Your resource for renters insurance information

Renters Insurance

Your renters insurance resource

» More Resources

Getting A Comprehensive Definition Of Renters Insurance
By Trevor Mulholland
Before you get any type of insurance, you should first of all be aware of its definition. The definition of renters insurance, in a nutshell, is a type of insurance that covers your Read more...

If you rent a home or apartment instead of owning a house outright you may not think you have a need for insurance or believe that it is even available to you for that matter. The truth of the matter is that regardless of whether you own or rent it is a good idea to have insurance and even if you rent instead of buy you can qualify for insurance; it is known as renters insurance and it can be a safety net you can’t afford to miss.

At a minimum renters insurance will cover your personal property such as furniture, clothing and electronics in the event of theft, fire or natural disaster. Renters insurance may also provide protection for you in the event that someone is injured while at your residence.

There are several options available with renters insurance which can give you a lot of flexibility depending on your needs and how much you want to spend on it.

Personal property coverage will cover just your personal property in the event there is damage related to fire, hail, smoke, vandalism, lightening, plumbing, etc. This type of policy will also cover your personal belongings in the event you are the victim of theft. In order to take out this type of policy you will fix a value on your property and the policy will be written for that amount. Make sure you determine an accurate value for your personal property or you may find yourself undercovered in the event of the unexpected.

You can also take out personal liability protection which will protect you in the event that you are sued due to an injury incurred by someone while visiting your residence. This type of policy will cover related damage as well as relevant legal costs. The minimum for such a policy is usually $100,000 and will cover injuries or damage that is occurs while at your residence or that is caused by you, your children or pets.

Another type of policy you may wish to consider is known as additional living expenses. In the event that you can no longer live in your rented residence because of a hazard that is covered under the policy, this type of coverage will pay up to 20% of the contents coverage amount in order for you to pay additional living expenses. This would include hotel costs as well as meals, laundry, etc. until your residence is ready to be re-inhabited.

An improvements coverage allows you to apply up to 10% of your contents coverage in order to either replace or repair items that you redecorated or altered before a covered hazard occurred.

In the event that you’re held legally responsible for fire damage to your place of residence, a fire legal liability policy will protect you.

It is important to be aware that you are usually liable for deductibles with renters insurance just as you would be with any other type of insurance coverage. You can adjust the deductibles in order to lower the cost of your premium, which may make the policy more affordable.

Joe Kenny writes for SelectLoans.co.uk, a UK personal loans comparison site, visit us today for information on all loan topics including secured loans and links to leading UK providers.

Our Site: http://www.selectloans.co.uk/

Additional Related Resources

Renters Insurance 101 Explained
If you rent a home or apartment instead of owning a house outright you may not think you have a need for insurance or believe that it is even available to you for that matter. The truth of the Read more...

Facts About Renters Insurance
If you rent an apartment or house, you might consider purchasing renters insurance.Renters insurance provides coverage for damage or loss of personal property for people in rental housing. It's to Read more...

Fast And Easy: Obtaining Online Renters Insurance Quote
By Trevor
If you have only moved into your new rented apartment or condominium unit, it may be the best time to consider the security of your personal belongings. Read more...

