Insurance News

Winners announced for Alfa Drive Smart campaign

18:20:51 | 04/05/2011 - Source: AL.com

Published: Tuesday, May 03, 2011, 12:54 PM Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011, 4:30 PM Hal Davis of Enterprise High School took top honors in the competition, which encouraged high school students to produce videos that educate their peers and adults about the dangers of texting and driving.

Bridge bond deal gone bad costs MTC $120 million

14:06:14 | 04/05/2011 - Source: SFGate

It'll take a lot of tolls to cover the cost of a bond deal that went bad for repairs on area bridges.

Stocks lower despite bin Laden death

10:01:35 | 04/05/2011 - Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette

The bin Laden rally lasted all of three hours. Stocks began climbing Monday morning after news of the death of the world's most wanted terrorist overnight.

Alabama Homeowners Finding Relief After Tornado

05:46:58 | 04/05/2011 - Source: WIAT-TV Birmingham

Allstate has set up a mobile claims centers in Bessemer, Hueytown, Tuscaloosa, Madison and Cullman, Ala., to help policyholders affected by Wednesday's tornadoes begin the claims process as soon as possible.

Brown & Brown closes another acquisition

01:47:27 | 04/05/2011 - Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Brown & Brown Inc. on Monday announced its acquisition of a Tennessee-based insurance agency.

USAA sells part of retail portfolio to Inland

21:32:54 | 03/05/2011 - Source: American City Business Journals

USAA Real Estate Co. has sold a portfolio spanning several states and featuring several noted retail names to an affiliate of Oak Brook, Ill.-based The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos.

Businessman seeks Ohio medical marijuana vote

17:28:13 | 03/05/2011 - Source: WKYC

An Ohio insurance mogul is seeking formal proposals for a vote on legalizing medical marijuana in the state.

Bin Ladena s death has little short-term impact on markets

14:23:35 | 03/05/2011 - Source: Http

Osama bin Laden's death had little impact on the markets Monday, but could be a subtle boon to the American economy, financial experts said.

Massey posts $7.7 million first quarter losses

10:08:59 | 03/05/2011 - Source: Charleston Daily Mail

Massey Energy Co. said Monday that it had another money-losing quarter as it struggled to recover from a 2010 explosion that killed 29 miners in West Virginia.

Hartford results top analyst forecasts

02:59:45 | 03/05/2011 - Source: Market Watch

Hartford Financial Services Group reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Monday as hedging programs in Japan helped the insurer avoid big losses from a stock-market selloff triggered by the March 11 earthquake.

For now, Tamarack owners off hook for $250M loan

22:50:06 | 02/05/2011 - Source: KHQ-TV Spokane

At least for six months, the owners of failed Tamarack Resort are off the hook for a $250 million loan.

Wall Street dips on news bin Laden killed

18:45:37 | 02/05/2011 - Source: MSNBC

Stocks erased gains and were little changed on Monday as the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was seen as only temporarily easing geopolitical tensions.

Stocks set to rise on bin Laden, strong earnings

14:35:52 | 02/05/2011 - Source: KMOV.com

Stocks appear headed for a higher opening Monday after the death of Osama bin Laden, several strong earnings reports and a big corporate deal in the drug sector.

Humana posts 22 percent 1Q earnings gain

12:31:05 | 02/05/2011 - Source: Deseret Morning News

Humana Inc. said Monday that its first-quarter profit rose 22 percent as the health insurer posted enrollment gains in its Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans.

Asian Stocks Rise as U.S. Earnings Improve; Bin Laden Killed

11:31:11 | 02/05/2011 - Source: BusinessWeek

Asia's benchmark stock index rose to the highest level in almost four months after U.S. companies reported earnings that topped analysts' estimates and President Barack Obama said Osama bin Laden has been killed.