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• Gov. Dayton, Speaker Daudt to meet Tuesday over rising health insurance premiums - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  31-10-2016 23:21
  
  KMSP-TV
  Gov. Dayton, Speaker Daudt to meet Tuesday over rising health insurance premiums
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday will meet with Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt to discuss how the state should address rising health insurance premiums for Minnesotans who purchase coverage on the individual market. Dayton last week proposed ...
  Dayton, leaders plan meeting to talk about soaring health insuranceRosemount Town Pages
  Gov. Dayton and Speaker Daudt to meet about he
  
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• Clarksburg Fire Department's new insurance classification could decrease residents' premiums - The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)

  31-10-2016 23:13
  
  The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)
  Clarksburg Fire Department's new insurance classification could decrease residents' premiums
  The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)
  Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe said business and residence owners should make sure their business and home owner insurance policies reflect the city's new fire suppression rating. Scott. Staff photo by Lisa Troshinsky. Scott. truck. Staff photo by ...and more »
  
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• Help available during insurance open enrollment period - Huntington Herald Dispatch

  31-10-2016 22:07
  USA TODAY
  Help available during insurance open enrollment period
  Huntington Herald Dispatch
  HUNTINGTON — As West Virginians gear up to enroll, re-enroll or switch plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace, local agencies are available to assist and answer questions about which plan might be best. The annual open enrollment for the ...
  Open enrollment: 3 things to know about health insurance in 2017HollandSentinel.com
  Bronze, silver, gold: Which health insurance tier best buy for you?
  
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• Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk? - The New ... - New York Times

  31-10-2016 21:22
  New York Times
  Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk? - The New ...
  New York Times
  Beth Walker signed up for a high-deductible health plan with her husband, Ordell, a football coach at Bluefield College in Virginia. Credit Jacob Biba for The ...and more »
  
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• Strongest earthquake since 1980 rocks central Italy [photos]

  31-10-2016 21:21
  
  The magnitude 6.6 quake damaged historical buildings as far away as Rome and led to the closure of schools there, but most damage is reported in the medieval walled town of Norcia, close to the epicenter.
  
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• Huma Abedin Cut FBI Deal, Kept Clinton E-Mails in 'Life Insurance' Folder? - snopes.com

  31-10-2016 21:18
  
  Huma Abedin Cut FBI Deal, Kept Clinton E-Mails in 'Life Insurance' Folder?
  snopes.com
  Rumors claimed that Huma Abedin retained deleted e-mails belonging to Hillary Clinton in a folder called "life insurance," and cut a deal with the FBI. Kim LaCapria. Oct 31, 2016. Share. 653. 655. Claim: Huma Abedin retained deleted e-mails of Hillary ...and more »
  
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• Open enrollment season for health insurance is here - 12news.com

  31-10-2016 21:11
  
  12news.com
  Open enrollment season for health insurance is here
  12news.com
  Open enrollment for health care insurance is upon us, here is some advice from the experts when dealing with choosing coverages. (Photo: NBC). CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST. Even if you're beyond being haunted by Halloween, ...
  Freeway Insurance to Offer Free Health Insurance Enrollment Services During 2016-2017 Open EnrollmentBusiness Wire (press release)
  Open Enrollment for Insurance BeginsKNWA
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• Ways Agents Try to Upsell You on Life Insurance - mySanAntonio.com

  31-10-2016 20:50
  
  WealthManagement.com
  Ways Agents Try to Upsell You on Life Insurance
  mySanAntonio.com
  Upselling is a tried-and-true sales tactic, from the carpet cleaner who offers to do your upholstery to the fast-food cashier who asks if you want fries with that. Buying more than you planned isn't a big deal for small stuff. But it gets expensive for ...
  Why Permanent Life Insurance Is a Bad Idea for Most PeoplePalm Beach Post
  Life Insurance Still Matters in Estate PlanningWealthManagement.comall 5 news arti
  
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• Mark Steyn: 'Occam's Weiner' dictates Hillary Clinton emails on laptop were 'insurance policy' - Washington Times

  31-10-2016 20:27
  
  Washington Times
  Mark Steyn: 'Occam's Weiner' dictates Hillary Clinton emails on laptop were 'insurance policy'
  Washington Times
  New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and his wife Huma leave a press conference at the Gay Men's Health Crisis headquarters, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE ** more >. View Comments Print. By Douglas ...
  New Emails: Abedin's Life Insurance Policy? Possible Cause For Perjury?The Libertarian Republicall 514 news ar
  
