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Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)

2007-04-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CLEVELAND----Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has signed a lease to occupy the former Nestle building located at 29000 Aurora Road, Solon Ohio 44139.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Derby Daily Reporter)

2007-04-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Derby Daily Reporter)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Parking Prices Have Soared, Car Insurance Provider Confirms (The Motley Fool)
Car users have been warned by a leading insurance firm that the cost of parking in the UK is spiralling rapidly. A survey by Direct Line Car Insurance found prices have risen by an average of 25 per cent in the last six years - while fines are also an escalating problem.

Joint effort to stop car thieves (KTBS Shreveport)
"About 12-hundred cars are stolen in Shreveport every year," says LA State Trooper Doug Peirrelee. Most are eventually found, but rarely in good shape. The thefts cost insurance companies millions of dollars. A cost that's ultimately paid by thousands of policy holders.

Unlicensed auto shops closed by state, police (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL -- Police and the state Division of Standards shut down three auto-repair shops for not having the proper permits after administrative inspections yesterday, said Lt. Jim Hodgdon.

Changes for Car Insurance (FOX 24 Macon)
Eighty five percent of Georgians add the optional uninsured motorists coverage to their regular car insurance policy but do you know what you're getting when you pay your premium?

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has signed a lease to occupy the former Nestle building located at 29000 Aurora Road, Solon Ohio 44139. (PRWeb Apr 13, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1QaWdnLUhvcnItQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)

2007-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)
Less than 10 years ago, China's annual car production did not match the output of a single large auto company in a developed country, but recent years have seen quite a transformation.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Victims of car crash petition for settlement (Roanoke Times)
The judge has yet to finalize the amount, but the parties are asking for $1.3 million to be divided among them. On Oct. 1, 2005, a four-car crash in Louisa County devastated three Roanoke-area families. Two boys and a girl were hurt, and a third boy was killed. One of the surviving boys lost his mother in the crash.

Changes for Car Insurance (FOX 24 Macon)
Eighty five percent of Georgians add the optional uninsured motorists coverage to their regular car insurance policy but do you know what you're getting when you pay your premium?

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (PR Web)

2007-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)

2007-04-13T17:00:00.000-07:00

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has signed a lease to occupy the former Nestle building located at 29000 Aurora Road, Solon Ohio 44139. (PRWeb Apr 13, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1QaWdnLUhvcnItQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

Changes for Car Insurance (FOX 24 Macon)
Eighty five percent of Georgians add the optional uninsured motorists coverage to their regular car insurance policy but do you know what you're getting when you pay your premium?

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)
Less than 10 years ago, China's annual car production did not match the output of a single large auto company in a developed country, but recent years have seen quite a transformation.

Save on Insurance for Your Home (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Insurance is a tough subject for a lot of people. With major carriers like Allstate (NYSE: ALL - News), Nationwide (NYSE: NFS - News), and State Farm facing allegations of wrongfully denying claims related to Hurricane Katrina, many carriers have stopped selling insurance entirely, making it nearly impossible for prospective homeowners to get mortgage insurance. And even if you can still get ...

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (Moldova.org)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.The National Automobile Dealers Association, well-known in the United States for its used-car guides, said it wanted insurance companies to be required to provide information to customers about severely damaged, stolen or flooded vehicles.Speaking before the Senate Commerce ...

Joint effort to stop car thieves (KTBS Shreveport)
"About 12-hundred cars are stolen in Shreveport every year," says LA State Trooper Doug Peirrelee. Most are eventually found, but rarely in good shape. The thefts cost insurance companies millions of dollars. A cost that's ultimately paid by thousands of policy holders.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

Condo owners fighting high insurance premiums (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
The sweeping insurance legislation that passed this year has many breathing a sigh of relief. But there is still a large group of condo owners in Southwest Florida say they were left behind and that they are not getting the same treatment as traditional home owners.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

comScore Reports 58 Percent Annual Growth in Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online in 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the results of a study of online auto insurance activity, which revealed that 2006 represented a tipping point in the adoption of the Internet for auto insurance purchases.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (PR Web)

2007-04-13T17:00:00.000-07:00

Insurance.com Announces Move to Larger Local Facility (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has signed a lease to occupy the former Nestle building located at 29000 Aurora Road, Solon Ohio 44139. (PRWeb Apr 13, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1QaWdnLUhvcnItQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

Condo owners fighting high insurance premiums (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
The sweeping insurance legislation that passed this year has many breathing a sigh of relief. But there is still a large group of condo owners in Southwest Florida say they were left behind and that they are not getting the same treatment as traditional home owners.

