Now you can get insured by AAA (Honolulu Advertiser) The

Now you can get insured by AAA (Honolulu Advertiser)
The local AAA affiliate has entered the insurance business after receiving state approval to sell automobile, homeowners' and life insurance to Hawai'i automobile association members.

Business briefs: Hawai'i AAA affiliate to sell insurance (Honolulu Advertiser)
The affiliate, the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, began setting up the Hawai'i business after receiving a certificate of authority from the state last June to sell insurance in Hawaii.

Used Car Buyers Beware: Flood-Damaged Cars Are Coming; Auto Club Joins Insurance Commissioner Garamendi to Warn (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 2, 20064, 2006--The Automobile Club of Southern California joined California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today to warn local car buyers about the danger of purchasing used vehicles damaged by flood waters during last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes.

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

AAA to offer auto, home insurance in Hawaii (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
AAA Hawaii's affiliated insurer won state approval yesterday to begin offering automobile and homeowners insurance to its 120,000 members in the islands.

Used Car Buyers Beware: Flood-Damaged Cars Are Coming; Auto Club

Used Car Buyers Beware: Flood-Damaged Cars Are Coming; Auto Club Joins Insurance Commissioner Garamendi to Warn (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 2, 20064, 2006--The Automobile Club of Southern California joined California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today to warn local car buyers about the danger of purchasing used vehicles damaged by flood waters during last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes.

Electric Insurance Enhances New Jersey Auto Product (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Jan. 27, 2006--Electric Insurance Company announced today that it has enhanced its private passenger auto product and, as a result, is expanding its marketing distribution in New Jersey.

Insurance provider charged with theft (The Leader-Herald)
GLOVERSVILLE - The operator of the Burton Insurance Agency was arrested Tuesday for stealing his clients' insurance payments, said Fulton County District Attorney Louise K. Sira.

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San Jose Mercury News)
When you rent a car, you're likely to encounter pressure to buy extra insurance. Readers have asked if sleazy rental agents deliberately target senior citizens. My answer is ``not necessarily,'' but those agents do target renters who don't seem to know the ropes -- a group that might well include seniors.

'Walk the Line' star Joaquin Phoenix flips car (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
"Walk the Line" star and presumed Oscar contender Joaquin Phoenix walked away a bit shaken but otherwise unhurt when the automobile he was driving rolled over in the Hollywood Hills, police said on Friday.

Auto and Homeowners Insurance Available Through AAA Hawaii (The Auto

Auto and Homeowners Insurance Available Through AAA Hawaii (The Auto Channel)
HONOLULU--Jan. 2, 20066, 2006--AAA Hawaii's affiliated insurer has received approval by the state insurance division to offer automobile and homeowners insurance to qualified members.

Business briefs: Hawai'i AAA affiliate to sell insurance (Honolulu Advertiser)
The affiliate, the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, began setting up the Hawai'i business after receiving a certificate of authority from the state last June to sell insurance in Hawaii.

AAA to sell insurance (Pacific Business News) California-based Interinsurance Exchange

AAA to sell insurance (Pacific Business News)
California-based Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club has been approved to sell homeowner's and auto insurance in Hawaii for AAA Hawaii members.

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

SRS Announces Claim Administration Partnership with Arch Insurance Group (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Specialty Risk Services , one of the nation's largest property casualty third party administrators for workers' compensation and general liability claims, announces a new claims administration agreement and partnership with Arch Insurance Group, provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance for corporations, professional firms, and financial institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

GlobeSt.com UPDATE: State Farm Takes 50% of One Charter Place (GlobeSt.com)
CORAL SPRINGS, FL-Bloomington, IL-based State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. has preleased 50,500 sf, or approximately 50% of the office space in One Charter Place.

Top 10 Vehicles of 2005 on MSN Autos The most

Top 10 Vehicles of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Insurance provider charged with theft (The Leader-Herald)
GLOVERSVILLE - The operator of the Burton Insurance Agency was arrested Tuesday for stealing his clients' insurance payments, said Fulton County District Attorney Louise K. Sira.