Two members reappointed to workers' comp Rating Bureau board
Lee Pearson of Rancho Murieta and Bruce Wick of San Bernardino have been reappointed to the Workers? Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Governing Committee.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-6Wqz46Zvhs:shWRBLc4ClM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute adds two seats to its board
The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute Inc. has two additional voices on its board.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=2HYO6XiZmOc:HVmXYdvpEWY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
RTI study says older women delay to get colposcopy
Older women whose pap smear tests showed atypical cells waited longer than younger women to get a colposcopy, putting them at greater risk of developing cervical cancer, a new study from RTI International concludes.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1M_88aHlQO4:pFwHheklN4I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Washington Briefs: Business groups launch ad blitz against health bill
As the battle for health care reform enters its final stages, a coalition of business groups has launched a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign urging Congress to start over.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YQfILxOnEP4:iihmxrIYkqY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Operations boss leaves McCormick & Schmick?s
McCormick & Schmick?s Seafood Restaurants Inc. announced the departure of Jeffrey H. Skeele Thursday afternoon.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Ql4d0kTETd0:jY5wiGcjNx8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
California Forward, lawmakers seek to reform state government
Legislative leaders and representatives from the public interest organization California Forward announced a package of reforms Thursday to improve government effectiveness and accountability, stabilize the state budget and enhance public oversight of government operations.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Xu79iqKYV2M:eIcm2ose-ow:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Ga. hospitals slammed by new budget cuts
Georgia hospitals would be hit with double-digit Medicaid reimbursement cuts and nonprofit hospitals would lose their state sales tax exemption under a new round of budget reductions announced Thursday by Gov. Sonny Perdue.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ugKYNyEUyU:fjCMefbKoXA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
San Ramon's Hill Physicians begins new Medi-Cal contract with Anthem Blue Cross
Hill Physicians Medical Group, one of the Bay Area?s largest medical groups, said Thursday it will begin providing care to Medi-Cal recipients in San Joaquin County April 1 under a new contracting arrangement with Anthem Blue Cross that may be used in San Francisco and other areas down the road.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=40YoDyUYO9k:z0DPK-Gzz4c:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Corker: Financial reform bill won?t be bipartisan
Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker said a financial reform bill likely to be introduced by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd on Monday won?t be bipartisan.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZV-n7u0DciQ:ssz6ofUOy6M:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
SelectQuote to add up to 60 jobs
SelectQuote Insurance Services is doubling the size of its Downtown Jacksonville office and adding 40 to 60 agents within the next 18 months.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bToIaTewaOk:e7zcMMKAfew:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
RA Bench brokerage sold to USI Holdings
USI Holdings Corp. said it?s bought RA Bench, a Seattle-based wealth management, executive and group employee benefit insurance brokerage, for an undisclosed price. (USIH)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=DFGk1IzBVJk:m5stzJKieYo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Medicare cut delayed again until Oct. 1
The U.S. Senate voted March 10 to delay the 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut, postponing it until Oct. 1.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VVsbnzmdbKc:TYfqxpKPi9w:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Biggest Colorado health plans ranked on enrollment
Enrollment at Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Colorado -- the state's largest health insurer -- grew 16 percent between 2007 and 2009, while No. 2 health plan United Healthcare lost members, the industry newsletter <a href="http://hmo-info.com/">Colorado Managed Care</a> reports.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=vl0RMWAWnPo:tAk7cra_PaA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Raleigh man charged in alleged securities scam
State securities regulators charged a Raleigh man Wednesday with allegedly defrauding a victim out of $50,000 in a foreign currency trading scam.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=u1vNM2qcGak:aDGpq0dVJIA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Settlement with IRS may benefit MGIC
Executives with MGIC Investment Corp., beset with 10 consecutive quarters of net losses, may get some relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The company could show a net gain of up to $82 million after resolving income tax issues.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=JshH0iGpEv8:OsOJw2Sz018:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
LECG completes purchase of Smart, will move to Smart?s Devon headquarters
