Marketwire - Insurance

ProMutual Group Completes Annual Donation Series

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

Leading Medical Liability Insurer Donates More Than $300,000 to Support Physician Well-Being

CoreSource Wins Silver Circle in Business Insurance Readers Choice Awards

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST

LAKE FOREST, IL--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - CoreSource, a leading third-party administrator (TPA) of self-funded employee benefit plans, has been named a Silver Circle award winner by the readers of Business Insurance for Best Third-Party Administrator - Employee Benefits in the magazine's 2009 Readers Choice Awards.

The awards program has been an annual tradition since 2005. Business Insurance readers -- brokers, consultants and employers -- vote for the companies that they believe offer the best combination of service, value, quality and innovation in each of 18 categories. Five winners are selected in each category, and the following awards are presented from the results of more than 2,000 surveys: Readers Choice (first place), Silver Circle (second place) and three honorable mentions.

Constitution Mining Closes $4,875,000 Financing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:12:00 EST

LIMA, PERU--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) -

Constitution Mining Closes $4,875,000 Financing

Lima, Peru - November 23, 2009 - Constitution Mining Corp. (CMIN.OB) announces the closing of a simultaneous Regulation D (USA) and Regulation S (International) financing for a combined total of US$4,875,000. The Regulation D portion of this financing was brokered by R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. of New York City.

This private placement consisted of 7,500,000 units at a price of $0.65 per unit for total gross receipts of $4,875,000 before related fees and expenses. Each unit is comprised of one share of common stock and one common stock purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of common stock commencing six months after its date of issuance and terminating one year from the closing date of the offering at a price of $1.00 per share.

eHealthInsurance Answers Questions for Policyholders Affected by UniCare Exit From Illinois and Texas

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families, and small businesses, has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for policyholders affected by health insurance carrier UniCare's decision to exit commercial health insurance markets in Illinois and Texas.

UniCare recently announced that it will exit both the Illinois and Texas commercial health insurance markets. This decision affects the coverage of some 180,000 persons in Illinois and 400,000 in Texas. Current UniCare policyholders are being offered guaranteed and, in most cases, comparable coverage under Blue Cross and Blue Shield if they accept their new plans by Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

American Families Can Stay Together and Keep Current Dental Plan Under Senate Approach to Essential Health Benefits

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid's health reform bill fulfills the promise that more than 132 million Americans with family dental coverage can keep their current dental plan without disrupting established dentist-patient relationships, according to the National Association of Dental Plans.

The Senate bill, as released earlier this week, includes language offered by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Blanche Lincoln (AR) that was adopted with unanimous, bipartisan support by the Senate Finance Committee. As a result, the bill takes a laudable step toward preserving the best aspects of how dental benefits are offered today, while also extending them to millions of uninsured children. It preserves access for all Americans -- those with and without dental benefits today -- to specialized dental coverage offered by experienced dental-focused carriers in the new health care exchanges, as well as in the private marketplace.

Workers' Comp Fraud Reduction Podcast Released by ReduceYourWorkersComp.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:00 EST

Learn How Employers Can Become Proactive in Reducing Workers' Compensation Fraud During the Weak Economy -- From Amaxx Risk Solutions

COBRA Subsidy Extension?: eHealthInsurance Launches COBRA Subsidy Widget to Calculate Expiration Dates

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Today, eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) (http://www.ehealthinsurance.com), posted a COBRA Subsidy Widget on eHealth's Media Center and on Widgetbox.com. In addition, eHealthInsurance has provided an updated FAQ on the COBRA subsidy.

Fina DeSantis Joins HomeBanc as Mortgage Loan Officer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc. has named Fina DeSantis as Mortgage Loan Officer for HomeBanc. She is based in HomeBanc's Bonita Springs loan production office, located at 24830 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 3400.

Ms. DeSantis brings to HomeBanc more than 10 years of mortgage lending experience. She has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science from Marist College in New York. Ms. DeSantis can be reached at (239) 641-5999 or fina.desantis@homebanc.com.