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• Jeffco couple torched house, hid belongings in insurance fraud scheme, police say - AL.com

  31-10-2016 20:15
  
  AL.com
  Jeffco couple torched house, hid belongings in insurance fraud scheme, police say
  AL.com
  Donna McCullars and Steven Millwood are charged with arson and insurance fraud in connection with a February fire at their Adamsville home. (Jefferson County Jail). Print Email · Carol Robinson | [email protected] By Carol Robinson | [email protected] ...
  
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• SoFi receives insurance license and will partner with Protective Life, report says - Silicon Valley Business Journal

  31-10-2016 19:38
  Silicon Valley Business Journal
  SoFi receives insurance license and will partner with Protective Life, report says
  Silicon Valley Business Journal
  Online lender Social Finance, better known as SoFi, has received licenses from several states to act as an insurance broker and has partnered with carrier Protective Life Insurance Co., a report said on Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported the news ...
  
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• Employers find value in onsite PT model to treat workplace injuries

  31-10-2016 18:40
  
  Employers are finding onsite physical therapy is a cost-effective way to treat workplace injuries. Here's why.
  
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• Kansans worried about rising insurance premiums - KWCH

  31-10-2016 17:42
  
  KWCH
  Kansans worried about rising insurance premiums
  KWCH
  WICHITA, Kan. Starting November 1st, you can enroll or renew your insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Nationwide, you can expect about an average 20 percent increase in your premiums. In Wichita, it's more than double that.
  
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• Midwest World Series Inspires Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Fundraiser

  31-10-2016 17:39
  
  The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s (IICF) Midwest Division has launched a World Series-related fundraising effort benefitting regional Community Grants Programs. With World Series excitement mounting throughout the Midwest and beyond, and reaching a fever pitch in Chicago and Cleveland, IICF Midwest …
  
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• Missouri Jury Hands Down Another Big Baby Powder Award — $70M

  31-10-2016 17:32
  
  A St. Louis jury has awarded a California woman more than $70 million in her lawsuit alleging that years of using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused her cancer, the latest case raising concerns about the health ramifications of extended …
  
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• Do you have zombie apocalypse insurance? - fox2now.com

  31-10-2016 17:32
  
  Do you have zombie apocalypse insurance?
  fox2now.com
  ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – There is no zombie apocalypse insurance, but there are insurance policies to help you if a zombie apocalypse may happen. Primerica Insurance Experts Brian Nelson and Ronnell Burns have the perfect insurance policies to get if ...
  
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• Number of Minnesota Fire Deaths Decrease Dramatically from 2015

  31-10-2016 17:29
  
  Fire deaths in Minnesota have decreased this year, down dramatically from 2015. State Fire Marshal Bruce West told Minnesota Public Radio News that there have been 24 deaths from fires so far this year, compared with 49 at this time …
  
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• Investigation Finds 17 Women Reported Assaults by 19 Baylor University Players

  31-10-2016 17:27
  
  An outside investigation of the Baylor University sexual violence scandal found 17 women who had reported sexual or domestic assaults involving 19 Baylor University athletes since 2011, university regents have told The Wall Street Journal. Those included four reports of …
  
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• Louisiana High Court: Law Can Shield Priests from Reporting Abuse Evidence

  31-10-2016 17:24
  
  Louisiana law does not require a priest to notify authorities after hearing evidence of child abuse from a child making a religious confession, the state Supreme Court said on Oct. 28. The ruling came in an ongoing 2009 lawsuit against …
  
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• M.D. Jensvold & Co. Opens Dallas-Area Office

  31-10-2016 17:21
  
  Surplus lines broker and managing general agent, M.D. Jensvold & Co. Inc., has opened a new office in the Dallas area. Judy Walker will continue to be the northwest regional manager as well as the general manager for the Dallas …
  
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• I have a valid claim, so why won't my travel insurance pay? - The Seattle Times

  31-10-2016 17:19
  
  I have a valid claim, so why won't my travel insurance pay?
  The Seattle Times
  Tami Miller filed her travel insurance claim more than two years ago. Why hasn't Allianz paid? Share story. By. Christopher Elliott. King Features Syndicate. Q: Two years ago, I was scheduled to travel to Omaha, Neb., to stay with my mother and provide ...
  
