Archive for April, 2009

No H1N1 flu cases reported – Montgomery County Courier

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

No H1N1 flu cases reportedMontgomery County Courier, TX - Kassia Micek“All I can do is write a prescription,” she said. “Even with insurance co-pay, it's $60. I haven't heard from the Texas Department of (State) Health (Services) if there is going to be any (Tamiflu) available outside a regular pharmacy.

Teen driver devals will save lives – Dailyrecord.com

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Teen driver devals will save livesDailyrecord.com, NJ - Donna WeeksWith three or more, the risk is nearly four times greater, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Allstate Insurance. The first six months is the most dangerous for GDL drivers. The flaw in the current GDL is that it is not ...

Working together to stop an insurance rip-off from hurting Texans – Fort Worth Star Telegram

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Working together to stop an insurance rip-off from hurting TexansFort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Dave LieberAbout 39000 Texans who had bought future funeral services using insurance plans backed by the company's Texas affiliates were surprised to learn that the affiliates were shut down by Texas regulators. State officials said the company ...

Schools play it cautious as Ottawa County swine flu case confirmed – HollandSentinel.com

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Schools play it cautious as Ottawa County swine flu case confirmedHollandSentinel.com, MI - Stephen KloostermanThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governs the way in which health records may be shared. The woman was released from a Kent County hospital on Friday, April 24. “She is recovering at home and that's all we're ...

Infinity Property and Casualty Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript – Seeking Alpha

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Infinity Property and Casualty Q1 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha, NYOverall, for the industry according to the consumer price index, auto insurance rate increases in the first quarter, were 1% country wide, slightly less than we experienced in last year's fourth quarter. According to RateWatch, the industry's personal ...

Guest Blog: After Chrysler, Leaving the Auto Industry – Wall Street Journal Blogs

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Guest Blog: After Chrysler, Leaving the Auto IndustryWall Street Journal Blogs, NYPreviously she held marketing positions at Upshot, a Chicago-based advertising agency, and Allstate Insurance Corporation. Ms. Sundt received an MBA from depaul University Kellstadt School of Business. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son. ...

Make ‘Vroom' for motorcycles – Queens Courier

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Make ‘Vroom' for motorcyclesQueens Courier, NY“By following a few simple precautions, passenger cars who share the road with riders can help make sure that each trip they take is a safe one,” said Krista Conte, a spokesperson for Allstate Insurance Company.

Senate approves windstorm insurance bill – BusinessWeek

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Senate approves windstorm insurance billBusinessWeek - Kelley ShannonNot purchasing reinsurance is like a consumer not purchasing insurance on their home or car, which can ruin lives," said Sandra Helin, a spokeswoman for the Southwestern Insurance Information Service. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association bill is ...

No. 9 Baseball Welcomes Kansas – Soonersports.com

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Soonersports.comNo. 9 Baseball Welcomes KansasSoonersports.com, OKThe perfect start was the second best by an OU team at home. The winning streak was snapped by Nebraska later that day and was at 16 games dating back to last season. OU also lost to Texas Tech on April 11. In 1974, OU started ...

Texas Today: Economic Development Strategies and Business Success … – Area Development Online

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Texas Today: Economic Development Strategies and Business Success ...Area Development Online, NY - Mali R. Schantz-FeldCompanies like heliovolt, a solar cell/module manufacturer and Vestas, a wind energy R&D firm, have found their future in Texas. Texas also remains home to more Fortune 500 headquarters than any other state in the nation. ...