Saturday, February 28, 2009

AIG talks weigh securitizing life policies: source - Reuters

Thanh Nien Daily

AIG talks weigh securitizing life policies: source

Reuters

By Paritosh Bansal NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group Inc may securitize some US life insurance policies and have the interest rate on a government loan lowered, as talks continue to help the insurer deal with its financial problems, ...

Insurance giant AIG facing possible breakup

The Associated Press

Breakingviews.com Spreading Pain in AIG’s Bailout

New York Times

AIG Said to Consider Handing Property Insurer to US

Bloomberg

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Assurance auto - Angers

Life Insurance on the Line - Barron's

Life Insurance on the Line

Barron's

... we find this very surprising, especi

Assurance auto - Angers

Get Free Car Insurance Quotes from Independent Providers at the ... - PR Web (press release)

Get Free Car Insurance Quotes from Independent Providers at the ...

PR Web (press release), WA

CarInsurance.org provides users with competitive auto insurance quotes from a variety of companies across the nation. Consumers reap the rewards of cheap car insurance, as the companies are competing for their business and offer the lowest rates ...

Cheap Auto Insurance Quote

Pressemeldungen.at (Pressemitteilung), Austria

I was hoping to get some advice on how to lower on my auto insurance rates, but still with a quality name brand carrier that I am familair with? I have three cars, about 5 years old and just plain ole cars, are made in the good ole USA is in pretty ...

Friday, February 27, 2009

Iraq needs more oil production to rebuild country - International Herald Tribune

AFP

Iraq needs more oil production to rebuild country

International Herald Tribune, France

AP BAGHDAD: International companies have been chomping at the bit for years to tap Iraq's vast oil wealth. But Iraqi officials are the ones who have stepped up efforts to get firms on the ground quickly â€" worried that low crude prices will not generate ...

Rebuilding Iraq: What Role will Arabs play?

Africasia

Iraq: PM c

AIG Said to Consider Handing Property Insurer to US - Bloomberg

Straits Times

AIG Said to Consider Handing Property Insurer to US

Bloomberg

26 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. may hand its faltering business insuring corporate clients to the government, shedding the division that was previously intended to be the core of the firm after a US rescue, a person familiar with ...

In Long Fight, AIG Braces for Losing Round

Washington Post

AIG sends execs to China to discuss unit sale -CIRC

Reuters

India Says No Regulatory Concerns on Tata-AIG

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Health Insurance Tips for Recent College Graduates - U.S. News & World Report

Health Insurance Tips for Recent College Graduates

U.S. News & World Report, DC

So, when you're trying to figure out where to settle down, check out the prices for a few different things including rent, health insurance and car insurance before you move. Just like the name implies, short-term plans are intended to cover you while ...

The Value of 'Cheap' Health Insurance

U.S. News & World Report

Crash Course On Auto Insurance - MainStreet

Crash Course On Auto Insurance

MainStreet, NY

By getting as many rate quotes as possible, you'll increase your chances of getting the best coverage at the best price. 2. Adjust your coverage levels: The minimum requirement for insurance coverage varies from state to state. ...

Monday, February 23, 2009

Resorts offering summer rates during peak season - Arizona Republic

Resorts offering summer rates during peak season

Arizona Republic, AZ

"This is just in every facet of life," Baer said. The greater Phoenix hotel market registered the biggest drop in occupancy among 25 major markets last year, down 11.5 percent, according to Smith Travel Research. It also registered the biggest decline ...

Many homeowners rush to refinance - Buffalo News

Many homeowners rush to refinance

Buffalo News,  United States

Then he got a surprise call recently from Riley, his broker from the earlier mortgage, who locked him into a 5 percent rate for a new loan, cutting his monthly payment from $1053 to $928, and saving about $70000 in interest over the life of the loan. ...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Prudential Fin likely sponsor for Yamato Life-Nikkei - Reuters

Marketing Week

Prudential Fin likely sponsor for Yamato Life-Nikkei

Reuters

N: Quote, Profile, Research) has emerged as the only potential sponsor for the restructuring of Yamato Life Insurance Co, which filed for bankruptcy protection last October, the financial daily Nikkei reported in its Saturday edition, citing sources ...

Prudential announces Taiwan Transfer

CNNMoney.com

UK's Prudential Transfers Agency Distribution Business to Taiwan's ...