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• Climate is already making Americans move

  31-10-2016 17:10
  
  As global warming causes more extreme weather and sea-level rise, coastal communities around the U.S. are starting to think about whether, and how, to help people move away from the water.
  
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• What Latest U.S. Statistics on Nonfatal Workplace Injuries Reveal

  31-10-2016 17:03
  
  Private employers reported approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2015, or about 48,000 fewer than in 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That translates into a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 equivalent full-time …
  
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• Immigrant License Applications in New Mexico Slow as Cutoff Approaches

  31-10-2016 16:11
  
  The number of immigrants seeking driver’s licenses in New Mexico has slowed but remains on pace to reach a four-year high as a deadline approaches to comply with federal ID requirements, according to a review by The Associated Press. Data …
  
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• Family Sues California Ambulance Firm over Mangled Leg Instagram Post

  31-10-2016 16:04
  
  A San Francisco Bay Area couple has filed a lawsuit against a California ambulance company and a driver for posting a picture of their adult son’s badly mangled leg onto Instagram. The East Bay Times reported that many hashtags, including …
  
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• Tokio Marine America, Continental Underwriters to Offer Hull, Marine Liability

  31-10-2016 15:48
  
  Tokio Marine America (TMA), a commercial property and casualty insurer to large and middle-market companies and a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings, is expanding its ocean marine offering to include hull and liability insurance. This new coverage will be offered …
  
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• Lemonade Appoints Latza as Chief Compliance Officer in New York

  31-10-2016 15:42
  
  Lemonade, a newly licensed insurance company for homeowners and renters, appointed William D. Latza as its chief compliance officer and general counsel. Latza joins Lemonade after spending 25 years as partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, where he …
  
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• Trick-or-Treating and Homeowners’ Liability for Injuries: A Guide

  31-10-2016 15:05
  
  Halloween pranks. Google this phrase and more than 5 million results link you to a myriad of ways to “mess with peoples’ minds” on Halloween. Some of the recommended pranks require a higher education to understand; some ideas are, well, …
  
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• Financial Services Firms Likely to Flee Britain If ‘Passport’ Regulations Lost ECB’s Lane

  31-10-2016 14:29
  
  There is likely to be a significant flight of financial activity out of Britain if companies are no longer regulated on equivalent terms to those in the European Union after Brexit, European Central Bank council member Philip Lane said on …
  
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• Vermont Residents Encouraged to Take Steps to Prevent Home Fires

  31-10-2016 14:26
  
  The Vermont Division of Fire Safety and the American Red Cross are encouraging residents to take steps to help prevent home fires and save lives as the heating season gets underway. They recommend installing smoke alarms on every level of …
  
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• 10 things to do to keep hackers out of your home

  31-10-2016 14:24
  
  Your smart televisions, baby monitors, refrigerators and thermostats are a way for cyber criminals to break into your personal network.
  
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• Travelers Says Property-Related Claims Spike on Halloween

  31-10-2016 14:23
  
  On Halloween, homeowners have more to worry about than running out of candy for trick-or-treaters. The Travelers insurance company says there are 24 percent more property crime-related claims on Halloween than an average day. To prevent theft or vandalism, the …
  
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• New York’s AmTrust Acquires AmeriHealth Casualty Insurance

  31-10-2016 14:18
  
  AmTrust Financial Services Inc., a multinational insurance holding company headquartered in New York City, has entered into an agreement to acquire AmeriHealth Casualty Insurance Company from Independence Health Group Inc. for approximately $90 million in cash. The transaction will be …
  
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• 2015 Health Insurance Enrollment: Net Increase of 4.8 Million, Trends Slowing - Heritage.org

  31-10-2016 14:16
  
  Heritage.org
  2015 Health Insurance Enrollment: Net Increase of 4.8 Million, Trends Slowing
  Heritage.org
  During 2015, the growth in both individual-market and employer-group coverage resulted in a net increase in private-market coverage of 2 million individuals. For individual-market policies, enrollment increased by a bit more than 1.12 million individuals.and more »
  
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• Entrepreneur Shuts Startup After U.S. Questions Safety of Self-Driving Kit

