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Business People Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 11:58PMHave some good news to share about yourself or a colleague? Send your announcements to business@CITIZEN-TIMES.com with "Business People" in the subject line. We will run submissions as soon as possible and in the order in which they were received.
Gaming Makes Grown-Ups Safer Drivers Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:01PMOlder adults may soon be able to play video games and get cheaper car insurance.
Motor scooters more common on campus Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:57PMWith the high costs of gasoline, the sales and visibility of motor scooters in Norman are increasing. Kris Glenn, marketing and public relations specialist for OU Parking and Transit services, said he has seen an increase in scooter use on both Norman streets and the OU campus.
The Clanton Advertiser Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:33PMMegan Prentice of Jemison recently was admitted into the 2009 class of the McNair Scholars Program, the national post-baccalaureate achievement program, at the University of Montevallo where she is a biology major.
Rome Observer - New Allstate office opens in Rome Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:37PMROME - Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Rome, the Garcia Agency, located at 510 Erie Boulevard West, which is independently owned and operated by Agent Michael J. Garcia. He can be reached by calling (315) 337-6666.
Searching for a Market Bottom - BusinessWeek Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 3:19PM
Alvaro Fernandez: Allstate: Can Brain Training Help Improve Driver Safety? Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:52PMAllstate, which called the Posit program "potentially the next big breakthrough in automobile safety," said it expects software exercises to reduce risky driving maneuvers by up to 40 percent.
Insurance Watchdog Calls for Allstate Investigation Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 4:18PMNewspaper reports Allstate plans to raise rates even though accidents are down.
Fed to Buy Commercial Paper - BusinessWeek Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:41AM
Unexpected Relief for Renewables - BusinessWeek Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 12:11AM
Netflix adds Starz material to streaming mix Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 2:04AMFrom "Spider-Man 3" to "No Country for Old Men," Netflix Inc. is making another 2,500 movies, TV shows and concerts available for instant viewing through a deal with Starz Entertainment LLC.
Business Briefs Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 10:35AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
AIG will sell life insurance business to pay back federal loan Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 9:19AMAmerican International Group Inc., the insurer forced to peddle businesses to repay an $85 billion government loan, will sell its life insurance operations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, South Asia and Japan.
Games on PC used to test driving skills Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 8:20PMSAN FRANCISCO -- A major US insurance company on Thursday set out to prove that playing computer games can sharpen the minds of older drivers so much that they deserve discounts on their auto policies.
US insurer using computer games to sharpen driving skills Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 6:25PMAllstate corporate campus in Northbrook, Illinois. Allstate set out to prove that playing computer games can sharpen the minds of older drivers so much that they deserve discounts on their auto policies.
Senior gamers may get auto insurance discounts Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 11:46AMNEW YORK - Could playing computer games enhance mental agility enough to turn people over 50 into better drivers? Allstate Corp. wants to find out, and if the answer is yes, it might offer insurance discounts to people who play the games.
Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association Announce Twenty-Two College Football Players Named to the 2008 ... Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 11:12AMMore than a month into the 2008 college football season, the off-the-field achievements of a select group of dedicated and hard-working players have distinguished them from among the more than 50,000 student-athletes competing in the sport. To honor these players and bring awareness to their selfless deeds, Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) have ...
The Winemaker Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 10:57AMAfter almost two decades as a banker, Rob Sullivan set out to run his own business. Now he crafts fine wines for fun and profit.
Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association Announce Twenty-Two College Football Players Named to the 2008 ... Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 10:55AM NORTHBROOK, Ill.----More than a month into the 2008 college football season, the off-the-field achievements of a select group of dedicated and hard-working players have distinguished them from among the more than 50,000 student-athletes competing in the sport.
Ford, GM Sales Plunge - BusinessWeek Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:11PM
Allstate Launches Brain Fitness Program to Improve Older Driver Safety Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:16AMAllstate today announced it is launching a groundbreaking brain fitness software program, InSight(TM). Examining the latest advance in driving safety, Allstate believes this innovative program has the
Challenging childhood helped shape Anstead Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 9:25AMby Joe Wilhelm Jr. He stayed longer than he first expected, but Supreme Court Justice Harry Lee Anstead is proud to have served the public and looks forward to having more time to play with his grand kids.
Two Allstate insurers to cut homeowners Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 2:21AMIndependent agents who write policies for Encompass Floridian Insurance and Encompass Floridian Indemnity were told this week that these two companies will no longer write homeowners insurance in Florida.
New York Insurance Department says AIG must get regulatory approval before any sales Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 3:52PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The New York Insurance Department said Thursday that American International Group Inc., under pressure to raise funds to pay off an $85 billion federal loan, will need regulatory approval before it can sell off any of its business units.
Strengthening relationships with consumers; new Allstate Insurance Agency open for business in Laval Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 10:37AM Christianne Dostie, Vice President for Allstate Insurance Company, was on hand today to celebrate the grand opening of another new Allstate Insurance Agency in Laval.
Business in the Burbs: S&P 500 stock buybacks fall 44% Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:41AMCompanies struggling with an uncertain economy, lower earnings and the credit crunch have sharply reduced their stock buyback programs this year.
