| State Farm dropping rates
Not only is the state's largest auto insurance company dropping its rates in Hamilton and surrounding areas, it's passing out free money, too. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company — State Farm's auto division — is decreasing customer rates nationwide as a result of company performance and a drop in the number and severity of claims during the past three years. .
Chubb Offers Ethics Training to Agents
WARREN, N.J., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has developed an ethics training program for its independent agents and brokers. The program consists of a half-day ethics workshop and a quarterly newsletter. "Integrity and ethical business practices are fundamental to Chubb's success," said John J. Degnan, Chubb's vice chairman, chief administrative officer and chief ethics officer. "To retain the hard-earned trust of our mutual customers, it's important that we help our distribution force keep abreast of the latest best practices in this area." Taught by David Schmidt, .
Child insurance enrollment fair
The public is invited to a free day of fun at Parkdale Mall, complete with kid's activities including karaoke, games and entertainment. The event is sponsored by the BISD Health Advisory Committee, BISD Insure-A-Kid, Parkdale Mall, Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital and Entergy, as a public service targeted at enrolling kids for health insurance through Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Along with fun and games, educational opportunities in the field of food and wellness, free Healthy Choice snack samples and free health screenings from various vendors will be offered.
Children's Medicaid and the CHIP program are designed to assist families in Southeast Texas with low cost or free insurance coverage for their children. To enroll on-site, parents must bring proof of income, child support verification, child(ren)'s social security numbers, birth certificate or proof of citizenship and a copier will be available on the day of the fair.
East County senior calendar
At 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. 818-597-7361. Senior Recreation Program, $12 per year, allows those 50 and up to enroll in classes, activities, special events and excursions. Water aerobics: 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Archstone Apartments. A light, nonstressful exercise class for those 50 and over of all fitness levels. $45 per four-week session (eight classes). P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise): 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. For those 50 and older with rheumatic disease and related manifestations. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Stretch & Walk: 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Geared to those 50 and older who are interested in exercising, meeting new people and socializing. Led by Dr. Michelle Labrum. Free to Senior Center members. Duplicate bridge: 11 a.m.
Judge Rejects Federal Antitrust, Racketeering Charges in Account ...
Plaintiffs in a class action suit against commercial insurers and brokers for alleged bid rigging and account steering have failed to show that the defendants' actions amounted to fraud under federal racketeering statutes or violated federal antitrust laws, a federal judge in New Jersey has ruled in dismissing the charges. Judge Garrett E. Brown Jr. in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., found that the plaintiffs failed to support their assertions that insurers and brokers conspired to suppress competition and fraudulently sell insurance and benefits by agreeing on certain bid-rigging, account steering and contingent commission arrangements. The judge did, however, give plaintiffs one more shot, granting them a 30 day window to come back with an amended case addressing his concerns.
Major Iowans: Before Johnson — Fleck won US Open
This article was first published April 2, 1972 when Jack Fleck was inducted into The Register's sports hall of fame. Fleck, of Davenport, was the only native Iowan before Johnson to win a major golf championship.
BY MAURY WHITE
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
There have been large bombs exploded that caused less commotion than the news, frantically flashed out of San Francisco on June 18, 1955, that Jack Fleck had tied Ben Hogan for the U.S. Open title.
Hogan didn't take explanation at all. The dominant figure in professional golf, the Wee Iceman had claimed four of the previous seven Opens and might have had more if he hadn't been slowed by a near-fatal car crash in 1949.
The truth of it was, Bantam Ben was in fairly early on that memorable Saturday with a par 70 over the Olympic Country Club for a 287 and more than a few congratulated him for an unprecedented fifth title.
MRI for Diagnosis of Cancer in the Opposite Breast: Questions and ...
