Archive for February, 2012

Cancer insurance worth the cost? – Chicago Sun-Times

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Cancer insurance worth the cost?Chicago Sun-TimesThere are so many variations on cancer insurance that it's difficult to compare policies. They are offered by major diversified insurers like Aflac, Mutual of Omaha and Allstate — and companies such as Family Heritage, which specializes in this kind ...and more »

Texas Permian Basin sweeps Zias – Portales News-Tribune

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Texas Permian Basin sweeps ZiasPortales News-TribuneSandoval, a freshman catcher from Farmington, delivered grand slam home runs in each game against Texas-Permian Basin at Zia Softball Field. The Falcons, though, walked away with 8-5 and 15-9 wins, the second game called after five innings because of ...

Man slams his truck into house – KXII-TV

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Man slams his truck into houseKXII-TVHOWE, TX - A North Texas man is in the hospital tonight after police say he crashed his pickup truck into a house in Howe this afternoon. Investigators believe the driver may have been drinking. The two people in the house weren't hurt.

$375M health care fraud scheme went unnoticed for years; some critics say … – Washington Post

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

NOLA.com$375M health care fraud scheme went unnoticed for years; some critics say ...Washington PostRoy, 41, a doctor who owned Medistat Group Associates in DeSoto, Texas, faces up to 100 years in prison if he's convicted of several counts of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Six ...

Allstate Increases Quarterly Dividend 4.8 Percent – Insurance News Net (press release)

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Allstate Increases Quarterly Dividend 4.8 PercentInsurance News Net (press release)Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate ...and more »

El Paso Police Officer Allegedly Involved In Insurance Fraud Taken Off Streets – KVIA El Paso

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

El Paso Police Officer Allegedly Involved In Insurance Fraud Taken Off StreetsKVIA El PasoEL PASO, Texas -- A 14-year-veteran of the El Paso Police Dept. has been placed on administrative leave after a warrant was executed at his East Side home on Wednesday. Ricardo Huante, assigned to the Pebble Hills ...

$375M health care scheme went unnoticed for years – The Associated Press

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The Associated Press$375M health care scheme went unnoticed for yearsThe Associated PressRoy, 41, a doctor who owned Medistat Group Associates in DeSoto, Texas, faces up to 100 years in prison if he's convicted of several counts of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Six others, including ...

Doctors, lawyers charged in US auto insurer fraud – WHTC

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Doctors, lawyers charged in US auto insurer fraudWHTCThey said the ring was designed to exploit New York's "no-fault" auto insurance law, which requires vehicles registered in the state to carry insurance that lets drivers and passengers obtain up to $50000 for accident injuries, regardless of fault.

ELIZABETH M. BENTON: Testing, numbers only tell part of the story, so we must … – San Angelo Standard Times

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

ELIZABETH M. BENTON: Testing, numbers only tell part of the story, so we must ...San Angelo Standard TimesSAN ANGELO, Texas — Coming up on a year ago, a very old and large tree crashed into my home at about 4:30 in the morning. The act of nature and all that ...

Doctors, lawyers charged in US auto insurer fraud – CNBC.com

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Doctors, lawyers charged in US auto insurer fraudCNBC.comThey said the ring was designed to exploit New York's "no-fault" auto insurance law, which requires vehicles registered in the state to carry insurance that lets drivers and passengers obtain up to $50000 for accident injuries, regardless of fault.and more »