Archive | February, 2012

CORPORATE: Taylor Wessing advises esure on #185m Lloyds buyout

Taylor Wessing has fielded a seven-partner deal team on its mandate to advise longstanding client esure on the motor insurance group’s pound 185m private equity-backed management buyout from Lloyds Ba…

Warning letters to be sent to Texans without auto insurance

Mar. 1–The state will soon send warning letters to uninsured drivers — and more than 40,000 McLennan County residents are on the list. The Texas Department of Insurance has compared information from…

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Daniel Vasquez on consumer issues column: Toyota recall won’t change your insurance rate, but here’s how to lower your premium

Mar. 1–Among the bits of good news for millions of consumers affected by Toyota’s recent record recall: At least your car insurance rates shouldn’t increase. A number of common and not-so-well-known …

EGI Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Acquisition of American Colonial Insurance Company, Inc.

TORONTO, March 1 /CNW/ – EGI Financial Holdings Inc., (TSX:EFH) (“EGI Financial” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s US-based subsidiary, Echelon Insurance Company of America (…

Progressive Launches Social Responsibility Web Site

Car insurance group Progressive is now formally reporting on its social responsibility efforts with a new Web site called “Progressive Together,” accessible at progressive.com/socialresponsibility….

BRIEF: DUI checkpoint screens 423 vehicles

A sobriety checkpoint Friday night by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Victorville station nabbed eight suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Sheriff’s deputies s…

Swinton Urges Drivers to Consider Car Insurance as Scrappage Scheme Ends

With motorists planning to take full advantage of the final phase of the car scrappage scheme, Swinton Insurance is urging them to think about car insurance before trading in their old vehicles.Accord…

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Tax Reminder: Double Incentives For Long-Term Care Insurance In Many States

Many Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit…

APHA Urges Leaders To Move Forward On Health Reform

As President Obama and congressional leaders meet for a health reform summit, the American Public Health Association urges them to move forward on comprehensive, affordable health reform with a focus on prevention and wellness. “We applaud leaders of both parties for meeting and urge them to find common ground to reform our nation’s health system,” said Georges C…