The suit accuses Allstate Insurance Co., State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. and several other insurers of working together to fix prices, manipulate damage estimates and low-ball claims payments after Katrina and Hurricane Rita devastated the state in 2005.
What if you took away your cell phone for 1 day?
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Brace yourselves for the facts....
AIG has filed a lawsuit against seven former executives, including Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, alleging a breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the handling of a block of AIG shares worth about $20 billion, according to court documents.
A study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University has shown that talking on a cell phone while driving causes the drivers to make some of the same driving errors that are common among those driving under the influence of alcohol.
"A lawyer who once organized class-action lawsuits against insurers and other companies has agreed to pay a $10 million fine and accept a sentence of up to 33 months in prison in connection with allegations that his firm paid many of the lead plaintiffs in the cases."
It's no surprise to me that USAA hits the top again year after year. Other insurance companies, like State Farm and Amica always place high as well. I was insured with State Farm for many years, then found USAA premiums to be lower and the claims service to be just as good.
What is your worst customer service experience?
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As I pose this question, there exists probably tens of thousands of people throughout the world with this particular life sentence. These questions are for you.... What would you do? Who would you see? Would you travel the world? Would you give all your money away?
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia file a class action lawsuit against thirty seven leading banks, insurance companies, and brokers alleging widespread price-fixing and bid-rigging in the multi-billion dollar municipal derivatives industry dating back to 1992.
Over the past several months, the economic oulook has become increasingly dismal.
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Insurance fraud takes many disguises. It's important that as consumers we educate ourselves to take action if we find ourselves in similar situations.
Allstate is one of many insurance companies that continuously fight insurance fraud throughout the nation. Most insurance companies have implemented Special Investigative Units (SIU) to investigate potential fraud.
Another reason why we should try and carpool. This translates into higher premiums for the average american.
It will be interesting to see how AIG rebounds from these credit problems. As insurers are still trying to recover from the large losses in the south due to hurricances, the credit crunch is just another blow to the insurance industry.
If only parents could get access to this "black box", the world would be a better place. Could this be an invasion of privacy? What's next, insurance companies monitoring these devices to get access to our driving habits?
State Farm once again hits the mark at one of the best insurance companies in handling auto repairs surveyed by body shops. Translation? Quicker more efficient repair process wth the auto repairer, less time in the body shop for the consumer.
There has been a great deal of negativity at Newsvine in recent days. I think I'm glad that I wasn't online during much of it for if I was I might have become involved and said and did things I wasn't proud of. But I wasn't and I didn't.
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Auto fraud is multi-billion dollar industry. Auto fraud causes insurance premiums to increase for everyone. Parking lots are especially prone to auto fraud as there are many people walking in and out of aisles with visual obstructions.
Free market once again in the state of Massachusetts. As the big names enter the state offering personal auto insurance, competition reenters the market to offer low premiums and plenty of options for you the consumer.
Every year there are more than six million auto accidents. In fact, you are much more likely to get in a car accident than an airplane accident. That's why it's important to be prepared. Preparing for an Auto Accident
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This is a very helpful article when renting another vehicle. In addition to these helpful items, take note of this one item that I can include. Prior to renting a vehicle, review your terms and conditions on your credit cards.
In its attempt to attract a younger audience State Farm has landed one of the biggest names in basketball with it's endorsement with Lebron James.
If you live in one of the cities noted in this article, State Farm Insurance may be a good alternative for your auto insurance needs with prices dropping as much as they have.
Searching for the right insurance company for you should not stop at price. You should consider customer service and exceptional claim service handling. JD Power has surveyed and identified top insurers based on a variety of criteria.
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