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San Jose Mercury News)
When you rent a car, you're likely to encounter pressure to buy extra insurance. Readers have asked if sleazy rental agents deliberately target senior citizens. My answer is ``not necessarily,'' but those agents do target renters who don't seem to know the ropes -- a group that might well include seniors.

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings Accounts (SYS-CON Media)
While less than five percent of U.S.consumers have a health savings account (HSA), Baby Boomers, by contrast,are embracing the product in comparatively high numbers. In fact, accordingto recent findings from the 2005 Insurance Audit , 56 percent ofhouseholders with an HSA are between the ages of 40-60 years old.

Low-cost auto insurance plan expanding (Sacramento Business Journal)
A program to provide low-cost automobile insurance to safe drivers with low incomes will expand in 2006 to include a total of 16 counties, including Sacramento, Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi said Monday.

The Hartford Adds Ocean Cargo Insurance to Its Quote Marine E-Submission Tool (RedNova)
HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As technology continues to improve the way business is conducted, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
2006 NAIAS in Detroit: Image is Everything
Ann Job

31 graduate from AARP safe-driving program (Hot Springs Village Voice)
Thirty-one residents of Hot Springs Village have graduated from AARP safe-driving classes Jan. 18 and 19 sponsored by Allstate Insurance agent Henry Bradley at the Coronado Center. The instructor was Gene Widlowski.

New Car Reviews
Featuring new reviews from top auto journalists.
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The Hartford Adds Ocean Cargo Insurance to its Quote Marine e-Submission Tool (SYS-CON Media)
As technology continues to improve the way business is conducted, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has announced that its international air and ocean cargo insurance is now available to agents using the company's dynamic electronic submission tool, Quote Marine.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

Low-cost auto insurance program to expand to Sacramento (The Sacramento Bee)
State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi will expand California's low-cost automobile insurance program to eight additional counties, including Sacramento, later this year.

The Hartford Adds Ocean Cargo Insurance to its Quote Marine

The Hartford Adds Ocean Cargo Insurance to its Quote Marine e-Submission Tool (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
As technology continues to improve the way business is conducted, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has announced that its international air and ocean cargo insurance is now available to agents using the company's dynamic electronic submission tool, Quote Marine.

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings Accounts (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
While less than five percent of U.S. consumers have a health savings account, Baby Boomers, by contrast, are embracing the product in comparatively high numbers. In fact, according to recent findings from the 2005 Insurance Audit , 56 percent of householders with an HSA are between the ages of 40-60 years old.

State Farm pre-leases half of One Charter Place (BizJournals)
The developer of One Charter Place has said State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, has agreed to lease about half of the building, promoted as the first multi-tenant office building of the Downtown Coral Springs project.

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings Accounts (SYS-CON Media)
While less than five percent of U.S.consumers have a health savings account (HSA), Baby Boomers, by contrast,are embracing the product in comparatively high numbers. In fact, accordingto recent findings from the 2005 Insurance Audit , 56 percent ofhouseholders with an HSA are between the ages of 40-60 years old.

Top Sport Utilities of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San Jose Mercury News)
When you rent a car, you're likely to encounter pressure to buy extra insurance. Readers have asked if sleazy rental agents deliberately target senior citizens. My answer is ``not necessarily,'' but those agents do target renters who don't seem to know the ropes -- a group that might well include seniors.

Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

Insurance may rise to refill fund (Orlando Sentinel)
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is nearly out of money, the fund's senior officer said. Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Friday.

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings Accounts (SYS-CON Media)
While less than five percent of U.S.consumers have a health savings account (HSA), Baby Boomers, by contrast,are embracing the product in comparatively high numbers. In fact, accordingto recent findings from the 2005 Insurance Audit , 56 percent ofhouseholders with an HSA are between the ages of 40-60 years old.

Insurance may rise to refill fund (Orlando Sentinel)
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is nearly out of money, the fund's senior officer said. Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Friday.

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.

Claritas Insurance Audit Shows Baby Boomers Are Embracing Health Savings Accounts (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
While less than five percent of U.S. consumers have a health savings account, Baby Boomers, by contrast, are embracing the product in comparatively high numbers. In fact, according to recent findings from the 2005 Insurance Audit , 56 percent of householders with an HSA are between the ages of 40-60 years old.

