Insurance News

Caterpillar chief blasts Washington gridlock

20:47:37 | 29/04/2011 - Source: WNWN-FM Battle Creek

Caterpillar Inc's chief executive called for a resolution to the long-running budget battle in Washington, saying that finding a way to strengthen the economy would help control the nation's rising deficit.

Stocks rise after strong corporate earnings

16:33:05 | 29/04/2011 - Source: Houston Chronicle

The Dow Jones industrial average rose in early trading Friday after more strong earnings reports from major U.S. companies.

Caterpillar's 1Q profit soars, boosts forecast

15:33:10 | 29/04/2011 - Source: NewsOK.com

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. said its first-quarter profit soared more than five-fold as a growing economic recovery boosted demand for the company's farming and construction equipment.

Insurer Aetna's medical enrollment at a glance

11:18:43 | 29/04/2011 - Source: SanLuisObispo.com

Health insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter earnings rose 4 percent, even though revenue fell partially because of declining enrollment.

Your home for news in Bossier and Webster Parishes

07:14:05 | 29/04/2011 - Source: Nwlanews.com

Webster Parish District 7 firefighters are moving toward becoming a public service-oriented department, and a $2,500 grant from FM Global is going to help them achieve that goal.

Financial Stocks: Lincoln National sparks life insurer rally

03:09:31 | 29/04/2011 - Source: Market Watch

Lincoln National Corp. led insurance stocks higher Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected results.

AIG seeks to recoup billions it says lost to fraud

23:03:45 | 28/04/2011 - Source: WOZZ-FM Appleton

American International Group Inc sued two money management firms on Thursday in the start of a fight to recoup billions of dollars the bailed-out insurer said it lost due to fraud.

Medco Health Solutions 1Q profit rises 4 percent

18:54:10 | 28/04/2011 - Source: KAAL-TV Austin

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Thursday its profit rose 4 percent in the first quarter on an increase in the volume of mail-order generic drug prescriptions and retail prescriptions.

Earthquake, tornadoes force EMC to project first quarter loss

14:39:40 | 28/04/2011 - Source: Http

The Japan earthquake and roof collapses after snowfall in the northeastern U.S. have hit EMC Insurance Group hard in the first quarter and the company said it will report a loss when it announces earnings on May 10.

Damage claims from severe weather impacts profits for Cincinnati Financial

10:25:02 | 28/04/2011 - Source: Middletown Journal

Natural catastrophes took a toll on Cincinnati Financial Corp.'s first quarter earnings.

Workers turn into walkers with 'Biggest Loser' trainer

06:10:23 | 28/04/2011 - Source: Indianapolis Star

Hundreds of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees in Indianapolis walked with Bob Harper of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" for National Walk@Lunch Day and to help kick off the company's wellness program.

Allstate reports surge in 1Q net income

01:55:48 | 28/04/2011 - Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Home and auto insurer Allstate Corp. said Wednesday that its profit more than quadrupled in the first quarter as it paid out less money for damage claims.

Earnings reports fuel insurer stock momentum

21:51:14 | 27/04/2011 - Source: Las Vegas Sun

Slower increases in health care use helped big managed-care companies finish 2010 strongly, and they've carried that momentum into 2011.

WellPoint raises full-year view as profit beats

17:31:47 | 27/04/2011 - Source: WNWN-FM Battle Creek

WellPoint Inc posted a quarterly profit far above analyst estimates, helped by health plan membership gains and lower-than-expected medical costs, and the insurer raised its full-year earnings outlook.

Insurer WellPoint's 1Q profit climbs nearly 6 pct

13:17:02 | 27/04/2011 - Source: SanLuisObispo.com

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income rose nearly 6 percent, as it trimmed expenses, saw enrollment grow and spent more than $700 million buying back shares.