Smart Business Advisory & Consulting completed its merger into business consulting firm LECG Corp. and announced the combined company would be based in Smart's Devon, Pa., headquarters and operate under the LECG name. (XPRT)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=-obk7JQft58:oS-YXvos29k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Obama visit to St. Louis prompts protests
Dozens of protesters ? both for and against health-care reform ? chanted and traded barbs outside the Renaissance Grand hotel downtown where President Barack Obama attended a fundraising dinner Wednesday night for Sen. Claire McCaskill.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eAops2rCEhs:P5L0WcNPUa4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Maryland Senate passes unemployment tax relief bill
The state Senate approved a plan Monday to offer more people unemployment insurance and relieve businesses of some unemployment tax burden.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ZRFkuEagu3w:FD4kQN4BqkU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Regence buys Washington's Kinetix Living Corp.
The Regence Group has purchased the assets of Kinetix Living Corp. through its Washington state subsidiary, Regence BlueShield.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=J1cIC9T02O8:P-RB1FHD89E:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
SAIF to return $100M to customers
SAIF Corp., which runs Oregon?s state-chartered workers compensation system, will soon mail $100 million in dividend checks to 44,000 current and former customers.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=odd_VcYYq2U:bEd4TR3H2ec:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Unemployment bill comes with Medicaid aid
A federal bill extending unemployment benefits and providing other tax breaks also would bring $600 million to $750 million more in stimulus dollars to Ohio?s Medicaid program.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bfI25cLcHYQ:3cF1oRFalrc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Earthquake authority chief testifies to Congress
California Earthquake Authority chief executive Glenn Pomeroy on Wednesday testified to two congressional subcommittees in support of a bill to reduce the cost of earthquake insurance.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=LmzxBDrVtn0:HzjTulwkCcs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Proposed law targets Medicaid fraud
A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature would give the state?s attorney general more powers to fight Medicaid fraud.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=aSgs4EmmHsc:5AeuudfBImU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Quinn proposes raising Illinois income tax
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed adding a 1 percent surcharge on the state?s 3 percent income tax to avoid making $1.3 billion in education funding cuts and laying off thousands of teachers.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=emkMT5OeJlU:0VEOLSvbS7c:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Kulongoski signs new laws
Gov. Ted Kulongoski on Wednesday signed into law a series of bills from the 2010 legislative session.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=8ZgE8_rjCcU:5z-AsQQAgCc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
CardioNet shares rise with an analyst?s rating
CardioNet Inc. shares closed more than 5 percent higher Wednesday with reports attributing the rise to an upgrade in a stock rating. (BEAT)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=5rb96Kb0J0I:A2MARfgb1aw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Maryland lawmakers to weigh alcohol tax increase
A state Senate committee was expected to consider a bill Wednesday that would raise the state tax on beer by twelve-fold.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=bv_KKTU-KQM:LYeLbfxP9XQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Obama announces attack on Medicaid, Medicare abuses
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday a new federal initiative aimed at recouping some of the billions of dollars estimated to be lost each year to Medicare and Medicaid fraud.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=XY7J_ef--zA:5vrRkCtMjP4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Marketing Alliance swings to Q3 profit
The Marketing Alliance saw a profit of $161,694 in its fiscal third quarter, compared to a loss of $225,320 in the prior year?s quarter.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=h0Ad3E8h-b4:05mdBLmZj70:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
BlueCross links doctor visits to 'Net
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York will begin offering online care to members this summer, providing compensation to providers for the first time for non face-to-face services.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=oyr47ecAtrQ:aNRvzT_Mwjc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Feds cancel drug plan contract with Hawaii ties
Federal health officials have terminated their Medicare contract with New York-based Fox Insurance Co. just 10 days after asking it to <a href="http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2010/02/22/daily49.html">stop marketing and enrolling new members</a> in its Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. (HUM)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Y2vVKbEH4XQ:si2qLhZNeXk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Doyle signs health care transparency bill
Wisconsin health care consumers can now price-shop.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=wxj2wrxamgo:BP5lYxsd6B0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fronczek named COO at Dental Care Plus
Dental Care Plus Group has promoted Jodi Fronczek to chief operations officer, the company said Tuesday.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WZ_nNn0HRlk:S1B_8HQciFY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Aflac chair?s total comp up 26% to $13M