Grandview Speedway results, stats Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 8:21AMYoung Chris Esposito wheeled to victory in the 30-lap Allstate Insurance NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. The Saturday night win was the first of his career.
Important Evacuation Information for Hurricane Ike Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 5:33AM With Ike approaching, Houston residents should ensure they are prepared. A recent poll by Allstate revealed nearly half (48%) of Houston residents say they have no advance plan for a possible hurricane evacuation. Another 39 percent said they would not evacuate and just stay home if a major hurricane was heading for the Texas Gulf Coast because of concerns over massive traffic, looting, and a ...
9-20 Business briefs Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 10:43PMMichael Dickinson, senior vice president and trust officer at BancFirst was awarded the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the American Bankers Association in Washington, D.C.
Business Briefs Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 9:33AMThe Pismo Coast Association of Realtors and the Santa Maria Association of Realtors will present “Bowling the Way Home” from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Rancho Bowl, 128 Donovan Road, Santa Maria.
Regulators oust CEO as AIG takeover begins Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 10:34AMNEW YORK – The nation’s largest insurer, American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG), will be kept afloat long enough to permit the selloff of its assets, under a federal rescue plan announced late last night.
Backgrounder: Why AIG Matters Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 5:06AMAfter World War II, a far-flung insurance company in China run by an American businessman took a risky bet insuring that about 20 boats filled with Americans would make it back to the United States.
U.S. to rescue gigantic insurer Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 2:26AMIn a bid to save financial markets and the global economy from further turmoil, the U.S. government agreed Tuesday to provide an extraordinary $85-billion emergency loan to rescue the huge insurer AIG in exchange for a 79.9% stake.
AIG Gets $85 Billion Fed Loan, Cedes Control to Avoid Collapse Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 12:25AMSept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. averted the worst financial collapse in history by accepting an $85 billion federal loan and giving the government a majority stake.
U.S. will rescue AIG with $85 billion loan Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 11:41PMWASHINGTON — In a bid to save financial markets and economy from further turmoil, the U.S. government agreed Tuesday to provide an $85 billion emergency loan to rescue the huge insurer AIG.
Allstate Insurance closing results in 173 jobs lost Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 1:56PMThe late August closing of an Allstate Insurance Co. claims center in St. Petersburg resulted in 173 lost jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice published by the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. (ALL)
Motorsports update: Vondohren wins fourth Racing Freedom Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 1:43PMBECHTELSVILLE -- Fans went home from Grandview Speedway on Saturday night perhaps wondering, if there had been a couple more laps, would Craig VonDohren still have been able to win his fourth BPG Racing Freedom 76 Modified Classic in front of a huge fan turnout?
Filing a Damage Claim in the Wake of Hurricane Ike Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 11:35AM NORTHBROOK, Ill.----Allstate customers whose homes or automobiles have been damaged by recent hurricanes can start the claim process by calling 1-800-54-STORM, visiting their nearest Mobile Response Unit, or by logging on to Allstate.com.
Nunn honored by U.S. Bank for community service Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 2:02AM
Important Evacuation Information for Hurricane Ike Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 1:28PM With Ike approaching, Houston residents should ensure they are prepared. A recent poll by Allstate revealed nearly half (48%) of Houston residents say they have no advance plan for a possible hurricane evacuation. Another 39 percent said they would not evacuate and just stay home if a major hurricane was heading for the Texas Gulf Coast because of concerns over massive traffic, looting, and a ...
Business in the Burbs: ITT chief executive pushes for sanitation investment Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 1:43AMThe chief executive of White Plains-based ITT Corp. yesterday called for greater global investment in water sanitation and solving health problems in poor regions.
Approaching Ike Could Mean Evacuations Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 2:00PM With Hurricane Ike approaching it is important to listen to instructions from local authorities and take preparation steps now.
Extra Insurance Can Protect Those Diamonds and Pearls Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 1:06AMHome insurance policies are probably not adequate to cover the loss or theft of jewelry.
Blog: Entrepreneurs Pay Business Debts Before Their Mortgages Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 9:01PM
Allstate Ready to Handle Multiple Catastrophes Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 4:51PMAllstate (NYSE:ALL) today reiterated that the company is well-positioned operationally and financially to serve its policyholders impacted by a continuing string of catastrophes nationwide, including recent hurricanes and storms from the Atlantic basin and Gulf Coast.
Allstate adds to agency ranks in Alamo City Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 2:00PMTwo new independent agencies that sell insurance products for Allstate have opened up on San Antonio’s North Side. (ALL)
With Renters on the Rise, Wisconsin Residents Face Increasing Risk for Property Loss Monday, September 8, 2008 @ 11:21AM As the number of Wisconsin residents renting homes increases with the current housing foreclosure crisis, a new survey released by Allstate finds most renters are inadequately prepared to protect their homes and belongings.
ON THE MOVE: Mason Selkowitz hires verification specialist Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:10AMMason Selkowitz Marketing has hired a Rochester woman as a verification specialist.
Business in the Burbs: Starwood to build luxury units in Las Vegas Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 1:42AMStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., based in White Plains, has reached an agreement with real-estate developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. to begin construction of a St. Regis Residences complex on the Las Vegas Strip, the companies said.