Insurance News - Thursday, February 21, 2013

Here are the leading auto insurance headlines from ONTARIO AUTO INSURANCE TOPICS ON TWITTER for Thursday, February 21, 2013:Another blog post on usage-based insurance: Auto insurers bank on Big Data to drive new business.How insurers thrive in an era of ‘stable instability.’ Hey it's not just the Ontario NDP. Florida Senate Leader to Insurers: Where Are Savings from PIP Reforms?Florida apologizes to Canadians for driver’s licence mix-up, seems we do speak English. But the law is still in force so what happens to Canadian drivers that get into accidents?NDP reiterate their pre-throne speech demands for lowering auto insurance rates, closing tax loopholes and a 5-day home care guarantee.Economical Insurance reports 2012 net income of $152.7 million, compared to $91.0 million in 2011, increase...

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Finally, A Sensible Cost Of Living Study - An Important Posting

This is a reposting from October 2009 of what is still quite a relevant piece. Enjoy.(click on image to enlarge)There have been many cost of living studies which somehow does not get it quite right. In many cases, it is skewed towards the expatriate lifestyle. The flamboyant CLSA has come up with a highly interesting piece on Asian living standards, with comparisons as well to US, UK and Australia. The basket of 27 items were well selected as reflective of a middle class lifestyle maintenance. It also looked into the currency effects, which will give a true purchasing power parity comparison.The items selected:1) Nokia 36002) Mobile phone monthly...

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Know Your Rights, Don't Waste Your Vote

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10 Best Ways Of Increasing Your Intelligence

The amazing fact about the brain is that no matter how smart or how old you are, you can always increase your intelligence. First, what exactly is intelligence? Intelligence can be defined as the capacity for learning, reasoning, and understanding. It can also be defined as the aptitude one has in grasping truths, facts, and meanings. Or, it can be summed up as the entire faculty of understanding. Some people are just naturally more intelligent than others, however, there are certain things anyone can do to increase their intelligence. Want to be smarter? Here’s 10 things you can do: #1  Experience New Things       ...

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Insurance News - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Here are the leading auto insurance headlines from ONTARIO AUTO INSURANCE TOPICS ON TWITTER for Wednesday, February 20, 2013:State Farm sues Assessment Direct Inc. for $11 million over false and fraudulent documentation.7 US states now allow digital proof of insurance instead of a pink slip. When will Ontario and the rest of Canada? SMA survey shows 70% of U.S. auto insurers plan some form of usage-based insurance.From the Ontario Throne Speech: implement the recommendations of the Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force and work to reduce insurance rates across Ontario; improve rural roads and bridges, suburban transit, and solve gridlock that threatens to cripple the GTA and Hamilton; and restrain program spending to reduce Ontario's debt-to-GDP ratio to 27%, while eliminating the deficit...

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My Real Menteri Besar

Since I am from Ipoh, he is my real Menteri Besar....

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American United Life Insurance

The CompanyAmerican United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) is the founding member of OneAmerica® and is focused on providing a strong portfolio of products for individuals, families and small businesses. AUL uses a national network of experienced professionals utilizing an extensive menu of financial products, including life insurance, retirement, annuities and employee benefit plan products. The company helps consumers prepare for tomorrow by helping to protect their financial futures. Products and ServicesAUL Life InsuranceAUL offers a wide range of individual products including term, whole life and variable universal life insurance, asset-based long-term care solutions and variable and fixed annuities. AUL provides exceptional service through experienced representatives. AUL Retirement...

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Interior Designer Insurance - Inspired protection with DisignCover

As a professional in the small but burgeoning interior design industry, you are no doubt aware of how difficult it can be to find an insurer willing to be flexible to risk matters unique to your area of expertise. Insurance House makes this simple with an exclusive product created specifically for interior designers. Offering you the broadest coverage and all the flexibility you need, our specialised interior designer insurance plan provides the security and support required to run a successful interior design business. Years of extensive research has given Insurance House a thorough understanding of the needs of home fashion and furnishing professionals, so that we can finally offer the unique and individualised support that you’ve been lacking for so long. Some of the features...

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Interior Design Insurance for Professionals

As an interior designer, your job is to alter people’s homes and offices and make them more pleasant, stylish, or contemporary to live and work in. This is an enormous responsibility given the cost of both the design and re-modeling, with changes often being permanent.As a result, if a client does not like the work you have done, or feels certain actions were taken that breached the original contract, there is always a chance that legal action can be brought against you. Public liability insurance protects you against cases where your business is found to be negligent. While it is not a compulsory option, most businesses opt to get one anyway given how a single claim can wreck your business and future earning power. Having a policy will generally cover you not only for legal defence,...

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Secrets of Reading And How it Boosts Your Brain Powers

Good functioning of the brain is the key to a healthy and happy life. As long as your brain is sharp and alert, you will keep enjoying the pleasures of life and help others in achieving the same as well. Hence, it is very important to indulge in such activities that improve brain functioning and boost your intelligence. Reading is one such activity. Since it is a stress-buster, it saves your brain cells from being killed early. Are you wondering how reading improves brain functioning and increases intelligence? Well, read on to find out the ways in which your brain profits by this easy-to-form and enjoyable exercise. # ...

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Insurance News - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Here are the leading auto insurance headlines from ONTARIO AUTO INSURANCE TOPICS ON TWITTER for Tuesday, February 19, 2013:Steep hikes proposed for motorcycle insurance by Saskatchewan Government Insurance. What if the black box in your new car becomes a tool to invade your privacy? What if, on the other hand, it winds up saving your life after an accident?NICB reports a 27 percent rise in questionable claims since 2010 covering property, casualty, commercial, workers’ compensation, vehicle and miscellaneous. Small tweaks will cut fraud at root of high auto insurance premiums.Car insurance based on driving habits comes to Utah.Calls for a national accreditation system to identify top body shops and pay them better rates.Movement against texting while driving develops across U.S. ...

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A Balanced View From Sydney

Bully-boy Malaysia immature and Australia's reaction so limp DateFebruary 19, 2013CategoryOpinion15 reading nowComments 109Read laterPeter HartcherSydney Morning Herald political and international editorView more articles from Peter HartcherinSharePin Itsubmit to redditEmail articlePrintReprints & permissionsimg alt="illustration: John Shakespeare" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s06PViuCRmAGfhddGJrXfaKvW9-d5RFWJN6-W_maR2PeUizwcA0SJd2JXs4io2QhQdAjocIsBWGEMHZHzpLocvPUkc78W5NRNLESTmBmLBjcJeHdyT9gH-edcY-Mwwlwk_N9_UP8rgGQ52=s0-d" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin:...

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