Skilled Healthcare Group agrees to settle nursing home lawsuit

The Foothill Ranch firm will pay $50 million to end accusations of understaffing, far less than a jury's previous $670-million verdict. Nursing home operator Skilled Healthcare Group Inc. has agreed to a $50-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit, a far cry from the more than $670 million a jury had previously ordered it to pay.

Non-life insurance market reports underwriting loss

THE NON-LIFE insurance market sustained an underwriting loss last year for the first time since 2002, as the insurance industry was hit by the double-whammy of the recession and extreme weather events.

Non-life insurance market reports underwriting loss

THE NON-LIFE insurance market sustained an underwriting loss last year for the first time since 2002, as the insurance industry was hit by the double-whammy of the recession and extreme weather events.

Cost Of Health Insurance Rising For Individual Policy Holders

California — State regulators have approved Health Net's application to raise insurance premiums an average of 16 percent for individual policy holders. The increase follows approved rate hikes for Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross.

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, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren't recommended. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated for properly restraining children, or about 30 percent, according to results released ...

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Insurance assessors descend on Christchurch

Hundreds of insurance assessors, some from as far away as America and Europe, have arrived in Christchurch to deal with claims after the weekend's massive 7.1 magnitude quake, says the Insurance Council.

Walletpop.com: Rising Health Care Costs

With health insurance costs rising, companies are now asking their workers to pay more for their health insurance.

Health insurance fees rise again, despite new US law

Employers say rates will jump nearly 9%, vs 7% last year

PEMCO Insurance Teams With Seattle Seahawks for Third Annual 'Supercharged Seahawks Fan' Contest

PEMCO Insurance is kicking off football season in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks to celebrate "supercharged" football fans through game-day activities, contests and a memorable Northwest Profile, the "Supercharged Seahawks Fan."

PEMCO Insurance Teams With Seattle Seahawks for Third Annual 'Supercharged Seahawks Fan' Contest

PEMCO Insurance is kicking off football season in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks to celebrate "supercharged" football fans through game-day activities, contests and a memorable Northwest Profile, the "Supercharged Seahawks Fan."

Online Insurance Exchange Helps Retirees Make Right Choice

Extend Health's online insurance marketplace is helping to match retirees of large employers with the best healthcare coverage options based on their medical needs and budgets.

Avoiding home repair scams focus of Powder Springs seminar

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 costs to rise everywhere

Insurance premiums are expected to rise nationwide as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake.

Insurance costs to rise everywhere

Insurance premiums are expected to rise nationwide as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake.

Insurance company changes mind

AMI Insurance is reviewing its treatment of claims for lost rental income due to the earthquake after inquiries by The Press.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat.

Minn. officials visiting Germany to learn health insurance system

A delegation of Minnesota health care providers, academics, and government officials go to Berlin next week to learn about Germany's health insurance system.

Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Insurance Testing

Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Business - Insurance - Seat belt - Eddie Bauer

Travelers to Expand Small Commercial Unit

Travelers is expanding its small commercial division in order to diversify product lines.

Good News For Some Americans Without Health Insurance Who Want Flu Shots

NEW YORK (AP) - There's good news for some Americans without health insurance who want flu shots. CVS Caremark says it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to the uninsured. Those eligible for the shots will have to obtain vouchers for the vaccines at clinics or community health centers starting Sept. 20.

Car Booster Seats make gains in Insurance Testing

WASHINGTON (AP) - A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat. Booster seats are used by children between the ages of 4 and 8 and elevate kids so seat belts fit them better. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated for properly restraining ...

Protective Life Insurance Company Teaming Up with the Arbor Day Foundation to Plant Trees in Nation's Forests

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.----Protective Life Insurance Company, one of the nation’s leading life insurance and annuity providers, has joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in our nation’s forests that have been damaged by wildfire, insects and disease.

Insurance firm agrees to help man who lost leg

A Timaru man who lost his leg is pleased he has received assistance from his insurance company.

Home Retail Segro C&W WW to exit UK FTSE 100

Home Retail Group Segro and Cable & Wireless Worldwide will drop out of Britain's FTSE 100 later this month after a quarterly rejig the index compiler FTSE said on Wednesday.

Indiana Insurance to Expand School Program in Iowa

Indiana Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, is expanding its school marketing efforts in Iowa. Indiana Insurance currently insures more than 1,100 public districts, ...

Affordable Health Insurance for Early Retirees

Retiring early? Don't let the question of how to get health insurance dampen your enthusiasm. There are affordable options and you can't be left out in the cold due to a preexisting condition.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for...

Back to Basics PAC hits Perry on insurance

The trial lawyer funded Back to Basics PAC launched a new television commercial today hitting Gov. Rick Perry on high homeowner insurance rates in Texas. The commercial links up to a poll that was released yesterday by Texas Watch. With...

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated.

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 ...

Add “Review Life Insurance Policy” to your Fall To-do or Benefits Enrollment Checklist, CIGNA Recommends

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for nearly 70 million Americans who don’t have life insurance, it’s a good time to add getting life insurance to the list.

State Of Wyoming Chooses Minnesota Life Group Insurance For Employees

Wyoming is the 15th state to choose Minnesota Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance as an employee benefit. Minnesota Life will provide coverage for the 14,000 employees of the state of Wyoming, including approximately 90 state agencies, all of the state's community colleges and the University of Wyoming

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

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

Insurance Employment Continues to Slip

While the pace is slowing, the insurance industry continues to shed workers, new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds.

Conning Research: Evolving Commercial Automobile Market Bears Watching as a Leading Cycle Indicator

Commercial Automobile insurance is a highly fragmented market dominated by multiline generalists and "multi-specialist groups," and may be considered a leading indicator of the overall commercial lines insurance market, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.