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Last Updated: Feb 9, 2010 - 5:03:21 AM |
Insurance Related Press Releases
Bottom Line: Hurricane Season Is Here
Let’s get down to business. Hurricanes can cause damage—extensive damage to property, inventory and supplies. With experts predicting an active hurricane season this year, it is more important than ever for businessowners to develop a disaster recovery plan that includes having the right type and amount of coverage, according to the
Insurance Information Institute
(I.I.I.).
Jun 10, 2008 - 11:27:13 AM
Announcements
U.S. Treasury Introduces Debit Cards for Social Security Payments
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS) has announced that a prepaid debit card for Social Security payments and other federal benefits is now available.
Jun 10, 2008 - 11:15:42 AM
Announcements
Teen drivers often ignore bans on using cellphones and texting
Teenage drivers' cellphone use edged higher in North Carolina after the state enacted a cellphone ban for young drivers, a new Institute study finds. This is the case even though young drivers and their parents said they strongly support the restrictions.
Jun 9, 2008 - 7:34:21 AM
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Medi-Cal Provider Payment Reductions
This notice is to provide information regarding pending changes to provider payments for Medi-Cal fee-for-service benefits and non Medi-Cal programs whose rates are identical to Medi-Cal rates.
Jun 3, 2008 - 7:20:53 AM
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2008 Hurricane Season Predicted To Be Above Average
I.I.I. Offers Five Tips to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Property
Jun 3, 2008 - 7:15:35 AM
Credit and Money Management
Graduate Debt: Along With Diplomas and Dreams, Today’s Graduates Face the Future in Debt
With a sagging economy and an increasing cost of living, today’s college graduate is taking on increasing amounts of student loan and credit card debt, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Of the 1.5 million students receiving college degrees this spring, an overwhelming majority will have at least one credit card in their wallet and 32 percent of students will have four or more credit cards, based on a 2005 study done by student lender Nellie Mae.
May 29, 2008 - 2:41:17 PM
Event Announcements
False Insurance Claims: California Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help Detect False Insurance Claims
California
Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help Detect False Insurance Claims
May 29, 2008 - 11:57:54 AM
Insurance Related Press Releases
China Disaster Offers Grim Reminder: Few in U.S. Are Covered for Earthquakes
Even in California, Only About 12 Percent of Residents Are Covered in the Event of an Earthquake
May 23, 2008 - 12:19:58 PM
Insurance Related Press Releases
Renting a Car for the Memorial Day Weekend?
I.I.I. Warns Consumers to Double-Check Coverage; Hidden Administrative Fees and Other Charges Could Add Up If Not Properly Insured
May 21, 2008 - 7:06:39 AM
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Having a Yard Sale? Make Sure You Have Enough Insurance Coverage
A yard sale is a great way to clean out your home, make a little money and do some good for the environment by providing a second life for your possessions. But your enterprise could get expensive if someone gets hurt on your property and decides to sue, according to the
Insurance Information Institute
(I.I.I.).
May 15, 2008 - 11:16:39 AM
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China, Myanmar Events Are Deadliest Disasters in Years
The devastating earthquake that hit southwestern China yesterday registered a 7.9 on the Richter magnitude scale, stronger than the 7.5 magnitude quake which struck the country in July 1976, killing tens of thousands of people. In the chart below the Insurance Information Institute has compiled the 10 deadliest world catastrophes between 1970 and 2007, according to Swiss Re.
May 14, 2008 - 7:18:50 AM
Announcements
2008 Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Well Above Average: Do You Have a Disaster Plan?
Meteorologists predict that 2008 will be a very active hurricane season and warn that dangerous storms could threaten coastal communities from Texas to New England this summer and fall
Apr 28, 2008 - 12:51:12 PM
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Top Vehicle Theft: Modesto, CA Regains Nation’s Top Spot for Vehicle Thefts
Des Plaines, IL—The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that the Modesto, CA, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the highest per capita rate for vehicle thefts in the nation in 2007
Apr 25, 2008 - 12:56:36 PM
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Yuck…Are You Insured for Sewer Backup?
