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FDIC shutters small bank in Arizona

From 2008 through 2011, bank failures cost the deposit insurance fund an estimated $88 billion, and the fund fell into the red in 2009.

Low disaster costs give Munich Re a Q1 profit lift

Reinsurance company Munich Re says its first-quarter net profit rose 25 percent as the company saw modest outlays for natural disasters and raised its prices for catastrophe coverage.

Aetna 1Q profit slips 4 pct, boosts 2013 forecast

Aetna's first-quarter net income fell 4 percent as acquisition-related costs and rising health care expenses more than offset government business gains for the health insurer.

Some may see insurance bills double under healthcare overhaul

The law calls for a number of changes that could cause premiums for people who don't have coverage through a big employer to rise next year -- at a time when healthcare costs already are expected...

Healthcare law application form is long, complex

Once you're finished with the money part, actually picking a health plan will require additional steps, plus a basic understanding of insurance jargon.

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Insurance gamble

Program for uninsured is low on funds

Tens of thousands of Americans who can't get health insurance because of pre-existing medical problems will be blocked from a program designed to help them after funding ran low.

Health care to cost some young Idahoans more

The national health insurance trade association, America's Health Insurance Plans, is pushing for delayed implementation of the 3-to-1 limit on premiums.

Look at W-2 to see what health insurance really costs

Last year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation's survey, employer-sponsored health insurance cost an average of $5,615 for individuals and $15,745 for families.

Law lets insurers charge smokers up to 50% more

That share is higher among lower-income people, who also are more likely to work in jobs that don't come with health insurance and would therefore depend on the new federal healthcare law.

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California reduces hours of help line for jobless, citing federal cuts

The department said a new unemployment insurance online option is scheduled to launch this summer.

WA small business health plan finder scaled back

Nine insurance companies have expressed interest in selling 57 different health plans to...

Citing federal funds shortfall, EDD cutting telephone hours

EDD said it is already down 900 staffers in the unemployment insurance program due to attrition.

Blogs

The Hard Money Has Been Made In Imperial Holdings

The insurance company continued to make payments until the insured died, at which point the...

Another round for the House on 'Obamacare'

Although health insurance premiums have not gone down, as Obama once promised, there's no...

House Votes To Repeal Obamacare Again

Although health insurance premiums have not gone down, as Obama once promised, there's no...

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911 Bulldozer Rampage Call: 'He's Smashing My House Plum to Pieces'

Barry Swegle, 51, is charged with assault, burglary and malicious mischief for his alleged role...

New York Life in exclusive negotiation to sell Taiwan unit -sources

American Insurance Group and ING are among foreign insurers that have left the Taiwan market in...

Christie Unveils Buyout Offer to NJ Flood Victims

Woodbridge was one community mentioned, where 200 willing homeowners have already applied.