11/30/2008 News For: Business InsuranceenceNational Insurance foresees dip in motor insurance business Kolkata, Nov 29: The state-run National Insurance Company is apprehensive of a 1-2 percent drop in its motor insurance business from the ongoing month due to the economic slowdown, a top official of the company said Saturday. Celina Insurance Group to celebrate 50 years of business with Scharer Insurance CELINA - Celina Insurance Group recently announced it will celebrate 50 years of doing business with the Scharer Insurance Agency of Marion. Business Briefs • The Allstate Insurance Company has opened an agency in Johnson. Owned and operated by Carrie Davis, the full-service agency offers a complete line of products and services, including auto, property, commercial and life insurance, long-term care and annuities. The Carrie Davis Agency is located at 2025 Main Drive in Johnson. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evenings and ... Business-related events Business owners not previously able to afford health insurance for their employees have a new tool available to them – government subsidies for employee health insurance. Friends Provident buys 30 per cent stake in Malaysian life business Friends Provident is buying a 30 per cent stake in AMMB Holdings Berhad life insurance business for £30m. ... Women to Watch Business Insurance 's Women to Watch feature is our attempt to identify some of the women who do outstanding work in commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits and related fields. Small Biz: Desire to serve people driving eatery After "retiring" as a Farm Bureau insurance agent in February, Oconee County native Gail Wiley set about planning her own business, something that involved food service. PEDC helps Ike-hit businesses The Pearland Economic Development Corporation PEDC provided financial relief to more than 35 local businesses who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike. However, it is not too late for business owners with losses not covered by insurance and government-assistance programs to apply. The PEDC, which allotted $1 million in the form of grants, still has funds available for businesses that qualify. Advisers brought in to help with sale of Allen & Allen and Hero Insurance Allen & Allen, the motor insurance business, and LV's broker firm, Hero Insurance Services, are both up for sale. Friends Provident to take stake in Malaysia's AmLife UK insurer Friends Provident Plc said yesterday it agreed to take a 30 per cent stake in Malaysia’s AmLife Insurance Berhad business for 30 million pounds US$46.27 million in cash to expand its business. |



