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Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:35:59 +0000

The Toyota Sienna LE is the least expensive 2012 car model to insure while the 2012 Audi R8 Spyder Quattro, a two-seat V10 convertible, costs the most to insure, according to a new study.

Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced via IFAwebnews.

P-C leaders say market hardening, financial crisis in back window

Bob Graham — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Not only do property-casualty insurance industry leaders believe the financial crisis is behind them, but they also believe rates are hardening, a new study finds.

P-C leaders say market hardening, financial crisis in back window via IFAwebnews.

Wash. State reforms leads to moderated workers’ comp. rate hike plan

Bob Graham — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:13:34 +0000

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) today proposed its lowest workers' compensation rate increase in five years.

Wash. State reforms leads to moderated workers’ comp. rate hike plan via IFAwebnews.

State Farm eyes percentage deductible on all Texas homeowners policies

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:49:26 +0000

State Farm, the largest insurer in Texas, has told state regulators that it will raise homeowners rates in the state an average of 9.6% and impose a minimum 1% deductible on all policies, starting in December.

State Farm eyes percentage deductible on all Texas homeowners policies via IFAwebnews.

Sinkhole fraud forcing insurers to pay for repairs directly

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:46:18 +0000

Insurance companies have begun changing how they handle payment for sinkholes in response to widespread defrauding through misuse of funds, according to an Internet insurance rate service.

Sinkhole fraud forcing insurers to pay for repairs directly via IFAwebnews.

Va. looking for feedback on workers’ comp. premium increases

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:35:37 +0000

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) scheduled a hearing in Richmond Oct. 27 on proposed adjustments to premiums levels charged for workers' compensation insurance.

Va. looking for feedback on workers’ comp. premium increases via IFAwebnews.

Workers’ compensation rates show only hint of hardening P-C market

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:35:24 +0000

Rates for workers’ compensation coverage in the U.S. rose 1% in June, marking the only property-casualty line to show an increase in rates for the month, according to MarketScout.

Workers’ compensation rates show only hint of hardening P-C market via IFAwebnews.

Lapsing auto insurance to save money can cost up to 12% more later

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:07:45 +0000

Lapsed car insurance policies can lead to up to a 12% increase in insurance rates, according to a new analysis.

Lapsing auto insurance to save money can cost up to 12% more later via IFAwebnews.

Sadly, crying ‘Uncle’ to Obama was the only option for health insurer

Bob Graham — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:41:35 +0000

A large California health insurer has caved in to political pressure about its profits, pledging to limit them to 2% of net income. The announcement of Blue Shield of California, one of the state's largest health insurers, seems likely to spawn followers.

Sadly, crying ‘Uncle’ to Obama was the only option for health insurer via IFAwebnews.

U.S. insurers have ‘behaved well’ since Japan earthquake, tsunami

Bob Graham — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:26:32 +0000

The Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami earlier this month are not affecting rate quotes for U.S. policyholders whose renewals come up April 1, according to an industry expert.

U.S. insurers have ‘behaved well’ since Japan earthquake, tsunami via IFAwebnews.