business - "insurance"

Intelligence centers run by states across the country have access to personal information about millions of Americans, including unlisted cellphone numbers, insurance claims, driver's license photographs and credit reports, according to a document obtained by The Washington Post.

OVERLAND PARK, KS (MARKET WIRE) Kyle Garst, chief executive officer of Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP) announced that Brooke Capital Corporation's insurance agents have continued writing insurance premiums at an annualized pace exceeding $1 billion.

PHILADELPHIA----The ACE Group of Companies today announced it has appointed Damon R. Hostetter as Senior Vice President of ACE Recreational Marine, the nation's oldest marine insurance provider.

Northstar insurance services Inc. is relocating its headquarters from Wellesley, Mass., to a building in the New England Business Center in Needham, Mass.

Genworth Financial, a provider of insurance and investment services, has appointed Amy Corbin as vice president and controller of the company.

BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Patrick J. Haraden, director of employee benefit services at Longfellow Benefits, will discuss employee benefits on 'McNamara On Money' on WATD 95.9 FM in Marshfield, Mass., on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

On March 14, 2008, a tornado swept through downtown Atlanta, causing over $250 million in damages. Hundreds of homes and business were damaged, some were total losses. Most had property insurance. Yet, hardly any of the policyholders have ever read their policy, nor do they have any idea how to submit a claim so they maximize their recovery. This lack of knowledge places the insurance companies at a big advantage.

Liechtenstein-based Glacier insurance has started its underwriting operations in London, reported Business insurance.

Excerpt: 'Are health insurance mandates constitutional? They are certainly unprecedented. The federal government does not ordinarily require Americans to purchase particular goods or services from private parties.' (authored by Los Angeles Times)

Washington, D.C., Council member David Catania (I) on Monday proposed a $50 million plan that would require all district residents to obtain health insurance and provide subsidized care for those who qualify, the Washington Times reports (Emerling, Washington Times, 4/1). Catania, chair of the council's Committee on Health, said the Healthy D.C.