Archive for January 2011

Is Annuities Insurance a Smart Choice?

Jan 16th, 2011 | Category: Insurance Today

It is important to opt for sound investment schemes in order to secure your financial assets. Many people end up choosing annuity insurance for this purpose. However, it is important to understand the pros and cons of this type of insurance before you make a decision. The future of your financial assets will solely depend […]



Insurance Division Approves 18.9 Percent Regence Rate Increase

Jan 5th, 2011 | Category: Insurance Today

(The Lund Report) – The Oregon Insurance Division has approved an 18.9 percent average rate increase affecting nearly 70,000 people with Regence BlueCross BlueShield individual health insurance renewing after February 1.   Regence had asked state regulators for a 22.7 percent average increase to take effect in October. But because of negotiations between Regence and […]



Insurers Sue Toyota Over Acceleration Claims Costs

Jan 4th, 2011 | Category: Insurance Today

(WSJ) – Seven insurance companies have filed lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. seeking a minimum of $230,000 to cover the cost of claims paid for accidents related to the unintended acceleration problems identified in Toyota vehicles in the past several years The insurers filed separate but identical complaints Dec. 30 in Los Angeles County Superior […]