Aflac Inc. posted a bigger profit in 2009 and its top executive got a 26 percent bigger total compensation package. (AFL)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=YhKUBKJcj8g:WfBoIarpF90:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Blue Shield foundation announces "nearly" $9M in Q1 grants
The Blue Shield of California Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Blue Shield of California, said Tuesday it has tallied nearly $9 million in Q1 grants.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=awJZEB-1zoM:ME3MDp11EYk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Former Treasurer Hill joins race for treasurer
Former Oregon Treasurer Jim Hill on Tuesday joined the increasingly-crowded race for Oregon treasurer.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=L6BAd9gCwG8:qewzfHVmd_g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Allstate survey shows that 64 percent of hit-and-runs occur in parking lots
The majority of all hit-and-run collisions in San Antonio involve someone hitting a parked car, according to a review of Allstate claims data. (ALL)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=sGidMWpoFtE:qn8eTScpM8U:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Markets up slightly by Tuesday close; a far cry from one year ago
Wall Street edged up Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 10,564.38, up 11.86 points or 0.11 percent, Nasdaq was at 2,340, up 8.47 points, or 0.36 percent. (WCC) (AA) (AYE) (ATI) (AEO) (CNX) (DKS) (FII) (HNZ) (KOP) (PNC) (PPG) (X) (WAB) (AA) (AYE) (ATI) (AEO) (CNX) (DKS) (FII) (HNZ) (KOP) (PNC) (PPG) (X) (WAB)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=4oCR0Wx5slc:KsdWuAIk1uo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
NCDOI claims wins for consumers
The North Carolina Department of Insurance, under newly elected Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, is giving itself a pat on the back with a news release outlining what it says were its accomplishments in 2009.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=eW63eVwn2yI:KoBfpED1nq4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Cassidy Turley gets loan for D.C. project
Cassidy Turley has landed a $6.5 million long-term fixed-rate loan for 2400 LLC?s 2400 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, the company announced Tuesday.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=isQjTjXrQic:OIq7SFdL3mo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Golden State officials say new nonprofit Cal eConnect will oversee HIE exchange
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Kim Belshé said late Monday the state is naming a new nonprofit entity called Cal eConnect to oversee the development of Health Information Exchange services in the Golden State.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=MZxtrCFpafs:Iwspfj4JS2Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Iowa insurer fined for MN annuities sales
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has fined West Des Moines, Iowa-based American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. $275,000 for allegedly selling unapproved annuity contracts in the state. (AEL)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=o0OVNHlFH70:KR7rGeYhTfE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Report: Californians need to be better prepared for earthquakes
Californians are aware of major earthquakes and the effect from temblors, but many have not taken necessary steps to make their homes safer and protect their personal finances, according to a just-released report.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=Si4CRDDpoqI:wwHaDbuUCVE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Business groups press their case in Albany
Business owners and business lobbyists from around the state advocated their agenda to legislators in the Capitol on March 8.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=WcQSsh33r40:IuNl1KqY8gI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Greensboro chamber plans wellness academy
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce plans to launch the Greensboro Prevention Academy on Thursday.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7n3KeLXOmlc:jduawbu0Aec:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Obama makes health-care pitch in Phila. area
President Obama brought his battle for health-care reform to Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa., Monday morning, where he focused his crosshairs on insurance companies that he said are benefiting financially at the expense of those who can?t afford health coverage and on politicians too worried about re-election campaigns to confront the issue.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=tvbEoVFefnI:_ibbYTWsPMQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
WhiteGlove closes $7.7M funding round
WhiteGlove House Call Health Inc. closed a $7.7 million series C funding round, officials said today.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=VKhqxeziQ6M:ibZQoEcrqS8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Former Folsom prison guard convicted of insurance fraud
A former Folsom State Prison guard has been convicted and sentenced for insurance fraud.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=ipLijwAiw6Y:Qe6DXpM0KEU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
N.Y. insurer penalty hits Triad enrollees
Medicare?s suspension of New York firm Fox Insurance Co. could affect nearly 3,500 people in the Triad.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=gv94u9kl2pM:LBSb-p97ABM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Ebix profit rises 42% to record level
