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So, Your Teenager Is Now Driving A Q&A with Ray Crisci, worldwide auto manager for Chubb Personal Insurance Q: It is well documented that teen drivers represent a higher risk. Why is that? A: It’s a combination of inexperience and immaturity. That’s why states have introduced … Continue reading → February 21, 2012 6:59 PM Wildfires: Hoping to Avoid 2011 Repeat The threat of wildfires may be months away for most people living in the Western United States, but for those living in Texas, the wildfire season is already upon them. The 2011 wildfire season in Texas was one for the … Continue reading → February 17, 2012 3:44 PM Stay True to Your Jewels, Too! The third highest month for jewelry claims, following the holiday months of December and January is — you guessed it — February! With Valentine’s Day coming up, more people are buying jewelry as gifts, and more people are looking to … Continue reading → February 13, 2012 2:36 PM Preserving a Picture Perfect Collection There has been a growing interest in 20th century photography as evidenced by record prices recently paid at auction. For example, a photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson, a 1946 silver print of “Derrière la Gare Saint-Lazare,” Paris, 1932, sold at auction … Continue reading → February 06, 2012 4:18 PM Antique Jewels: Precious and Fragile Among the items on display last week at the Winter Antiques Show in New York City were original jewelry designs by Cartier, Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels, among others. Whimsical pieces like pins that looked like ruby red lips … Continue reading → January 31, 2012 2:51 PM Borrowed Bling It is awards season in Hollywood and elsewhere, and many starlets and wives of the rich and famous will be walking the red carpet wearing borrowed bling. But who ensures that all those baubles don’t go missing during the ceremony … Continue reading → January 23, 2012 6:04 PM Selecting Reputable and Licensed Contractors It’s difficult to select a contractor for a home improvement or repair project during the best of times, but this is an even more arduous task after a hurricane, wildfire or other catastrophe. After such an event, the supply of contractors … Continue reading → January 11, 2012 6:20 PM Be a Safe Ho-Ho-Host This Holiday Season Hosting a holiday party this year? You’ll need to make sure you and your guests are safe. Here are some tips to help protect your home and guests during the season. Golf Cart – Shuttle guests in golf carts to the … Continue reading → December 20, 2011 4:40 PM Don’t Let Jewelry Theft Take the Sparkle Out of Your Holiday During this holiday season, shoppers will be buying more jewelry than at any other time of the year, including Valentine’s Day. According to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), 23% of people will ask for jewelry gifts … Continue reading → December 13, 2011 8:00 PM Say “Bah, Humbug” to ID Thieves Nearly everyone is busy now with seasonal shopping, traveling and gift giving. Identity thieves are busy, too, so holiday revelers should be vigilant, knowing where and when their identity is vulnerable and how they can defend it against identity thieves. … Continue reading → December 02, 2011 4:01 PM

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Mississippi Bar Owners Say Security Guard Proposal Goes Too Far Hattiesburg nightclub and bar owners say many smaller nightspots would be put out of business by a proposal to require on-site parking lots and at least three guards at every bar. The City Council has scheduled a public meeting March … February 22, 2012 2:23 PM Florida Senate Leader Opposes Immunity for Lawmakers The incoming Senate president is opposing a proposal that would allow state lawmakers to wrap themselves in absolute immunity from having to testify in lawsuits. The House Judiciary Committee cleared a Republican bill (PCB JDC 12-03) along party lines last … February 22, 2012 2:05 PM Trucker’s Widow Settles Mississippi Wrongful Death Claim with Insurer A trucker’s widow has settled her 2011 wrongful death lawsuit with H&M International Transportation Inc.’s insurance company and a driver. Filed Feb. 8, the agreement with Rita Marie Bruce shows Brookwood Insurance Co. paid her $59,957 on behalf of her … February 22, 2012 10:00 AM West Virginia Seeks Input on Proposed Business Court The West Virginia Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed rules for a new court system for business-related lawsuits. The court is reviewing draft rules presented by a committee led by Wayne County Circuit Judge Darrell Pratt. Pratt has said … February 22, 2012 10:00 AM Workers’ Compensation Cost Hike Sought in South Carolina South Carolina employers could see their workers’ compensation premiums increase next year if state regulators go along with a proposed 7.3 percent increase in the state’s loss cost rates. The National Council on Compensation Insurance filed for the proposed increase … February 21, 2012 7:49 PM Florida Jury Awards Man $3.3 Million Over Bank’s False Alarm A Miami-Dade jury has awarded $3.3 million to a man who was trying to cash a check but was then detained after a Bank of America teller activated a silent alarm. According to the Miami