Archive for August, 2010

When Renting Cars Abroad, It’s Renter Beware – New York Times

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

When Renting Cars Abroad, It's Renter BewareNew York TimesBut personal auto insurance from most companies, including Allstate and Travelers, rarely applies to vehicles rented abroad. ...and more »

Aggies coordinator DeRuyter ready for home crowd – Houston Chronicle

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Houston ChronicleAggies coordinator DeRuyter ready for home crowdHouston ChronicleHe's heard tales of what a crammed Kyle can do for a Texas A&M defense, and he's seen as much on television a time or two. But when the Aggies sprint out ...The Dallas Morning News Column Chuck Carlton column [The Dallas ...

Rick Casey: Booze for babies? Not a problem – Houston Chronicle

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Rick Casey: Booze for babies? Not a problemHouston ChronicleIt was an outrageous decision by a Supreme Court that had seen its pendulum careen from egregiously pro-plaintiff to extremely pro-business and insurance ...

Two alleged hit-and-run drivers can’t hide from officers [Cleburne Times … – Insurance News Net (press release)

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Two alleged hit-and-run drivers can't hide from officers [Cleburne Times ...Insurance News Net (press release)Police located the driver a short time later and cited him for unsafe left turn and no insurance. He was not hurt in the accident. Police responded Aug. ...and more »

What’s News – Wall Street Journal

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

What's NewsWall Street Journal17 Taiwan rejected a bid by China Strategic Holdings and Primus Financial Holdings to acquire AIG's Taiwanese life insurance unit Nan Shan Life Insurance. ...

Medgar Evers Youth Program Receives Grant From Allstate Agent – Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Medgar Evers Youth Program Receives Grant From Allstate AgentBrooklyn Daily Eagle... published online 08-31-2010 BROOKLYN — Allstate agency owner Yolanda Sullivan was recently named an “agent hero†by Allstate Insurance Companyâ ...

State Farm, Nationwide Among Property Insurers in Hurricane Earl’s Path – Bloomberg

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

State Farm, Nationwide Among Property Insurers in Hurricane Earl's PathBloombergAllstate's share of the residential insurance market in North Carolina coastal areas is less than the 8 percent to 9 percent that the company has statewide, ...and more »

Progressive Insurance Named Title Sponsor of International Motorcycle Shows® – Motorcyclist Magazine

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Progressive Insurance Named Title Sponsor of International Motorcycle Shows®Motorcyclist MagazineThe Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy, and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us ...

Berkshire, Allstate Eye RBS Insurance – Zacks.com

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Christian Science MonitorBerkshire, Allstate Eye RBS InsuranceZacks.comB - Analyst Report) is lining up along with American insurer Allstate Corp. (ALL - Analyst Report) to buy insurance units Churchill and Direct Line of Royal ...Berkshire And Allstate Eye RBS Insurance UnitForbesWarren Buffett revisits RBS insurance saleInsurance DailyBerkshire Hathaway bids for RBS ...

Separating Markets – New York Times (blog)

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Separating MarketsNew York Times (blog)Dan Hamermesh is a professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin. Follow @freakonomics on Twitter. I think it's less prevalent now than it ...