Latest News in Life Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance and Health Insurance – Oct 26. 2007

Latest News in Life Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance and Health Insurance – Oct 26. 2007

Hearing Held in Ga. On Restaurateurs' Drug Charges
The Ledger – Thalhamer, 48, was charged with possession of drugs, possession of drug-related objects and possession of methamphetamine, as well as speeding and no proof of car insurance. Moore, 48, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:13:00 GMT

Brake applied to car insurance bills
Cape Cod Times – BOSTON — The state’s top insurance official is promising drivers that their premiums won’t skyrocket after managed competition is introduced. In two bulletins issued by Nonnie Burnes, the insurance commissioner says safeguards are being established …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:42:00 GMT

Consumers revolt against debt insurance mis-selling
Reuters UK – The industry generates 5 billion pounds-worth of premiums per year, but only 20 percent of that is paid out in claims, compared to 82 percent of car insurance revenues and 54 percent of home insurance premiums. The OFT said last year that Britons …
Publ.Date : Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:55:00 GMT

How the World Works
Salon – Another day, another letter, addressed to me, from Countrywide. Two weeks ago, the company wanted to sell a protection plan for my big-ticket home appliances. Today, the pitch is for car insurance. Yesterday, yet another “special invitation” to …
Publ.Date : Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:45:00 GMT

Car Renters Beware: Credit Card Insurance May Not Have You Covered
Forbes – BOSTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ — SmarterTravel.com, a comprehensive online travel resource, has announced a three-part article series on car rental insurance that every traveler needs to read. In the past, SmarterTravel, along with other industry …
Publ.Date : Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Win a golden experience in London
Daily Telegraph – The prize does not include food and drink, travel insurance, transfers to and from the hotel, personal expenditure and incidental costs other than those stated. (c) Hertz 1 day car hire of a Group C vehicle (Ford Focus or similar) in the UK (excluding …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:57:00 GMT

Michigan ranks 2nd in deer/car collisions
WWMT – Use your high beams and when there’s one, there’s more. Usually, they travel in herds,” said Angie Rincok of State Farm Insurance. Here’s what you should not do: Don’t swerve. If you hit a tree or another car, you’re more likely to be injured and …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:54:00 GMT

2007 Third Quarter Auto Insurance Pricing Report from Leading Auto …
PR Inside – Based upon data drawn from the lowest average car insurance rates viewed by over 1 million auto insurance consumers in the Insurance.com 2007 platform through September 2007, the Third Quarter Report confirms that state-specific trends in pricing …
Publ.Date : Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:41:00 GMT

IAG earnings warning hits shares
The Australian – INSURANCE Australia Group cut its earnings guidance today and said it was appointing former Promina boss Mike Wilkins to a new role of chief operating officer. Shares in the country’s biggest home and car insurer fell sharply after the company said …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:55:00 GMT

Go and Do
Biloxi Sun Herald – Visitors must go through the Pass Road Gate with a valid photo ID and proof of car insurance. Special group tour arrangements available by calling 871-3619. ON THE WATER Biloxi Shrimping Trip, aboard the Sailfish, Biloxi Small Craft Harbor (U.S. 90 and …
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:58:00 GMT