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Insurance news from Allstate could include 50% rise

September 16, 2013September 14, 2013 Julie Campbell

The “Good Hands” teams may soon be seeing good news, too, as the insurer continues to generate positive figures. Allstate has been making insurance news on a steady basis over recent days as its efforts to break away from its staid image in favor of one that is more modern, through expanded online support, is now beginning to come to fruition. The transformation of this second largest personal insurer in the United States is a highly positive one. Having started approximately six years ago, this made small insurance news headlines…

Insurance fraud on the rise in US and Canada

September 13, 2013September 10, 2013 Logan B.

Survey shows companies are concerned with growing prevalence of insurance fraud The results of a new survey have been released by FICO, an analytics firm, concerning the prevalence of insurance fraud in the U.S. and Canada. The survey suggests that insurance companies are expecting to see higher losses from fraud on personal insurance lines. Insurance fraud appears to be growing more common in both countries despite aggressive regulations being adopted that are meant to mitigate the impact of such practices. Insurers expect to see higher losses from fraud this year…

Insurance industry remembers September 11

September 11, 2013September 10, 2013 Julie Campbell

The terrorist attacks that happened twelve years ago will never be forgotten by individuals or businesses. The horrific and devastating attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 were far from local events, having caused a ripple felt around the world and that are remembered today, on their anniversary, by everyone from individuals to governments, and to the insurance industry. The terrorist attacks took their toll on our lives, our sense of safety and security, and even on our financial wellbeing. The human impact was, by far, the most…

Insurance news from Allstate shows hip and edgy new strategy

September 10, 2013March 4, 2021 H. Cutner

The insurer – like others – has been facing financial and natural disasters, but is managing to stand out. Allstate has not had it easy over recent years, as insurance news continues to pummel the industry with natural and financial disasters, but this insurer has still managed to transform itself and stand out from the pack with a unique strategy. The subject matter may not be all that hip, but Allstate has managed to market it that way. The company is making insurance news with an edgy television commercial campaign…

Insurance news in China reveals intentions to invest in foreign real estate

September 5, 2013September 3, 2013 G. Turner

Experts have predicted that these Chinese investors will be making their main focus in large cities. The latest insurance news from China is that their insurance funds are now looking to make investments into properties into the biggest Asian cities outside of its own borders. The prediction is that there will be approximately $14 billion (USD) focused on real estate. This insurance news has indicated that the primary real estate markets could be the largest cities in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The insurance funds will be focusing on…