Insurance News

Credit Suisse Q1 profit drops

11:07:14 | 27/04/2011 - Source: The Cyprus Weekly

Credit Suisse Group reported a 45 percent drop in first-quarter net profits Wednesday, to 1.14 billion Swiss francs from 2.06 billion francs a year ago.

Fish with the bishop

07:02:47 | 27/04/2011 - Source: The Pine City Pioneer

Bishop Paul Sirba, from Duluth, visited with parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church on Friday evening.

Health-care Stocks: Kindred shares surge 18% on earnings

02:58:05 | 27/04/2011 - Source: Market Watch

Shares of acute-care facility company Kindred Healthcare surged nearly 18% on higher-than-expected profit Tuesday, while managed-care providers Humana Inc.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rally on 3M, Ford results

22:53:27 | 26/04/2011 - Source: Market Watch

U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday, lifting the three benchmark indexes to 2011 highs, as investors embraced results from Ford Motor Co., United Parcel Service Inc., 3M Co.

Aflac: Duck winner to be announced today

18:43:55 | 26/04/2011 - Source: Bizjournals

Word around the pond is that a new Aflac spokesduck will be announced today. A message posted late Monday on the Aflac Duck's Facebook page, with help of Columbus, Ga.-based supplemental insurer Aflac Inc.

Aegon sells Transamerica reinsurance for $1.4B

14:39:14 | 26/04/2011 - Source: Lincoln Daily News

The bailed-out Dutch insurer Aegon NV says it has agreed to sell the reinsurance business of its Transamerica arm to France's Scor SE for $1.4 billion in cash and capital.

Europe Markets: Europe stocks shift higher, UBS, Aegon lead

11:29:38 | 26/04/2011 - Source: Market Watch

European stock markets shook off early losses to turn modestly higher on Tuesday, after the long holiday weekend, with shares of UBS rallying after it reported results, and Aegon NV gaining on deal news.

Cincinnati Financial names new CEO

07:24:58 | 26/04/2011 - Source: Middletown Journal

One of Butler County's largest organizations has chosen a new president and chief executive officer.

Thursday: Wellness programs at work --what are they and do they work?

03:15:26 | 26/04/2011 - Source: KHWB-TV Houston

Join us Thursday, April 28 at noon EDT for a discussion about wellness programs at work.

After Hours: Netflix, Express Scripts, Oracle fall after-hours

23:10:59 | 25/04/2011 - Source: Market Watch

Netflix Inc. and Express Scripts Inc. shares tumbled in late trading Monday in a session highlighted by a slate of quarterly earnings reports.

Newspaper: Gov. Scott Considering Closing Citizens Insurance

19:06:24 | 25/04/2011 - Source: WBFS-TV Miami

Florida's insurance carrier of last resort may be on its last legs if Gov. Rick Scott has his way, according to a published report.

Rick Scott Wants to Kill Citizens Property Insurance

19:06:23 | 25/04/2011 - Source: Miami New Times

Rick Scott wants to run Florida like a business, but he seems ideologically driven to make sure that the state isn't in the business of much.

Will healthcare sector rebound carry WellPoint?

18:01:32 | 25/04/2011 - Source: Indianapolis Star

WellPoint Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer based on membership, reports first-quarter results Wednesday before the market opens.

Women Still Far Behind in Retirement Plans

13:56:43 | 25/04/2011 - Source: TheStreet.com

We've all seen headlines calling out the retirement savings crisis facing American workers and the need for them to take steps to protect their financial futures.

Knights of Columbus launching annual drive

09:52:06 | 25/04/2011 - Source: CulpeperNews.com, Culpeper, VA

The Culpeper Knights of Columbus will launch its 38th annual KOVAR drive on Thursday in an effort to raise nearly $11,000 . From Thursday to Saturday and on May 7, volunteers with yellow and red aprons will distribute Tootsie Rolls for donations at major traffic points around Culpeper.