Homeowner's Insurance Tips (Click 2 Houston)
Comparison shopping can save you money. InsWeb makes it easy to compare quotes from leading homeowners insurance companies. Find out how much you can save!

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Joint effort to stop car thieves (KTBS Shreveport)
"About 12-hundred cars are stolen in Shreveport every year," says LA State Trooper Doug Peirrelee. Most are eventually found, but rarely in good shape. The thefts cost insurance companies millions of dollars. A cost that's ultimately paid by thousands of policy holders.

Save on Insurance for Your Home (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Insurance is a tough subject for a lot of people. With major carriers like Allstate (NYSE: ALL - News), Nationwide (NYSE: NFS - News), and State Farm facing allegations of wrongfully denying claims related to Hurricane Katrina, many carriers have stopped selling insurance entirely, making it nearly impossible for prospective homeowners to get mortgage insurance. And even if you can still get ...

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)
Less than 10 years ago, China's annual car production did not match the output of a single large auto company in a developed country, but recent years have seen quite a transformation.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)

2007-04-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Homeowner's Insurance Tips (Click 2 Houston)
Comparison shopping can save you money. InsWeb makes it easy to compare quotes from leading homeowners insurance companies. Find out how much you can save!

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

Woman arrested for life insurance fraud (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
A Punta Gorda woman turned herself in on Friday to face insurance fraud charges and her arrest ended a two year investigation.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

Joint effort to stop car theives (KTBS Shreveport)
"About 12-hundred cars are stolen in Shreveport every year," says LA State Trooper Doug Peirrelee. Most are eventually found, but rarely in good shape. The thefts cost insurance companies millions of dollars. A cost that's ultimately paid by thousands of policy holders.

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (Moldova.org)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.The National Automobile Dealers Association, well-known in the United States for its used-car guides, said it wanted insurance companies to be required to provide information to customers about severely damaged, stolen or flooded vehicles.Speaking before the Senate Commerce ...

comScore Reports 58 Percent Annual Growth in Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online in 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the results of a study of online auto insurance activity, which revealed that 2006 represented a tipping point in the adoption of the Internet for auto insurance purchases.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)
Less than 10 years ago, China's annual car production did not match the output of a single large auto company in a developed country, but recent years have seen quite a transformation.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

2007-04-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

comScore Reports 58 Percent Annual Growth in Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online in 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the results of a study of online auto insurance activity, which revealed that 2006 represented a tipping point in the adoption of the Internet for auto insurance purchases.

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CLEVELAND----Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth's 2007 Deal Maker Award.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

China's Emerging Car Industry (BusinessWeek)
Less than 10 years ago, China's annual car production did not match the output of a single large auto company in a developed country, but recent years have seen quite a transformation.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

Save on Insurance for Your Home (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Insurance is a tough subject for a lot of people. With major carriers like Allstate (NYSE: ALL - News), Nationwide (NYSE: NFS - News), and State Farm facing allegations of wrongfully denying claims related to Hurricane Katrina, many carriers have stopped selling insurance entirely, making it nearly impossible for prospective homeowners to get mortgage insurance. And even if you can still get ...

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (Moldova.org)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.The National Automobile Dealers Association, well-known in the United States for its used-car guides, said it wanted insurance companies to be required to provide information to customers about severely damaged, stolen or flooded vehicles.Speaking before the Senate Commerce ...

