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Progressive Car Insurance : Official Site Named #1 insurance website by Watchfire. Get a free direct quote now. www.progressive.com (sponsored listing)
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Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.suntimes.com

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.
Source: www.biztimes.com

Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.
Source: www.galwayadvertiser.ie

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Significant Enhancements to I-bid LIVE Product; Company's International Bidding (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the introduction of several significant enhancements to its I-bid LIVE(sm) product - the company's Internet-based tool that allows buyers to join live auctions through any Internet-enabled computer and bid along with
Source: www.theautochannel.com

AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 2, 20060, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

AAA Names 47 Minnesota ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Forty-seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Minnesota have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

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.
Source: www.rivervalleynewspapers.com

Woman Allegedly Stole Police Car After DUI Stop (NBC 5 Chicago)
A woman stopped for suspected drunken driving made off with a police squad car after she was pulled over.
Source: www.nbc5.com

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.
Source: wcco.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

Insurance Auto Auctions enhances online bidding tool (UK Comment Wire)
Insurance Auto Auctions has introduced a number of significant enhancements to its internet-based auction tool, claiming to make it easier for buyers to bid on multiple cars across multiple auctions.
Source: www.commentwire.com

Time for Teacher of the Year nominations (The Marshall News Messenger)
Nominations for the Texas 2005-2006 "Teacher of the Year" award are being accepted through March 1, 2006. The announcement came from the award sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan(tm), a car insurance program exclusively for members of the educational community.
Source: www.marshallnewsmessenger.com

West Richland buys cheaper insurance (Olney Daily Mail)
West Richland School District Board of Education approved insurance policy rates through Indiana Insurance during its monthly meeting Tuesday night.
Source: www.olneydailymail.com

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Significant Enhancements to I-bid LIVE Product; Company's International Bidding (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the introduction of several significant enhancements to its I-bid LIVE(sm) product - the company's Internet-based tool that allows buyers to join live auctions through any Internet-enabled computer and bid along with
Source: www.theautochannel.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

Cape auto dealer's sentence in arson, fraud case postponed (SEMissourian.com)
A rally supporting Gregory Sparkman will still be held Tuesday. A federal judge Friday postponed sentencing for Gregory Sparkman, a Cape Girardeau auto dealer convicted of arson and mail fraud, but a rally supporting his release on bond will go ahead as planned.
Source: www.semissourian.com

Woman Allegedly Stole Police Car After DUI Stop (NBC 5 Chicago)
A woman stopped for suspected drunken driving made off with a police squad car after she was pulled over.
Source: www.nbc5.com

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Only one auto insurer to offer good-driver discount this year (Patriot Ledger)
BOSTON - Amica Mutual Insurance Co. is the only auto insurer that expects to offer good-driver discounts in Massachusetts this year, a spokesman for the state Division of Insurance said.
Source: ledger.southofboston.com

Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.suntimes.com

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.
Source: wcco.com

What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? Of course, everybody knows the the conventional wisdom: your credit rating goes down, your car gets repossessed, and you may be hounded by bill collectors (or guilt).
Source: www.goedwardsville.com

AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 2, 20060, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

Insurance plan shows potential (Tallahassee Democrat)
If the state's new low-cost insurance option were a Broadway play, they might rework the second act, but they wouldn't call it a flop. If the state employee Health Investor Plan were an expansion baseball team, they'd say it has potential.
Source: www.tallahassee.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

Insurance Auto Auctions enhances online bidding tool (UK Comment Wire)
Insurance Auto Auctions has introduced a number of significant enhancements to its internet-based auction tool, claiming to make it easier for buyers to bid on multiple cars across multiple auctions.
Source: www.commentwire.com

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.
Source: wcco.com

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com

AAA Names 47 Minnesota ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Forty-seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Minnesota have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

Woman Allegedly Stole Police Car After DUI Stop (NBC 5 Chicago)
A woman stopped for suspected drunken driving made off with a police squad car after she was pulled over.
Source: www.nbc5.com

Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.suntimes.com

Cape auto dealer's sentence in arson, fraud case postponed (SEMissourian.com)
A rally supporting Gregory Sparkman will still be held Tuesday. A federal judge Friday postponed sentencing for Gregory Sparkman, a Cape Girardeau auto dealer convicted of arson and mail fraud, but a rally supporting his release on bond will go ahead as planned.
Source: www.semissourian.com

