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Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:11 GMT
Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums - PCWorld
Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums PCWorld The company targets young drivers to encourage safer driving and help reduce the cost of their car insurance. It places a telematics device slightly bigger than a mobile phone under their dashboards and connects it to a GPS and other sensors. |
Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:57 GMT
How Moving Violations Jack Up Auto Insurance Rates - TheStreet.com
How Moving Violations Jack Up Auto Insurance Rates TheStreet.com By Jim Cramer Among all the factors that determine what a given motorist will pay for car insurance – including age, sex, marital status, address and the make and model of car – the most critical is one's driving record. The difference between having a ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:47:45 GMT
Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
 New York Daily News | Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance claims paid in 2011, costing nearly $479 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute. State Farm, the largest writer of homeowners insurance in the US, paid out more ... State Farm Lists Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims |
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:15:20 GMT
Classic Car Insurance Lowers the Cost of Your Car Insurance - Insurance News Net (press release)
Classic Car Insurance Lowers the Cost of Your Car Insurance Insurance News Net (press release) One common mistake which leads to drivers paying more than is necessary for their classic car insurance, is overestimating the amount of miles they cover per annum. The insurance specialists at Classic Car Insurance are strongly suggesting that drivers ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:03:00 GMT
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new ... MarketWatch (press release) The disparity is even more stark when compared to the seven annual policies offered through Moneymaxim priced at less than £40 which allow an unlimited number of rentals anywhere in Europe. " All car hire insurance policies on the Moneymaxim website ... |
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:14 GMT
After fall, insurers' auto rates up again - Boston.com
 WWLP 22News | After fall, insurers' auto rates up again Boston.com Overall, its rates are 3.3 percent higher than four years ago, when the state deregulated the auto insurance industry to spur more competition. “It's the nature of our business,'' said the Quincy company's executive vice president, Kevin Meskell. Mass. auto insurance rates soars |
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:02:24 GMT
How men can beat gender bias in car insurance - CBS News
 CBS News | How men can beat gender bias in car insurance CBS News (MoneyWatch) It's great to be a girl -- at least when it comes to buying auto insurance. Men pay about $15000 more for auto insurance over their lifetimes than women do, according to CoverHound.com, an insurance shopping service. Insurance.com Launches New 'Uh-Oh! Calculator' that Shows How Common Tickets ... Mass. car insurance rates headed up |
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:09 GMT
'MEC lied over state car accident' - Independent Online
 Post (subscription) | 'MEC lied over state car accident' Independent Online Independent Newspapers reported on March 9 that Mmemezi was involved in an accident during which a state car sustained damages of more than R100 000. Reports said the insurance company responsible for the protection of provincial state assets refused ... MEC 'lied about crash damage' Humphrey Mmemezi must go - Fred Nel MEC's smashed vehicle to be auctioned |
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:14:12 GMT
According to CheapAutoInsurance.org California Adjusts Auto Insurance ... - PR Web (press release)
According to CheapAutoInsurance.org California Adjusts Auto Insurance ... PR Web (press release) California's Department of Insurance contends that the adjustments were necessary to due to inflation and a need to account for damage to more than one person to reach the damage total. Car insurance discounts, especially in today's economy, ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 01:09:42 GMT
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Announces Good News for California Drivers - Sacramento Bee
 Press-Enterprise | Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Announces Good News for California Drivers Sacramento Bee "More than 4 million cars, or 15 percent of the cars on California roads, don't have insurance," Commissioner Jones said. "If financial limitations have kept consumers from purchasing car insurance, these changes make Low Cost Auto Insurance a more ... INDUSTRY: State cuts insurance rates for low-income drivers State makes auto insurance more accessible for the low income |
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:09 GMT
'MEC lied over state car accident' - Independent Online
 Post (subscription) | 'MEC lied over state car accident' Independent Online Independent Newspapers reported on March 9 that Mmemezi was involved in an accident during which a state car sustained damages of more than R100 000. Reports said the insurance company responsible for the protection of provincial state assets refused ... MEC 'lied about crash damage' Humphrey Mmemezi must go - Fred Nel MEC's smashed vehicle to be auctioned |
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:11 GMT
Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums - PCWorld
Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums PCWorld The company targets young drivers to encourage safer driving and help reduce the cost of their car insurance. It places a telematics device slightly bigger than a mobile phone under their dashboards and connects it to a GPS and other sensors. Classic Car Insurance Lowers the Cost of Your Car Insurance |
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:05:09 GMT
Three more pay plans suffer protest votes - The Independent
Three more pay plans suffer protest votes The Independent The shareholder spring continued yesterday with investor revolts against boardroom pay at the insurance giant Prudential, the oil explorer Cairn Energy and the engineer Cookson. At Prudential's annual meeting, more than 30 per cent of shareholders ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:57 GMT
