Saturday, February 28, 2009

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Worst Year Ever - Wall Street Journal

Assurance auto - Besancon

Washington Post

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Worst Year Ever

W

Government-run health care sure beats insurance company model - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Assurance auto - Besancon

guardian.co.uk

Government-run health care sure beats insurance company model

The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH

Why do Republicans think that the insurance company system of managing health care is better than "government" sponsored health care? Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal stated in his speech after President Barack Obama's address to Congress that Republicans ...

Video: Obama budget sees soaring deficit

france24english

Florida Health Insurance Premiums Will Drop

WebWire (press release)

google news commentComment by Frances Beinecke

 President, Natural Resources Defense Council

Los Angeles Times


Friday, February 27, 2009

Getting at a Real College Cost Driver: Health Care - Huffington Post

FOXNews

Getting at a Real College Cost Driver: Health Care

Huffington Post, NY

There are few public policy issues that impact every American, regardless of age, race or socio-economic status. Right now, health care is one of those issues where policy decisions can have a life-altering impact on many Americans. ...

Obama Gives Symphony-Like Speech to Congress

Washington Informer

Commentary: Obama plan will benefit every working American

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Health Insurance Stocks Dive on Medicare Advantage Cuts

W

First thoughts: Iraq is back - MSNBC

Washington Post

First thoughts: Iraq is back

MSNBC

"Life in the Peace Corps will not be easy. There will be no salary and

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Delphi wins right to cut retirees' benefits - Reuters

Delphi wins right to cut retirees' benefits

Reuters

By Phil Wahba NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A US judge on Tuesday provisionally granted bankrupt car parts maker Delphi Corp (DPHIQ.PK) permission to end health care and life insurance benefits for its retired salaried workers as of April. ...

Tips to consider when purchasing long-term care insurance - Bradenton Herald

Tips to consider when purchasing long-term care insurance

Bradenton Herald,  United States

Here are some key points to help you decide: n Your finances: LTC insurance makes the most sense for those who can afford the monthly premiums, with assets of at least $150000 â€" not including the car and house. People who can’t afford it, ...

Monday, February 23, 2009

Millions plan to cut back on insurance - Times Online

MSN Money UK

Millions plan to cut back on insurance

Times Online, UK

Of the 5.1 million people who are looking to change their level of cover to save money, 44 per cent â€" 2.2 million people â€" are considering cancelling or reducing their home insurance cover. Almost 30 per cent of these people said flood insurance would ...

Insurance cover cut back by crunched Brits

Saveborrowspend.co.uk

Are You Covered? - Boston Globe

Are You Covered?

Boston Globe, United States

According to Silvia, fewer than 10 percent of Massachusetts residents have flood insurance, which most agents think is a big mistake. Even if you don't live in a flood-prone area, an unusually heavy rain can bring water into your basement and storm ...

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Introducing in the State of Maryland, “Maryland Health Insurance ... - PR.com (press release)

Introducing in the State of Maryland, “Maryland Health Insurance ...

PR.com (press release), NY

MHIG is there locally in Maryland for their customers every step of the way through the purchasing process of health insurance. MHIG has teamed up with insurance companies to provide efficient insurance quotes. These efficient quotes help customers to ...

Business insurance from online companies. How to purchase? - Ecommerce Journal

Ecommerce Journal

Business insurance from online companies. How to purchase?

Ecommerce Journal, MA

Purchasing suitable business insurance online is very convenient. There is no need to hurry or spend time for meetings with the agents! You can find and compare quotes from different insurance companies from the comfort of your home. ...

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Research Questions Mandatory Individual Health Insurance - eMaxHealth.com

eMaxHealth.com

Research Questions Mandatory Individual Health Insurance

eMaxHealth.com, NC

Insurance mandates attempt to address the “free rider” problem. Some consumers who drive without insurance and get into accidents cannot afford to pay for the damages they’ve caused; some patients who receive health care while uninsured can’t pay their ...

For Uninsured Young Adults, Do-It-Yourself Health Care

New York Times

Chrysler, GM dealerships to share the pain of cutbacks - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Boston Globe

Chrysler, GM dealerships to share the pain of cutbacks

Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN

By DEE DePASS, Star Tribune Auto dealers received a yin-yang punch this week: good news about tax goodies embedded in the stimulus package for new car buyers and bad news that dealers could face costly concessions under the massive bailout plans being ...

