EGI Financial Motors Into Ontario Motorcycle Insurance Market (Insurance Journal)

EGI Financial Motors Into Ontario Motorcycle Insurance Market (Insurance Journal)
Toronto-based EGI Financial Holdings Inc. reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Echelon General Insurance Company, is entering the Ontario motorcycle insurance market with a $5 million brokerage

BestWeek: Fate of Florida's No-Fault Law Hangs in the Balance in 2006 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
OLDWICK, N.J.----Jan. 6, 2006--If the state Legislature doesn't extend it this year, Florida's no-fault automobile insurance system will sunset in 2007. Insurers are divided on the issue.

Echelon enters Ontario motorcycle insurance market (Investment Executive)
EGI Financial Holdings Inc. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Echelon General Insurance Co., is entering the Ontario motorcycle insurance market with a $5 million brokerage agreement with Riders Plus Insurance.

Electric Insurance Revises Kentucky Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 5, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Kentucky by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Dad, Daughter Charged With Insurance Fraud (The Boston Channel)
BOSTON -- A father and daughter from Revere, Mass., are accused of filing fraudulent auto accident reports and insurance claims. George Chandler and Tina Baker are both charged with automobile insurance fraud, attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Regulator Approval to Enter 8th State (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ATLANTA----Jan. 6, 2006--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION , an Atlanta based automobile insurance enterprise today announced that its subsidiary, AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company, has received approval to commence operations in the state of West Virginia.

Father and daughter charged in insurance fraud scam (WRGB)
(Boston - AP) A father and daughter from Revere are accused of filing fraudulent auto accident reports and insurance claims. George Chandler and Tina Baker are both charged with automobile insurance fraud, attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny.

Electric Insurance Revises Kentucky Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo!

Electric Insurance Revises Kentucky Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 5, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Kentucky by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

BestWeek: Fate of Florida's No-Fault Law Hangs in the Balance in 2006 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
OLDWICK, N.J.----Jan. 6, 2006--If the state Legislature doesn't extend it this year, Florida's no-fault automobile insurance system will sunset in 2007. Insurers are divided on the issue.

A Fair assumption: Silvia is state s top insurance agent (The Barnstable Patriot)
Kathleen Silvia thought keynote speaker Kerry Healey, the lieutenant governor, would be the star of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents convention in Boston last November. Instead, it was Silvia herself.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

EGI Financial enters Ontario motorcycle insurance market with $5 million agreement (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
EGI Financial Holdings Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Echelon General Insurance Company, is entering the Ontario motorcycle insurance market with a $5 million brokerage agreement with Riders Plus Insurance.

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements, Cost to Miss. Motorists to Increase

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements, Cost to Miss. Motorists to Increase (Insurance Journal)
Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Jan. 1 doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mi

A Fair assumption: Silvia is state s top insurance agent (The Barnstable Patriot)
Kathleen Silvia thought keynote speaker Kerry Healey, the lieutenant governor, would be the star of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents convention in Boston last November. Instead, it was Silvia herself.

AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Regulator Approval to Enter 8th State (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ATLANTA----Jan. 6, 2006--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION , an Atlanta based automobile insurance enterprise today announced that its subsidiary, AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company, has received approval to commence operations in the state of West Virginia.

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Electric Insurance Revises Kentucky Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 5, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Kentucky by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Father and daughter charged in insurance fraud scam (WRGB)
(Boston - AP) A father and daughter from Revere are accused of filing fraudulent auto accident reports and insurance claims. George Chandler and Tina Baker are both charged with automobile insurance fraud, attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny.

Dad, Daughter Charged With Insurance Fraud (The Boston Channel)
BOSTON -- A father and daughter from Revere, Mass., are accused of filing fraudulent auto accident reports and insurance claims. George Chandler and Tina Baker are both charged with automobile insurance fraud, attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny.

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to Miss. motorists to increase (Picayune Item)
JACKSON (AP) - Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3) The

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements, Cost to Miss. Motorists to Increase (Insurance Journal)
Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Jan. 1 doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mi

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3) The

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Father and daughter charged in insurance fraud scam (WRGB)
(Boston - AP) A father and daughter from Revere are accused of filing fraudulent auto accident reports and insurance claims. George Chandler and Tina Baker are both charged with automobile insurance fraud, attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

Electric Insurance Revises Kentucky Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 5, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Kentucky by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to Miss. motorists to increase (Picayune Item)
JACKSON (AP) - Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN AutosThe most popular luxury cars

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements, Cost to Miss. Motorists to Increase (Insurance Journal)
Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Jan. 1 doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mi

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

2006 NAIAS CoverageThe Official Web Site of the North American

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers.

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (The Auto Channel)
BEVERLY, Mass.--Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers. The new price points will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to motorists to increase (WREG-TV Memphis)
JACKSON, Miss. Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

Electric Insurance Revises Colorado Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 3, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Colorado by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to Miss. motorists to increase (Picayune Item)
JACKSON (AP) - Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements, Cost to Miss. Motorists to Increase (Insurance Journal)
Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Jan. 1 doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mi

Aeon, Aoi Insurance, DoCoMo, Shinsei: Japanese Equity Preview (Bloomberg.com) Jan.

Aeon, Aoi Insurance, DoCoMo, Shinsei: Japanese Equity Preview (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may move in Japanese markets. Prices are as of the 11 a.m. close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 30. The markets were shut through Jan. 3 for national holidays. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to Miss. motorists to increase (Picayune Item)
JACKSON (AP) - Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006. A new law that took effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Electric Insurance Revises Colorado Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 3, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Colorado by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers.