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.
Source: www.biztimes.com

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.
Source: www.rivervalleynewspapers.com

Only one auto insurer to offer good-driver discount this year (Patriot Ledger)
BOSTON - Amica Mutual Insurance Co. is the only auto insurer that expects to offer good-driver discounts in Massachusetts this year, a spokesman for the state Division of Insurance said.
Source: ledger.southofboston.com

Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.
Source: www.galwayadvertiser.ie

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

Insurance Auto Auctions enhances online bidding tool (UK Comment Wire)
Insurance Auto Auctions has introduced a number of significant enhancements to its internet-based auction tool, claiming to make it easier for buyers to bid on multiple cars across multiple auctions.
Source: www.commentwire.com

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.
Source: www.biztimes.com

Time for Teacher of the Year nominations (The Marshall News Messenger)
Nominations for the Texas 2005-2006 "Teacher of the Year" award are being accepted through March 1, 2006. The announcement came from the award sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan(tm), a car insurance program exclusively for members of the educational community.
Source: www.marshallnewsmessenger.com

Insurance plan shows potential (Tallahassee Democrat)
If the state's new low-cost insurance option were a Broadway play, they might rework the second act, but they wouldn't call it a flop. If the state employee Health Investor Plan were an expansion baseball team, they'd say it has potential.
Source: www.tallahassee.com

Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.
Source: www.galwayadvertiser.ie

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.
Source: www.northjersey.com

AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 2, 20060, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

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.
Source: www.rivervalleynewspapers.com

Woman Allegedly Stole Police Car After DUI Stop (NBC 5 Chicago)
A woman stopped for suspected drunken driving made off with a police squad car after she was pulled over.
Source: www.nbc5.com

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.
Source: wcco.com

What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? Of course, everybody knows the the conventional wisdom: your credit rating goes down, your car gets repossessed, and you may be hounded by bill collectors (or guilt).
Source: www.goedwardsville.com

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.
Source: wcco.com

What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? Of course, everybody knows the the conventional wisdom: your credit rating goes down, your car gets repossessed, and you may be hounded by bill collectors (or guilt).
Source: www.goedwardsville.com

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Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.
Source: www.galwayadvertiser.ie

Man Buries BMW to Collect Insurance Money (The Palm Beach Post)
RAVENNA, Ohio A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.palmbeachpost.com

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com

Insurance Auto Auctions enhances online bidding tool (UK Comment Wire)
Insurance Auto Auctions has introduced a number of significant enhancements to its internet-based auction tool, claiming to make it easier for buyers to bid on multiple cars across multiple auctions.
Source: www.commentwire.com

AAA Names 47 Minnesota ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Forty-seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Minnesota have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Significant Enhancements to I-bid LIVE Product; Company's International Bidding (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the introduction of several significant enhancements to its I-bid LIVE(sm) product - the company's Internet-based tool that allows buyers to join live auctions through any Internet-enabled computer and bid along with
Source: www.theautochannel.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

West Richland buys cheaper insurance (Olney Daily Mail)
West Richland School District Board of Education approved insurance policy rates through Indiana Insurance during its monthly meeting Tuesday night.
Source: www.olneydailymail.com

Auto clubs set to cut 500 jobs (Detroit Free Press)
In an effort to cut costs amid declining insurance-premium revenue, the six AAA clubs that form Dearborn-based Auto Club Group are eliminating up to 500 positions across the eight states in which they operate. AAA Michigan, by far the largest club in the group in terms of members and employees, is likely to lose the most positions.
Source: www.freep.com

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.
Source: www.northjersey.com

Only one auto insurer to offer good-driver discount this year (Patriot Ledger)
BOSTON - Amica Mutual Insurance Co. is the only auto insurer that expects to offer good-driver discounts in Massachusetts this year, a spokesman for the state Division of Insurance said.
Source: ledger.southofboston.com

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.
Source: www.biztimes.com

Auto clubs set to cut 500 jobs (Detroit Free Press)
In an effort to cut costs amid declining insurance-premium revenue, the six AAA clubs that form Dearborn-based Auto Club Group are eliminating up to 500 positions across the eight states in which they operate. AAA Michigan, by far the largest club in the group in terms of members and employees, is likely to lose the most positions.
Source: www.freep.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 2, 20060, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.
Source: www.theautochannel.com

