Archive for 2008/02


State Farm Profits Rise 3 Pct for 2007 - Forbes


State Farm Profits Rise 3 Pct for 2007
Forbes, NY - 6 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer Michael Tipsord downplayed the decline in property-casualty. "Because there can be significant volatility in the insurance business,
State Farm(R) Net Income Increases Slightly in 2007 Earthtimes
State Farm reports 3% profit increase for 2007 WQAD
Auto rate cuts hurt State Farm's 2007 earnings Crain’s Chicago Business
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Floridians Seek Long-Term Solutions Instead of “Quick Fixes” on … - Insurance News Net (press release)


Floridians Seek Long-Term Solutions Instead of “Quick Fixes” on
Insurance News Net (press release), PA - Feb 29, 2008
The poll confirmed that homeowners insurance reform remains a top priority for Floridians and voters want the Legislature to revisit the changes made to the

Bellevue drops proposal to bill for fire calls - La Vista Sun


Bellevue drops proposal to bill for fire calls
La Vista Sun, Ne - 2 hours ago
The fees would have been collected through residents' homeowners insurance. Babbitt said the ordinance presented to the City Council was based on a La Vista

Bellevue drops proposal to bill for fire calls - La Vista Sun


Bellevue drops proposal to bill for fire calls
La Vista Sun, Ne - 14 hours ago
The fees would have been collected through residents' homeowners insurance. Babbitt said the ordinance presented to the City Council was based on a La Vista

Poll: Legislature should revisit property insurance issue - Jacksonville Business Journal


Poll: Legislature should revisit property insurance issue
Jacksonville Business Journal, FL - Feb 29, 2008
Florida residents want the Legislature to revisit the changes made to property insurance in 2007, but prefer long-term solutions and innovative approaches

Poll: Legislature should revisit property insurance issue - Bizjournals.com


Poll: Legislature should revisit property insurance issue
Bizjournals.com, NC - Feb 29, 2008
Florida residents want the Legislature to revisit the changes made to property insurance in 2007, but prefer long-term solutions and innovative approaches

Ala. Regulator to Insurers: Halt Non-renewals Based on Single Policies - Insurance Journal


Ala. Regulator to Insurers: Halt Non-renewals Based on Single Policies
Insurance Journal, CA - 2 hours ago
The practice was used by some insurers in 2007 to drop property insurance policies in Mobile and Baldwin counties in order to reduce hurricane exposure,

Study finds homeowners aren't as insured as they think - MyWestTexas.com


Study finds homeowners aren't as insured as they think
MyWestTexas.com, TX - 3 hours ago
Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends you read the fine print of your homeowners insurance policy closely and check to see if you're covered against the

Insurance reps: Bill tackles a nonproblem - Salt Lake Tribune


Insurance reps: Bill tackles a nonproblem
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 5 hours ago
"This bill presents a solution without a problem," said Gary Thorup, an attorney for Property Casualty Insurance Association of America. Sponsored by Sen.

Hefty Citizens surcharges a threat - MiamiHerald.com


Hefty Citizens surcharges a threat
MiamiHerald.com, FL - 38 minutes ago
Assessments could be more onerous for business owners, owners of second homes and snowbirds with vacation homes insured by Citizens Property Insurance.