Joint effort to stop car theives (KTBS Shreveport)
"About 12-hundred cars are stolen in Shreveport every year," says LA State Trooper Doug Peirrelee. Most are eventually found, but rarely in good shape. The thefts cost insurance companies millions of dollars. A cost that's ultimately paid by thousands of policy holders.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

2007-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.

Dirt bike, car collide in Millville (Daily Journal)
MILLVILLE -- Jacob D. Doerr, 17, of the 300 block of Peach Drive was issued summonses for reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle and driving without insurance after the dirt bike he was operating collided with a car on Porreca Drive near Cedar Street on Monday afternoon.

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)

2007-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Conservatives criticize Romney on Mass. health insurance plan (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
BOSTON - Mitt Romney, who a year ago was heralding Massachusetts' health insurance law, sometimes fails to mention the far-reaching program when addressing conservative audiences today.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

Car parking charges rocket (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees increased by more than 40% in the six years between 2000 and 2006, it was revealed today.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Dirt bike, car collide in Millville (Daily Journal)
MILLVILLE -- Jacob D. Doerr, 17, of the 300 block of Peach Drive was issued summonses for reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle and driving without insurance after the dirt bike he was operating collided with a car on Porreca Drive near Cedar Street on Monday afternoon.

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (Moldova.org)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.The National Automobile Dealers Association, well-known in the United States for its used-car guides, said it wanted insurance companies to be required to provide information to customers about severely damaged, stolen or flooded vehicles.Speaking before the Senate Commerce ...

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

comScore Reports 58 Percent Annual Growth in Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online in 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the results of a study of online auto insurance activity, which revealed that 2006 represented a tipping point in the adoption of the Internet for auto insurance purchases.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CLEVELAND----Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth's 2007 Deal Maker Award.

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth s (ACG) 2007 Deal Maker Award. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1Mb3ZlLUxvdmUtQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)

2007-04-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)

2007-04-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Conservatives criticize Romney on Mass. health insurance plan (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
BOSTON - Mitt Romney, who a year ago was heralding Massachusetts' health insurance law, sometimes fails to mention the far-reaching program when addressing conservative audiences today.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth s (ACG) 2007 Deal Maker Award. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1Mb3ZlLUxvdmUtQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

NADA pushes for used-car transparency (UPI)
A leading U.S. auto-dealer association has asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process.

Farmers Insurance Promotes Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Paul Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bill Martin to Senior Vice President - Auto Product Management in the Home Office.

Car parking charges rise by 25% (Guardian Unlimited)
Car parking fees have soared by an average 25% in the past six years, it was revealed today. In some areas of the country, including parts of Hertfordshire and Kent, drivers have seen the cost of parking for two hours rise by 90% since 2000, according to figures from insurance company Direct Line.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

Justifying a Six-Figure Car (BusinessWeek)
The world's top luxury cars cost a fortune. Is it morally defensible to blow that kind of money on a car? We think it is

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

comScore Reports 58 Percent Annual Growth in Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online in 2006 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the results of a study of online auto insurance activity, which revealed that 2006 represented a tipping point in the adoption of the Internet for auto insurance purchases.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

2007-04-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CLEVELAND----Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth's 2007 Deal Maker Award.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles. David Regan, VP of Legislative Affairs for NADA, who testified before the Senate Commerce Committee during an oversight hearing of the property ...

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

Dirt bike, car collide in Millville (Daily Journal)
MILLVILLE -- Jacob D. Doerr, 17, of the 300 block of Peach Drive was issued summonses for reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle and driving without insurance after the dirt bike he was operating collided with a car on Porreca Drive near Cedar Street on Monday afternoon.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Insurance.com Wins ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, was recently the recipient of an Association for Corporate Growth s (ACG) 2007 Deal Maker Award. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1Mb3ZlLUxvdmUtQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

Another insurance company pulls back in Florida (BizJournals)
USAA is significantly restricting the number of new homeowner, fire and renter insurance policies it sells in Florida.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)

2007-04-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles. David Regan, VP of Legislative Affairs for NADA, who testified before the Senate Commerce Committee during an oversight hearing of the property ...

