Insurance savings spur less infections
NOTTINGHAM, England, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Offering discounts on insurance premiums to British hospitals that meet certain targets has led to falls in infection rates, researchers said.

Ohio warns about auto insurance phone scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio ? The Ohio Department of Insurance is warning about a telephone scam targeting auto insurance customers. Department director Mary Jo Hudson said Monday that victims are receiving calls saying their insurance payment can't be processed and that they'll need to provide their bank account number as well as other personal information to resolve the problem. Hudson says in today's ...

UPDATE: Mexico Insurance Assoc Sees 2.5% Sector Growth In '09
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexico's insurance industry association said Monday that it expects the sector to grow 2.5% in 2009 in terms of premiums, down from an estimated 3.7% this year as a slowing economy hurts renewals and new business.

Today on News10: Cheaper Sutter Flood Insurance Deadline is Now
Phones rang steadily at insurance offices Monday as homeowners rushed to get flood insurance policies for their properties before a deadline that more than doubles premiums.

Insurance for oysters is state's first
HOUMA - The federal government is launching an insurance program to help oyster farmers cover losses from natural disasters.

Tougher year ahead for insurance brokers
PETALING JAYA: Insurance brokers are bracing for a tougher and leaner year ahead as the amount of premiums handled is expected to be further squeezed in view of the weaker economy.

Iffco Tokio ventures into vintage cars, musical instruments insurance
Insurance companies are entering the least-explored domain of fine arts insurance. Iffco Tokio General Insurance (ITGI) is coming up with two new products in the niche area, particularly for vintage cars, and another one for musical instruments.

Ohio warns of insurance phone scam
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Insurance is warning about a telephone scam targeting auto insurance customers.

Realtors to opt for insurance cover against terrorism
The terrorist attack on Mumbai has made real estate developers worry about the safety of their projects leading them to think of going for insurance cover.

Acquisition of San Diego Based Insurance BPO - Confirmnet Corporation Business Editors
(AP:ATLANTA--) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Dec. 01, 2008-- Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX), a leading international developer and supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of San Diego Based Insurance BPO - Confirmnet Corporation.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan continues push for health-insurance reform
LANSING, MI -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan today gave the state's attorney general more than 300 pages of financial information that it says show why the individual health insurance market needs reforming. Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox last...

Holyoke hospital cited for conflict in issuance of insurance contract
BOSTON - Directors of the Holyoke Medical Center violated their own policies by failing to independently review and act on conflicts involving the hiring of Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Inc., of Holyoke, the hospital's insurance broker, the state attorney general said Monday.

Unity Life buys individual insurance business from Washington National
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Unity Life of Canada has an agreement to acquire the individual insurance business of Washington National Insurance Co.'s

Flood Insurance Deadline is Here
Northern Californians have important deadlines to meet this week regarding flood insurance.

Commissioners court changes insurance, signs juvenile defendant agreement
The Liberty County Commissioners Court voted to increase insurance coverage for county employees and their families. The vote expanded the limits for chiropractic, dental, orthodontic and preventive care.

Include Life Insurance in Your 'Must Have' Budget
(ARA) - As you re-examine your monthly expenses to cover the escalating costs of food and fuel, it's important to consider life insurance in your plans.

Two legal firm clerks claim trial to cheating insurance company RM1.7 million
Two legal firm clerks pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to eight counts of cheating and three counts of attempting to cheat an insurance company involving RM1.7 million.

Provider Insurance Group Promotes Tetreault
Provider Insurance Group, a Needham, Massachusetts-based independent insurance agency, has named Kelley Tetreault its new financial services team leader. Tetreault joined Provider nine months ago,

The Co-operators introduces green insurance options
Seeking to promote socially responsible behaviour, The Co-operators is launching new initiatives in its investment portfolios, home insurance and auto insurance products.

FDI cap increase may bring in Rs 7,000 cr to insurance sector
The Union Government?s recent approval to the insurance Bill, which proposes, among other things, to raise the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) to 49 per cent from 26 per cent for private sector insurance companies, is expected to bring around Rs 7,000 crore into the industry, according to industry representatives.