Launch of Mitchell RepairCenter(TM) Leads to Record Sales at NACE

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:00 EST

More Collision Repairers Continue to Choose Mitchell's Leading Solutions to Efficiently Manage the Repair, the Customer, and the Business

Fairfax Voluntarily Delisting From NYSE

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH)(NYSE:FFH) announced today its intention to voluntarily delist its subordinate voting shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).�After the delisting from the NYSE, Fairfax's subordinate voting shares will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), where they will be traded in both Canadian and U.S. dollars under the trading symbols FFH and FFH.U, respectively.

"After our recent privatization of Odyssey Re, Fairfax now wholly owns all of its primary businesses and is the largest property and casualty insurance company based in Canada, with worldwide operations in over 50 countries," said Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO. "While our decentralized operations have global reach, after reviewing the factors relevant to our continued listing on the NYSE,

Virginia Surety Announces Underwriting and Actuarial Services Agreement With Preferred Warranties

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Virginia Surety Company, Inc., a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement with Preferred Warranties, Inc. (PWI), to provide underwriting and actuarial services for their automotive and powersport extended service plans.

"Virginia Surety Company selectively targets third party administrators, and we are excited about our partnership with Preferred Warranties," said Mike Frosch, Senior Vice President. "We look forward to deploying our 45 years of experience and deep resources to grow and expand PWI's unique distribution model."

APAC Customer Services Renews Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield Affiliate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:58:00 EST

BANNOCKBURN, IL--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - APAC Customer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: APAC), a leader in global outsourced services and solutions, announces the renewal of a multi-year contract with a Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate company. APAC began providing customer support for a single program nearly ten years ago for this client. Today, APAC's customer care professionals support inquiries across numerous member and provider programs. As a leader in customer care for the healthcare industry, APAC services a number of Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates and other Fortune 100 healthcare companies.

Intelligent Living Signs Letter of Intent With North American Indian Charter of Shipping and Trade, Inc. to Supply First Nations Housing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Intelligent Living Corp. ("ILVC") (OTCBB: ILVC), a leading automation and technology solutions provider, utilizing green building practices, is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with North American Indian Charter of Shipping and Trade, Inc. ("NAICST") to develop a definitive agreement defining terms under which NAICST would acquire an equity interest in ILVC based on a business plan to design, produce and deliver 300 units of First Nations reserve housing per year.

Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Releases Monthly Portfolio Data

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:00 EST

MORRISTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Ellsworth Fund Ltd. (NYSE Amex: ECF) has released monthly portfolio data for October including asset allocation, quality allocation, representative holdings and other fund characteristics.

The portfolio data will be posted on Ellsworth's website at www.ellsworthfund.com. Printed copies may be obtained by calling (973) 631-1177.

Ellsworth Fund Ltd. operates as a closed-end, diversified management investment company and invests primarily in convertible securities, with the objectives of providing income and the potential for capital appreciation; which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal, over the long-term, due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. Its shares are traded on the NYSE Amex Equities exchange under the ticker symbol ECF.

Insurance a Requirement for Any Boat or Yacht Using British Waterways

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST

CHIPPING NORTON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - As part of national boat checks, the British Waterways are set to crack down on all unlicensed boat owners, whether yachts, motor boats, sailboats or narrow boats. If caught, boats will be seized and consequently destroyed or sold.

The organisation raises around Pounds Sterling 20 million per year from boat owners for the maintenance of footpaths, locks, bridges as well as dredging waterways. The rest of the money required for this essential maintenance is generated from taxpayers.

Manulife Financial Fortifies its Capital Position with $2.5 Billion Common Equity Raise

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:49:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)(TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC)(PSE:MFC)(SEHK:945) today announced that it will issue $2,500,400,000 in common equity in a bought deal arranged by Scotia Capital Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Upon closing, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (MLI) will have access to the highest level of capital since MFC became a public company.