Trading Markets (press release)

Prudential in lead to buy AIG Japan units: sources

Reuters India

CNNMoney.com - Trading Markets (press release)


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

Ecommerce Journal

Business insurance from online companies. How to purchase?

Ecommerce Journal, MA

Business interruption insurance can help rebuild your business and get back into the market quickly. Life and disability insurance protects the business in the event of the death or disability of key employees. For example, one partner has a life and ...

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

FACTBOX-Highlights of Chrysler's restructuring plan - Reuters

Washington Post

FACTBOX-Highlights of Chrysler's restructuring plan

Reuters -

Feb 17, 2009

Chrysler said its plan was based on industrywide car sales in the US market totaling 10.1 million units in 2009, then rising to 11.6 million in 2012. ...

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

AssociatedPress

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Making the most of the stimulus - Reuters

BBC News

Making the most of the stimulus

Reuters -

10 hours ago

That's a substantial savings, and it gives workers time to find a new job, or at least a more affordable, permanent form of health insurance than they could ...

Video: Obama signs stimulus bill

RussiaToday

How government stimulus plan will affect you

The Associated Press

Barack Obama is Making Me Rich!

Intellectual Conservative

Examiner.com - Bay Net


Monday, February 16, 2009

Japan's economy falls its hardest since 1974 - BloggingStocks

Japan's economy falls its hardest since 1974

BloggingStocks -

13 hours ago

As one commentar at another site pointed out, or questioned: "Was the bailout of AIG based on the fact that the retirement of Congress and other Federal ...

Dutch Insurer Eureko Posts 2008 Loss, Gets EUR1 Billion New Capital - CNNMoney.com

Dutch Insurer Eureko Posts 2008 Loss, Gets EUR1 Billion New Capital

CNNMoney.com -

12 hours ago

Troubled US insurer American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) European unit, AIG Europe, recently flagged a EUR680 million capital increase. ...

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Stimulus bill leaves some behind when it comes to health insurance - Chicago Tribune

Stimulus bill leaves some behind when it comes to health insurance

Chicago Tribune, United States -

15 hours ago

By Noam N. Levey | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON â€" John Peeler, an unemployed computer technician in South Carolina, may soon get health insurance for his ...

Slow process ensures better health-care reform - Salt Lake Tribune

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Genworth to Focus on Life, Long-Term Care Coverage - Bloomberg

RTT News

Genworth to Focus on Life, Long-Term Care Coverage

Bloomberg -

Feb 10, 2009

10 (Bloomberg) -- Genworth Financial Inc., the insurer spun off by General Electric Co. in 2004, plans to direct resources to life insurance and long-term ...

Genworth Financial Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

PR Newswire (press release)

US insurer Genworth reports 4th-qtr net loss

Reuters

Genworth plans no more layoffs

Trading Markets (press release)

Bloomberg


Insurers Seek Relaxed Capital Rules That Hartford Won - CNNMoney.com

Insurers Seek Relaxed Capital Rules That Hartford Won

CNNMoney.com -

2 hours ago

Insurance departments in Iowa , Illinois , Ohio and New York have

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Insurance department slaps National Home Protection with cease and ... - Bizjournals.com

Insurance department slaps National Home Protection with cease and ...

Bizjournals.com, NC -

3 hours ago

The Better Business Bureau posted 929 complaints on its Web site against National Home. Of those complaints filed over the past 12 to 36 months, ...

MetLife Launches Redesigned Web Site - WELT ONLINE

MetLife Launches Redesigned Web Site

WELT ONLINE, Germany -

7 hours ago

The new site is based upon the same high standards that led consumers to positively react to the award-winning "Life Insurance Selector” and "Employee ...

Sunday, February 8, 2009

County’s system for naming arbitrators questioned - Citizens Voice

County’s system for naming arbitrators questioned

Citizens Voice, PA -

12 hours ago

In 2003, the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania Inc., an industry group, sued the state Department of Insurance, challenging a requirement that all auto ...

Comparing home, auto insurance can bring savings - Chicago Tribune

Los Angeles Business Journal

Comparing home, auto insurance can bring savings

Chicago Tribune, United States -

Feb 5, 2009

In part, that's because many sites offer not only online quotes but also personalized help via phone or online chat. And, if nothing else, you will be able ...

Auto Club to cut car insurance rates 5.4%

Los Angeles Times

How to insure your car on the Internet?

Ecommerce Journal