What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? Of course, everybody knows the the conventional wisdom: your credit rating goes down, your car gets repossessed, and you may be hounded by bill collectors (or guilt).
Source: www.goedwardsville.com

Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.suntimes.com

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.
Source: www.northjersey.com

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.
Source: www.northjersey.com

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com

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Progressive Car Insurance : Official Site Named #1 insurance website by Watchfire. Get a free direct quote now. www.progressive.com (sponsored listing)
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Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Significant Enhancements to I-bid LIVE Product; Company's International Bidding (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the introduction of several significant enhancements to its I-bid LIVE(sm) product - the company's Internet-based tool that allows buyers to join live auctions through any Internet-enabled computer and bid along with
Source: www.theautochannel.com

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.
Source: www.newschannel9.com

Man Buries BMW to Collect Insurance Money (The Palm Beach Post)
RAVENNA, Ohio A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.
Source: www.palmbeachpost.com

West Richland buys cheaper insurance (Olney Daily Mail)
West Richland School District Board of Education approved insurance policy rates through Indiana Insurance during its monthly meeting Tuesday night.
Source: www.olneydailymail.com

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GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com (sponsored listing) Progressive Car Insurance : Official Site Named #1 insurance website by Watchfire. Get a free direct quote now.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Significant Enhancements to I-bid LIVE Product; Company's International Bidding (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the introduction of several significant enhancements to its I-bid LIVE(sm) product - the company's Internet-based tool that allows buyers to join live auctions through any Internet-enabled computer and bid along with

Auto clubs set to cut 500 jobs (Detroit Free Press)
In an effort to cut costs amid declining insurance-premium revenue, the six AAA clubs that form Dearborn-based Auto Club Group are eliminating up to 500 positions across the eight states in which they operate. AAA Michigan, by far the largest club in the group in terms of members and employees, is likely to lose the most positions.

AAA Names 47 Minnesota ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Forty-seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Minnesota have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.

CPD Car Chase Ends at a House (News Channel 9 Chattanooga)
A police chase through Hamilton County ends with a car crashing into a house.

Man Buries BMW to Collect Insurance Money (The Palm Beach Post)
RAVENNA, Ohio A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.

Insurance Policy Changes Could Yield Big Savings (WCCO)
(WCCO) Of all the twists and turns life can take, it's nice to know not everything is left to chance. In many ways, real life mimics the board game The Game of Life. The object is to save the most money, and you may hold the cards in your insurance policies.

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.

Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.

Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.

AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities (The Auto Channel)
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 2, 20060, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys.

What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
What happens to unpaid credit card or auto loan debt? Of course, everybody knows the the conventional wisdom: your credit rating goes down, your car gets repossessed, and you may be hounded by bill collectors (or guilt).

Only one auto insurer to offer good-driver discount this year (Patriot Ledger)
BOSTON - Amica Mutual Insurance Co. is the only auto insurer that expects to offer good-driver discounts in Massachusetts this year, a spokesman for the state Division of Insurance said.

West Richland buys cheaper insurance (Olney Daily Mail)
West Richland School District Board of Education approved insurance policy rates through Indiana Insurance during its monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Computer thefts begin to rival stolen vehicles (Public Opinion)
Theft of computer equipment is on the rise, reaching the point where it rivals car thefts in some areas, according to FBI and industry figures. Insurance statistics show that a person owning a laptop computer has a one in 14 chance of its being stolen.

Insurance did not cover Tuam man's loan of garage car (The Galway Advertiser)
A 59-years-old plasterer from Tuam, who had a car on loan from a garage while his own car was in for repair, only discovered he was not covered by insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident.

Man gets a year for burying his car in insurance scam (Chicago Sun-Times)
RAVENNA, Ohio -- A man facing a big bill because he had blown the engine in his 1997 BMW decided to bury his car instead and collect $20,000 from his insurance company by claiming it was stolen.

Looking Before They Leap Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Group Insurance Plan (Small Business Times)
The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin's new health insurance plan, designed to attack the high health care costs in the Milwaukee area, officially began at the beginning of this month.

