A Multinomial logit based evaluation of the behavior of the life insureds in Romania.
INTRODUCTION The study of the life insured's behavior has attracted the interest of a number of researchers in the past. Theoretical models on life insurance demand have been developed and empirical studies also have been conducted extensively to examine the influence of specific factors on the demand...

Hurricane damage assessment for residential coastal structures.
ABSTRACT Tropical storms and hurricanes are some of the costliest natural disasters in the United States. Post-Katrina damage assessment revealed $200 billion worth of damage in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. Dozens of bridges and thousands of residential structures were damaged as a result of Hurricane Katrina....

TripAdvisor Survey: Travelers Like 'Peace of Mind' of Insurance.
TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-20 June 2008-TripAdvisor Survey: Travelers Like 'Peace of Mind' of Insurance(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com TripAdvisor, a travel community, announced the results of its travel insurance survey of more than 3,700 travelers worldwide. The company noted that two-thirds of worldwide respondents and...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Mexican Insurance Industry - Global Strategic Business Report.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-30 June 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: Mexican Insurance Industry - Global Strategic Business Report(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mexican Insurance Industry - Global Strategic Business Report" report to its offerings. In a...

Navigating the insurance maze of biologics Tx.
NEW ORLEANS -- Dermatologists who prescribe biologics for psoriasis need to be able to navigate the insurance maze so that most patients can benefit. It is important to fully understand the patient and his or her needs, to adequately document the patient's condition, to submit adequate documentation...

InsureMyTrip.com Says Travel Insurance Is Helpful During Hurricane Season.
TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-11 June 2008-InsureMyTrip.com Says Travel Insurance Is Helpful During Hurricane Season(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com With hurricane season gearing up, travel insurance is an investment that can offer peace-of-mind protection against severe weather, reports InsureMyTrip.com "The first step to protecting your travels...

Oklahoma Nurses Association endorses LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) to provide Long-Term Care education and insurance.
Oklahoma City, OK -- Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA) will begin making Long-Term Care education and insurance available to its nurses, employees of the association and their families. "After an extensive search, we've entered into an arrangement with LTC Financial Partners, LLC" said Executive Director, Jane Nelson. "Through...

McCain's health-care plan would make health insurance affordable for the first time for millions of Americans, by eliminating tax penalties on and regulatory obstacles to the purchase of insurance by individuals.
McCain's health-care plan would make health insurance affordable for the first time for millions of Americans, by eliminating tax penalties on and regulatory obstacles to the purchase of insurance by individuals. Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of John, is leading a chorus of liberal critics. They say that insurers will...

Fitch Affirms Midland National Life & North American Co. for Life & Health Insurance IFS at 'AA-'.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-6 July 2008-Fitch Affirms Midland National Life & North American Co. for Life & Health Insurance IFS at 'AA-'(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings of Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland) and North American...

Police officer, car owner plead not guilty; Pair accused in filing of bogus stolen Jeep insurance claim.
Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A Worcester police officer and another man were arraigned yesterday on charges related to their alleged roles in the filing of a bogus insurance claim for a stolen motor vehicle. Officer John M. Degon, 38, of 29 Lawrence St.,...