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Homeowners Choice Announces Release Date for 2008 Second Quarter Results, Earnings Conference Call and Webcast CLEARWATER, Fla.----Homeowners Choice, Inc. , a Florida-based insurance holding company, announced today that it will release its results for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2008 before the market opens Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. China Pacific Insurance, Hynix: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview Aug. 23 -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in Asia trading , excluding Japan, on Aug. 25. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close, unless noted otherwise. China insurance giant reports 44.2% net profit increase in 1H China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd. CPIC realized a net profit of 5.5 billion yuan 845.99 million U.S. dollars in the first half, an increase of 44.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the company's half-year report. Its earning per share EPS was 0.72 yuan, a 5.9 percent increase over the same period a year earlier. According to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, ... Takaful House sets up Islamic insurance 26 August 2008 DUBAI -- Takaful House Takaful House will be providing services in Takaful Islamic insurance, whose worldwide contributions are set to hit Dh25.71 billion $7 billion by 2010, beginning next month, bringing to seven the number of companies operating in this segment in the Middle East. Health experts say insurance the wrong focus With national heath-care reform high on the list of priorities for Democrats this election year, several leading health experts suggested Monday that insurance should not be the No. 1 priority. State Farm’s Rate Hike Request Denied Florida insurance regulators rejected State Farm's request for a 47.1 percent increase on its homeowners’ policies in the state Monday. Suncorp-Metway's Profit Falls on Insurance Decline (Update1) Aug. 26 -- Suncorp-Metway Ltd. , Australia's third-largest general insurer, said full-year profit fell 48 percent on a decline in earnings at its insurance and wealth management businesses. Review insurance policies before kids go off to college It can be an emotional and trying time for parents sending a student to college. Remembering to pack everything they will need while away from home is a challenge; and so is ensuring they have adequate insurance protection. American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. To Present at KBW 2008 Insurance Conference American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. NYSE: ASI announced today that Stephen R. Crim, President and Chief Executive Officer, and William C. Tepe, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, September 4, 2008, at 3:40 p.m. ET. Marshall Loeb's Daily Money Tip: Three alternatives to Cobra insurance coverage If you’ve recently lost your job, or are soon to be unemployed, you’re going to want to know what your health insurance options are. One option you may qualify for is Cobra, the federal law that allows you to temporarily continue your employer-sponsored health plan, usually in the event of some form of layoff. Salesforce.com appoints president of Asia-Pacific region Salesforce.com, the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service SaaS and Platform-as-a-Service PaaS, has announced the appointment of Steve McWhirter as president of its Asia-Pacific ope Becky Lo named GTS client delivery head for Asia Pacific Citi Global Transaction Services has appointed Becky Lo as its Regional Head of Client Delivery for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Becky will now assume responsibility for Global Transaction Servic CORRECTING AND REPLACING American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. To Present at KBW 2008 Insurance Conference HAMILTON, Bermuda----First graph should read: American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. announced today that Stephen R. Crim, President and Chief Executive Officer, and William C. Tepe, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 3:40 p.m. Experts: Insurance won't solve health care problems With national heath care reform high on the list of priorities for Democrats this election year, several leading health experts suggested Monday that insurance should not be the No. Florida to deny state Farm rate hike State insurance regulators late this afternoon they plan to reject State Farm Florida's proposed 47 percent homeowners insurance rate hike. Asia-Pacific shares fall on Wall Street woes Asia-Pacific shares retreated on Tuesday, backtracking on Monday’s gains, as financial stocks followed Wall Street down amid renewed concerns about the length of the credit crisis. Farmers Insurance Appoints Mark Toohey Senior Vice President of Media Relations Mark Toohey has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Media Relations for Los Angeles-based, Farmers Insurance Company. Fla. regulators reject State Farm rate increase TALLAHASSEE -- State regulators will reject State Farm Florida's request to raise its homeowners insurance rate's an average 47 percent. Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty on Monday issued his intent to disapprove the rate filing. |