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Progressive Car Insurance : Official Site Named #1 insurance website by Watchfire. Get a free direct quote now. www.progressive.com (sponsored listing)

More Auto show (Detroit Free Press)
The Gotzfried/Varga family arrived at the North American International Auto Show as the doors opened Wednesday. Nicki Gotzfried, 32, of Romulus, her 4-year-old son, Conner, and her 58-year-old father, Jim Varga, of Southgate said seeing the show was the ideal way to spend a day together.

Making sure customer "walks out the door happy" (Denver Post)
The toughest part of managing an Enterprise Rent-a-Car outlet, according to Drew Crocker, is dealing with cranky customers who come in to pick up an insurance replacement vehicle because they recently got in a car accident.

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.

Choose your wheels wisely and save (Sydney Morning Herald)
If your car insurance has been steadily rising each year, Jane-Anne Lee has some tips on how to save. -

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

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.

Travelers re-brands Florida insurance subsidiary (BizJournals)
First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Co. said Monday it will be re-branded as Travelers of Florida, effective immediately.

New, but familiar name for First Floridian Auto (Business Journal of Tampa Bay)
First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Co. will now be known as Travelers of Florida.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

Having an affair and in debt, Marshall arranged hit for life insurance money (Courier-Post)
Marshall was a well-known Toms River insurance broker and a member of a country club when his wife was killed in 1984. At the time, he had been carrying on an affair with Surann Kraushaar, a school vice principal.

CARkeys - Honda's Driveaway Cover (CARkeys)
Honda is offering seven days' free insurance on new Civics so they can be driven straight from the dealership. The Hondacare policy provides instant insurance for a week and at the time of purchasing a new Civic, a cover note will be e-mailed direct to the dealer so the the car can be taxed.

Fox on prowl in spring (AutoExpress)
he Fox, VW's new entry-level small car, will go on sale in April with prices starting at 6,595. in early. Longer than a Lupo but shorter than a Polo, the Fox comes with a choice of 1.2 or 1.4-litre petrol engines. The base model attracts the lowest possible insurance rating: 1E.

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.

CONEY PHONIES (New York Post via Yahoo! News)
WHISTLEBLOWERS at Coney Island Hospital have alerted authorities to scams that include auto-insurance fraud and employees allowing friends to use their official vehicles.

10 ways to save in 2006 (Bankrate.com)
Some people just know how to save. Saving on everything from lawn mowers to household appliances to car insurance, some of our thrifty readers have the skills to reduce all their bills.

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.

CONEY PHONIES (New York Post via Yahoo! News)
WHISTLEBLOWERS at Coney Island Hospital have alerted authorities to scams that include auto-insurance fraud and employees allowing friends to use their official vehicles.

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.

Choose your wheels wisely and save (Sydney Morning Herald)
If your car insurance has been steadily rising each year, Jane-Anne Lee has some tips on how to save. -

CARkeys - Honda's Driveaway Cover (CARkeys)
Honda is offering seven days' free insurance on new Civics so they can be driven straight from the dealership. The Hondacare policy provides instant insurance for a week and at the time of purchasing a new Civic, a cover note will be e-mailed direct to the dealer so the the car can be taxed.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

Zurich calls off US Universal Underwriters sale (Reuters)
ZURICH (Reuters) - Zurich Financial Services Group has canceled the $1.1 billion sale of its Universal Underwriters auto dealer insurance unit to private equity house Hellman & Friedman.

Having an affair and in debt, Marshall arranged hit for life insurance money (Courier-Post)
Marshall was a well-known Toms River insurance broker and a member of a country club when his wife was killed in 1984. At the time, he had been carrying on an affair with Surann Kraushaar, a school vice principal.

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

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.

10 ways to save in 2006 (Bankrate.com)
Some people just know how to save. Saving on everything from lawn mowers to household appliances to car insurance, some of our thrifty readers have the skills to reduce all their bills.

State adds funding for 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.

Woman gets probation, fine for role in scam (Daily Journal)
TRENTON -- A Vineland woman will not have to serve jail time for her role in a 2003 car insurance scam that involved pretending a car was stolen and then torching it.

