Health insurance is indeed a much needed insurance. But before availing any health insurance it should be clear on your mind what you are going for. Ask the insurer to give out maximum information on a particular policy of your choice. Availing a health insurance from an online insurance agency is a good option as they have a number of discounts. Read more…

ING (NYSE:ING) on Thursday reported a 16 per cent drop in third-quarter profits as the Dutch banking and insurance group grappled with the effects of declining long-term interest rates. Read more…

Brookfield, Wisconsin (PRWEB) November 9, 2006 -- Continuing education credit for insurance producers who complete International Foundation e-learning courses is now available in California, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Washington. Read more…

Doctors discuss the cost of drugs only about a third of the time when they prescribe them to patients, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. Read more…

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 8, 2006 -- MarketScout, the Dallas, Texas based Insurance Exchange is sponsoring an eInsurance Symposium on May 15 and 16, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. Read more…

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. doctors often fail to discuss costs, prescription drug insurance coverage and other related issues when they give new prescriptions to patients, a new study finds. Read more…

Consumer advocates vowed to fight on to protect Oregon consumers from the use of credit scoring for insurance following the defeat of Measure 42. The insurance industry spent $5 million against Measure 42 far more than supporters of the proposal. Measure 42 would have barred insurers from using a customer's credit score to set insurance premiums. Read more…

Small business groups anticipate few substantive changes in government policy toward the nation's smaller companies despite the power shift in Congress brought about by the midterm election. Read more…

Mental health problems soared after Hurricane Katrina, just as the city's ability to handle them plummeted, creating a crisis so acute that police officers say they take some disturbed people to a destination of last resort — jail. Read more…

Junior Senator Residence: Big Sandy Born: August 21, 1956; Havre, Mont. Religion: Church of God Family: Wife, Sharla Tester; two children Education: College of Great Falls, B.A. 1978 (music education & secondary education) Military Service: None Career: Farmer; teacher Political Highlights: Big Sandy school board, 1983-92 (chairman, 1986-91); Mont. Senate, 1999-present (minority whip, 2001-03, Read more…

The Florida governor's seat is staying in Republican hands with the election of Charlie Crist. Read more…

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election by a landslide after distancing himself from fellow Republican President George W. Bush and taking a moderate stance, results on Wednesday showed. Read more…

The stocks most vulnerable to the Democrats' congressional gains are crowded in the defense, pharmaceutical, oil and insurance sectors, while alternative energy providers are clear early winners from the change. Read more…

Some priorities set by Democrats in Congress: Read more…

Since the face amount of the life insurance policy is payable upon the death of the insured person, the element of risk to the insurance company is much different than it is for an automobile policy. When an insurance company issues an auto policy, it hopes you will be a safe driver and will never have an accident, so you will never file a claim. Read more…

Health insurance for small businesses is an issue that many small business owners struggle with. Finding group health insurance that is both affordable and valuable can be difficult. However, as many entrepreneurs soon learn, there are actions that can be taken to increase the odds of a satisfacto Read more…

5th District Pronounced: LAMB-born Residence: Colorado Springs Born: May 24, 1954; Leavenworth, Kan. Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Jeanie Lamborn; five children Education: U. of Kansas, B.S. 1978 (journalism), J.D. 1985 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Kan. House, 1982; Colo. House, 1995-98; Colo. Senate, 1998-present (president pro tempore, Read more…

1st District Residence: Waterloo Born: October 30, 1957; Grinnell, Iowa Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Carolyn Braley; three children Education: Iowa State U., B.A. 1980 (political science); U. of Iowa, J.D. 1983 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: No previous office Read more…

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- John Dingell will celebrate his 52nd year in Congress when the House of Representatives convenes in January by taking back the gavel of the Energy and Commerce Committee that he once headed for 14 years. Read more…

9th District Residence: Seymour Born: June 23, 1953; Seymour, Ind. Read more…

An insurer wants to determine whether it has coverage obligations in lawsuits involving a retirement plan at Cardinal Health Inc., the drug and medical supply distributor said in a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more…

9th District Pronounced: bil-uh-RACK-iss Residence: Palm Harbor Born: February 8, 1963; Gainesville, Fla. Religion: Greek Orthodox Family: Wife, Eva Bilirakis; four children Education: St. Petersburg Junior College, attended 1981-83; U. of Florida, B.A. 1986 (political science); Stetson U., J.D. 1989 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; college instructor Political Highlights: Fla. House, Read more…

Pronounced: SEAR-ees (like "series") Residence: Read more…

Residence: Tampa Born: August 20, 1966; Miami, Fla. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Bill Lewis; two children Education: Emory U., B.A. 1988 (political science); Florida State U., J.D. 1991 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Fla. Senate, 2000; Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, 2002-present Read more…

While legal reforms such as the 2002 Brownfields Liability Act have significantly improved defenses to liability, the risk associated with acquiring sites containing quantities of hazardous materials can still be significant. Read more…