Bank of Granite Corporation Receives Nasdaq Notice

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:00 EST

GRANITE FALLS, NC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Bank of Granite Corporation (NASDAQ: GRAN) announced that on November 12, 2009, the Company received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market notifying the Company that, because the bid price for its stock has fallen below $1.00 per share, it no longer complies with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Global Select Market. Rule 5450(a)(1) of NASDAQ's Listing Rules requires a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. Based on the closing bid price of the Company's common stock for the 30 consecutive business days prior to the date of NASDAQ's letter, the Company does not meet this requirement.

Enservio Announces Interactive Enhancements and Web Site Redesign for Enservio.com

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST

New Web Site Offers Free Contents Valuation Feature, Interactive Forum and Blog for Claims Adjustors and Insurance Industry Professionals

Morneau Sobeco Income Fund Declares November 2009 Cash Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S.

Morneau Sobeco Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:MSI.UN)�announced today a cash distribution of $0.07871 per unit for the month of November 2009, to be paid December 15, 2009 to holders of record of units of the Fund on November 30, 2009.

Morneau Sobeco Income Fund is one of the largest Canadian human resources consulting and outsourcing firms focused on pension, benefit, employee assistance programs and other workplace health and productivity solutions. Through Morneau Sobeco and Shepell.fgi we offer solutions to assist employers in supporting the financial security, health and productivity of their employees. With approximately 2,200 employees in offices across North America, Mor

Le Fonds de revenu Morneau Sobeco d�clare une distribution en esp�ces pour novembre 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) -

NE PAS ACHEMINER AUX FILS DE PRESSE AM�RICAINS NI DISTRIBUER AUX �TATS-UNIS

Le Fonds de revenu Morneau Sobeco (le � Fonds �) (TSX:MSI.UN)�a annonc� aujourd'hui une distribution en esp�ces de 0,07871 $ la part pour le mois de novembre 2009, cette somme sera vers�e le 15 decembre 2009 aux d�tenteurs de parts inscrits au registre du Fonds le 30 novembre 2009.

Le Fonds de revenu Morneau Sobeco est l'un des plus importants cabinets canadiens de services- conseils et de services d'impartition en ressources humaines. Ses activit�s sont principalement concentr�es dans les r�gimes de retraite et d'assurance collective, les programmes d'aide aux employ�s et les autres solutions li

Warren Financial Group Joins Geneos Wealth Management

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:00 EST

Leading Kansas City Planner Leaves Royal Alliance for Elite Colorado Firm

Ida M. Thomas Joins HomeBanc as Mortgage Loan Officer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc. has named Ida M. Thomas as Mortgage Loan Officer for HomeBanc. She is based in HomeBanc's Lake Mary loan production office, located at 100 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 110.

Ms. Thomas brings to HomeBanc more than 20 years of mortgage lending experience. Her professional and community affiliations include American Business Women and Women Council Realtors and she is a national sponsor, mentor and host for under-privileged children and their families. Ms. Thomas can be reached at (321) 832-1362 or ida.thomas@homebanc.com.

THIA: H1N1 Threat Fails To Ground Canada's Snowbirds

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - With H1N1 remaining a top concern among the almost 950,000 Canadian snowbirds expected to head to foreign sun spots this winter, the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA) emphasizes the need for all travellers to buy supplemental health insurance before they leave the country-no matter what their destination. Provincial health insurance will cover only a small fraction of travellers' health costs should they contract the flu or require medical care for any unexpected illness while in a foreign country. In most cases, travel health insurance will cover the balance, and even transport the patient home if medically necessary.

Jessy San Miguel Joins HomeBanc as Mortgage Loan Officer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc. has named Jessy San Miguel as Mortgage Loan Officer for HomeBanc. He is based in HomeBanc's Gainesville loan production office, located at 4031-A Northwest 97th Boulevard.

Mr. San Miguel brings to HomeBanc more than eight years of mortgage lending experience. He can be reached at (386) 266-8584 or jessy.sanmiguel@homebanc.com.

HomeBanc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc., with full-service branch locations in Lake Mary, Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota), Belleair Bluffs and three branches in Tampa at Rocky Point, on Dale Mabry at I-275 and Westchase. HomeBanc also operates loan-production offices in Tampa, Lake Mary, Brandon, Lakeland, Gainesville and Bonita Springs.

