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  • Civil Service Employees Insurance Group Hires Bo Brown as Senior Territory Marketing Representative in Arizona Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 8:41AMCivil Service Employees Insurance Group (CSE Insurance), a leader in providing civil service employees with quality protection at affordable rates, has hired Joseph "Bo" Brown as Senior Territory Marketing Representative for the state of Arizona.
  • Sector Snap: Insurance stocks mostly higher Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 12:09PM(AP:CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Shares of major insurance companies traded mostly higher Wednesday, as Ambac Financial Group Inc. surged on prospects for its new bond insurance business, and damage estimates linked to Hurricane Gustav narrowed.
  • Sector Snap: Insurance stocks mostly rise Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 12:37PM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of insurance companies mostly rose Tuesday as Wall Street assessed the smaller-than-expected damage of Hurricane Gustav and its resulting impact on the insurance sector.
  • New Generation Joins St. C Firm Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 11:09PMRobert L. Bethel of Bethel Insurance Agency in St. Clairsville and Bethel-Peters Insurance Services in Barnesville announces the addition of his son, Richard Clay Bethel, to the sales staff.
  • Firms in Frostburg, Cumberland forge strategic alliance Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 10:48PMHarris-Elliott-Mackay Insurance Agency of Frostburg has entered a strategic alliance with R. Vereen and Associates, business consulting and insurance services of Cumberland to bring expanded products and services to its clients and the community.
  • Bodyshop "David" Triumphs Over Progressive "Goliath" in Court -- Shop Owner Tells Story on Scene Genesis Podcast Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:23AM Bodyshop owner Greg Coccaro tells the riveting story of how he successfully defended himself against fraud charges leveled against him by giant Progressive Insurance in a new podcast from Scene Genesis.
  • Allsup Outlines Five Critical Issues For Caregivers Preparing To Take On Financial And Healthcare Responsibilities, USA Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 6:15AMEach year millions of individuals suffer a sudden or progressive impairment that makes it difficult or impossible for them to make sound financial and healthcare decisions on their own, according to Allsup, which offers services that support the financial well-being and health of individuals with disabilities.
  • Ralph Nader, Los Angeles 2000 Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 11:00PM WASHINGTON — Pick your favorite term for the grumpy-faced man sitting at a desk in the back of a sparsely furnished office suite.
  • Allsup Outlines Five Critical Issues for Caregivers Preparing to Take on Financial and Healthcare Responsibilities Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 8:45AM BELLEVILLE, Ill.----Each year millions of individuals suffer a sudden or progressive impairment that makes it difficult or impossible for them to make sound financial and healthcare decisions on their own, according to Allsup, which offers services that support the financial well-being and health of individuals with disabilities.
  • Allsup Outlines Five Critical Issues for Caregivers Preparing to Take on Financial and Healthcare Responsibilities Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:01AM From gaining legal authority to knowing the steps to take and when to seek help
  • Roundup Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:05PMFour named to reapportionment committeeCity councilmembers put their official stamp of approval on four mayoral appointments to the reapportionment committee at a recent council meeting.Mayor Cindy Rosenthal appointed Chris Lewis, Ward 1; Phoebe Schmitz, Ward 2; Jonathan Leavey, Ward 3; and Greg Jungman, Ward 4, to the committee.
  • Bob Shrum, New York City 1980 Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:08AMThe legendary speechwriter depicts Ted Kennedy’s defiant run against incumbent Jimmy Carter, and tells why concession was late in coming.
  • Martin and St. Lucie counties public records: Aug. 11 Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 1:34AMCheck here for the latest marriage licenses, divorces, small claims and civil actions.
  • Collier sheriff’s race: Could two candidates even qualify to be a deputy? Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 3:06PMAs important as the issues are in this race for sheriff, when Collier voters head to the polls on Aug. 26, many of them may be just as interested in the qualifications and experience of this year’s crop of candidates — local businessman Vinny Angiolillo, private investigator Victor Ortino and former Collier Undersheriff Kevin Rambosk.
  • Using mass transit saves big bucks, report says Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 7:58AMWe can each save more than $8,000 a year by taking mass transit says an American Public Transportation Association report.