  31-10-2016 13:51
  
  Self-driving cars are getting closer by the day, but they won’t be coming from hacking phenomenon George Hotz. Hotz, the first person to jailbreak an iPhone and a vagabond of the world’s top tech companies, has scrapped his self-driving project …
  
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• Northern Ireland Can’t Block Britain’s Brexit: Court

  31-10-2016 13:19
  
  Northern Ireland’s High Court on Friday rejected an attempt to block Britain’s exit from the European Union, saying that neither the province’s parliament nor its laws could override a decision by the British government. But it said it would defer …
  
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• UK Uber Drivers’ Court Victory Over Pay Could Rejigger Gig Economy

  31-10-2016 13:04
  
  Uber Technologies Inc. lost a lawsuit over pay and vacation time for U.K. drivers at the car-sharing service in a ruling that could change how workers are treated in the country’s burgeoning gig economy. Three London tribunal judges turned to “Hamlet” …
  
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• How self-driving cars will change the rules of the road

  31-10-2016 11:30
  
  Connected cars come with technology tools that insurers will find of great use.
  
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• California Inc.: Top state court to hear case on disaster insurance - Los Angeles Times

  31-10-2016 11:01
  
  Los Angeles Times
  California Inc.: Top state court to hear case on disaster insurance
  Los Angeles Times
  Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newsletter of the L.A. Times Business Section. I'm Business columnist David Lazarus, and here's a rundown of upcoming stories this week and the highlights of last week. Trading resumes Monday after Friday's ...
  
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• 5 common mistakes that discourage referrals

  31-10-2016 11:00
  
  Are you winging it when trying to get referrals? That and these other common mistakes may be hindering your efforts.
  
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• Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Highest When Agents File Claims - Insurance Journal

  31-10-2016 06:06
  
  Insurance Journal
  Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Highest When Agents File Claims
  Insurance Journal
  Eight of 10 customers who purchased their auto insurance policy through a local agent still call their agent first to report or seek advice regarding a claim and customers whose agents file their claim are happier with their service than those who use ...and more »
  
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• Uber Aims High: On-Demand, Unmanned Small Commuter Aircraft in 10 Years

  31-10-2016 06:00
  
  Flying commuters like George Jetson could be whizzing to work through the sky less than 10 years from now, according to ride-services provider Uber, which believes the future of transportation is literally looking up. Uber Technologies Inc. released a white …
  
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• Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Highest When Agents File Claims

  31-10-2016 06:00
  
  Eight of 10 customers who purchased their auto insurance policy through a local agent still call their agent first to report or seek advice regarding a claim and customers whose agents file their claim are happier with their service than …
  
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• Car Theft, Break-Ins Top List of Most Common Crimes in Kentucky City

  31-10-2016 05:42
  
  Lexington, Ky., officials say property thefts, especially those involving vehicles, are among the most frequently committed crimes in Kentucky’s second-largest city. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports more than 260 vehicles were stolen and nearly 800 vehicle break-ins occurred from July to …
  
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• Drought in Southeast States Wreaking Havoc on Crops, Increasing Fire Risk

  31-10-2016 05:36
  
  Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions – what forecasters call “exceptional drought” – are in …
  
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• Nazis and naughty nurses: 4 bone-chilling dangers of your office Halloween party

  31-10-2016 05:01
  
  It’s important to make sure you keep fright out of the office. Proper planning can prevent any heart-stopping moments for human resources, risk management and legal departments.
  
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• Keys to finding & keeping the right employees

  31-10-2016 05:01
  
  Insurance agencies and companies with engaged employees outperform the competition in productivity, customer loyalty and profitability.
  
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• Family Sues Amazon Over Hoverboard that Burned $1M Nashville Home

  31-10-2016 04:26
  
  A family is suing Amazon for selling a hoverboard blamed for starting a fire that burned their $1 million home in Nashville. The Tennessean reports that the Fox family’s lawsuit says Amazon had information about the dangers of the product …
  
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• Hanover Accuses Memphis Recording Studio of Insurance Fraud After Arson Fire

  31-10-2016 04:19
  
  An insurance company that paid more than $2.8 million in claims after an arson fire damaged an historic Memphis music recording studio has now accused a rock music label company of fraud and wants its money back. The Commercial Appeal …
  
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