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The site has posted the results of the Best Drivers Report for 2011 on its home page to illustrate why geographic locations have such a power effect on car insurance rates. The site has published the top- and bottom-ten ranking cities as well as a link to the full results.

House Insurance Rates polled its visitors online recently in order to determine how many homeowners in the Northeastern area of the country actually carry the proper forms and levels of flood insurance coverage. The poll discovered that standard flood insurance policies are ill-equipped to cover the unique needs of Northeasterners.

The chances of hitting a deer on American roads are significantly high where a collision can result in serious consequences. This includes the risk of thousands of dollars in damage and even death in some cases. Deer-vehicle collisions also attract higher insurance premiums. In a recently released article, entitled 'Smart Ways to Minimize the Risk of Hitting a Deer', Insure4USA.com, one of the country's leading online insurance service, highlights precautions and ways that drivers can obtain affordable insurance rates.

For those who have just started to drive or have a teenager driver in their household, they can now put an end to all the worries about getting the best car insurance. With the launch of www.bestcarinsurancenet.com Consumers now have access to unique information which will not only help user to form a clear idea of what type of coverage a young driver will need and what are the eventualities which user need to take care of.

Consumer advocates are praising the recent launch of the new consumer-facing Website yourinsuranceagent.com. The Online Insurance Agent Website provides insurance quotes and a multitude of educational resources for finding and choosing the various types of insurance that most people need.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has been selected for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) Government Affairs Board, which seeks to support a pro-business agenda through unique programs and legislative initiatives that enhance Wake County’s quality of life, including a revitalized downtown, improved public transportation and maintaining a top-notch public school system. The board, responsible for the crafting and implementation of the GRCC government affairs business plan and legislative agenda, is also active in local arts and entertainment.

Motorcycles are among the major causes and victims of road accidents. While some riders may escape, there is no telling what can happen in an accident.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office will sponsor the upcoming 2nd Annual Comfort Zone Camp Charity Golf Classic, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Brier Creek Country Club. Aiming to bring community awareness, funding and support for bereavement services to children who have lost a family member, the golf classic will ensure that Comfort Zone Camp remains free to all children. Senior PGA Tour member Keith Clearwater will host a clinic the morning of the tournament following registration, which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Social media is well-tuned to small business. However, for accountants who typically meet face to face with clients, embracing social media represents a cultural shift. AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd., a nationwide professional liability insurance provider, is offering free tips on the “How to’s of a Social Networking Policy”. This must read social media resource is designed to help solo practitioners and small accounting firms rise above the social media clutter.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office is participating in Life Insurance Awareness Month, an annual industry-wide September campaign aiming to educate and inform the public on the need for and benefits of life insurance protection. Through this campaign, New York Life and other companies in the industry are hoping to inspire action among Americans to protect their financial future. In today’s uncertain economic climate, New York Life hopes to provide the understanding that a life insurance policy can offer financial protection for families.

The advantages of going online to shop for car insurance are many. Perhaps the most beneficial reason is the ability to compare quotes from different companies, and then get the best deal on line for car insurance

This report gives a comprehensive analysis of the UK private medical insurance sector. An exclusive survey provides insight into customer trends and attitudes towards private medical insurance. For the first time this year the report also highlights how consumers are using online channels for research and how many look to blogs for recommendations.

Jack Hoile, partner at Raleigh-based Legacy Wealth Strategies, recently attended the AXA Equitable At Retirement Forum held at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

ESKADENIA Software is pleased to announce a new agreement with a leading Insurance Company the Arab Misr Insurance Group “AMIG” in Egypt. The agreement to automate the insurance and financial operations of AMIG reinforces the strong position ESKADENIA has in the Egyptian market.

Nair & Co., a global integrated solutions provider helping companies expand internationally, today announced that the firm’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Shan Nair, will be presenting the inaugural Churchill Club Awards “Magical Team” category honor to winner Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office through the New York Life Foundation has made a $2,500 donation to the United Way of the Greater Triangle, an organization that works to help more than 300,000 people in need across Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties annually. United Way of the Greater Triangle brings together local partner agencies, nonprofits, government volunteers and experts in Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties to focus on lasting changes to key issues, such as education, income stability and healthy living. The New York Life Foundation awards approximately 138 grants annually to local United Ways nationwide to support community programming.

Young female drivers could end up paying a heavy price for equality under new rules that ban insurers from using gender to work out premiums from December 2012 according to car insurance brokers, Adrian Flux.

InEdge today announced it has entered the U.S. marketplace with its expertise and innovative business intelligence solutions for insurance companies. The company’s solutions enable insurance companies to increase productivity and reduce operations costs by making data management and analysis tasks less labor intensive and time consuming.

In an article recently released, one of the country’s leading online insurance service, Insure4USA.com, revealed the truth behind insurance for sports utility vehicles.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company (http://www.raleighnyl.com), has announced that the Raleigh office will sponsor ice cream socials for AARP members and their grandchildren at home games at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Sundays. These ice cream socials will take place one hour after the gates open in the MVP club on the concourse throughout the season, which ends in September. For more information on the Durham Bulls schedule, visit http://www.dbulls.com/schedule/. Attendees must show valid AARP card for entry.

In response to the recent demand for fast and easy home loan quotes at the touch of a button, Home Loans Net is announcing the release of their new website which provides home loan quotes in as little as 10 seconds.

Express Insurance, Utah’s most trusted insurance provider, is proud to announce their partnership with Yokel Local Internet Marketing, Inc.

For most people, car insurance takes a pretty hefty chunk out of the monthly budget. While one policy can cost plenty, factor in a spouse and one or two teenage drivers and premiums can quickly skyrocket to hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office will sponsor the annual Triangle Family Services breakfast, Wake Up with TFS on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at the RBC Center in Raleigh. Hosted by the TFS Young Professionals, the breakfast will provide a forum for discussion on community issues, such as homelessness, domestic violence and mental health, as well as ways individuals can help. This time will also be used to honor the incoming and outgoing TFS board of directors and advisory board.

UK Based Premier Claims Plus, the PPI claims handling specialists, has announced they are lowering their commission rate to just 17.5 percent—well below the average commission rate of all of its competitors. Premier Claims Plus specialises in helping clients across the UK acquire financial restitution from their mis sold PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) claims.