As some of you already know, I am a career changer—after ten years as a financial analyst, I returned to school (Rutgers) to pursue my MLIS. It was time to follow my childhood dream to become a Librarian. I continued to work at Dow Jones at first, then left in the fall of 2007 […]
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San Friedman has a nice summary of simmering political circus surrounding proposals to add wind protection to the NFIP—a circus which bizarrely sees Bob Hunter allied with the insurance industry for a change. I’ll suggest interested readers check out Friedman’s article if they desire to be brought up to speed. However, […]
Here’s a short quiz: 1. Are you a business owner that uses your vehicle for both business and personal use? 2. Is your vehicle titled to your business entity? 3. Is your vehicle insured under your business auto policy? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then […]
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. You never know what to expect. One day you could be fine and with one little slip, you can get into an accident that could change your whole world! If this does happen, what do you do then? What about your family? Who will take care […]
Insurance chief suggests a focus on affordability Toronto Star, Canada - 4 hours ago Industry leaders had warned premiums might start to rise last year, particularly for Ontario auto insurance, and some companies have moved prices here. …
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The nutty Pacific Research Institute just came out with its goofy “U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report”. One may gauge the seriousness of the report by how it classifies states — as “saints”, “sinners”, “suckers”, and “salvageable”. Also by its referring to litigation as “lawsuit ‘Whack-a-Mole’”. Blawgletter reviewed last year’s […]
With the continuing rise in the cost of insurance and medical care, it’s no surprise to see more sites that specialize in providing solutions for needs such as medicare part d coverage, so-called “medigap” policies that are intended to cover things that medicare won’t, and so on. This one does a good job […]
Insuring Your Investment Protect Your Residential Rental Property With the Right Insurance March 29th, 2008 Regardless of how whatever concept units you own, you requirement to protect your assets with the correct shelter coverage. That effectuation concealment the concept in housing of fire, vandalism, and […]
Bad Idea 12 — Let’s take money earmarked to pay future Citizens Property Insurance claims and give it away to new insurance companies with no track record. That way these new guys might just maybe want to insure us. Sure, if there’s a bad hurricane, Citizens, the state and the policy holders will all […]
Last weekend, as reported here through video, state Senator Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) told members of the Republican Liberty Caucus that he is leaning toward running for Attorney General in 2009. (Given other developments this week, he would — should he win the nomination — be the third man on a McDonnell-Bolling-Cuccinelli ticket.) Now comes […]
Progressive Takes #1 Spot on Auto Insurance Customer Respect Study FOXBusiness - 49 minutes ago The auto insurance industry as a whole earned a 5.5 rating. CRG called progressive.com “strikingly interactive and innovative” thanks to its RSS feeds, …
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Life insurance is not new to me at all since our parents insured us when we were growing up. But the fact is I don’t really know all about life insurance until hubby joined an insurance company. Now I know a little bit about life insurance. I discovered that term insurance is the best […]
Have you ever think of what type of the retirement life you wish to have when you are in your old age later? Be frank, I never thought of it. But lately, there is 2 tele ads from the insurance company promote their insurance product with the story of retirement life. I think, maybe […]
Department of Homeland Security: DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints from International Visitors at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport “’Quite simply, this change gives our officers a more accurate idea of who is in front of them. For legitimate visitors, the process becomes more efficient and their identities are better protected from […]
KIRKLAND, Wash.—LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) was honored for marketing excellence at the 2008 conference of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, held in Atlanta, Georgia. Taking home four awards, the agency shared the limelight with leading insurance carriers that were also honored. The awards follow a spectacular growth in LTCFP’s size and national […]
U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie spoke at Fairleigh Dickinson University today: Scott Giglio Photo U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie, a likely candidate for the 2009 Republican nomination for Governor, was on home turf this morning at a speaking engagement at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Madison campus — just a short drive from his house in Mendham. […]
Lexani Wheels: Just What You Need For Your Truck Does it seem like your vehicle could use something new? If you are looking for something that will add personality and class to any car or truck we have the solution for you.Lexani wheels are a small change that will make a huge […]
If I ever run for office a cornerstone of my platform will be the abolishment of the Better Business Bureau. The FDA might be more corrupt. The IRS may be more bureaucratic. Congress might be more delusional. But no agency from state, federal and local is all at once more useless, more backwards, […]
KIRKLAND, Wash. — LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) was honored for marketing excellence at the 2008 conference of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, held in Atlanta, Georgia. Taking home four awards, the agency shared the limelight with leading insurance carriers that were also honored. The awards follow a spectacular growth in […]