Video: GM, Chrysler Seek More Aid, to Cut More Jobs

AssociatedPress

GM, Chrysler seek $22 billion more in loans

Washington Times

GM bondholders need equal UAW sacrifice: analyst

Reuters

Youngstown Vindicator - MLive.com


Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Travel insurance important for Asia-bound businesses - World First Travel Insurance

Travel insurance important for Asia-bound businesses

World First Travel Insurance, UK -

1 hour ago

Companies should ensure that they purchase travel insurance for business trips, as more employees are being sent to faraway lands in search of materials. ...

Travel insurance for business trips crucial for US

World First Travel Insurance

Cheap Online Travel Insurance: The Most Convenient To Buy - Search By Headlines (press release)

Cheap Online Travel Insurance: The Most Convenient To Buy

Search By Headlines (press release), NV -

22 hours ago

In studying about the cheap travel insurance online you will get to know that almost all cheap travel insurance policies provide you the basic cover for ...

Sunday, February 15, 2009

As powerful in death as in life - guardian.co.uk

Times Online

As powerful in death as in life

guardian.co.uk, UK -

7 hours ago

It may well be, as Coughlin suggests, that his long-term aims remained rigid and consistent. But it was careful, subtle manoeuvring that

Top Ten Questions For Spring Training - Washington Post

Top Ten Questions For Spring Training

Washington Post, United States -

16 hours ago

Does Ryan Zimmerman sign a long-term contract, or even a one-year deal? Both sides are still trying to find a way to avoid arbitration. ...

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Co-op joins pay-as-you-go car insurance market - guardian.co.uk

Co-op joins pay-as-you-go car insurance market

guardian.co.uk, UK -

14 hours ago

Standard insurance quotes are based on a driver's age, marital status, home area, employment status and estimates of mileage each year, and Searles said a ...

Car Insurance Comparison Quotes with Outstanding savings from www ... - Search By Headlines (press release)

Car Insurance Comparison Quotes with Outstanding savings from www ...

Search By Headlines (press release), NV -

9 hours ago

... pages full of information and reviews on Car Insurance and also includes many useful extra's such as the ability to Compare Car Insurance Quotes . ...

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

NC auto insurers seek rate increase The Business Journal of the ... - Bizjournals.com

WWAY NewsChannel 3

NC auto insurers seek rate increase The Business Journal of the ...

Bizjournals.com, NC -

15 hours ago

The NC Rate Bureau, which represents insurers in the state, has asked the NC Department of Insurance for an average 1.4 percent rate hike this year. ...

AIG May Sell 21st Century Auto-Insurance Business to Zurich - Bloomberg

AIG May Sell 21st Century Auto-Insurance Business to Zurich

Bloomberg -

1 hour ago

“21st Century is a well-regarded company and to the extent Zurich wants to expand their footprint in auto insurance, it’sa strong acquisition for them. ...

AIG in talks to sell auto unit to Zurich-source

Reuters

AIG Could Sell Auto Insurance Unit: Reports

TheStreet.com

AIG in talks to sell auto unit to Zurich: source

Reuters UK

International Herald Tribune - Bloomberg


Sunday, February 8, 2009

Plan to insure toxic debt - TeleText

BBC News

Plan to insure toxic debt

TeleText, UK -

2 hours ago

Taxpayers could insure more than £400bn worth of toxic assets under Government plans to help the banking sector. The Treasury announced plans for the scheme ...

Taxpayer to insure Treasury's £400bn toxic loan scheme

Telegraph.co.uk

UK throws banks a lifeline as RBS posts record loss

Canada.com

RBS chief: disposal ‘would destroy value’

The Herald

Daily Mail


Another snub of federal funds to insure Texas kids - Austin American-Statesman

BBC News

Another snub of federal funds to insure Texas kids

Austin American-Statesman, TX -

16 hours ago

Governor inclined to turn down federal money that could provide medical coverage for 160000 more children. Legislation signed by President Barack Obama last ...

SCHIP will insure more Kansas kids

KSNT

Expanding health care for children

Dowagiac Daily News

Insurance law could cut numbers of uninsured Oregon kids

kgw.com

Jewish Telegraphic Agency - WebMD