liberal donor network
Peter Lewis, one of the Democracy Alliance’s founding billionaires, has dropped out of the influential liberal donor network, people familiar with his decision tell HuffPost. (More)

Desjardins General Insurance Group posts strong growth and profitability in 2011
Desjardins General Insurance Group posts strong growth and profitability in 2011 (More)

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Insurance Articles

Get Reduced Life Insurance Quotes Simply By Entering Your Zipcode
Life Insurance Quotes are contracts in which one party(the assuring) agrees to pay a given sum upon the happening of a particular occasion dependant upon the duration of human life in consideration of payment of … (More)

Apollo DKV Insurance
Apollo hospital has earned a repute of its own in providing the medical services. It had a brand value and better understanding of the health sector prevailing in India. The group finally expanded their activities … (More)

How to choose Top kids Insurance Companies in US
Health insurance for kids is very readily available for any family in our desperate economy. Our government recognizes children need and deserve the best possible essentials needed to make them into outstanding citizens. Before the … (More)

Understanding Insurance: What Do You Get for Your Premium?
“I’ve never been in a car accident.” Or “I never get sick.” Or “My employees have never been hurt on the job… So what am I getting for my premium?” That’s a great question. And the answer requires a shift in thinking… (More)

The Risks of Telecommuting
Companies sometimes offer telecommuting jobs. The liability issues they face may be more than they are worth. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (3/14/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

When Work Is Home: HRC Honors Nine Companies with Perfect 100 Scores
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, honored 189 major U.S. employers as its 2012 ‘Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” at the Eighth Annual LGBT Workplace Awards Seminar and Reception. (More)

Fed gives high marks in bank stress tests results
Most of the largest banks passed their annual stress test, the Federal Reserve revealed in an earlier-than-expected release of the results, after JPMorgan Chase pulled the trigger on announcing its glowing marks and helped lift the stock market. (More)

Ministers promote insurance as legal aid alternative
Ministers are pushing for people to take out insurance to cover themselves in the event of catastrosphic events as a replacement for legal aid , documents obtained by the Guardian reveal. (More)

Rising Whiplash Claims Push Up Prices of Car Insurance
LONDON, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Government pledge to stamp out trivial claims and ‘compensation culture’Car insurance premiums are soaring because of a rise in the number of claims for minor injuries … (More)

HCC Insurance Holdings to Present at NYSSA Insurance Industry Conference
HOUSTON — HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. today announced that Chief Executive Officer John N. Molbeck, Jr. and President Christopher J.B. Williams will be presenting at the New York Society of Security … (More)

5 Buy-Rated Insurance Stocks for Long-Term Investors
The insurance sector has lagged bank stocks this year, although the group has certainly been a less risky play through the credit crisis. Click to view a price quote on BAC . Click to research the Banking industry. (More)

Insurance Articles

Hotel Insurance Policy – Know What All It Covers
Fire mishaps and other accidents are common in the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, lodges, bars, etc. Thus, hotel insurance is very important for a hotel owner to cover the possible financial issues related to the business. While choosing a hotel insurance policy, it is better to go for a single policy which covers all possible damages that might occur. (More)

Do You Know the HO-6 Form Is the Standard Condo Insurance Policy Issued by Most Insurance Carriers?
The HO-6 form is the standard condo insurance policy issued by most insurance carriers. It is designed for the individual unit condo owner. The Master Condo policy is designed for the Condo Association. The Master policy covers the building, the common areas, and the condo association’s liability. (More)

Find The Health Care Insurance Tips That Distinct Amateurs From Professionals
Registration to a large group of people usually nets less expensive insurance plan, as shown by corporations getting bulk fees. But, what will happen in case you are self-utilized? There are several teams and associations … (More)

Some Guidelines For Securing Compare Home Insurance
Some people keep with the same insurance carrier each year without any thought of browsing elsewhere. It is rather simple, many of us cannot be troubled to think about changing insurance firms so we blindly … (More)

The Significance of Contractors Liability Insurance
Are you in a contracting business? If yes, then make sure that you procure the enduring benefits of contractor liability insurance. (More)

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Insurance News

Investment and insurance products offer significant opportunity to banks
Customers who purchase investment and insurance products where they bank have on average $348,000 of investable assets, 84 percent more than financial assets held by other banking customers. (More)

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
LANCASTER, Pa., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EIHI – News) (“EIHI”) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a $0.07 per share quarterly cash … (More)

Glencore sticks to its guns on Xstrata merger terms
American International Group is selling part of its stake in AIA Group to raise about $6 billion to help the U.S. insurer repay a huge federal government bail-out. BEIJING/HONG KONG – China reiterated its opposition on Thursday to a European Union plan to limit airline carbon dioxide emissions and called for talks to resolve the issue a day after … (more) (More)