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new ... - Manufacturing Digital (press release)
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new ... Manufacturing Digital (press release) The disparity is even more stark when compared to the seven annual policies offered through Moneymaxim priced at less than £40 which allow an unlimited number of rentals anywhere in Europe. " All car hire insurance policies on the Moneymaxim website ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:47:45 GMT
Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
 New York Daily News | Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance claims paid in 2011, costing nearly $479 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute. State Farm, the largest writer of homeowners insurance in the US, paid out more ... State Farm Lists Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:14:08 GMT
Got A Ticket? Here's How Much Your Car Insurance Premiums Will Increase - Forbes
 Forbes | Got A Ticket? Here's How Much Your Car Insurance Premiums Will Increase Forbes Among all the factors that determine what a given motorist will pay for car insurance – including age, sex, marital status, address and the make and model of car – the most critical is one's driving record. The difference between having a clean history ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:15:09 GMT
Shareholder spring is offering even more sport than usual - The Guardian
 The Guardian | Shareholder spring is offering even more sport than usual The Guardian The directors of insurance giant Aviva were accused of being "more concerned about their remuneration packages than growing our business". At Man Group, the hedge fund manager with a shrivelled share price, the highly paid chief executive was asked, ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:26 GMT
ProvLetters: ICBC, insurance rates, electric cars, transit police, Vision ... - The Province (blog)
 CBC.ca | ProvLetters: ICBC, insurance rates, electric cars, transit police, Vision ... The Province (blog) The public auto-insurance agency is looking to change the way it set premiums based on the risk of a claim individual drivers represent. (Jason Payne/ PNG FILES) While the current auto-insurance system has served us fairly well, we now find that a ... Giving insurance rates a tune-up raises political risks for ICBC ICBC floats new plan to reward good drivers |
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:14:12 GMT
According to CheapAutoInsurance.org California Adjusts Auto Insurance ... - PR Web (press release)
According to CheapAutoInsurance.org California Adjusts Auto Insurance ... PR Web (press release) California's Department of Insurance contends that the adjustments were necessary to due to inflation and a need to account for damage to more than one person to reach the damage total. Car insurance discounts, especially in today's economy, ... |
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:02:24 GMT
How men can beat gender bias in car insurance - CBS News
 CBS News | How men can beat gender bias in car insurance CBS News (MoneyWatch) It's great to be a girl -- at least when it comes to buying auto insurance. Men pay about $15000 more for auto insurance over their lifetimes than women do, according to CoverHound.com, an insurance shopping service. Mass. car insurance rates headed up Insurance.com Launches New 'Uh-Oh! Calculator' that Shows How Common Tickets ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:19 -0700
Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums
Car insurance firm insurethebox is using a business analytics appliance to analyse drivers' habits and set insurance premiums based on how safe they drive using telematics. Read more
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new Features
LONDON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The UK's leading car hire excess insurance comparison website, Moneymaxim has today [Thursday 17 May] re-launched their unique car hire insurance comparison tool with ... Read more
Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700
Women Better Drivers Than Men, Says New Study From Insurance Provider
NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In the proverbial battle of the sexes, women appear to be better drivers than men .(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120516/CG08007 )Internet insurance ... Read more
Thu, 10 May 2012 04:55:44 -0700
Whiplash claims add 50% to car insurance bills
Insurers paid out more than £2 million in whiplash injury claims last year adding around £90 onto the cost of an average car insurance policy, according to research from the AA.Car insurance premiums have ... Read more
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:24:30 -0700
Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook
A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue? Read more
Tue, 15 May 2012 18:21:00 -0700
17-25 Year Olds Say Social Lives are Blighted by High Car Insurance Costs-and One Quarter May be Driving Uninsured
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM-- - According to what is believed to be the UK's biggest ever survey of young drivers, commissioned by leading insurance broker Swinton, 73% of young drivers under the age of ... Read more
Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700
California Going To the Dogs...State Leads Nation in Dog Bite Claims
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2011, State Farm California had 527 dog bite claims and paid more than $20.3 million as a result. That represents a 31 percent increase in claims over 2010. ... Read more
Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700
comparethemarket.com Recruits Purely Pets Insurance To Panel
LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --comparethemarket.com, one of the UK's leading price comparison website, has announced that Purely Pets Insurance has joined its pet insurance panel .Purely Pets Insurance ... Read more
Wed, 02 May 2012 01:18:29 -0700
Whiplash claims add £90 a year to car insurance bill
Whiplash injury claims cost insurers more than £2 billion last year - adding around £90 to the cost of a typical car insurance policy, the AA has revealed. Read more