This study sought to determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could improve the ability to accurately diagnose the full extent of a patient's disease, including possible cancers in the opposite (or contralateral) breast at the time of the initial diagnosis. (Question 1) Investigators found that the vast majority of additional cancers can be found at the time of initial diagnosis if MRI is added to clinical breast exam and mammography as part of a thorough workup. (Question 3) 30 women in this study who were diagnosed with cancer in one breast, and determined by mammography and clinical breast exam to be cancer free in the opposite breast, had cancer in the opposite breast diagnosed by MRI. (Question 5) A variety of cancers were identified through MRI. In general, those cancers were at an earlier stage than cancers found in other types of exams, which usually improves outcomes.
Grand Strand condo sales plummet
MYRLTE BEACH, S.C. - Grand Strand condominium sales dropped 41 percent in the first quarter, falling to a sales level that's lower than in the same quarter in the past three years - and the largest quarterly drop in sales in the past year. The drop didn't surprise real estate analysts, considering the market's investor exodus and skyrocketing insurance costs. But they were surprised that condo sales didn't at least grow above 2004 levels, when 1,040 condos sold on the Grand Strand. This year in the first quarter 901 sold on the Strand, according to the Multiple Listing Service for Horry and Georgetown counties. The question is, when does the market stop dropping and start going up? Oceanfront condo agents report that investors are returning to the market, and those investors say they think the price bottom has either been hit or will hit soon.
Men’s shop owner entrusts tailor with his concept
Sokolson learned about the operation of a retail clothing business from the Madison Shop's owner, and he dreamed about one day having his own. He is not only an expert in altering clothes to fit the wearer, but he also has a talent for designing and custom-making clothes. .
For many employees, fitness has its prize
Megan from marketing got two televisions, a DVD player, an Xbox 360 and two iPods. Vicki from training got a digital camera, a GPS navigation system and a Bose speaker dock with her iPod. Ben and So Youn, the couple from the lab, got a 42-inch flat-screen TV for their living room. And the list goes on for workers at Ottawa Dental Laboratory outside Chicago. Their health plan gives them "bucks" for getting in shape, quitting smoking, lowering their cholesterol or managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma. They use the bucks to get merchandise on the health plan's Web site - items including luxury watches, barbecue grills and mountain bikes. "The shopping is great,"' said Vicki Stacey, 53, who earns her bucks by, among other things, exercising at least four times a week. And "I feel real good," she said.
Area Bowling Highlights
Duane Clinton Senior Classic - Wayne Murray, Discount Tire, 246, 247-695; Michael Blacque, Bishop International Airport, 247-689; Willie Johnson, Bishop, 276-683; Len Carrette, B&B Pro Shop, 248-686; Al Bowen, B & B, 703; Terry McCormick, Don's Market & Pizza, 701; Fred McGlown, APWU, 289-690; Jim Tesner, Last Minute, 279-698; Al Brown, Richfield Bowl, 261, 259-756. Galaxy Senior Men's Classic - Denny Hatch, Monogramming By Martha, 255-705; Vince Pattillo, B's Bowling, 279-726; Jim Thomason, Remington's, 269-688; Ron Miller, Remington's, 258, 278-751; Bill Harewood, Wright Brothers Collision, 265-691; Brian Johnson, Wright, 275-711; Ray Pitts, Puzzler's Pub, 247-694; Jack McTaggart, changingstreets.com, 729; Lanny Whitman, Streets, 715; Bill Nicolai, Bud Light, 278-723; Lloyd Gilliam, Bud, 268; Al Long, Kapture Insurance, 704.
Aston Martin statement on new shareholders
"Aston Martin is pleased to announce the start of a new chapter in its illustrious history following the announcement today that the prestigious sports car manufacturer has been sold to a consortium led by David Richards, John Sinders, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment, ending almost twenty years as part of Ford Motor Company. "The consortium is a group of sophisticated investors who are committed to the brand, its success and existing business plan which envisages growth, profitability and new products, including the much acclaimed four door concept Rapide, shown for the first time at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006. "With the full support of the investors, Dr Ulrich Bez remains committed to the future success of Aston Martin and will lead the management team into a new era as its Chief Executive.
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