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Dirt bike, car collide in Millville (Daily Journal)
MILLVILLE -- Jacob D. Doerr, 17, of the 300 block of Peach Drive was issued summonses for reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle and driving without insurance after the dirt bike he was operating collided with a car on Porreca Drive near Cedar Street on Monday afternoon.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)

2007-04-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles. David Regan, VP of Legislative Affairs for NADA, who testified before the Senate Commerce Committee during an oversight hearing of the property ...

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Insurers seek right to explain surcharge (The Charlotte Observer)
North Carolina's auto insurers want you to know that there's a surcharge tacked onto your insurance bill to subsidize coverage for drivers deemed too risky to insure.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

Controls urged for medical insurers (Los Angeles Times)
Some lawmakers and consumer advocates are supporting a new effort to regulate insurance rates in California. SACRAMENTO Saying the healthcare debate here was not sufficiently focused on curbing insurers' profits, some lawmakers and consumer groups are backing a new effort to regulate medical insurance rates the same way the state controls auto coverage costs.

Man gets 51 months for insurance scam (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
A former Shrewsbury man has been sentenced to serve more than four years in prison for his participation in a scheme in which insurance companies were billed for nonexistent medical tests on alleged car accident victims.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Insurers seek right to explain surcharge (The Charlotte Observer)

2007-04-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

Insurers seek right to explain surcharge (The Charlotte Observer)
North Carolina's auto insurers want you to know that there's a surcharge tacked onto your insurance bill to subsidize coverage for drivers deemed too risky to insure.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles. David Regan, VP of Legislative Affairs for NADA, who testified before the Senate Commerce Committee during an oversight hearing of the property ...

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme.

NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2007; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Controls urged for medical insurers (Los Angeles Times)
Some lawmakers and consumer advocates are supporting a new effort to regulate insurance rates in California. SACRAMENTO Saying the healthcare debate here was not sufficiently focused on curbing insurers' profits, some lawmakers and consumer groups are backing a new effort to regulate medical insurance rates the same way the state controls auto coverage costs.

2nd Circuit Overturns Ex-Lawyer's Insurance Fraud Conviction (Law.com)
The 2nd Circuit has vacated disgraced attorney Solomon Kaplan's conviction on five counts related to an insurance fraud scheme because lay opinion by a cooperating witness was improperly allowed as to Kaplan's knowledge of a massive auto accident insurance scheme. But the judges let stand Kaplan's convictions on counts of witness tampering and making false statements to an FBI agent. The ruling ...

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)

2007-04-11T17:00:00.000-07:00

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

Insurance cap justified, says lawyer (Calgary Sun)
Even if a cap on whiplash-type insurance claims violates the Charter it is a justifiable infringement on people s rights, a government lawyer said today.

Car Dealership Targeted Twice For Break-Ins (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News)
A Highland Township car dealership was broken into twice in the past week.

Untenable Insurance Market Conditions in Florida Force USAA to Restrict New Business (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas----USAA today announced that, effective immediately, it will significantly restrict the number of new homeowner, fire, and renter insurance policies it sells in Florida.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Derby Daily Reporter)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Study A Worry For Car Insurers (The Motley Fool)
Research which could have implications for car insurance has revealed that many British drivers are not as competent as they claim.

Former Owner of Neb. Glass Company Charged with Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)

2007-04-11T17:00:00.000-07:00

Former Owner of Neb. Glass Company Charged with Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The Nebraska Department of Insurance recently reported that Douglas County Attorney Donald W. Kleine filed criminal charges against Thomas J. Dimitroff, the previous owner of Metro Glass Incorporated,

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Accident group boss killed in car crash (Times Online)
The former head of an accident claims group, who gained notoriety when he sacked his 2,500 staff by text message, has died in a car crash in Spain. Mark Langford, a multi-millionaire who lived life in the fast lane, was a founder of the personal injury insurance company The Accident Group (TAG).

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Derby Daily Reporter)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Ahead of the Bell: Katrina Insurance (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on insurance for families and businesses along the Gulf Coast.

