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New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

Achievements (River Valley Business Report)
Deborah A. Lee, a sales and service agent with the AAA Travel & Insurance branch office in Onalaska, Wis., has completed a five-day Center of Excellence Sales Training program, an instructor-led, performance-based training course offered by the Auto Club Group.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

Welcome to Business Insurance (Business Insurance)
An increasing number of midsized employers say that they save at least $1 in productivity costs for every dollar saved in claims, according to a survey by Wausau Insurance Cos.

Achievements (River Valley Business Report)
Deborah A. Lee, a sales and service agent with the AAA Travel & Insurance branch office in Onalaska, Wis., has completed a five-day Center of Excellence Sales Training program, an instructor-led, performance-based training course offered by the Auto Club Group.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

The New Honda Civic Has It Covered (carpages)
Customers buying a new Honda Civic can now get free car insurance for seven days, so they can buy and then drive away. The new Civic is offered with free Hondacare 7-Day Driveaway insurance.

Insurance key when driving foreign roads (The Arizona Republic)
I had been driving all day, and now it was dark. I had rented a car in Phoenix and was heading across the Arizona border to Kino Bay on the Gulf of California in Sonora.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (The Auto Channel)
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 1, 20063, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
Actor Dennis Haysbert helped to kick off the launch of Allstate Insurance Co .'s Your Choice Insurance at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GREEN BAY, Wis.----Jan. 13, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Toyota resumes car production in India (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 10:52 A.M. ET Toyota Motor Corp. resumed production Thursday at its car factory in southern India using managers and non-unionized workers, a company official said, even as managers and labor leaders met separately with a mediator over the dispute that idled the plant last week.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

Newtek Business Services Contracts with G.M. Minority Dealers Associations Offer of Insurance, Merchant Processing, and (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2006 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its over 200 auto dealership members.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GREEN BAY, Wis.----Jan. 13, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Car wars (The Vale Advertiser)
MORE than 800 cars have been seized and 64 people arrested in just 10 days in a massive police crackdown on car crime across North Wales. The crackdown ordered by chief constable Richard Brunstrom is the biggest of its kind in the UK.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GREEN BAY, Wis.----Jan. 13, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Toyota resumes car production in India (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 10:52 A.M. ET Toyota Motor Corp. resumed production Thursday at its car factory in southern India using managers and non-unionized workers, a company official said, even as managers and labor leaders met separately with a mediator over the dispute that idled the plant last week.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Insurance Australia Shares Rise Amid Speculation QBE May Bid (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest home and auto insurer, rose to their highest in five months amid speculation QBE Insurance Group Ltd. may make a takeover offer.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location. The company's "2005 Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in premiums of 2% or approximately $60 in 2005.

Insurance agent's body found in Newton parking garage (WFSB 3)
NEWTON, Mass. -- An insurance agent, described by neighbors as friendly and generous, was fatally shot in the head when he parked his car next to his Newton office on Friday morning, authorities said.

No-fault auto insurance, plagued by fraud, may expire (Palm Beach Post)
Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car accident will disappear unless lawmakers act this year.

New, Controversial Car Insurance Fees (donga.com)
Under a controversial new auto insurance premium system, drivers have to pay extra when they violate traffic laws, even if they have not had a car accident.

Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2006 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
At least once a week, offers for mortgage life insurance land in my mailbox. Without hesitation, these letters go straight to the shredder, as do the myriad offers for other "insurances" that I really don't need. Name a hazard of life, no matter how trivial or unlikely, and companies will offer to insure against it. The latest trend is insurance against the costs of identity theft -- which,

Toyota resumes car production in India (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 10:52 A.M. ET Toyota Motor Corp. resumed production Thursday at its car factory in southern India using managers and non-unionized workers, a company official said, even as managers and labor leaders met separately with a mediator over the dispute that idled the plant last week.

Insurance Plans You Can Avoid (BusinessWeek)
Chances are you've been pitched coverage for just about everything. Know which ones you need, and don't be afraid to say no to the rest

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GREEN BAY, Wis.----Jan. 13, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years.

Indian gov't to sell stake in car maker (BusinessWeek)
JAN. 12 9:01 A.M. ET The Indian government on Thursday agreed to sell an 8 percent equity stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd., the country's largest car maker, to eight bidders for 15.67 billion rupees (US$355 million).

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Insurance.

Auto insurers warn on rates (The Sacramento Bee)
SAN FRANCISCO - Insurance industry officials defended their auto policy pricing practices Thursday, then warned regulators that revamped regulations would tax rural motorists and drive up rates for most California drivers.

FSA gets tough on sellers (Financial Times)
The arrival of general insurance regulation exactly a year ago was supposed to herald a new era for the tens of millions of consumers who renew or take out policies, such as home, car and payment protection each year.

Allstate Revolutionizing Car Insurance in America (The Auto Channel)
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 10 -- By the time you finish reading this sentence, someone in America will have gotten in a car crash. In a year, that totals up to about six million accidents. Within three years, 30 percent of drivers will experience a collision. Allstate thinks that's too many.

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
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