EU Scales Back Insurance Overhaul Sought by Industry (Update1)
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- European Union negotiators scaled back an industry-supported overhaul of insurance rules, dealing a blow to insurers who are seeking more centralized oversight of their risk management policies.

EU Governments Scale Back Insurance Overhaul Sought by Industry
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- European Union negotiators tentatively agreed to modify an industry-backed overhaul of insurance rules, dealing a blow to insurers who are seeking more centralized oversight of their risk management policies.

Integrity Capital Partners sells unwanted life insurance policies
Integrity Capital Partners has facilitated the sale of $130 million in life insurance policies for a public company. (XRIT)

CNP Is Favorite to Buy Natixis Insurance Unit, La Tribune Says
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- CNP Assurances SA, France's largest life insurer, is the frontrunner to buy the insurance unit being sold by Natixis SA, La Tribune reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

Mandated health insurance would decrease college enrollment, officials say
ANNAPOLIS ? More than 250,000 Maryland adults under age 30 lacked health insurance in 2006, prompting health care officials to call for mandatory coverage for all college students during a House committee hearing Wednesday.

Texas Higher Education Students Awarded Insurance Scholarships
The Insurance Council of Texas Education Foundation has awarded $28,000 in academic scholarships to 14 students of insurance at four universities in the state. "This is the seventh year that we ha

Czech insurance companies' surplus reaches 5 billion - minister
He said the five-billion-crown reserve that was created also thanks to the collection of regulatory health fees introduced in January would allow doctors to receive next year more money from health insurance companies for their services.

Harel looks to buy rival's life insurance portfolio
Currently, ILD Insurance does not need to sell its holdings.

Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Withdraws Rate Change Request
The Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) has withdrawn its filing to reduce its private passenger automobile insurance rates, according the Maryland Insurance Administration. The MAIF filed a

Commerce seeks to beef up insurance staff
The Department of Commerce is hiring officials to oversee regulation of insurance companies in the Commonwealth.

Insurance Savings
In our third savvy shopper segment, insurance could be a place where you could save big bucks. That is, if you follow a couple of simple steps.

Health insurance costs: Employees dig deeper in pockets
U.S. workers who get health insurance through their employer can expect to shoulder more of the ever-growing financial burden again next year.

Alabama's Baldwin County Backs Captive as Coastal Insurance Option
County commissioners in Alabama's Baldwin County have voted to endorse the concept of "captive insurance'' in the hopes of helping the struggling construction industry on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Foll

Insurance may soon cover maggot therapy
Maggot therapy has received a boost from the medical establishment that could make it easier for patients and doctors to get insurance reimbursement for this treatment.

AXA Gulf voted Best Insurance Provider at 2008 Autocar ME People's choice award
AXA Gulf won the People's Choice award for being the 'Best Insurance Provider' at the 2008 Autocar Middle East Awards.

Insurance industry backs health care overhaul if coverage mandated
WASHINGTON ? The health insurance industry said yesterday it would support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions. In return, it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage.

Suspect held in insurance scams
PEABODY and mdash; Tyler Parrish had seemingly found a way out from under the staggering payments on his $45,000 2006 Hummer H3 and mdash; simply upgrade his insurance coverage, then report that the massive SUV had been in an accident, according to police.

Spain requires pollution insurance
SPAIN?S government launched a crackdown today against ship pollution. Madrid is barring merchant ships exceeding 1,000gt that have failed to contract insurance against environmental damage caused by fuel. The ban begins tomorrow.

Health insurance industry makes pitch for coverage mandate
WASHINGTON -- The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions -- but in return, it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage.

Eustis leaders consider cutting their free insurance
City commissioners likely will move today to stop offering free insurance benefits to themselves, mostly as a cost-cutting move.