Exploiting seniors a multibillion-dollar industry
Boomers beware: Scams, frauds and other financial exploitation schemes targeting older Americans are a growing multibillion-dollar industry enriching the schemers, anguishing the victims and vexing law enforcement officials who find these crimes among the hardest to investigate and prosecute. (More)

Flood-risk homes face insurance nightmareUpdated 11:50am Sunday 4th…
UP to 200,000 homes could struggle to get insurance against flooding next year, potentially risking an A 11 billion liability, council leaders have said. (More)

Insurance Articles

Why It’s Important Your Insurer Pays Out Quickly
Income protection insurance is a great way to protect yourself from the unexpected but the most important part of any Income Protection policy is getting your hands on your money when you need it most. 2011 continued to see the tough economic climate continue with the cost of living rising. And some might say 2012 isn’t looking much brighter. This is a big worry for self-employed professionals as their income solely relies on their ability to work and falling ill means no money. However, don’t despair! This is where income protection insurance comes in as it helps self-employed professionals k (More)

Help save Time And Money When Acquiring Health Insurance
It is so important to grasp exactly what is covered by your insurance plan and what is not protected. Ensure that your doctor is covered by the policy if your company and medical doctor won’t … (More)

Knowing The Auto GAP Insurance Plans
The agony to get your brand new car being smashed into by a crazy maniac on the streets can never be described in words. Although you may manage to walk away from the crash, you … (More)

What Rights Does a Business Have Under General Liability Insurance?
If you are in the process of opening your own business, you are probably experiencing certain levels of stress, hoping that everything is nearly in place before the grand opening day. Opening a new business, whether it is an online business, a community store, or a major corporation, can be a challenge and a dream to many people. (More)

General Liability Insurance Protects Small Business Owners
Owning a small business comes with many tasks, goals, responsibilities, and obligations. One of the primary obligations of being a business owner is being legally responsible. General liability insurance can not only help you to be legally responsible, this type of insurance can help to protect the investment you have in your business, therefore, helping to ensure its secure future. (More)

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Welcome to the Insurance Newsletter (2/26/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 99Insurance.com.

Insurance News

1 Health Insurance Industry
San Francisco, California The 2012 Worldwide Health & Medical Insurance Carriers Industry – Industry & Market Report is now available according to Research and Markets. (More)

New York’s Walter Rose Agency Offers an Interactive Way to Purchase Insurance Coverage Online
New York’s Walter Rose Agency Offers an Interactive Way to Purchase Insurance Coverage Online Walter Rose Agency has partnered with Astonish Results, LLC – ” a digital marketing and insurance sales training company that specializes in modernizing the way by which the independent insurance industry does business – ” to create an innovative new … (more) (More)

Buffett’s firm reports 30 pct drop in 4Q earnings
Berkshire Hathaway says its fourth-quarter net income fell 30 percent as the paper value of its derivative contracts fell, but most of its subsidiaries performed well. (More)

Sagicor Life Insurance Company to Acquire PEMCO Life Insurance Company
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sagicor Life Insurance Company (Sagicor) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of PEMCO Life Insurance … (More)

Consumers Forgetting Importance Of Life Insurance at Home While Focussing on Trips Abroad
LONDON, February 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Consumers are spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for holiday insurance compared with other insurance products, according to price comparison website … (More)

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 … (More)

Insurance Articles

Some Details About Legal Coverage
Legal battles can be highly distressing under just about any conditions and are often expensive irrespective of whether you’re the accuser or the accused. What’s more, even if you’re someone that keeps on the right … (More)

Researching The Hospital Plan Clientele Solution
Present day demands on the life style of men and women, climbing costs and work opportunities at risk due to economic along with other difficulties, are reasons to keep a careful watch how best to … (More)

The Benefits Of Hospital Insurance Policies
While it is vitally important to possess and relish the advantages of a comprehensive medical aid it does still have a couple of short falls. A medical aid is ideal for making sure that things … (More)

Very Cheap Car Insurance (Can Be Easy to Get)
There are a lot of easy tricks that can save you hundreds of dollars on car insurance and get you even more coverage. Sometimes cheap is the best option and it can be better to look for great discounts based on special criteria and not just get the standard package. (More)

Choosing Between Payment Protection Insurance And Income Protection
Although payment protection insurance and income protection are designed to cover people against unemployment, sickness and injury, there are some important differences between these policy types. For people who work in the insurance industry, the various merits of PPI and IP may seem as clear as crystal. (More)

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