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (The Auto Channel)
BEVERLY, Mass.--Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers. The new price points will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to motorists to increase (WREG-TV

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to motorists to increase (WREG-TV Memphis)
JACKSON, Miss. Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006.

Automobile insurance company rankings posted online (BizJournals)
The state Insurance Department Wednesday issued its 2005 annual ranking of automobile insurance companies based on consumer complaints about the insurers' products and services.

Electric Insurance Revises Colorado Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 3, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in Colorado by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-28 07:43 GMT: Allianz sees FY growth

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-28 07:43 GMT: Allianz sees FY growth in automobile insurance ops (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Allianz AG expects to post full year growth in its automobile insurance operations after it substantially cut premiums this year to win new customers from its rivals, Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing a spokesman for the company.

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (The Auto Channel)
BEVERLY, Mass.--Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers. The new price points will improve Electric's competitive position for a broader range of clients.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

N.J. Neurologist Charged with Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Scam (Insurance Journal)
New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey reported that a Mercer County neurologist, his former medical practice and four former medical diagnostic and/or medical equipment corporations, along with the

Minimum car insurance requirements, cost to motorists to increase (WREG-TV Memphis)
JACKSON, Miss. Thousands of Mississippi motorists will see a higher bill when they renew their automobile insurance in 2006.

Automobile insurance company rankings posted online (BizJournals)
The state Insurance Department Wednesday issued its 2005 annual ranking of automobile insurance companies based on consumer complaints about the insurers' products and services.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used CarCarfax

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers.

Automobile insurance company rankings posted online (BizJournals) The state Insurance

Automobile insurance company rankings posted online (BizJournals)
The state Insurance Department Wednesday issued its 2005 annual ranking of automobile insurance companies based on consumer complaints about the insurers' products and services.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-28 07:43 GMT: Allianz sees FY growth in automobile insurance ops (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Allianz AG expects to post full year growth in its automobile insurance operations after it substantially cut premiums this year to win new customers from its rivals, Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing a spokesman for the company.

New Year Brings Rising Automobile Insurance Costs (WLBT 3)
The new year brings a rising cost in automobile insurance for thousands of Mississippi motorists. A new law that takes effect Sunday doubles the minimum amount of liability insurance Mississippi drivers must carry.

Best, worst car insurers are ranked (Poughkeepsie Journal)
ALBANY American Modern Insurance Co. ranked No. 1 for fewest customer complaints among automobile insurance companies doing business in New York this year, while Empire Insurance received the most, a state Insurance Department report issued this week said.

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3
Editors at MSN Autos take Microsoft's latest driving game out for a spin.
Perry Stern

Six bills will lead reform of tort insurance system (Greeley Tribune Online)
Six bills aiming to change auto insurance laws will drive a new debate over Colorado's 21/2-year-old system of tort automobile insurance.

Overview - China's Insurance Industry In Jan-Nov 2005 (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's insurance industry raked in premiums totaling 454.813 billion yuan (US$56 billion) in the first eleven months of 2005, up 13.83 per cent year-on-year, according to statistics published by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC).

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Overview - China's Insurance Industry In Jan-Nov 2005 (Asia Pulse

Overview - China's Insurance Industry In Jan-Nov 2005 (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's insurance industry raked in premiums totaling 454.813 billion yuan (US$56 billion) in the first eleven months of 2005, up 13.83 per cent year-on-year, according to statistics published by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC).

New state law aims to park uninsured motorists (News Democrat & Leader)
Automobile liability insurance is mandatory in Kentucky, and has been for at least two decades. Still, despite that requirement, many motorists have opted to drive without liability insurance on their personal vehicles.

Chelsea automobile insurance probe set (Boston Globe)
Expanding a statewide effort to crack down on automobile insurance fraud, officials will announce a new task force today in Chelsea that they said could lead to arrests within months.

New state law aims to park uninsured motorists (News Democrat

New state law aims to park uninsured motorists (News Democrat & Leader)
Automobile liability insurance is mandatory in Kentucky, and has been for at least two decades. Still, despite that requirement, many motorists have opted to drive without liability insurance on their personal vehicles.

Best, worst car insurers are ranked (Poughkeepsie Journal)
ALBANY American Modern Insurance Co. ranked No. 1 for fewest customer complaints among automobile insurance companies doing business in New York this year, while Empire Insurance received the most, a state Insurance Department report issued this week said.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-28 07:43 GMT: Allianz sees FY growth in automobile insurance ops (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Allianz AG expects to post full year growth in its automobile insurance operations after it substantially cut premiums this year to win new customers from its rivals, Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing a spokesman for the company.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

Automobile insurance company rankings posted online (BizJournals)
The state Insurance Department Wednesday issued its 2005 annual ranking of automobile insurance companies based on consumer complaints about the insurers' products and services.

Six bills will lead reform of tort insurance system (Greeley Tribune Online)
Six bills aiming to change auto insurance laws will drive a new debate over Colorado's 21/2-year-old system of tort automobile insurance.

Overview - China's Insurance Industry In Jan-Nov 2005 (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's insurance industry raked in premiums totaling 454.813 billion yuan (US$56 billion) in the first eleven months of 2005, up 13.83 per cent year-on-year, according to statistics published by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC).