Marketwire - Insurance

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 9, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 218.0 million shares worth 140.2 million dollars. There were 520 advances, 345 declines and 551 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 24.56 at 2564.01 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Fitch changes Glitnir Bank's long and short-term credit rating

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:47:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Fitch Ratings Services announced today that it has lowered its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Glitnir Bank from A to A-, with a negative outlook and as a result the short-term rating is lowered from F1 to F2 with a stable outlook. The B/C individual rating was confirmed.

"This result reflects Fitch's view that there continues to be uncertainty on the development of the Icelandic economy", says Ingvar Ragnarsson, Managing Director of Treasury at Glitnir. "Glitnir performed well in the first quarter of 2008, in a challenging market, with core income growing by 8.6% and costs reducing by 12% quarter on quarter. Glitnir demonstrated its inherent strengths with the generation of ISK 7.7bn pre-tax profits in the first quarter, confirming the Bank's underlying resilience and flexibility.

Gas Prices a Pain in the Wallet? Plymouth Rock Can Help!

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:37:00 EDT

Massachusetts Auto Insurer's Website Helps You Find Low Gas Prices

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 8, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 207.5 million shares worth 137.2 million dollars. There were 520 advances, 338 declines and 540 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 34.87 at 2539.45 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

American Physicians Capital, Inc. Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

EAST LANSING, MI--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP) today announced the reelection of three directors: Board Chair AppaRao Mukkamala, M.D., Spencer L. Schneider and Joseph D. Stilwell, each with terms expiring in 2011. Shareholders today also ratified the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year-ending December 31, 2008.

Mt. Washington Expands Home Insurance Choices for New Hampshire Homeowners

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:40:00 EDT

New Discounts and More Coverage Options Bring Great Values

Pethealth Inc. Announces Net Income of $724,511 and Its Full Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:21:00 EDT

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth" or "the Company")(TSX:PTZ) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Financial Highlights Quarter ended March 31, 2008 - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $5.54 million, up 3% over the three months ended March 31, 2007 despite the 16.8% appreciation of the Canadian dollar to its US counterpart. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $724,511 ($0.004 per share after giving effect to the $600,000 dividend payment made in the first quarter of 2008) compared to net income of $603,872 (($0.001) per share after giving effect to the $600,000 dividend payment made in the first quarter of 2007) recorded in Q1, 2007.

Supplier Enablement: The Link Between Procurement and Accounts Payable Success

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

New Research Finds That Supplier Enablement Leads to Lower Requisition-to-Order and Invoice-Processing Costs

Brooke Capital Corporation Updates Time for First Quarter 2008 Earnings Call

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:22:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, KA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP) announced that it has updated the timing of its first quarter 2008 earnings call. The company still intends to issue first quarter financial results prior to the opening of the stock market on Monday, May 12, 2008, but will host its investor and analyst conference call at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time the same day. This call was previously scheduled for 10 a.m.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 7, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 202.0 million shares worth 121.8 million dollars. There were 406 advances, 436 declines and 538 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 5.44 at 2504.58 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT

PARIS--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority

The agenda of SCOR SE's Combined General Meeting of 7 May 2008, held in Paris and chaired by Denis Kessler, was as follows:

Concerning the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting

1. Approval of the annual accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 - resolution approved by 98.85% of the votes;

2. Allocation of income and determination of the dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 - resolution approved by 99.99% of the votes;

Kaplan Financial Compliance Introduces Producer "Self Service" Feature

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:43:00 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Kaplan Financial Compliance (http://www.kaplanfinancial.com), a provider of services and technology solutions for the insurance and securities industries to help manage the producer/representative on-boarding process and career cycle, has launched a unique Producer Portal that enables insurance producers, securities reps, broker/dealers and carriers to easily communicate with each other in one location.

