Little to bank on with insurance industry stocks, analysts predict
Euro zone crisis, falling interest rates continue to undermine near-term performance

Auto insurance rates examined by lawmakers
State lawmakers are looking at auto insurance rates in North Carolina. Insurance industry representatives disagree if changes need to made to the way the current rating system works.

Drop in Michigan auto thefts will not bring instant change to insurance rates
Auto thefts are on the decline in Michigan but that doesn't guarantee your car insurance rates will follow suit right away, insurance industry officials say.

MetLife Expands Offerings for Associations and Affinity Members with Enhanced Group Level Term Life Insurance Coverage
Members of associations and affinity groups are increasingly looking for value-added benefits from their relationships, including easy and affordable access to insurance products. MetLife, the largest life insurer in the United States, today announced that it has enhanced its Group Level Term Life Insurance portfolio for association and affinity groups.

Long-term-care insurance is more expensive than it’s worth for some people
1 Determine if you qualify financially Don’t buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford. Consumer Reports advises people that if their net worth, excluding their home, is below $300,000, long-term-care insurance is not a good buy for them. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners also recommends that consumers spend no more than 5 percent of their ...