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Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulators - Chicago Tribune

CBS News

Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulators Chicago Tribune It's the latest salvo in a push by Democrats in Congress and the Obama administration to make insurance companies justify their rate increases. ... Obama Gets Tough on Health Care FraudNew York Times HHS Sec. Sebelius slams Insurance IndustryFOXNews (blog) Katz: Reign in insurance companies for health care reformUniversity Daily Kansan Washington Post -USA Today -DOTmed.com (press release) all 3,164 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Va. assembly approves bill to bar health-insurance mandate - Washington Post

Va. assembly approves bill to bar health-insurance mandate Washington Post Proponents of the measure said the federal government should not force private citizens to enter into private contracts for insurance. ... and more »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Chile earthquake cost insurers up to $7 bn - Sify

The Hindu

Chile earthquake cost insurers up to $7 bn Sify /EFE) Last month's magnitude-8.8 earthquake in Chile cost insurance companies between 2.92 billion euros ($4 billion) and 5.15 billion euros ($7 billion), ... Swiss Re puts Chile quake insurance cost at $4-7BNThe Associated Press Swiss Re Sees $4-$7 Billion Insurance Losses From QuakeABC News Insurers Brace For Disaster Hit To 2010 EarningsWall Street Journal CITY A.M. -MarketWatch -The Epoch Times all 220 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

A.M. Best Places Ratings of Tenet Insurance Company Ltd Under Review With ... - MarketWatch (press release)

A.M. Best Places Ratings of Tenet Insurance Company Ltd Under Review With ... MarketWatch (press release) The rating actions follow the recent announcement of the acquisition of Tenet by Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (Sompo Japan). On March 8, 2010, ... A.M. Best Places Ratings of Max Capital Group Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries Under ...Insurance News Net (press release) all 60 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Insurance Companies Might Require Proof Of Repairs - CBS 4

Central Florida News 13

Insurance Companies Might Require Proof Of Repairs CBS 4 A home in Gulfport, Miss., damaged by Hurricane Katrina is shown with a sign indicating the owner is a State Farm insurance policy holder in this Sept. ... Senate panel approves property insurance measureMiamiHerald.com Want Break On Insurance Bill? House Will Have To PoseCentral Florida News 13 State insurance regulators under fireSun-Sentinel BusinessWeek -BloggingStocks (blog) -Sarasota Herald-Tribune all 71 news articles »

Mar 11, 2010 01:10AM

Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP)

AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.

Mar 11, 2010 01:11AM

China's inflation accelerates in February (AP)

AP - China's inflation spiked higher in February, adding to pressure on Beijing to prevent overheating and keep the recovery in the world's third-largest economy on track.

Mar 11, 2010 01:07AM

Safety agency under spotlight in House hearing (AP)

AP - Toyota's massive recalls are bringing new scrutiny to the government's auto safety agency, prompting Congress to look at how federal safety officials have lived up to their mission of protecting motorists.

Mar 11, 2010 01:00AM

Greece paralyzed by strike over austerity plan (AP)

AP - Greek public transport was halted, flights grounded and state hospitals left with emergency staff only on Thursday as workers held yet another general strike to protest painful spending cuts.

Mar 10, 2010 09:45PM

Senate passes $149 billion for jobless aid (Reuters)

Reuters - The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion package of jobless aid and tax breaks, as Democrats continued efforts to lower the 9.7 percent unemployment rate before congressional elections in November.

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Number of Chinese billionaires 'second only to US' - BBC News

The Hindu

Number of Chinese billionaires 'second only to US' BBC News China now has more billionaires than any other country besides the United States, according to Forbes magazine. There are a total of 64 people in that bracket in mainland China, the magazine says in its annual list of the world's ... Slim Overtakes Gates, Buffett to Become Forbes Richest PersonBusinessWeek Technology's Richest BillionairesForbes Gates Deposed By Slim as W ...PC Magazine AFP -Telegraph.co.uk -Globes all 819 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Offshore Brazil Beckons for BP - Wall Street Journal

BBC News

Offshore Brazil Beckons for BP Wall Street Journal British oil giant BP PLC agreed Thursday to acquire a big swath of oil assets from US independent oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp. The deal, worth $7 billion, will vault BP into the hot new oil region off the ... BP to pay Devon $7 billion for Brazil, Azeri fieldsReuters BP in $7bn deal to explore for oil in BrazilBBC News BP Pays $7 Billion for Devon Assets in Brazil, Gulf of MexicoBusinessWeek MarketWatch -TheStreet.com -New York Times (blog) all 184 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Sacramento's jobless rate climbs to record 13.1% in January - Sacramento Bee

ABC Online

Sacramento's jobless rate climbs to record 13.1% in January Sacramento Bee Post-holiday layoffs by retailers drove Sacramento's unemployment rate past 13 percent and into record territory in January, state officials said Wednesday. The overall reductions in Sacramento payrolls ? calculated using a more reliable ... Jobless rates up, but so is labor forceFort Wayne Journal Gazette Rise in Washington area unemployment seen as good sign for economy's recoveryWashington Post Australia unemployment rate rises as expectedMarketWatch Central Valley Business Times -Mercury-Register -Los Angeles Times all 1,505 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

US Foreclosure Filings Increase at Slowest Pace in Four Years - BusinessWeek

Los Angeles Times

US Foreclosure Filings Increase at Slowest Pace in Four Years BusinessWeek March 11 (Bloomberg) -- US foreclosure filings rose at the slowest pace in four years in February as the government sought to reduce record bank seizures, RealtyTrac Inc. said. A total of 308524 properties received a notice of default, ... US foreclosures drop 2nd straight month in Feb-RealtyTracReuters Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 yearsThe Associated Press Fewer homes enter foreclosure process in FebruaryLos Angeles Times Record-Searchlight -Kansas City Star -Sarasota Herald-Tribune all 166 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

TARP Panel Finds Fault With GMAC Bailouts - New York Times

MiamiHerald.com

TARP Panel Finds Fault With GMAC Bailouts New York Times WASHINGTON ? A Congressional panel, in a report to be released Thursday, questioned the need for the Treasury Department's $17.2 bailout of GMAC as the company dealt with the collapsing mortgage market in 2008 and 2009. ... GMAC Executive Pay Packages Questioned by TARP Oversight PanelBusinessWeek Chances missed at GMAC to protect taxpayers: panelMarketWatch Watchdog: GMAC bailout could cost taxpayers $6.3BThe Associated Press Wall Street Journal -ABC News -The Hill (blog) all 227 news articles »

William Baldwin and Scott DeCarlo on Mar 10, 2010 05:09PM

The Smart Money In Small Stocks

To build a small-company portfolio, follow the lead of the best fund managers.

Asher Hawkins and Duncan Greenberg on Mar 10, 2010 04:00PM

Billionaires' Bad Bets

Investments that soured in 2009 for finance titans.

Steven Bertoni on Mar 10, 2010 04:00PM

Billionaire-Owned Stocks To Avoid

These high-fliers may have risen too far.

Donald Trump Jr. on Mar 10, 2010 04:00PM

Trump The Recession With Smart Real Estate Deals

Low interest rates, prices are a potent combination.

Robert W. Wood on Mar 10, 2010 02:00PM

Ten Tax Tips For Stock Options

Options and restricted stock are a great perk--if you don't get caught in a tax trap. Here's what you need to know.