  • Man receives longest insurance fraud sentence in county history Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 3:53AMA onetime San Jose baker is heading to prison for nine years for orchestrating an auto insurance fraud ring - the longest sentence given to an insurance fraud defendant in Santa Clara County history.
  • San Jose man sentenced to nine years in prison for insurance fraud Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 2:02PMA one-time San Jose baker is heading to prison for nine years for orchestrating an auto insurance fraud ring - the longest sentence given to an insurance fraud defendant in Santa Clara County history.
  • Is your pet insured? Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 2:29AMJulie Conigliaro doesn’t drive anywhere without Jade, her faithful black Labrador retriever, in the car. Jade, a service dog, is Conigliaro’s ears, so her owner takes her everywhere.
  • Insurance companies roll out plans for driving-habit monitors Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 12:05AMA high- tech monitoring device makes it possible to reduce insurance premiums for drivers who avoid jackrabbit starts and slam-on-the- brakes stops, an insurance company says.
  • SEENEWS – news report of 01.08.2008 Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 3:02PMUpdated news from Balkan Europe powered by www.seenews.com Friday 1 August 2008, by Emanuele G. - 0 letture Albania Sells 11.1 Bln Leks in T-Bills, To Auction Another 6.2 Bln Leks in T-Bills on Tuesday 15:30 CET | Story | SeeNews TIRANA (Albania), July 31 (SeeNews) - Albania’s central bank said on Thursday it sold 11.1 billion leks ($140 million/90.3 million euro) in six- and twelve-month ...
  • Wave Goodbye to the Invisible Hand Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 6:11AMNot so many years ago, respectable people seemed to agree where the world was headed. Communism had fallen to capitalism, and a particular strain of capitalism -- the entrepreneurial, market-driven capitalism found in the United States and Britain -- had proven itself superior to the more corpora...
  • N.J. Company Unveils Pay-As-You-Drive Concept Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 10:05AMOne auto insurance company is offering Garden State motorists discounts of up to 60 percent if they install a high-tech monitoring device.
  • Auto Insurance Black Boxes Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 9:01AMProgressive Insurance offers discounts to drivers with monitors.
  • Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Coming to New Jersey Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 8:54AMOne auto insurance company is offering New Jersey motorists discounts of up to 60 percent if they install a high-tech monitoring device. The wireless devices will tell Progressive how many miles ar
  • Scooter sales soar Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 11:54AMCall it scooter-mania. Skyrocketing gas prices and the warm weather have triggered a buying frenzy of highly fuel-efficient scooters that has emptied most local dealers and increased sales of scooter insurance policies.
  • NewsWatch: U.S. stocks sink; financial and home-builder shares battered Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 4:18PMU.S. stocks tumble sharply after two days of gains as data paint a pessimistic portrait of the housing sector and employment, with the embattled financial sector paving the way down.
  • Auto insurers benefit as high gas prices make people drive less Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 2:21PMAuto insurance, dominated by companies including Allstate and Progressive, may be one of the few financial-services sectors to benefit from surging gas prices, as drivers leave their cars parked.
  • Allstate Second-Quarter Profit Falls on Tornadoes (Update2) Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 5:51PMJuly 23 (Bloomberg) -- Allstate Corp ., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said profit fell for the fourth straight quarter on $1.2 billion in investment losses and a record number of tornadoes in the U.S. Midwest.
  • Sector Snap: Insurance stocks mostly rise Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 2:46PM(AP:NEW YORK) Insurance company stocks mostly rose Wednesday, as investors responded to a fairly positive second-quarter report from The Travelers Cos. Inc. _ the first among the major insurers to issue results _ and awaited a report from another industry bellwether after the close.
  • Interview: Driving towards the 100-mpg car Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 8:55AMNew Scientist about the Automotive X Prize
  • 2008 Volvo S60 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 3:09PM 2008 VOLVO S60 STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "An entirely unique style" Kelley Blue Book: "from boring box to stylish Swede" Edmunds: "still sports a distinctive Scandinavian flavor" Popular Mechanics: "Remember the 240? Now forget it." Like Demi Moore--or Bruce Willis--the 2008 Volvo S60 is aging but still turns heads. ...
