Mortality, illness data update to bring down insurance costs

The Life Insurance Corporation of India and the Institute of Actuaries in India will jointly set up an institute that will generate the data.

www.livemint.com/2007/11/09001124/Mortality-illness-data-update.html

State moves to cap auto insurance increases

BOSTON - The state insurance commissioner is taking steps to limit how much insurers can raise rates under the state's managed competition plan, but consumer advocates and local insurance agents question whether it will really help ...

www.salemnews.com/local/local_story_302120027

Vitter to put hold on bill for insurance

Louisiana Sen. David Vitter said Monday he's putting a hold on the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007.

www.sunherald.com/201/story/170376.html

Bush Likely To Snip Insurance Coverage In Vermont's Children

Citizens and local authorities of Vermont State of US are up in arms against federal officials. There are moves to cu.

www.medindia.com/news/Bush-Likely-To-Snip-Insurance-Coverage-In-Vermonts-Children-25304-1.htm

Survey Reminds us to Buy Travel Insurance

Results from a recent survey undertaken by swiftcover.com insurance and YouGovsaid that out of 2379 people questioned, 37% said that they had a theft while visiting Spain, 19% said France, and 9% said the theft occurred in the UK.

www.travel-rants.com/2007/08/11/survey-reminds-us-to-buy-travel-insurance/

3 great reasons to get Travel Insurance

There's some great viral commercials going around these days for Travel Insurance companies. The first one plays on the conditions of hospitals in foreign countries, check out the following clip on unnecessary surgery:

www.cheaptravelinsurance.net.au/index.php/2007/02/advertisments/3-great-reasons-to-get-travel-insurance/