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State Farm Agents and Licensed Team Members in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas to Offer Individual Health Insurance Policies Beginning in Mid-November Chicago and Bloomington, IL (September 23, 2014) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) health plans and State Farm today announced a new effort to broaden consumer access to health insurance […]

Tips for Preventing a Leading Cause of Property Damage HARTFORD, Conn. 09/10/2014 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Wind, hail and damage caused by rain entering a building are among the most common causes of property damage for Travelers (NYSE: TRV) home insurance customers. To help protect homeowner property and belongings, Travelers recommends focusing on the roof, which is […]

North Little Rock, AR – State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest insurer of autos in Arkansas, and in the nation, is raising its overall rate level for State Farm Mutual auto customers in the state an average of 2.2% effective August 25, 2014. After this rate change is implemented, State Farm’s overall rate […]

Denver, CO – State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest insurer of autos in Colorado and in the nation, is raising its overall rate level in the state an average of 5.3% effective August 11. After this rate change is implemented, the overall rate level of State Farm in Colorado will be 9% lower […]

Preparation Paramount to Hurricane Survival Bloomington, IL – Did you use the plywood from your hurricane shutters to build a tree house or use your garage door brace to hold up the bird feeder? If so there’s a good chance your home may not be hurricane ready. Being properly prepared is paramount during hurricane season. […]

Insurer Releases Top Fifteen States for Dog Bite Claims Bloomington, IL (May 14, 2014) — Dogs are a member of the family, so many owners think that their dog won’t bite. Unfortunately for the 4.5 million victims of dog bites and attacks each year, this isn’t true. Any dog can bite, regardless of the breed. […]

National Wildfire Community Preparation Day is May 3, 2014 Bloomington, IL (April 29, 2014) – Wildfires are a serious threat to lives and property. The combination of drought, high winds and an excess of dried vegetation in forests and grasslands has made fire seasons progressively worse over the past 50 years. In 2014 alone, more […]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2015– American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Laya Healthcare, Ireland’s second largest health insurance provider. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2015, subject to regulatory approvals. Operating in Ireland since 1997, Laya Healthcare has nearly 500,000 customers. It employs […]