This New York Times article about health care for the self-employed is so frustrating: Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed Many entrepreneurs seem to find health insurance after doing a lot of research, though they generally pay more than they think they should. Some who are in good health bet on remaining that way […]
Tonight on Dateline, was a very sad story. It was about 2 girls who were in a car accident and the wrong was declared dead for over 1 month. They go through the weeks of each family and what they are feeling. It almost makes me want to grab for wipes. It really brings tears […]
Julie Appleby, USA Today, moderated this panel and asked each member to give a three-minute solution to health reform. David Himmelstein, a promoter of single-payer government health insurance, is a primary care M.D. in Cambridge, Mass. He says we need to reform the insured as well as the uninsured. He says by […]
Cory Doctorow - The Pleasures of Uninterrupted Communication gtd ninja moves (tags: productivity attention) AppleInsider | Apple developing full-fledged digital lifestyle fitness companion would love this to be an ipod fitness / gps watch with motionbased.com style web based system. instead its going to be iphone/touch based… lame (tags: apple health […]
It’s pretty sad when the fine print of your health plan says your employer can recoup what they’ve paid out when you got sick or injured. Seriously, what’s the point of a health insurance plan then? If I’m going to pay for it myself anyway? This is a benefit? That appears to be the […]
Remember, the government gave us OSHA, that organization which spent a great sum of your money ordering auto manufacturers to make hood ornaments that folded out of the way. All to protect you from cuts by said ornament when you are struck by a vehicle resulting in your passing over the hood. Ask […]
by D. Cupples | The New York Times recently did an extensive interview with Hillary Clinton about her health care policy and how she would make health care affordable for us Americans. Some naysayers believe that there is little room in the budget to pay for affordable health care coverage. There […]
The autonomy of a disaster. My camera slipped through my gloves on a cold day in Washington DC. The “Lifestyle Services Group” provides “gadget cover” if you have the account extra “Barclays First Additions” (6.50GBP extra a month). 24/2 Dropped my camera in Washington DC 25/2 Called LSG to report the […]
NECN Jury out on home insurance relief Barnstable Patriot, MA - 2 hours ago Whether the advent of increased competition in the state’s auto insurance market will eventually encourage insurers to broaden their home insurance coverage … Check out the 2008 models – of car insurance Barnstable Patriot all […]
Citizens, consider adding auto insurance Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 1 hour ago Having your home or condo insurance with Citizens would entitle you to a modest discount on your auto insurance premium. A successful inroad into the auto …
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According to the Department of Justice, the first decision on whether the attorney fees provision of the OPEN Government Act of 2007 has been made by the District Court for the Western District of Missouri. In this decision, the court held that the attorneys fee provision of the Act is not retroactive and […]
On Tuesday, we learned in the local media that attorneys opposing the implementation of the second gang injunction including Mark Merin were seeking to call Senior Investigators for the Yolo County District Attorney’s, Rick Gore as a material witness. At issue is an affidavit signed by Rick Gore attesting to his support for the […]
Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence. I love it when things converge. When I was planning out my posts for this week, I decided that the interpersonal competence post would focus on the importance of being nice and treating all people with the dignity and respect they deserve as […]
Will Alamosa Move Faster Than Walkerton? Posted on March 28, 2008 by Bill Marler Alamosa, Colorado and Walkerton, Ontario have something in common now. Both cities have in their history the experience of seeing their public water contaminated with tragic consequences. In Alamosa the water is tainted with Salmonella. […]
I thought I was done discussing anonymous blogging — click here for my posts about Troll Tracker and anonymous blogging. But the Legal Talk Network’s Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcast has just published an edition about Troll Tracker and anonymous blogging featuring Ray Niro Sr. of Niro Scavone (who offered $15,000 for anyone who […]
I’m not a snob. I won’t judge you for shopping at Wal-Mart because I know you’re like most people — you like low prices and a good deal. Who doesn’t? I just wonder why anyone would want to shop at a store that barely offers its employees any medical benefits? When they […]
Phillip Wasserman, executives of Phillip Roy pocket Services, one of the nation’s largest sellers of annuities and life insurance, has changeless for 100 confinement allied with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles to enjoy The Wiggles, the famed children’s group, at the incredible new Nokia Theater this Sunday, March 30, 2007. […]
One reason consumers fail to save money on their auto insurance is because they fail to review their policy every year. Only a very small percentage of consumers actually take the time and reap the benefits of this annual review. Look over your policy first to make sure it is still accurate and make […]
This morning I had my first experience at the dentist in Germany. On my sister’s first night here, I chipped a front tooth while eating ice cream (only a klutz like myself could manage this). We found a dental office with English speakers and made an appointment. I was quite nervous because the appointment […]