Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. teamed with online vendor Business Insurance USA to offer small-business liability coverage via the Internet, authorities say.The Hartford designated Business Insurance USA as one of its VIP agencies, meaning customers get local underwriters, priority handling, access to senior leadership, and concierge services in claims ...
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After three weeks and more than 1.2 million votes, State Farm is proud to announce the top 40 vote-receiving Causes that will each receive a $25,000 grant to improve their communities. More than 38,000 people took to Facebook and voted for their favorite ...
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GEICO has released a multitude of new features for its popular GEICO App. Based on customer feedback, the new features add easier convenience and offer an enhanced mobile experience for GEICO policyholders, customers shopping for insurance and smartphone users searching for useful car tips and information. "The ...
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2011, State Farm California had 527 dog bite claims and paid more than $20.3 million as a result. That represents a 31 percent increase in claims over 2010. Each year, almost five million people are bitten or attacked by dogs. Dog bites ...
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for April 2012: See the complete release at for further information. If you experience technical difficulties using this link, please email investor_relations@progressive.com and a PDF of the release will be sent to you promptly. About Progressive ...
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. (TSX.V: AFH.V - News ) ("Atlas" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Scott D. Wollney, Atlas' President and CEO commented on the results for the quarter, "We are very pleased with Atlas' growth ...
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Here are a few tips on how to be financially fit and save money: "It's important for the younger generation to establish and maintain good financial habits after graduation and beyond," said Mike Campbell, GEICO's chief financial officer. "This would not only help them save money, but it ...
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- State Farm has redesigned its top ranked mobile experience on its mobile website, m.statefarm.com. The enhancements offer consumers improved navigation and more ways to learn about State Farm products, report claims, and manage their insurance, banking and financial services products."With the continued growth ...
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
GEICO, a Chevy Chase, Md.-headquartered auto insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway, appointed two vice presidents in New York regional offices.John Pham has been named vice president of GEICO's Woodbury, N.Y., regional office. Prior to his promotion, Pham served as assistant vice president in the Woodbury office. Pham joined GEICO in ...
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Monday, May 7th, 2012
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --A new State Farm survey, conducted in February by Harris Interactive , shows the majority of teens with driver's licenses, 57 percent, admit to texting while driving, despite the widespread attention surrounding the dangers of this risky practice.The State Farm survey was conducted by ...
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