Herald, the jury ruled Friday … February 21, 2012 2:11 PM North Carolina Wins Delay on Medical Loss Ratio Federal regulators last week allowed North Carolina insurers a one-year delay in meeting a benchmark requiring that more of each health insurance premium dollar to go toward medical services and less toward overhead and bonuses. The decision by the U.S. … February 21, 2012 1:55 PM Florida Lawmakers Still Balk at Raising Homeowners’ Premiums for Cat Fund State lawmakers have gambled with their constituents’ money for years when it comes to dealing with Florida’s property insurance issues. But now, many top industry analysts suggest, the odds may be turning against them after six years without a hurricane … February 21, 2012 1:51 PM Earthquake Simulator to Be Built at University of Alabama There aren’t very many rooms in the world that can successfully reproduce the devastating effects of an earthquake. But come May 1, a laboratory on the University of Alabama campus may be able to do just that. Work is under … February 21, 2012 10:00 AM 4 Executives Found Not Guilty in Florida Hurricane Fund Fraud Case Four insurance executives of a now defunct Florida property insurer have been found not guilty of defrauding the state’s reinsurance facility of over $20 million in a case stemming from hurricane losses dating back to 2004. Judge Robert Lewis of … February 17, 2012 2:24 PM

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Insurance dilemma in superannuation auto-consolidation The desire by superannuation fund members to retain small balance accounts to access insurance benefits poses a challenge with respect to auto-consolidation. February 22, 2012 4:13 PM State website compares insurance premiums Are you in the market to find the best price and coverage on auto insurance? The state has an online tool that could really help you. February 21, 2012 6:02 PM Mexican Insurance Store Offers New Two-Minute Mexican Auto Insurance Quotes Mexican Insurance Store, one of today's leading Mexican auto insurance online providers, now offers new custom insurance quotes in two minutes or less. The popular online insurance provider, which has been selling top-quality Mexican Car Insurance policies for almost a decade, is making it even easier for people to find the policies that are right for them. "Many online Mexican auto insurance ... February 21, 2012 12:18 AM Insurance issues Every driver in Texas is required by law to carry auto insurance. And if you get into an accident, you may not get the repairs you are promised. Most of us see an insurance policy as an agreement. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more February 22, 2012 4:34 PM The dirty little secrets of auto-insurance premiums Hidden behind Flo and the Geico Gecko is a pricing system that's utterly opaque. The only answer: Shop around for quotes. February 15, 2012 10:06 AM San Francisco Auto Insurance Rates Reduced at Sam & Associates Allstate Office Sam & Associates, an Allstate office in San Francisco, has just reduced car insurance rates.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Sam & Associates, an Allstate agency in San Francisco, has recently slashed rates on personal auto insurance. Anyone looking for great service at great rates on car insurance in San Francisco or Millbrae is encouraged to contact Sam & Associates to find out more ... February 22, 2012 12:26 AM Parmenter Insurance Agency, Inc. Helps Drivers Prepare for Presidents Day Sales with Car Buying Tips and GA Auto ... Parmenter Insurance Agency, Inc. Helps Drivers Prepare for Presidents Day Sales with Car Buying Tips and GA Auto Insurance Parmenter Insurance Agency, Inc. Helps Drivers Prepare for Presidents Day Sales with Car Buying Tips and GA Auto Insurance [...] understanding the specifics like available engines, transmissions, safety equipment and other features on new cars can help individuals converse ... February 22, 2012 12:54 AM Bill would let drivers carry auto registration on smartphone Drivers would be able to show their proof of auto insurance and vehicle registration on their smartphones through a recently proposed measure."It only makes sense for the state where the iPad was designed to remain on the technological forefront," said Assemblyman Mike Gatto who... February 22, 2012 8:19 AM When Renewing Your Auto Insurance Policy, Understanding All of Your Coverage Options Could Save You Money, Says I.I.I. NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether buying coverage for the first time or renewing an existing auto insurance policy, consumers should take advantage of a highly competitive insurance marketplace, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). February 21, 2012 1:08 PM Auto Insurance Expert Releases Tipsheet to Cutting Pennsylvania Car Insurance Costs by 59% - InsureonaBudget.com Personal finance experts at InsureonaBudget.com release helpful guide to help Philadelphia and Pennsylvania auto insurance policy holders reduce car insurance premiums by 59% just from taking advantage of loopholes in car insurers' rates.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 13, 2012 Most US drivers understand it is a rare occurrence that they are going to receive a courtesy call from their auto ... February 13, 2012 7:58 AM