Medicare Open Enrollment: eHealthMedicare.com Provides New Checklist for 2010 Coverage Decisions

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

New Online Resource Helps Consumers Navigate 2010 Coverage Changes

Plan to Make Toronto a Top Financial Centre Focuses on Creation of World-Leading Hubs of Expertise

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:00 EST

Report by The Boston Consulting Group for The Toronto Financial Services Working Group Outlines Strategy for Generating an Additional 25,000-40,000 Jobs and $4-5 Billion in Annual GDP Over Five Years

H&R Block to Release Second Quarter Results and Host Investment Community Conference on Dec. 8

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2010 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, before the New York Stock Exchange market open. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 8:30 a.m. EST, the company will host its Investment Community Conference in New York City. H&R Block's senior leaders will outline the company's growth strategies and outlook, including for the 2010 tax season.

Halo Group, Inc. Makes Dallas 100 List as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Metroplex

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

ALLEN, TX--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Halo Group, Inc., a nationwide consumer finance company based in Allen, TX and a subsidiary of GVC Venture Corp. (OTCBB: GPAX) , was recognized by the SMU Cox School of Business Wednesday night November 4th as one of the fastest growing companies in the Dallas Metroplex. Dallas entrepreneur Sam Wyly spoke at a ceremony held at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center to honor the recipients.

Newlyweds Need to Re-Evaluate Home Contents Insurance Warns Swinton

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Newlyweds could be up under-insured by up to Pounds Sterling 10,000 according to the UK's leading high street insurance broker, Swinton.

Swinton is advising newly married couples to reassess their home insurance to ensure it provides them with adequate cover.

A survey of 1,200 Swinton customers revealed only 38% of newlyweds had amended their home contents insurance to provide cover for their wedding gifts.

Don't Drink and Drive Warns Swinton

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Motorists who drive while drinking their early morning tea or coffee are putting lives at risk and jeopardising their licence, warns Swinton.

Swinton, the UK's leading high street retailer of car insurance, has seen a sharp increase in the number of incidents involving motorists drinking hot drinks, especially during the cold winter months.

American style travel coffee mugs are becoming increasingly popular, along with the growing use of takeaway drinks from coffee shops.

New York Enacts Comprehensive Law to Regulate Life Settlements

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - The Life Insurance Settlement Association announced the passage of a new law in New York that establishes comprehensive regulation of Life Settlements in that state. The new law introduced at the request of the New York State Insurance Department by Senator Neil Breslin (S66009) and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle (A40009), is based on the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Life Settlement Model Act.

The New York life settlement act preserves the long-standing right of life insurance policyowners to sell their policies when they no longer can afford or otherwise keep them. As New York's highest court declared more than 100 years ago, life insurance policyowners may "go to the best market he can find, either to sell it or borrow money on it."

Thunderhead Appoints Phil Walker as Managing Director of Europe and Asia Pacific

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:18:00 EST

Former SVP of Capgemini Joins Thunderhead to Spearhead Its Expansion Plans

Calamos Advantaged Income Fund Files Preliminary Prospectus

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Legend Investment Partners Inc. (the "Manager"), as manager, announces the filing of a preliminary prospectus for Calamos Advantaged Income Fund (the "Fund") with the securities regulatory authorities of all of the provinces of Canada. The Fund is offering units ("Units") at a price of $25.00 per Unit. Recent market events highlight the need for investment strategies seeking to preserve capital in market downturns and offering the opportunity to participate in rising markets. The Fund will obtain exposure to an actively managed portfolio (the "CAI Portfolio") consisting primarily of global high yield, convertible and equity securities, including covered call writing on quality global equities, employing an enhanced fixed income strategy which will bring together multiple asset classes with broad flexibility to tactically shift among them as market conditions warrant. The CAI Portfolio will be managed by Calamos Advisors LLC (the "Cala

SMA Releases Third Report in Insurance Ecosystem Research Series

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Report Identifies Opportunities for Insurers and IT Solution Providers to Collaborate in Key Business Capability Areas