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:17:00 -0700
State Farm Lists Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, almost five million people are bitten or attacked by dogs. Dog bites are a serious public health problem that can cause both physical and emotional ... Read more
Sun, 13 May 2012 23:15:37 GMT
Swinton Van Insurance Asks Van Drivers 'What is the Best British Butty?' - SYS-CON Media (press release)
Swinton Van Insurance Asks Van Drivers 'What is the Best British Butty?' SYS-CON Media (press release) With van drivers being one of the highest sandwich consumers in Britain, an online survey of 1000 customers completed by the online commercial van insurance company, found that 30% of van drivers preferred the BLT to any other British classics. |
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:19:04 GMT
Tiger.co.uk Releases Guide to Van Insurance - PR Web (press release)
 PR Web (press release) | Tiger.co.uk Releases Guide to Van Insurance PR Web (press release) The guide goes on to define the cover available to van drivers, the various elements that affect the premiums customers will pay, the different types of van, their insurance groupings and any other additional insurance cover that may be required. |
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:41 GMT
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry - Insurance Journal
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry Insurance Journal I don't do any advertising. I've done four ads in 28 months. I do a lot of Facebook marketing. I do a lot of online social media marketing. That's basically how I drive my business.” Thirty-year-old Jill Roth, a young producer at Ahart, Frinzi & Smith ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:53 GMT
Kasey Kahne: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - Charlotte Preview - Auto Racing Daily
 Auto Racing Daily | Kasey Kahne: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - Charlotte Preview Auto Racing Daily Kahne, who won the 2008 non-points event, has competed in the race every year since joining the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit in 2004. The driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet started from the pole position for the 2006 exhibition event. |
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:51:28 GMT
New and improved jobs numbers: The key to Gov. Walker's victory in Wisconsin's ... - Fox News
New and improved jobs numbers: The key to Gov. Walker's victory in Wisconsin's ... Fox News GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Right now, new and improved job numbers. Will those new numbers convince Wisconsin voters to keep their governor, Governor Scott Walker? Governor Walker faces a recall election in just 19 days, and today Governor ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:28 GMT
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens - Supply Chain Digital (press release)
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens Supply Chain Digital (press release) "Quality driving instruction provides the foundation needed for safe driving practices. Instructors ensure their students have the basic skills, knowledge and habits needed for safety on the road," said Dr. Bill Van Tassel, manager, AAA Driver Training ... |
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:30:44 GMT
salesforce.com, inc Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call ... - Seeking Alpha
salesforce.com, inc Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call ... Seeking Alpha Should any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should our assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual company results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. All of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions as well as ... |
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:21:14 GMT
Overlapping Auto Coverage In The New Age - JD Supra (press release)
Overlapping Auto Coverage In The New Age JD Supra (press release) In a situation where a loss is covered by two different owner's policies, the owner's policy taken out by the actual owner of the vehicle is the first loss insurance and any other owner's policy is not triggered until the actual owner's policy limits ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:01:19 GMT
NPTC Honors Driver for Humanitarian Efforts - Truckinginfo
NPTC Honors Driver for Humanitarian Efforts Truckinginfo More > 5/2/2012 - Bobit Business Media Acquires Newport Business Media Bobit Business Media, a B-to-B media company specializing in the vehicle-fleet business, announced that it has acquired Newport Business Media's publishing properties -- Heavy Duty ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:48:30 GMT
Cross-border shopping hitting economy hard, BMO says - CTV.ca
 CTV.ca | Cross-border shopping hitting economy hard, BMO says CTV.ca Cry me a river, as all you business owners drive back home to your McMansions in your air conditioned Lexus. I live about 45 minutes from the Border and shop there twice a month. We get most of our groceries there. For example, cereal here is $6 and in ... |
Sun, 13 May 2012 23:15:37 GMT
Swinton Van Insurance Asks Van Drivers 'What is the Best British Butty?' - SYS-CON Media (press release)
Swinton Van Insurance Asks Van Drivers 'What is the Best British Butty?' SYS-CON Media (press release) With van drivers being one of the highest sandwich consumers in Britain, an online survey of 1000 customers completed by the online commercial van insurance company, found that 30% of van drivers preferred the BLT to any other British classics. |
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:25:54 GMT
Tiger.co.uk Releases Guide to Van Insurance - DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Tiger.co.uk Releases Guide to Van Insurance DigitalJournal.com (press release) The guide goes on to define the cover available to van drivers, the various elements that affect the premiums customers will pay, the different types of van, their insurance groupings and any other additional insurance cover that may be required. |
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:41 GMT
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry - Insurance Journal
