Canterbury general insurer AMI Insurance has stopped taking new home and contents policies in the Canterbury region.

AMI Insurance is reviewing its treatment of claims for lost rental income due to the earthquake after inquiries by The Press.

Insurance costs to rise everywhere

Insurance premiums are expected to rise nationwide as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake.

Insurance costs to rise everywhere

Insurance premiums are expected to rise nationwide as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake.

Insurance firm agrees to help man who lost leg

A Timaru man who lost his leg is pleased he has received assistance from his insurance company.

Insurance firm agrees to help man who lost leg

A Timaru man who lost his leg is pleased he has received assistance from his insurance company.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

WASHINGTON (AP) - A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat.

Bush Interior Secretary To Head Life Insurance Lobby

Dirk Kempthorne, the Secretary of the Interior in the final years of George W. Bush's administration, has been appointed the President and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers, effective November 3rd, the life insurance industry trade association revealed on Wednesday.

Home Retail Segro C&W WW to exit UK FTSE 100

Home Retail Group Segro and Cable & Wireless Worldwide will drop out of Britain's FTSE 100 later this month after a quarterly rejig the index compiler FTSE said on Wednesday.

A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to American Retirement Life Insurance Company

OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ and issuer credit rating of “bbb+” to American Retirement Life Insurance Company , a subsidiary of Loyal American Life Insurance Company , which in turn is indirectly owned by Great American Financial Resources, Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc. .

Iowa congressional hopeful has no health insurance

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republican U.S. House candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks has revealed she has no health insurance - and does not plan to get any.

Indiana Insurance to Expand School Program in Iowa

Indiana Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, is expanding its school marketing efforts in Iowa. Indiana Insurance currently insures more than 1,100 public districts, ...

Car Booster Seats Getting Better

Car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat.

Affordable Health Insurance for Early Retirees

Retiring early? Don't let the question of how to get health insurance dampen your enthusiasm. There are affordable options and you can't be left out in the cold due to a preexisting condition.

Back to Basics PAC hits Perry on insurance

The trial lawyer funded Back to Basics PAC launched a new television commercial today hitting Gov. Rick Perry on high homeowner insurance rates in Texas. The commercial links up to a poll that was released yesterday by Texas Watch. With...

Research and Markets: Jordan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6fc097/jordan_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Jordan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Jordan Commercial Banking Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking ...

Research and Markets: Japan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/833316/japan_commercial_b) has announced the addition of the "Japan Commercial Banking Report Q3 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Japan Commercial Banking Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking ...

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated.

Few Health Insurance Options For People With Pre-Existing Conditions

The Los Angeles Times: "For people with preexisting medical conditions, looking for health insurance in the private market may feel like the ultimate fool's errand. ... When the health reform law takes full effect in 2014, insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage to people with preexisting medical conditions. In the meantime, new federally funded high-risk pools for the medically ...

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren't recommended.

Add “Review Life Insurance Policy” to your Fall To-do or Benefits Enrollment Checklist, CIGNA Recommends

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for nearly 70 million Americans who don’t have life insurance, it’s a good time to add getting life insurance to the list.

Add “Review Life Insurance Policy” to your Fall To-do or Benefits Enrollment Checklist, CIGNA Recommends

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for nearly 70 million Americans who don’t have life insurance, it’s a good time to add getting life insurance to the list.

State Of Wyoming Chooses Minnesota Life Group Insurance For Employees

Wyoming is the 15th state to choose Minnesota Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance as an employee benefit. Minnesota Life will provide coverage for the 14,000 employees of the state of Wyoming, including approximately 90 state agencies, all of the state's community colleges and the University of Wyoming

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children, according to a review by the insurance industry.

Insurance Employment Continues to Slip

While the pace is slowing, the insurance industry continues to shed workers, new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds.

Conning Research: Evolving Commercial Automobile Market Bears Watching as a Leading Cycle Indicator

Commercial Automobile insurance is a highly fragmented market dominated by multiline generalists and "multi-specialist groups," and may be considered a leading indicator of the overall commercial lines insurance market, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.

Allstate insurance agency in Grayling under new ownership

A veteran northern Michigan insurance agent recently assumed ownership of the Allstate Insurance Agency in Grayling. Roger Weber, who has operated Weber Allstate Insurance Agency in Traverse City for 43 years, took over the Grayling agency, which is located in the Grayling Mini Mall, last month.

WholesaleInsurance.net Now Offering Live Online Chat For Customers Seeking Life Insurance Advice

Online life insurance agency, WholesaleInsurance.net, now offers live online chat to better serve customers. With online chat, customers seeking life insurance rates and general information can interact with experienced insurance specialists.

WholesaleInsurance.net Expands Offices To Meet Growing Life Insurance Demands

Premier life insurance firm, WholesaleInsurance.net, recently expanded its operations to better serve customers. In its new, larger workspace, WholesaleInsurance.net can now effectively meet the increase in demand for life insurance quotes.

3 smart tips for buying health insurance

Health insurance runs the gamut on costs and coverage. Follow these hints to make the right choice.

City retiree health insurance at risk

Certain Wisconsin Rapids employees who retire on or after Jan. 1 might see no contribution from their former employer for their retiree health insurance benefits.

Insurance Industry Leader Martin Sullivan Joins Willis in Key Global Roles

NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Martin J. Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of Willis Group Holdings plc and Chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions, which will oversee brokerage and risk management advisory services for Willis’s multinational and global accounts.

Insurance Industry Leader Martin Sullivan Joins Willis in Key Global Roles

NEW YORK----Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Martin J. Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of Willis Group Holdings plc and Chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions, which will oversee brokerage and risk management advisory services for Willis’s multinational and global accounts.

Insurance rates set to triple

Homeowners beware - flood insurance rates are set to triple after Dec. 17. Recent updates to area flood maps means that some residents may now be living in flood zones, which could cause residents to pay higher flood insurance premiums.

Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren'...

Car Booster Seats Make Gains In Insurance Tests

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top marks to 30 percent of?booster seats it evaluated for properly restraining children, compared to 15 percent last year.

Steep rate hikes on way for individual health insurance

Double-digit rate increases are hitting most individual health-insurance plans in Washington state, hurting jobless workers and worrying insurance regulators.