State Farm lowers car insurance 5.1% (BizJournals)
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is lowering its rates for Hawaii motor vehicles by an average of 5.1 percent, effective May 7, the company said Wednesday.

Insurance cap justified, says lawyer (Calgary Sun)
Even if a cap on whiplash-type insurance claims violates the Charter it is a justifiable infringement on people s rights, a government lawyer said today.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Study A Worry For Car Insurers (The Motley Fool)
Research which could have implications for car insurance has revealed that many British drivers are not as competent as they claim.

Auto Dealers Urge Congress to Make Available Data on Totaled Vehicles (Insurance Journal)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data

Untenable Insurance Market Conditions in Florida Force USAA to Restrict New Business (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas----USAA today announced that, effective immediately, it will significantly restrict the number of new homeowner, fire, and renter insurance policies it sells in Florida.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)

2007-04-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Insurance cap justified, says lawyer (Calgary Sun)
Even if a cap on whiplash-type insurance claims violates the Charter it is a justifiable infringement on people s rights, a government lawyer said today.

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Court hears insurance cap violates rights (Calgary Sun)
Whiplash and other soft-tissue-injury victims are being discriminated against by a government cap on car crash claims, a lawyer told court yesterday.

Accident group boss killed in car crash (Times Online)
The former head of an accident claims group, who gained notoriety when he sacked his 2,500 staff by text message, has died in a car crash in Spain. Mark Langford, a multi-millionaire who lived life in the fast lane, was a founder of the personal injury insurance company The Accident Group (TAG).

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Car Dealership Targeted Twice For Break-Ins (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News)
A Highland Township car dealership was broken into twice in the past week.

Ahead of the Bell: Katrina Insurance (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on insurance for families and businesses along the Gulf Coast.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

Study A Worry For Car Insurers (The Motley Fool)
Research which could have implications for car insurance has revealed that many British drivers are not as competent as they claim.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)

2007-04-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Car Dealership Targeted Twice For Break-Ins (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News)
A Highland Township car dealership was broken into twice in the past week.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Auto Dealers Urge Congress to Make Available Data on Totaled Vehicles (Insurance Journal)
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) asked the U.S. Senate to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data

Insurance cap justified, says lawyer (Calgary Sun)
Even if a cap on whiplash-type insurance claims violates the Charter it is a justifiable infringement on people s rights, a government lawyer said today.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Former Owner of Neb. Glass Company Charged with Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The Nebraska Department of Insurance recently reported that Douglas County Attorney Donald W. Kleine filed criminal charges against Thomas J. Dimitroff, the previous owner of Metro Glass Incorporated,

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)

2007-04-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

25 years later, Provencher Insurance still going strong (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL -- Francis Provencher is no stranger to putting in long hours on the job. As a young man, the Mill City native worked days in construction and took a second job at night selling insurance for Prudential just to make ends meet.

Lawmakers say no to higher insurance premiums (9 News Denver)
DENVER Car insurance rates in Colorado will not be going up by hundreds of dollars this year after state lawmakers killed a measure that would have required drivers to buy additional coverage.

NADA to Testify at Senate Insurance Hearing (The Auto Channel)
Vehicle Total-Loss Disclosure to be Highlighted WHAT: The National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Vice President of Legislative Affairs, David Regan, will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of vehicle total-loss disclosure legislation, S. 545, during an oversight hearing on the property and casualty insurance industry.

Car Dealership Targeted Twice For Break-Ins (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News)
A Highland Township car dealership was broken into twice in the past week.

Bill aims to show what risky drivers cost you (The News & Observer)
The state's auto insurers want you to know that there's a surcharge tacked onto your insurance bill to subsidize coverage for drivers deemed too risky to insure. State Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, said most people don't realize they are paying more. "We're trying to get truth in rates," he said.

Court hears insurance cap violates rights (Calgary Sun)
Whiplash and other soft-tissue-injury victims are being discriminated against by a government cap on car crash claims, a lawyer told court yesterday.

