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Insurance changes affect seniors
The first relates to the way companies sometimes hold, rather than pay out, life insurance proceeds after an insured person dies. The second relates to a precedent-setting lawsuit against an insurance agent who sold an annuity to a senior with dementia

Sun, 20 May 2012 05:18:10 -0700

Farmers Insurance Announces Partnership With the Golf Coaches Association of America
LOS ANGELES, CA-- - Farmers Insurance, the sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Farmers Insurance Open, is proud to announce a partnership with the Golf Coaches Association of America as the presenting sponsor of ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:23:00 -0700

Insurance broker admits defrauding Philly Housing Authority
A politically connected insurance broker pleaded guilty Friday to defrauding the Philadelphia Housing Authority of $2.3 million and is now naming names for federal authorities of public officials and others who allegedly have accepted bribes or kickbacks in return for business.

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:13:38 -0700

NY hearings on 'forced' insurance in foreclosure
Premiums for so-called force-placed insurance have more than tripled since 2004, producing enormous profits for insurers and the banks that take out policies when a homeowner fails to maintain coverage required by the mortgage, according to New York regulators.

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:21:15 -0700

Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates in California turned in 800,000 petition signatures, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates in California turned in 800,000 petition signatures, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:27:03 -0700