2008-10-13 Rematch on ballot in Senate Dist. 3 Star-Banner Ocala, FL

The best solution would be to have a national catastrophic insurance program, but until then, Florida cant do much more than encourage insurance companies to sell insurance here.

Insurance companies have continued to ask the state for permission to hike rates and at the same time pulled out of Florida. State Farm, the states largest insurer, is no longer writing new homeowners policies in Florida. The company is following the footsteps of such companies as Allstate, Nationwide and Liberty Mutual, which have been gradually pulling out of Florida.

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OCALA - The District 3 Florida Senate race features the same two candidates who squared off for the seat during last years special June election. Whats different is the states problems are worse. That will be the - Article Content Genre Election FL MARION COUNTY (FL) Politics SOUTH SOUTH ATLANTIC UNITED STATES

2008-10-13 The Next Derivatives Bloodbath: Insurance Companies and Auto Makers

First it was banks and securities firms, and now the focus of worry has widened to include insurance companies. Reader John referred us to a Reuters article that MetLife credit default swaps are now trading on an upfront basis, which means buyers of protection against the default of MetLife bonds must make an upfront payment as well as agreeing to periodic fees. Only companies seen as being in serious risk of failure trade on an upfront basis. Another story shows similar pricing of XL Capital CDS.

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2008-10-13 PIC: Market Rewards Insurers That Avoided Risk-Seeking Alpha

While the safe-haven status of quality insurance companies could boost PIC in the upcoming months, potential investors should weigh the risk of scooping up shares. Commercial insurance pricing has weakened at an estimated rate of 10 pct. this year, according to Barron and rsquo;s, and a decline in next year and rsquo;s earnings could put pressure on PIC and rsquo;s price. Like many sector ETFs, PIC is relatively illiquid - a serious consideration for investors apt to panic on difficult days. In the last three months, PIC has traded an average of only 36,500 shares a day. Because of low volume, investors should remain mindful of premiums and discounts involved in PIC and rsquo;s intraday trading.

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2008-10-04 Actualit de la bourse sur American Express-AMEXP : interviews, rumeurs de marchs, analyses, dossiersEasyBourse

Potential pitfalls are the companies investments. Fitch Ratings earlier this week shifted its ratings outlook on Hartfords issuer default, senior debt and insurer financial strength to negative from stable because of its exposure to beleaguered companies such as AIG. Moodys last week changed the outlook for the holding company and the life-insurance operating units to negative for the same reason.

By Romy Varghese and Kate Haywood Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The cost of protecting debt from several bedrock insurance companies soared to new heights Thursday as investors fear they will be unable to navigate the strained credit markets and will fall like others before.

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2008-10-06 Grandpa at the Casino: One Advisors Take on the Financial Crisis-The Wealthy Boomer

When I think of long-time investment banks (i. e. Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns) and blue-chip insurance companies (i. e. AIG), I think of them like a wise old Grandfather. Someone whom I always believed had a strong sense of judgment and was prudent with his money. He made smart, well thought through decisions, guided by his many years of experience. People always looked to him for coaching and guidance in their money matters.

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2008-10-06 Politics-Expensive Bailout Bill Included Expensive Mental Health Mandate

That would require insurance companies to cover mental illnesses the same way they cover physical infirmities. Domenicis bill-within-the-bill would ban higher copays and deductibles for the mentally afflicted, as well as remove limitations on doctor visits:

Concerned about increased costs, because they can simply pass those on to the consumer/employee (and the consumer/employee will probably blame greedy corporations rather than government mandates for their inability to afford health insurance). Domenicis mental health parity bill may very well be a compassionate, necessary piece of legislation, but it has absolutely nothing to do with toxic mortgage assets or tightening credit markets.

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2008-10-06 Ike puts spotlight on public adjusters Business Houston Chronicle

Overwhelmed by the number of insurance claims and companies hed have to deal with, he hired his own independent adjuster, known as a public adjuster, to do much of it for him.

Public adjusters say theyre not burdened by the obligations that come with working for the insurance companies and thus can look out solely for the policyholders interest.

Some insurance company adjusters may miss damage after a disaster when state insurance regulators allow overloaded companies to use adjusters with little experience.

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2008-10-04 California court decision reaffirms distinctive right of mutual insurance companies, NAMIC says-Related Stories-NAMIC dailyLead

A recent opinion from the California Court of Appeals is a significant victory for mutual insurance company boards in their efforts to successfully and flexibly oversee the management of their enterprises for the benefit of policyholders in an increasingly uncertain market, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. (10/02)

California court decision reaffirms distinctive right of mutual insurance companies, NAMIC says

Designed specifically for insurance industry professionals, NAMIC dailyLead is a FREE, daily e-mail news briefing. It provides the latest news and information on the insurance industry.

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California court decision reaffirms distinctive right of mutual insurance companies, NAMIC says - California court decision reaffirms distinctive right of mutual insurance companies NAMIC says

2008-10-04 Guv presses for true health reform-Salt Lake Tribune

Its one aspect of reform, said Rep. David Clark, R-Santa Clara, the task forces House chair, where little progress has been made. Insurance companies, he said, are afraid to offer bold initiatives.

We need information, we need clarity - not turf protection," Huntsman said, alluding to insurance companies reluctance to participate. "We need true reform, not nibbling around the edges. "

Reiterating his call to insurance companies last month for affordable policies, the governor said he wants to see streamlined plans that are within more peoples reach.

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2008-10-04 Not All Insurance Companies Cover Canines-Omaha News Story-KETV Omaha

Omahas new dangerous dog ordinance requires that liability insurance be carried for the life of the dog. But some dog owners who want to comply cant find the coverage.

I lost sleep for many nights over it, worrying about insurance," said Angel Petty, who owns a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier.

The terrier, Earl, is classified as a dangerous dog under the new ordinance. Petty had to switch from an insurance company she had been with for 20 years to get coverage for Earl.

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OMAHA, Neb. -- Omahas new dangerous dog ordinance requires that liability insurance be carried for the life of the dog. But some dog owners who want to comply cant find the coverage. . - Omaha insurance dog dangerous