On deck - Post 82 to hold car wash (The Shelby Star)
The Shelby Post 82 baseball team will hold a car wash Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hamrick s Insurance beside S&M Sport Shop. Donations will be accepted with proceeds benefitting the team s trip to New York. Food and drinks will be available.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Accident group boss killed in car crash (Times Online)
The former head of an accident claims group, who gained notoriety when he sacked his 2,500 staff by text message, has died in a car crash in Spain. Mark Langford, a multi-millionaire who lived life in the fast lane, was a founder of the personal injury insurance company The Accident Group (TAG).

Lawmakers say no to higher insurance premiums (9 News Denver)

2007-04-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Lawmakers say no to higher insurance premiums (9 News Denver)
DENVER Car insurance rates in Colorado will not be going up by hundreds of dollars this year after state lawmakers killed a measure that would have required drivers to buy additional coverage.

Some Kentucky Insurance Rates Decrease (News Channel 6 Paducah)
Good news for drivers in Kentucky---some insurance companies will be decreasing their rates for auto insurance.

Court hears insurance cap violates rights (Calgary Sun)
Whiplash and other soft-tissue-injury victims are being discriminated against by a government cap on car crash claims, a lawyer told court yesterday.

Ahead of the Bell: Katrina Insurance (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on insurance for families and businesses along the Gulf Coast.

NADA to Testify at Senate Insurance Hearing (The Auto Channel)
Vehicle Total-Loss Disclosure to be Highlighted WHAT: The National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Vice President of Legislative Affairs, David Regan, will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of vehicle total-loss disclosure legislation, S. 545, during an oversight hearing on the property and casualty insurance industry.

HPD Busts Suspected Car Theft Ring (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
A new trick for stealing cars and trucks was used during a recent car theft bust by the Houston Police Department, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Former accident insurance company owner dies in road mishap (EARTHtimes.org)
Mark Langford, who once owned The Accident Group, a personal injury insurance company that went bust, and who gained notoriety for his ways in sacking his 2,700 employees using text messaging service, died in a car accident in Spain, according to the British foreign office Tuesday.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

Accident group boss killed in car crash (Times Online)
The former head of an accident claims group, who gained notoriety when he sacked his 2,500 staff by text message, has died in a car crash in Spain. Mark Langford, a multi-millionaire who lived life in the fast lane, was a founder of the personal injury insurance company The Accident Group (TAG).

On deck - Post 82 to hold car wash (The Shelby Star)
The Shelby Post 82 baseball team will hold a car wash Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hamrick s Insurance beside S&M Sport Shop. Donations will be accepted with proceeds benefitting the team s trip to New York. Food and drinks will be available.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)

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Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

CAR-BUY 'SCAM' HALTED IN TRACKS (New York Post)
Eight city car dealerships, which allegedly ran a sweepstakes scam promising "winners" a free vehicle, had the brakes slammed on them yesterday by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Some 150 victims - who received scratch-off promotions promising...

Some Kentucky Insurance Rates Decrease (News Channel 6 Paducah)
Good news for drivers in Kentucky---some insurance companies will be decreasing their rates for auto insurance.

Insurance compensation challenge (CFCN.ca)
Alberta's auto insurance rules are undergoing a constitutional challenge.

Accident group boss killed in car crash (Times Online)
The former head of an accident claims group, who gained notoriety when he sacked his 2,500 staff by text message, has died in a car crash in Spain. Mark Langford, a multi-millionaire who lived life in the fast lane, was a founder of the personal injury insurance company The Accident Group (TAG).

Study A Worry For Car Insurers (The Motley Fool)
Research which could have implications for car insurance has revealed that many British drivers are not as competent as they claim.

25 years later, Provencher Insurance still going strong (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL -- Francis Provencher is no stranger to putting in long hours on the job. As a young man, the Mill City native worked days in construction and took a second job at night selling insurance for Prudential just to make ends meet.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Court hears insurance cap violates rights (Calgary Sun)
Whiplash and other soft-tissue-injury victims are being discriminated against by a government cap on car crash claims, a lawyer told court yesterday.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Hornell Evening Tribune)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

NADA to Testify at Senate Insurance Hearing (The Auto Channel)
Vehicle Total-Loss Disclosure to be Highlighted WHAT: The National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Vice President of Legislative Affairs, David Regan, will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of vehicle total-loss disclosure legislation, S. 545, during an oversight hearing on the property and casualty insurance industry.

