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Health care reform bill 101: Who must buy insurance? (The Christian Science Monitor) In an attempt to de-mystify the health care reform bill now before Congress, the Monitor takes a look at what is in it and how it might affect you. First, we look at the new requirement to buy health insurance. March 19, 2010 11:38 AM American National Insurance creates NY unit (AP via Yahoo! Finance) American National Insurance Co. on Friday announced the formation of a subsidiary based in New York. American National Life Insurance Company of New York will help introduce the company's products to the New York market, the company said. March 19, 2010 11:30 AM Insurance-rate regulation dropped from latest health bill (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News) WASHINGTON — A Democratic plan for new federal power over health insurance rates was dropped Thursday from the final health care bill, squeezed out by the way the Democrats are pushing the bill through Congress. March 18, 2010 4:35 PM AP sources: Insurance watchdog not in health bill (AP via Yahoo! News) Democratic aides say President Barack Obama's plan for a watchdog agency with power to roll back excessive premium hikes by insurance companies has been dropped from the latest version of the health care bill. March 18, 2010 2:54 PM Dems try sweetening health bill with insurance subsidies, rebate (New Haven Register) Associated Press WASHINGTON — Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions of dollars into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote. March 19, 2010 1:46 PM Professional Insurance Agents Name Melancon Legislator of the Year (Insurance Journal) The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon its 2010 Legislator of the Year. The award was presented March 17 during the 2010 ... March 19, 2010 10:56 AM When are health insurance premiums tax-deductible? (KIVI Boise) The IRS allows you to deduct some forms of health insurance, but not others. Find out when health insurance premiums are deductible. March 19, 2010 11:04 AM Crump Insurance Services Adds Chapman in Houston (Insurance Journal) Crump Insurance Services announced it has added Ann Chapman in its Houston office as vice president and broker in its Marine/Cargo unit. In her new position, Chapman will develop and broker ... March 19, 2010 11:12 AM Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda form life insurance company (The Times of India) There will be one more life insurance company in the country as Bank of Baroda, Andhra Bank and their British partner Legal & General on Friday announced the formation of their life insurance venture, IndiaFirst. March 19, 2010 2:53 PM Low-Cost Insurance Policies Aim To Prevent Poverty Among Small-Scale Farmers In Kenya (Medical News Today) A pilot crop insurance project recently launched in Kenya, aims to compensate small-scale farmers when crops fail, in an effort to break the cycle of poverty, Business Daily reports. While crop insurance is widely used in the developed world, cost has been a major barrier to offering policies to small-scale farmers in the developing world. In addition, "micro-insurance, particularly for ... March 19, 2010 9:39 AM

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Insurance Auto Auctions Releases Beta Version of Mobile CSAToday® (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading hybrid model salvage auto auction company, today announced a beta release of Mobile CSAToday®, a tailored Web site that offers access to key tools and features via any Web-capable phone. March 19, 2010 9:00 AM Encharter Insurance's Ray Moore Helping Massachusetts with Auto Home Business and Life Insurance (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Ray Moore partners with Encharter Insurance to provide auto, home, business and life insurance to Massachusetts individuals and businesses. March 19, 2010 2:00 AM Miami residents arrested for staging auto accidents (Miami Herald) In recent weeks, Florida has arrested a number of South Floridians for staging car accidents to collect insurance, including an arrest Thursday of a Miami man who was part of a staged auto accident ring. March 19, 2010 6:36 AM REPORT: North Carolina Has Lowest Insurance Cost In South (WITN 7 North Carolina) A new survey says state drivers pay an average $591.11 each year for auto insurance, the 8th lowest in the country. March 19, 2010 1:53 PM Mexican Insurance 101 - What you must know about your Mexican Auto Insurance Policy (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Spring Break is here and many folks will be making travel plans and purchasing auto insurance for travel to Mexico...some for the first time. In order to make this hectic time flow a little more smoothly, Mexpro.com has put together a list of the absolute basics you'll need to know about your Mexican auto insurance policy. March 17, 2010 5:00 AM How to Find Auto Insurance for Teenagers? (MyNC.com) Unfortunately for young motorists the road leading to affordable auto insurance can be a little more difficult than those who are more mature and have more experience behind the wheel. The reason for this is that younger motorist, especially teenagers are statistically shown to have a higher involvement in traffic collisions. From a statistical standpoint, teenagers are much more likely… March 17, 2010 12:43 AM Pennsylvania Insurance Department: Auto Policy Premiums Likely Unaffected by Vehicle Recalls (The Auto Channel) HARRISBURG, Pa - March 16, 2010: Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario addressed how auto recalls may impact insurance coverage and urged consumers to respond to recall notices from vehicle manufacturers. March 16, 2010 3:17 AM Visteon retirees file emergency motion on benefits (AP via Yahoo! News) Former workers for auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. are pushing ahead with their fight to preserve their retiree health and life insurance benefits. March 19, 2010 12:39 PM State Farm Insurance Gives $2,500 To County for Safe Driving Signs (Ashley County Ledger) Crossett State Farm Insurance representative Mary Reed, shown left, presents a $2,500 grant to Darlene Maxwell Thursday afternoon, March 4. The grant is sponsored by State Farm Insurance to increase road safety. March 19, 2010 1:14 PM A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Park Insurance Company (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B- from B+ and issuer credit rating to “bb-” from “bbb-” of Park Insurance Company . The outlook for both ratings has been revised to negative from stable. March 19, 2010 1:47 PM