Monday, November 28, 2011An insurance industry service that tracks catastrophe losses has sharply raised its estimates for August’s Hurricane Irene, projecting insured property damage of $4.3 billion from the first hurricane to hit the United States in three years. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 18, 2011 PRNewsFoto/State Farm More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year, according to data provided by State Farm. In fact, grease and cooking-related claims more than double on Thanksgiving Day compared to an average day in November. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 16, 2011When Mariya Kruseck broke her tailbone snowboarding and lost her part-time job five years ago, the then 19-year-old college student was relieved she had bought payment protection to go with her credit card. But she said the product failed to kick in and her debt ballooned to more than $2,100, destroying her credit rating. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Low speed motor vehicle collisions are a common occurrence. The use of cellular phones, text messaging, and e-mailing while driving has only increased the frequency of low speed motor vehicle collisions. A collision where there is only minor damage to the vehicles may result in personal injury claims for substantial sums. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 1, 2011At least 48 chemical and defense companies were victims of a coordinated cyber attack that has been traced to a man in China, according to a new report from security firm Symantec Corp.
Computers belonging to these companies were infected with malicious software known as “PoisonIvy,”... READ MORE >>
Friday, October 28, 2011The operator of a website that allegedly streamed live, copyrighted sporting events on the Internet illegally was indicted on Oct. 22, 2011, for criminal infringement of a copyright. According to the indictment, between 2005 and Jan. 31, 2011, Bryan McCarthy, of Deer Park, Texas, operated channelsurfing. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 12, 2011The Protector Plan for Events, underwritten by Travelers, has expanded beyond weddings to deliver specific coverages for private special events including parties for anniversaries, birthdays, sweet sixteen celebrations, baby showers, holiday parties, and retirements. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 While it was thought earlier this month that Texas wildfires this year would cause insured losses of around $250 million, it is now estimated that losses could be twice that amount. Mark Hanna, public relations manager for the Insurance Council of Texas says losses from the Bastrop fire alone are thought to be around $250 million, making it the costliest fire in Texas history. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Dogs and insurance have been at odds for years and, because of some extremely bad claims situations, some carriers maintain lists of restricted breeds—breeds the carriers would not place homeowners' coverage on due to perceived aggressive tendencies. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 28, 2011There are many insurance companies, so choosing between them can be a challenge. Here are the main points to keep in mind when selecting an insurance company: Licensing Not every company is licensed to operate in each state. READ MORE >>
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