Two Managers Qualify for Elite MassMutual Management Council

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Two Intermountain Financial Group Associates Qualify for Management Council

InsWeb Reports AgentInsider(R) Milestone

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:30:00 EDT

Delivers 2,000,000th Lead

Correction to press release due to wrong heading: Correct heading is ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

             Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008
            ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax
       Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m)
                  Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Financial Highlights

  * Profit before tax was ISK 7.7bn up 102% from Q4 07
  * Net operating income highest ever, ISK 25.6bn up 29% from Q4 07
  * Net interest income ISK 13.8bn, up 16% from Q4 07
  * Fees and commissions were strong, ISK 10.6bn a slight increase
    from Q4 07
  * Positive development in expenses, down 12% from Q4 07 to ISK
    13.8bn
  * The real growth of the loan portfolio was 4% in Q1 08
  * Liquidity position strengthened to EUR 8.7bn
  * CAD ratio strong at 11.0%, and Tier 1 ratio at 7.7%

SCOR realises strong net income of EUR 124 million in the First Quarter 2008, up 63% despite a challenging financial environment

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:20:00 EDT

PARIS LA DEFENSE, FRANCE--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Press Release

07 May 2008

For further information, please contact:

Beat Werder +33 (0)1 46 98 71 39

Chief Communications Officer

Marco Circelli +33 (0)1 46 98 72 17

Head Investor Relations

SCOR realises strong net income of EUR 124 million in the First Quarter 2008, up 63% despite a challenging financial environment

SCOR records strong results, carrying its profitability momentum into 2008. A strong business performance in Non-Life and Life more than offsets a decrease in investment income due to a challenging financial market environment. The quarter also saw the positive resolution of two key legacy matters.

Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:39:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

             ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profit after tax
       Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m)
                  Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Financial Highlights

  * Profit before tax was ISK 7.7bn up 102% from Q4 07
  * Net operating income highest ever, ISK 25.6bn up 29% from Q4 07
  * Net interest income ISK 13.8bn, up 16% from Q4 07
  * Fees and commissions were strong, ISK 10.6bn a slight increase
    from Q4 07
  * Positive development in expenses, down 12% from Q4 07 to ISK
    13.8bn
  * The real growth of the loan portfolio was 4% in Q1 08
  * Liquidity position strengthened to EUR 8.7bn
  * CAD ratio strong at 11.0%, and Tier 1 ratio at 7.7%


Operational Highlights

  * Core earnings continue growth phase, growing 12.6% on average
    (CQGR) from Q1 07
  * Core profit before tax[1] growing 46% QoQ and 21% YoY
  * Cost income ratio down to 54% from 79% in Q4 07
  * Strong perfor

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 6, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 167.9 million shares worth 113.6 million dollars. There were 385 advances, 429 declines and 547 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 5.38 at 2499.14 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Alan Newberry Secures Grant for Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Alan W. Newberry, CLU, from Dallas, TX, secured a $10,000 grant from the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation on behalf of Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers (Mary Crowley).

Newberry, of Newberry Associates and 36-year MDRT member, is an active supporter of Mary Crowley and nominated and endorsed the grant application. The MDRT Foundation grant will support a benevolence program that defrays underinsured medical expenses, as well as other cancer-related hardship expenses for patients and their families.

Landsbanki Q1 2008 Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:27:00 EDT

REYKJAV�K, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) -

              Landsbanki �slands hf. - Q1 Results 2008
                  After-tax Profit ISK 17.4 billion
                     Return on Equity (ROE) 44%

Highlights of the Interim Financial Statements of Landsbanki �slands hf. for Q1 of 2008

*          Net pre-tax profit in Q1 2008 was ISK 19.7bn (EUR
193m).
  The bank's after tax profit was ISK 17.4 bn (EUR 171m).
*          After-tax ROE was 44%.  The bank's equity ratio (CAD
  rules) was 11.0% at the end of March. Tier 1 capital was 8.8%.
*           The group's core income (net interest income plus fees
  and commissions) was ISK 26.2bn (EUR 257m), an increase of 27%
over
  Q1 2007.
*          Core income from operations outside of Iceland totalled
  ISK 15.1bn (EUR 148m)in Q1 2008, equivalent to 58% of  the
group's
  total core income.
*           Trading gains and investment income amounted to ISK
  14.7bn (EUR 144m)

Now That Your Taxes Are Done, Figure Out What You Could Save in 2008 by Using a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:14:00 EDT

HSAInsights.com Has New Calculator That Lets You Use 2007 Tax Information to Compare HSAs With Traditional Health Plans; Cost Savings for Many Families Often Exceed $6,000 per Year

