Monday, 16 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Allstate Corp. said Monday that an executive from rival Travelers Cos., Joseph P. Lacher Jr., has been named president of Allstate's property and casualty offerings.
Allstate, the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, swung to a profit Wednesday from a year ago loss, helped by lower catastrophe and investment losses.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2009 | Source: The New York Times
Congress is preparing to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for another year, despite warnings that the program lacks adequate controls and may be shifting too much money to the insurance industry.
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
This is the summer of the new frugality. Saving money is chic, including when it comes to insurance. But reducing coverage does not mean instant cost savings.
Friday, 22 May 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
After creating a plan to radically alter AIG's operations to help repay billions in government loans, chairman and chief executive Edward Liddy is leaving his vision for the insurer in the hands of a whole new set of managers.
Friday, 15 May 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The federal government has agreed to extend billions in bailout funds to six major life insurers, helping them shore up their capital positions after major investment losses.
Stocks opened flat Friday as investors were encouraged by a pair of better-than-expected manufacturing readings but dismal economic data out of Europe and weak U.S. retail reports capped gains.
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