CARkeys - Honda's Driveaway Cover (CARkeys)
Honda is offering seven days' free insurance on new Civics so they can be driven straight from the dealership. The Hondacare policy provides instant insurance for a week and at the time of purchasing a new Civic, a cover note will be e-mailed direct to the dealer so the the car can be taxed.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fox on prowl in spring (AutoExpress)
he Fox, VW's new entry-level small car, will go on sale in April with prices starting at 6,595. in early. Longer than a Lupo but shorter than a Polo, the Fox comes with a choice of 1.2 or 1.4-litre petrol engines. The base model attracts the lowest possible insurance rating: 1E.

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

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.

Woman gets probation, fine for role in scam (Daily Journal)
TRENTON -- A Vineland woman will not have to serve jail time for her role in a 2003 car insurance scam that involved pretending a car was stolen and then torching it.

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

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.

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.

Making sure customer "walks out the door happy" (Denver Post)
The toughest part of managing an Enterprise Rent-a-Car outlet, according to Drew Crocker, is dealing with cranky customers who come in to pick up an insurance replacement vehicle because they recently got in a car accident.

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.

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

Mass. Agents' Body Found in Garage (Insurance Journal)
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 last Friday morning, authorities said. Edward Schi

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.

State adds funding for 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.

CONEY PHONIES (New York Post via Yahoo! News)
WHISTLEBLOWERS at Coney Island Hospital have alerted authorities to scams that include auto-insurance fraud and employees allowing friends to use their official vehicles.

Burlco fraud unit gets boost (Courier-Post)
A Mount Laurel drug addict who posed as a doctor and called in painkiller prescriptions for himself ended up in state prison for insurance fraud. An out-of-state driver who set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike and reported it stolen to collect insurance money landed in criminal court.

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.

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 (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.

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.

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

State adds funding for 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.

Mass. Agents' Body Found in Garage (Insurance Journal)
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 last Friday morning, authorities said. Edward Schi

Making sure customer "walks out the door happy" (Denver Post)
The toughest part of managing an Enterprise Rent-a-Car outlet, according to Drew Crocker, is dealing with cranky customers who come in to pick up an insurance replacement vehicle because they recently got in a car accident.

Burlco fraud unit gets boost (Courier-Post)
A Mount Laurel drug addict who posed as a doctor and called in painkiller prescriptions for himself ended up in state prison for insurance fraud. An out-of-state driver who set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike and reported it stolen to collect insurance money landed in criminal court.

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.

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

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.

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.

Zurich calls off US Universal Underwriters sale (Reuters)
ZURICH (Reuters) - Zurich Financial Services Group has canceled the $1.1 billion sale of its Universal Underwriters auto dealer insurance unit to private equity house Hellman & Friedman.

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 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.

CONEY PHONIES (New York Post via Yahoo! News)
WHISTLEBLOWERS at Coney Island Hospital have alerted authorities to scams that include auto-insurance fraud and employees allowing friends to use their official vehicles.

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 (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 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.

Mass. Agents' Body Found in Garage (Insurance Journal)
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 last Friday morning, authorities said. Edward Schi

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

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.

State adds funding for 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.

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.

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

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.

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

State adds funding for 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.

Making sure customer "walks out the door happy" (Denver Post)
The toughest part of managing an Enterprise Rent-a-Car outlet, according to Drew Crocker, is dealing with cranky customers who come in to pick up an insurance replacement vehicle because they recently got in a car accident.

Mass. Agents' Body Found in Garage (Insurance Journal)
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 last Friday morning, authorities said. Edward Schi

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 fraud unit gets boost (Courier-Post)
A Mount Laurel drug addict who posed as a doctor and called in painkiller prescriptions for himself ended up in state prison for insurance fraud. An out-of-state driver who set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike and reported it stolen to collect insurance money landed in criminal court.

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.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

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.

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.

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.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

CONEY PHONIES (New York Post via Yahoo! News)
WHISTLEBLOWERS at Coney Island Hospital have alerted authorities to scams that include auto-insurance fraud and employees allowing friends to use their official vehicles.

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 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,

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

Burlco fraud unit gets boost (Courier-Post)
A Mount Laurel drug addict who posed as a doctor and called in painkiller prescriptions for himself ended up in state prison for insurance fraud. An out-of-state driver who set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike and reported it stolen to collect insurance money landed in criminal court.

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 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.

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.

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 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 (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in