Students Abroad in Barcelona Rely on HTH Worldwide for Easy Access to Top Hospital Care

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:25:00 EDT

RADNOR, PA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - HTH Worldwide announced today that it has contracted with USP Institut Universitari Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, Spain to provide care to over 600 students living in Barcelona and participating in programs sponsored CEA - Global Education Solutions. CEA seeks to provide its participants with convenient access to top medical providers without incurring any out-of-pocket expense. Through an HTH Worldwide group health insurance plan, CEA participants now have ready access to outpatient clinics and emergency services at the highly regarded USP facility. The hospital looks for payment directly from HTH when a CEA participant presents an identification card bearing the HTH Direct(SM) logo.

Advent Software to Host Event on Managing Risk and Exposure

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that it is hosting a seminar in New York this week that will address managing risk and exposure in today's market. The interactive event will feature presentations by Pequot Capital, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Advent.

The discussion will focus on the importance of managing risk and exposure in today's marketplace to ensure the long term success of a firm, while protecting its investors. Firms are no longer looking at risk passively; they are searching for real-time reporting and up-to-the-minute portfolio views to pinpoint increased risk components.

OneShield, One Relationship: Driving Sales Through Partnership With PixelMEDIA

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:44:00 EDT

Insurance Software Provider Builds on Enhanced Dragon(R) With New Web Presence

Red Viking Announces the Availability of Automated Misrepresentation Insurance for the Mortgage Industry

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

First True Automated Misrepresentation Insurance Product to Market

Alliance HealthCard Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Company Reports Record Revenues With Operating Income Growth of 268%

Hannover Re: Annual General Meeting carries all motions as proposed

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:50:00 EDT

HANNOVER, GERMANY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) -

Annual General Meeting carries all motions as proposed

Hannover, 6 May 2008: The Annual General Meeting of Hannover Re today approved all motions brought, adopting all of its resolutions with a large majority.

In his speech, Chief Executive Officer Wilhelm Zeller recapitulated on an excellent financial year 2007 in which the company posted the highest Group net income in its history, at EUR 734 million. Although this result was due in part to a positive one-off effect from corporation tax amendments in Germany, Hannover Re would have posted a record profit anyway.

Union Dental to Be Profitable in the 1st Quarter 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

CORAL SPRINGS, FL--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Union Dental Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: UDHI) -- http://www.uniondental.com/ir -- a Company that operates and manages a network of dentists throughout the United States for union members announced today it anticipates being profitable in the first quarter ending 3/31/2008, with revenues in excess of $705,000. The Company will announce revenues with its filing to the Securities & Exchange Commission on May 14th.

Hannover Re reports gratifying interim result

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:37:00 EDT

HANNOVER, GERMANY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) -

Hannover Re reports gratifying interim result

*         Operating profit (EBIT) + 59.3%
*         Group quarterly net income + 22.6%
*         Non-life reinsurance: EBIT almost doubled
*         Combined ratio 99.5%
*         Life and health reinsurance: EBIT margin within the target
  corridor
*         Net investment income stable despite difficult capital
  markets
�    Return on equity 18.7%
�

Hannover, 6 May 2008: Hannover Re expressed satisfaction with its start to the new financial year. "Despite some headwind due to the difficult situation on the global capital markets, our quarterly result puts in place a good foundation for achieving our defined 2008 profit target - namely a return on equity in excess of 15 percent after taxes", Chief Executive Officer Wilhelm Zeller affirmed.

NexgenRx Announces 2008 First Quarter Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:05:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - NEXGENRX INC. ("NexgenRx" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:NXG) is pleased to announce its 2008 first quarter results. Revenue from transaction fees for the three months ended March 31, 2008, of $220,000, represented an increase of $149,000 over the prior year. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1,011,000 ($0.03 per common share), compared with a loss of $858,000 ($0.02 per common share) in the prior year. The prior year loss was net of assessed tax credits of $323,000.

