Study: Location Affects Health Care More Than Insurance
The relative location of health services has a greater impact than health insurance status regarding people’s ability to obtain quality health care in the United States, according to a report to be published in April.
Report: Class Action Lawuits Could Cost Toyota $3 Billion
The legal troubles for the Toyota Motor Corporation continue to worsen as dozens of class action lawsuits are being filed.
AIG, MetLife Agree on $15.5 Billion Deal for Asian Life Insurer
Officials for taxpayer-rescued American International Group (AIG) today announced they have finalized a $15.5 billion deal to sell the insurer’s Asia-based life insurance subsidiary to MetLife.
AIG Selling $500 Million Stake in Company; Alico Deal Coming
AIG officials said they are selling a $500 million stake in a holding company and soon should have a $15 billion deal wrapped up with MetLife for AIG’s Asia-based life insurance unit.
Despite Recall Woes, Toyota Earns Top Safety Pick Awards
The Toyota Motor Corporation had two models earn prestigious “Top Safety Pick” awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety despite recall efforts.
Missouri Lawmakers Weigh ‘Health Care Freedom Act’
Missouri soon may join the growing number of states formally challenging a potential federal health insurance mandate for U.S. citizens.
COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extended through March
A much-maligned halt in a federal health insurance subsidy for unemployed Americans was averted for a month after Senate Democrats yesterday cut a deal allowing passage of a federal spending measure.
Sen. Bunning Cuts Deal Allowing National Flood Insurance Program Extension
Millions of American families at risk of losing their mandatory flood insurance protection no longer need worry – for another month.
GMAC Insurance Ownership Transfer Completed
The full acquisition of the former U.S. personal lines insurance wing of General Motors, GMAC Insurance, by the American Capital Acquisition for an undisclosed amount has been completed.
Report: AIG to get $35.5 Billion for Asia-based Subsidiary
fficials for struggling insurer American International Group (AIG) are close to securing $35.5 billion for a lucrative Asia-based life insurance company from England-based Prudential.
Senate Inaction Forces Expiration of National Flood Insurance Program
Millions of U.S. households will begin losing their flood insurance coverage today unless federal lawmakers agree on at least another extension of the financially troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which expired today after the Senate failed to extend the program before today’s expiration.
Senate Balks on COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extension
Citing budgetary concerns, a U.S. Senator has blocked yet another temporary extension of a federal program helping unemployed Americans pay for health insurance coverage.
Federal COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy to be Extended Through March
Favoring a publicity stunt over real action, federal lawmakers yesterday chose the easy route of yet again temporarily extending the federal COBRA health insurance subsidy program for unemployed workers.
President, GOP Spar Over Health Care Reform
Largely considered a publicity stunt, President Barack Obama and federal lawmakers today discussed stalled health care reform measures in what amounted more to televised political theater than actual debate.
New York AG Announces Vehicle Repair Agreement with Toyota
New Yorkers who own recalled Toyotas have additional assistance awaiting at no cost to them after the state’s attorney general today announced enhanced recall efforts by the world’s largest automaker.