Archive for April 14th, 2009

Surprise! IIHS says Minicars Fare Poorly in Vehicle-to-Vehicle

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has concluded what most consumers already know: though minicars may be frugal on gas, they’re also meager on …

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Small cars get poor marks in collision tests

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Micro cars can give motorists top-notch fuel efficiency at a competitive price, but the insurance industry says they don’t fare too well …

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Insurance Lags as Cancer Care Comes in a Pill

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

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Chuck Stauffer’s insurance covered hardly any of the cost of the cancer pills the doctor prescribed for him to take at home. …

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The coming health care collapse

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

The Wall Street Journal has a great article on what will happen to private insurance if the government passes a national health care plan. …

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Bigger cars crunch minis: insurers | The Japan Times Online

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) Although micro cars can give motorists top-notch fuel efficiency at a competitive price, the insurance industry said they do not fare well in collisions with larger vehicles.

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New TARP Chief Has Close Ties to Banking and Insurance Industries

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

The finance executive expected to head the federal bailout program has close ties to the banking industry and has made significant political contributions to a political organization representing life insurance companies, according to …

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InsWeb’s Insurance Blog | Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Life

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Looking for insurance information? Maybe even some insurance humor or personal finance tips? The InsWeb insurance blog covers the insurance industry and provides you with tips and information on car insurance, home insurance, life …

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Bill that increases state control of insurance sector to be

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

The bill eliminates bancassurance, as it is “very negative” from all points of views, said Escalona, adding that there are numerous customer complaints about banks forcing clients to buy life insurance, the website reported. …

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Sebelius signs law to subsidize health insurance with stimulus money

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Kathleen Sebelius signed legislation on Tuesday that will let the state access federal stimulus money to subsidize health insurance for people for have lost …

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Maine lawmakers take new look at health plan

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

In testimony before the Legislature’s Insurance and Financial Services Committee, ranking lawmakers tempered their claims about the system’s potential and …

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