More than 250 communities in a dozen states are already experiencing flood conditions this week, which can cause extensive water damage to homes and businesses. It can also cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into houses through drain pipes. These backups not only cause damage that is difficult and expensive to repair, but also create health hazards.
Apr 18, 2008 - 8:07:36 PM
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What the...Hail? These Ice Balls Can Be Dangerous and Expensive, Says I.I.I
Hail is often overlooked as an insurance concern, but even small hailstones can shatter windows, smash roofs, leave pockmarks in siding and cause thousands of dollars in damage to your property, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Just imagine a golf ball dropped from an airplane flying at 30,000 feet, reaching speeds of 120 MPH as it falls to the ground. Now imagine the damage it could do if it hit the roof of your house or car. Hail can also cause serious injury and even death.
Apr 17, 2008 - 8:36:03 AM
Announcements
New crash tests of midsize cars
New crash tests of midsize cars: protection in side impacts improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor protection in rear crashes.
Apr 10, 2008 - 9:42:41 AM
Insurance Related Press Releases
I.I.I. Publishes New Business Insurance Book
The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has just published the print version of Insuring Your Business: A Small Businessowners’ Guide to Insurance. Designed to help businessowners decide what kinds of insurance they need for their business, the 123-page book has sections devoted to property insurance, liability protection, life insurance for key employees and workers compensation, among other topics.
Apr 2, 2008 - 1:49:32 PM
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Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?
Earthquakes are commonplace in California and parts of the west coast, but did you know that earthquakes have occurred in 39 states over the last 100 years and have inflicted damage in all 50 states?
Apr 2, 2008 - 1:44:28 PM
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Lack Of Flood Insurance Puts Illinois Residents At Risk
Flooding from severe storms earlier this year - leading to a presidential disaster declaration for Iroquois and Livingston counties - is but the latest in a long history of destructive deluges in Illinois
Apr 1, 2008 - 8:01:28 AM
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Get the Most for Your Auto Insurance Dollar
High oil prices and a shaky economy have consumers searching for ways to cut costs and save money. Fortunately, there are a number of proven ways to save on auto insurance, according to the
Insurance Information Institute
(I.I.I.)
Apr 1, 2008 - 7:41:28 AM
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Is Your Home Insured for Flood Loss?
The arrival of spring signals the beginning of warming temperatures which contribute to snowmelts and the risk of flooding in certain parts of the country. Consumers need to assess whether they are adequately covered for flood-related losses, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Mar 21, 2008 - 9:32:11 AM
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Auto Insurance Rate Reduction for Allstate Customers
SACRAMENTO -- Today Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced a 15.9 percent decrease in auto insurance rates for customers of Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Indemnity Company (Allstate). This $244,672,212 reduction culminates months of negotiations and an administrative hearing, which began with Allstate requesting no change to their auto insurance rates, and mirrors reductions made by other, major auto insurers.
Mar 18, 2008 - 12:46:00 PM
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Home Evacuation Plan: When Is the Time for You and Your Family to Prepare a Home Evacuation Plan? Now!
There is no time like the present when it comes to sitting down with your family and preparing for the day when you may be forced to evacuate your home, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Feb 26, 2008 - 7:12:55 AM
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New crash tests of SUVs: Nissan Murano is Top Safety Pick
ARLINGTON, VA — The best overall performer in front, side, and rear tests of nine 4-door midsize SUV models is the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano, which earns the
Top Safety Pick award. The tests were recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Feb 26, 2008 - 6:42:50 AM
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Is Your Business Properly Insured? Ask Your Insurer The Four Most Important Questions
Today, businesses face greater risks than ever before. In addition to such typical risks as theft and fire, there are a host of other risks that are unique to each particular type of business. That’s why it is essential that businessowners make sure they buy the right type and amount of insurance and update their policies annually to include improvements, major purchases and increased rebuilding costs as well as any liability risks, according to the Insurance Information
Institute (I.I.I.).
Feb 20, 2008 - 6:51:05 AM