  • 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 2:39PM 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Progressive design that is both stylish and rugged" The Auto Channel: "Resembles the Armada and Xterra more than its previous years" Edmunds: "Dash and center console have been revised for easier use" The last fully redesigned Nissan Pathfinder debuted in the 2005 ...
  • Letters 7/21/08 Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 11:31AMPoem was a downer The following words were broadcast to the crowd during the air show at the Cherry Festival: "It is the soldier, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech, It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press, It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who has given us the freedom to demonstrate, It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves ...
  • Community Valley Bancorp Reports Earnings for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 11:47AM Community Valley Bancorp, parent company of Butte Community Bank and Butte Community Insurance Agency, LLC , today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.
  • LOCAL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 5:43AMGOLF LEAGUES
  • Morris Company News Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 3:17AMMADISON -- State Senator Tom Kean Jr. will chair a summit to examine the rising cost of food and explore options 11 a.m. July 22 at Stop & Shop Supermarket, 133 Main St., Madison.
  • Average car insurance rates rise 3.4 percent in 2Q Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:14AM Auto insurance rates rose for the second straight quarter, with the sharpest jumps occurring in Indiana, Arkansas and Rhode Island, according to a report released Thursday by Insurance.com.
  • Thursday, July 17, 2008 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 7:07AMHon’ble Speaker, 1. I deem it a privilege to present the budget for the year 2008-09. I am indebted to the people of Karnataka who have given me an opportunity to present the third consecutive budget of the State.
  • Capitol Fax Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 9:44PMLast year, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan was able to use his alliance with the House and Senate Republicans to thwart Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Senate President Emil Jones at almost every turn.
  • Genuine Progress Indicator: An Alternative Measure Of Progress Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 3:33PM This indicator gives a more comprehensive look at a nations quality of life compared to GDP.
  • NYCBL: Power trounce Allegany County Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 9:47PMNiagara scores eight runs in the first four innings.
  • WHEATFIELD: ATV rider injured in crash Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 5:15PMA 41-year-old man was flown to Erie County Medical Center by Mercy Flight Sunday night after he was hit by a car while crossing Nash Road on his ATV.
  • Auto insurance now covers family pets at no extra cost Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 12:43PMIn October, Progressive Auto Insurance became the first agency to pay for injuries sustained by a dog or a cat in an auto accident, said Leslie Kolleda, spokeswoman for Progressive Auto Insurance.
  • Progressive Reports June Results Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 8:11AM MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio----The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for June and second quarter 2008: Month Quarter 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change Net premiums written $1,046.6 $1,056.6 % $3,510.7 $3,558.7 % Net premiums earned $1,049.6 $1,076.6 % $3,411.2 $3,509.2 % Net income $27.3 $65.4 % $215.5 $283.7 % Per share $.04 $.09 % $.32 $.39 % Pretax net realized gains on ...
  • High fuel prices a boon for insurer Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 5:31AMProgressive Corp., the third-biggest U.S. auto insurer, stands to benefit from record gasoline prices and a slowing economy as fewer drivers take to the roads.
  • How to Save Money on Auto Insurance Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 12:24AM(ARA) - Shopping online is an incredibly efficient way to explore different auto insurance options. Instead of sitting on the phone with agents or filling out forms on various Web sites, you provide information just once and get a variety of quotes instantly, saving you time and money.
  • Assemblyman Collaborates With Insurance Industry to Raise Auto Insurance Rates, Invade Drivers’ Privacy Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 2:25PM Insurance companies will be allowed to install spyware in Californians cars, and charge higher auto insurance premiums to those who refuse, under legislation authored by San Rafael Assemblyman Jared Huffman.
  • Auto briefs Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 12:26AMDelphi, Merrill Lynch, Progressive, Volkswagen, Toyota.
  • Insurers group spent $460,000 lobbying in 1Q Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 11:37AM(AP:WASHINGTON) The American Insurance Association, which represents 350 major property and casualty insurance companies, spent $460,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government.
  • Settlement money to memorialize Mankato cross country runner, 18 Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:10AMJeff and Michelle Delwiche say they found comfort in the fact their 18-year-old daughter died doing the thing she loved to do most.