American Physicians Service Group, Inc. Reports Dramatic Quarter-Over-Quarter Growth in Earnings; Increase in Book Value per Share

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:13:00 EDT

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - American Physicians Service Group, Inc. ("APS") (NASDAQ: AMPH) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, revenues were $19,632,000 compared to $8,887,000 for the same period last year. Net earnings were $3,380,000 or $.46 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $95,000 or $.03 per diluted share in the same period last year.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 5, 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 164.3 million shares worth 109.8 million dollars. There were 387 advances, 434 declines and 532 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed down 1.75 at 2493.76 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Gemini Fund Services, LLC Enhances Northern Lights Fund Trust

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Advisory Council Provides Support for Advisors and Increased Distribution Opportunities

Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc: Soaring Metal Prices Leads to Skyrocketing Incidence of Metal Theft

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The growing worldwide demand for copper, lead, and other metals has outstripped the current supply causing a dramatic increase in price over the past several years. As a result, copper piping, downspouts, lead roofs, copper wiring, air conditioner parts and bronze statues have become targets for theft. Metal thieves range in expertise from the drug addict needing quick cash to highly organized criminal organizations. They often access buildings during the day by posing as legitimate contractors or wait until night when the buildings are quiet and under cover of darkness.

Brooke Capital Announces Operating Initiatives and Schedules First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

PHILLIPSBURG, KS--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP) announced that it has reduced its staff by approximately 17% by reducing its workforce at its Overland Park and agent service centers effective May 2, 2008. This and other expense reduction initiatives have been implemented as the result of: 1) a reduction in the rate of monthly franchise royalties charged to franchisees, and 2) a reduction in the pace of new franchise recruitment primarily as the result of the continuing restricted credit market environment.

Callidus Software Holds Free Webinar: "Providing Better Producer Administration With TrueProducer"

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:07:00 EDT

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) -

WHO: Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD)

WHAT:

Leslie Martensen, Senior Product Manager at Callidus Software, will provide insight into how insurance carriers can provide better service and support for their producers by using Callidus' TrueProducerT software to manage demographics, credentials and contracts. Martensen will also explain the value of the tightly integrated software solution of Callidus TrueProducerT and TrueComp� Manager, and how this combination allows for a single input source for producer administration and compensation.

SEK: High borrowing and lending volumes for SEK in the first quarter

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:03:00 EDT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) -

Despite the continued turmoil and liquidity squeeze in the global capital market, SEK delivered stable earnings for the first quarter due to high business volumes. Also SEK's borrowing remains active.

  * Core earnings for the first quarter were Skr 133.3 million
    (144.2)
  * Operating profit (IFRS) was Skr 161.6 million (160.5)
  * The volume of new customer financing solutions was Skr 17.2
    billion (13.5)
  * Increase in the volume of export credits and lending to the
    financial sector
  * Successful borrowing totalling Skr 29.0 billion (34.2)

SCOR rolls-out Hub structure in Cologne

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:00:00 EDT

PARIS--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Press Release

5 May 2008

For further information, please contact:

Beat Werder +33 (0)1 46 98 71 39

Chief Communications Officer

Marco Circelli +33 (0)1 46 98 72 17

Head of Investor Relations

SCOR rolls-out Hub structure in Cologne

SCOR is now structured around six "Hubs": Paris, Zurich, Cologne and London for Europe, Singapore for Asia and New York for the Americas. The Group's decision to opt for a "Hub" company structure follows the successful consolidation of Revios and Converium. It takes full advantage of the strengths of the Group network.

Funds Managed by Pendragon Capital LLP Sell Securities of Crew Gold Corporation

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:59:00 EDT

LONDON, ENGLAND--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Pendragon Capital LLP ("Pendragon") announces that on April 1, 2008, funds managed by Pendragon sold 1,750,000 common shares in the capital of Crew Gold Corporation ("Crew") through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange resulting in securities owned by the funds representing approximately 12.24% of Crew's issued and outstanding common shares assuming the conversion of only the debentures owned by the funds managed by Pendragon. As a result of this sale and other transactions carried out over the course of the month, as at April 30, 2008, funds managed by Pendragon own 15,230,417 common shares in the capital of Crew, and bonds convertible into 46,045,454 common shares of Crew. Assuming the conversion of only the debentures owned by the funds managed by Pendragon, the securities owned by the funds represent approximately 12.00% of Crew Gold's issued and outstanding shares.