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com) A

3 indicted on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy (NorthJersey.com)
A state grand jury has indicted three Paterson residents on charges that they staged an automobile accident in order to submit phony insurance claims.

Roadside Assistance Plans (BellaOnline)
Roadside Assistance is a great plan for all motorists to have besides their Automobile Insurance Policy.

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

Hurricane Catastrophe Fund May Seek Small Rate Increase (Insurance Journal)
Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike, possibly just a fraction of 1 percent, to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Jan

Insurance may rise to refill fund (Orlando Sentinel)
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is nearly out of money, the fund's senior officer said. Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Friday.

Kaine Unveils Road Map (RedNova)
By Michael Sluss mike.sluss@roanoke.com (804) 697-1585 RICHMOND -- Gov.

Los Angeles Auto Show Subdued as Automakers Focus on Detroit
The final Los Angeles auto show for January highlights a diverse range of new vehicles.
Ann Job

New Car Reviews
Featuring new reviews from top auto journalists.
Editors of MSN Autos

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Offers Office Condominium Associations (PR Newswire via

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Offers Office Condominium Associations (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Philadelphia Insurance Companies , A.M. Best rated A+ , announced it is broadening the eligible classes for its Condominium Product to include office park condominium complexes.

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Insurance may rise to refill fund (Orlando Sentinel)
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is nearly out of money, the fund's senior officer said. Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Friday.

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San Jose Mercury News)
When you rent a car, you're likely to encounter pressure to buy extra insurance. Readers have asked if sleazy rental agents deliberately target senior citizens. My answer is ``not necessarily,'' but those agents do target renters who don't seem to know the ropes -- a group that might well include seniors.

What the masters say (The Star Online)
To most of us, fire spells danger. Truly, the Year of the Fire Dog (Jan 29, 2006 to Feb 17, 2007) seems to be too hot to handle and portends danger! With the rising costs of living and transport fares, the public s perception of the year is one of pessimism.

Welcome:&nbsp&nbsp (Roanoke Times)
RICHMOND -- Gov. Tim Kaine will seek higher taxes on vehicle purchases and automobile insurance premiums and steep fines for driving violations to generate revenue for a transportation funding package that would produce $3.7 billion in its first four years and provide a sustained source of money for road and transit projects.

Roadside Assistance Plans (BellaOnline)
Roadside Assistance is a great plan for all motorists to have besides their Automobile Insurance Policy.

Top Sport Utilities of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San

Do rental car companies try to push unneeded insurance? (San Jose Mercury News)
When you rent a car, you're likely to encounter pressure to buy extra insurance. Readers have asked if sleazy rental agents deliberately target senior citizens. My answer is ``not necessarily,'' but those agents do target renters who don't seem to know the ropes -- a group that might well include seniors.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Offers Office Condominium Associations (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Philadelphia Insurance Companies , A.M. Best rated A+ , announced it is broadening the eligible classes for its Condominium Product to include office park condominium complexes.

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle? 60,000 is the

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Welcome:&nbsp&nbsp (Roanoke Times)
RICHMOND -- Gov. Tim Kaine will seek higher taxes on vehicle purchases and automobile insurance premiums and steep fines for driving violations to generate revenue for a transportation funding package that would produce $3.7 billion in its first four years and provide a sustained source of money for road and transit projects.

Automobile insurance to double major companies incomes (Moldova.org)
(Commentary by Sergei Balaban, Infotag observer) The Moldovan Government has compelled insurance companies to use a uniform scheme of selling motor third party insurance policies. According to corresponding governmental Resolution, in 2006 the insurance of cars, depending on their engine volume, will cost the owner 300 to 1,100 lei, of motorbikes 200-400 lei, public transport vehicles 1,000 to

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Progressive Car Insurance : Official Site Named #1 insurance website by Watchfire. Get a free direct quote now. www.progressive.com (sponsored listing)

Top 10 Vehicles of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Hurricane Catastrophe Fund May Seek Small Rate Increase (Local6.com Central Florida)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians could face a relatively small insurance rate hike -- possibly just a fraction of 1 percent -- to help restore the nearly depleted Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, its senior officer said Friday.