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)

2007-04-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Lawyers challenge Alberta cap on cash for minor auto injuries (CBC)
A challenge to part of Alberta's automobile insurance policy reached a Calgary court Tuesday.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)

2007-04-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

America News: AIG Auto Insurance launches GPS-based teen driver program (Telematics Update)
AIG Auto Insurance has teamed up with MobileTeenGPS to launch the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. (4/10/2007)

Runaway car: No one hurt bad, but porch is a mess (PHOTO GALLERY) (CentralOhio.com)
MANSFIELD -- George Swarn heard the noise across the street Monday afternoon and wondered what it was. Then his house shook, dust flew up to a second-story window and he went downstairs to find "there was a car at my front door."

Runaway boss who sacked his staff by text message dies in car crash (Daily Mail)
Runaway multi-millionaire Mark Langford, who fled to Spain after his ambulance chasing insurance company went out of business in Britain three years ago, has been killed in a car accident near his home on the Costa del Sol

On deck - Post 82 to hold car wash (The Shelby Star)
The Shelby Post 82 baseball team will hold a car wash Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hamrick s Insurance beside S&M Sport Shop. Donations will be accepted with proceeds benefitting the team s trip to New York. Food and drinks will be available.

Making Ends Meet Without Health Insurance (NPR)
National polls show that worries about health insurance are near the top of Americans' concerns. More than 10 million Americans are solidly middle income and uninsured.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration , auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually.

Text Sacking Boss Dies In Car Crash (FOX 35 Orlando)
The former boss of an accident claims group who sacked his 2,500 staff by text message has died in a car crash in Spain.

AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers.

Reward offered in auto glass vandalism (The Norman Transcript)
Police, insurance agents, and repair shops have been busy lately due to an unusually large number of vandalisms to automobile windows in Norman. Over 60 vehicles have had a window vandalized between March 1 and April 5, according to Norman Police Crime Analysis statistics.

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers (Insurance Journal)
Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of te

Lawmakers say no to higher insurance premiums (9 News Denver)
DENVER Car insurance rates in Colorado will not be going up by hundreds of dollars this year after state lawmakers killed a measure that would have required drivers to buy additional coverage.

ATERAS Awarded New Conversion After Successfully Completing Migration of Progressive Insurance's IDMS ADS/Online to DB2 ... (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
ATERAS announced today that they have been selected by Progressive Casualty Insurance Company for the Policy Number Expansion Project, using DB-Shuttle Enterprise Change capabilities.

Houston General to Enter Illinois Personal Insurance Market (Insurance Journal)
Houston General Insurance Exchange announced that it will begin offering personal lines products including coverage for automobiles, homes, condominiums, watercraft and personal liability to Illin

Capture Cheaper Car Insurance Today (The Motley Fool)
Car insurance premiums have been falling in recent months. In fact, you could save up to 433 a year by shopping around.

Crist pushes state-insurance option along (Orlando Sentinel)
With homeowners still feeling the pinch of high premiums despite the Legislature's promises in January to cut rates, Gov. Charlie Crist made a rare, personal appeal to lawmakers Monday not to lose sight of the property-insurance crisis.

Foes of insurance credit scoring unveil legislation (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, state Sen. Harris McDowell and state Rep. Helene Keeley on Friday unveiled legislation to ban all use of credit scores in setting auto and homeowner insurance rates.

Some Kentucky Insurance Rates Decrease (News Channel 6 Paducah)
Good news for drivers in Kentucky---some insurance companies will be decreasing their rates for auto insurance.

Accident Group boss killed in car crash (Daily Telegraph)
The former boss of an accident claims group who sacked his 2,500 staff by text message has died in a car crash in Spain, the Foreign Office said.