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry Insurance Journal I don't do any advertising. I've done four ads in 28 months. I do a lot of Facebook marketing. I do a lot of online social media marketing. That's basically how I drive my business.” Thirty-year-old Jill Roth, a young producer at Ahart, Frinzi & Smith ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:53 GMT
Kasey Kahne: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - Charlotte Preview - Auto Racing Daily
 Auto Racing Daily | Kasey Kahne: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - Charlotte Preview Auto Racing Daily Kahne, who won the 2008 non-points event, has competed in the race every year since joining the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit in 2004. The driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet started from the pole position for the 2006 exhibition event. |
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:51:28 GMT
New and improved jobs numbers: The key to Gov. Walker's victory in Wisconsin's ... - Fox News
New and improved jobs numbers: The key to Gov. Walker's victory in Wisconsin's ... Fox News GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Right now, new and improved job numbers. Will those new numbers convince Wisconsin voters to keep their governor, Governor Scott Walker? Governor Walker faces a recall election in just 19 days, and today Governor ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:28 GMT
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens - Supply Chain Digital (press release)
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens Supply Chain Digital (press release) "Quality driving instruction provides the foundation needed for safe driving practices. Instructors ensure their students have the basic skills, knowledge and habits needed for safety on the road," said Dr. Bill Van Tassel, manager, AAA Driver Training ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:48:30 GMT
Cross-border shopping hitting economy hard, BMO says - CTV.ca
 CTV.ca | Cross-border shopping hitting economy hard, BMO says CTV.ca Cry me a river, as all you business owners drive back home to your McMansions in your air conditioned Lexus. I live about 45 minutes from the Border and shop there twice a month. We get most of our groceries there. For example, cereal here is $6 and in ... |
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:21:14 GMT
Overlapping Auto Coverage In The New Age - JD Supra (press release)
Overlapping Auto Coverage In The New Age JD Supra (press release) In a situation where a loss is covered by two different owner's policies, the owner's policy taken out by the actual owner of the vehicle is the first loss insurance and any other owner's policy is not triggered until the actual owner's policy limits ... |
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:30:44 GMT
salesforce.com, inc Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call ... - Seeking Alpha
salesforce.com, inc Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call ... Seeking Alpha Should any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should our assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual company results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. All of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions as well as ... |
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:03:36 GMT
Courier insurance – is your vehicle covered? - Delivery Quote Compare
Courier insurance – is your vehicle covered? Delivery Quote Compare You also have to consider the other obligations that go with courier work, and one of those obligations is insurance. You will need courier insurance in order to run your business. This should be considered for any business that carries goods for hire ... |
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:13:58 -0700
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry
There’s a change happening — a big change. And some say young independent insurance agents are the catalyst for that change. They may even be leading a revolution, of sorts, says one young agent leader. Jason D. Cass, owner of … Read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:10:51 -0700
Industry : Related News
5/18/2012 - Remy Signs Supply Agreement with Quantum Remy International has agreed to supply its HVH250 motors to Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide.... Read more
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:24:10 -0700
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens
ORLANDO, FL -- May 17, 2012 : With the summer months ahead and many teens looking to complete their driver's education courses, AAA offers advice, resources and tips on selecting a quality driving school to help provide a solid foundation of driving skills for your teen. Read more
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:01:00 -0700
Werner Enterprises Reports Improved First Quarter 2012 Revenues and Earnings
Werner Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, reported revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 20 Read more
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:02:00 -0700
Knight Transportation Reports Revenue and Net Income for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2012
Knight Transportation, Inc. , one of North America’s largest truckload transportation companies, today reported revenue and net income for the first quarter ended March Read more
Tue, 08 May 2012 07:55:30 -0700
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:11:21 -0700
Fleets: Related News
5/17/2012 - YRC Freight Announces Driver Hiring Initiative YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, plans to hire 200 over-the-road drivers in cities across the U.S.,... Read more
Wed, 16 May 2012 23:14:24 -0700
Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- May 17
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:05:41 -0700
Oda reimburses taxpayers portion of hotel costs
Opposition parties are questioning why International Development Minister Bev Oda didn't immediately reimburse taxpayers for expenses incurred last year when she switched from a five-star hotel to an even more luxurious establishment in London, England. Read more
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:40:14 -0700
Public Safety Report
A 6-year-old child was bitten by a neighbor’s dog on Van Buren Court while playing outside on April 29 at about 10 a.m., according to a Moab City Police Department report. Read more