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Soaring consumer prices depress insurance policy sales
MANILA, Philippines - Soaring inflation from rising food and fuel prices has taken a toll on the domestic insurance industry, whose premium sales have dipped by up to 60% so far this year, an industry official said Wednesday.
Read more News Source - GMA News
Publish date - 17:25:32 07/23/08

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Life Insurance Site Warns Soldiers of Predatory Practices
PlatinumInsurance.info, a Web site that provides information and helps consumers find a life insurance carrier, is warning military personnel of predatory practices in the industry.
Read more News Source - PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Publish date - 07:45:46 07/23/08

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Combined Insurance Outlines Top Reasons Consumers Should Not Drop Life Insurance - Even During Difficult Economic Times
A top provider of supplemental insurance provides several key factors consumers should consider before making life insurance decisions
Read more News Source - PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Publish date - 08:12:39 07/22/08

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Northwestern Mutual, Nippon Life explore partnership
Northwestern Mutual of Milwaukee is in discussions with Japanese insurance company Nippon Life on a potential partnership under which the firms would explore joint investment opportunities.
Read more News Source - The Business Journal of Milwaukee
Publish date - 19:18:24 07/23/08

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Annual Eastbridge Study Finds Voluntary Disability as Leader Again This Year in Terms of Voluntary Sales.
Voluntary disability sales (VSTD plus VLTD) again came in ahead of life insurance (term plus UL/WL) this year in overall product sales. Disability sales accounted for 23 percent of total voluntary sales while life accounted for 19 percent. This is the second year that disability sales premium exceeded life sales premium. Total disability sales were $1.143 billion, up about three percent over ...
Read more News Source - Centre Daily Times
Publish date - 20:17:46 07/21/08

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Annual Eastbridge Study Finds Voluntary Disability as Leader Again This Year in Terms of Voluntary Sales.
AVON, Conn.----Voluntary disability sales again came in ahead of life insurance this year in overall product sales. Disability sales accounted for 23 percent of total voluntary sales while life accounted for 19 percent.
Read more News Source - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Publish date - 18:01:30 07/21/08

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Insurance companies settle
Four affiliated insurance companies have agreed to a $20 million national settlement with the insurance regulators of 29 states, including the Connecticut Insurance Department, over charges the companies deceived customers as to benefits and improperly denied claims and delayed claim payments.
Read more News Source - Journal Inquirer
Publish date - 17:08:30 07/23/08

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Broker snap: Standard Life on Goldman's conviction buy list
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on insurer Standard Life and placed the stock straight on its "conviction buy" list, with a price target of 288p.
Read more News Source - ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance
Publish date - 12:21:00 07/23/08

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Ongoing battle against insurance fraud syndicates
EASTERN Cape life insurance investigators became suspicious when they discovered 30 policies on the life of a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with HIV/Aids.
Read more News Source - Daily Dispatch
Publish date - 04:47:33 07/22/08

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CNP Assurances partners with Marfin Popular Bank
CNP Assurances, a personal insurer, and Marfin Popular Bank have agreed to enter into a long-term business partnership for the development of insurance and pensions sales by MPBs banking networks in Greece and Cyprus.
Read more News Source - Insurance Business Review
Publish date - 00:37:14 07/24/08

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Fitch Affirms Liberty Life's IFS Rating at 'A+'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' insurer financial strength (IFS) rating of Liberty Life Insurance Company (LLIC). The Rating Outlook is Stable.
Read more News Source - Centre Daily Times
Publish date - 20:17:36 07/21/08

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Getting life insurance for those with health problems
Dear Liz: I am having difficulty getting a life insurance policy for my husband. He is 39 but takes medication for his heart and kidneys. Can you suggest any companies that would be willing to extend coverage?
Read more News Source - Los Angeles Times
Publish date - 07:15:49 07/19/08

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