Pethealth Announces the Launch of ThePetangoStore.com

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST

ecommerce platform to take advantage of the Company's growing relationship with pet owners who adopt their dogs and cats

CaseCentral Leads eDiscovery Software Usage Growth in 2009 Am Law Tech Survey

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

84% of Top 200 American Law Firms Now Use Cloud Computing / Software as a Service to Lower eDiscovery Costs

Mercantile Bancorp Announces Anticipated Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

QUINCY, IL--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Mercantile Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE Amex: MBR) today reported its anticipated results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company anticipates an unaudited net loss of $1.4 million or $(.16) per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared with a net loss of $1.7 million or $(0.19) per share for the third quarter 2008. The Company expects to report $1.69 billion of total assets at September 30, 2009, compared with $1.77 billion at December 31, 2008 and $1.75 billion at September 30, 2008. Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses, should stand at $1.25 billion at September 30, 2009, compared with $1.32 billion at year-end 2008 and $1.27 billion at September 30, 2008.

Jon Newhard Joins Kaplan Compliance Solutions as Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:53:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Kaplan Compliance Solutions (KCS) (http://www.kaplancs.com), a leading provider of technology and services that eliminate paperwork and reduce compliance risk for companies in the insurance and securities industries, today announced that Jon Newhard has recently joined as Chief Operating Officer.

Newhard joins KCS from Infonic, plc of Reston, Va., where he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Geo-Replicator division, the company's largest division. Prior to Infonic, Newhard held high-level positions with SAP and Siebel Systems, where he helped grow two businesses to $100 million in revenue.

ADP Executive Appointed to Catalyst Board of Advisors, Focusing on Expanding Opportunities for Women and Business

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Appointment Affirms Dedication to ADP's Diversity Mission

NextImage Medical Raises $5 Million in Series A Financing Led by Chrysalis Ventures

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Company to Increase Market Expansion and Product Development

American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Selects Correlsense SharePath to Ensure Peak Performance and Availability of Its Online Insurance Quoting System

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST

SharePath Enables End-to-End Trace and Analysis of Transactions to Pinpoint Problems as They Move Through Application Topologies Across the Network

AXA Art Insurance Corporation Appoints Robert H. Pittinger as Director of Underwriting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:25:00 EST

NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - The world's leading art insurance specialist, AXA Art Insurance Corporation, announced that Robert H. Pittinger has been appointed as its Director of Underwriting. Mr. Pittinger brings more than�30 years of comprehensive industry expertise to the position, with experience in leadership, broker relationship management and best practice accountabilities in assessing and underwriting both commercial and personal insurance risks.

CPS Reports 2009 Third Quarter Operating Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPSS) ("CPS" or the "Company") today announced operating results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were $52.8 million, a decrease of approximately $38.9 million, or 42.4%, compared to $91.7 million for the third quarter of 2008. Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2009 were $57.1 million, a decrease of $47.3 million, or 45.3%, as compared to $104.4 million for the 2008 period.

Fidelity National Financial Joins America Recycles Day by Establishing a Green Title & Settlement Program

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:00 EST

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), one of the nation's largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters -- Chicago Title, Fidelity National Title, Ticor Title, Security Union Title, Lawyers Title, Commonwealth Title and Alamo Title -- today announced an enhanced effort to implement energy saving and environmentally friendly policies. The FNF Green Title & Settlement Program (GTSP) will be initially launched in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Bancinsurance Corporation Declares Dividend

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:44:00 EST

COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Bancinsurance Corporation (OTCBB: BCIS), a specialty property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that on November 13, 2009, its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per common share (approximately $2.6 million in the aggregate). The dividend will be payable on December 14, 2009, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 30, 2009.

Health Benefits Direct Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST

RADNOR, PA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Health Benefits Direct Corporation (OTCBB: HBDT), a leading technology innovator in the marketing, sales and administration of a range of insurance technology products, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

During the third quarter, the Company continued its previously announced restructuring activities. As part of these restructuring efforts, in the first quarter of 2009, the Company ceased selling health and life insurance products to individuals and families and disposed of a significant portion of its agency business, which is now classified as discontinued operations in the Company's financial statements.