Ebix Inc. had a record year for earnings in 2009, propelled by a nearly 31 percent revenue spike.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I29VnOZLI7g:NTXHWvwnC6w:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Can 'greatest spokesman' be great for Nationwide?
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. scrapped a serious advertising message for humorous spots, but it?s got a long way to go before its <em>World?s Greatest Spokesperson in the World</em> campaign pitchman can share the insurance advertising pantheon with the caveman, gecko and the duck.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=9VetaPDUI2U:_viM9jMoyQw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
More employers offering wellness programs
Businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties are ahead of Miami-Dade in terms of offering wellness programs to employees.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=CgU0x4EnerI:UidKHakpPwk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
State-run health care plan loses provider as enrollment plummets
Arizona?s only safety net for small-business health insurance is getting hammered as companies close their doors or no longer can afford increasing premiums.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=7XKvSCkwZbE:a_P0iV77elg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Changes at MassMutual boost Washington Group
After a shake-up at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. left two of its four local agencies leaderless, The Washington Group has scored a high-profile addition to its executive bench ? and potentially its client base.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=I0OuJBI_S9w:jJi8ImlG0qA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
State health insurers wary of small-biz rate caps
Massachusetts health insurers, most of which are just coming off a dismal 2009, say government efforts to cap small-business premium rate increases could have a disastrous effect on their financial futures.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=nWLw2eJHgEI:8i7VmU74DTE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Anticipated health care reform likely to boost Medicaid enrollment
Providing health coverage for the poor is looking up.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=rmLZj4B2B58:mIZHhzdbsM0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Medicaid fraud plan under fire from Maryland businesses
Gov. Martin O?Malley?s plan to recoup millions of dollars lost each year in Medicaid fraud ? one of his top legislative priorities in an election year ? faces stiff opposition from health care professionals and business lobbyists who hold clout in Annapolis and sway with large chunks of voters.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=6wFTpkxg_y0:6d0EzUF1W38:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Maryland retailers fear changes to IWIF could raise rates
IWIF?s bid to distance itself from state control has Maryland?s retailers worried the insurer?s proposed change could lead to higher workers? compensation rates.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=b6zwJW-br8U:1gqTreer6V0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Insurer Anthem draws fresh fire, cuts therapists? pay
Physical therapists are the latest group angered by Anthem Blue Cross, the target of politicians? barbs from coast to coast for raising health insurance rates up to 39 percent in California.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=G6TkPA09wiE:cAOB_uVR-EE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Medicaid plans lose control after cutting down prescription costs
Private insurers managing the state?s Medicaid program lost money in 2008, when they took on a sicker population on multiple medications, before turning things around last year in part by getting pharmacy costs under control.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=1jgH1FltSa8:dL3UUtx3_cg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
CDPHP prescribes cost-saving pilot program for more docs
CDPHP is so encouraged by the early results of its medical home pilot that it is expanding it to 21 more practices.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=doOF7MbMd4Q:TgQIe5_uPMQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fewer Medicaid patients mean higher margins for some area hospitals
Analysts often say Columbus hospitals do well in rough economic times because there?s no single ?safety net? hospital that treats most of the region?s uninsured patients or those on Medicaid. They also lean on high fliers.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=itRnWEcV3Nk:zF1-GbCp_EE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Health plan profits rise, but remain less than 5 percent
Collective profits at the six health maintenance organizations that dominate the Sacramento region soared to $3.2 billion in 2009, a huge upswing from net income of $221 million a year earlier.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=RqASi8MGiv4:dRbvvHUCwvI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Hawaii employers get help on the fast track
State lawmakers have fast-tracked legislation that cuts employers a break from what would have been a surge in their unemployment taxes starting next month.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?i=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~ff/vertical_4?a=zqFDBe9SLCs:u5twRHWuauo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vertical_4?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>

If you have any questions/comments about today's verse, or if you have an issue that needs prayer, please email prayer@discoverthefacts.com.

renters insurance