Archive for September 22nd, 2007

Headline Hits: TD Ameritrade Sounds Upbeat Q4 View

September 22nd, 2007

Headline Hits: TD Ameritrade Sounds Upbeat Q4 View
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Fortis Provides Trading Update; Expects FY07 Net Profit To Reach Consensus Estimate Of EUR 4.2 Bln - Quick Facts [FTS.TO]
AM Fortis (FTS.TO) (FORA.L) on Friday said that banking saw the excellent commercial momentum of the first half continue in to the summer months. Total income continued to develop favourably as net interest income and net commissions and fees rose again

SBM launches online stock trading service
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Electrolube Receives 1.1M Investment from Fortis

September 22nd, 2007

Electrolube Receives 1.1M Investment from Fortis
DERBYSHIRE, UK Electrochemical manufacturer Electrolube, a division of HK Wentworth Ltd., has received 1.1million in additional funding from Fortis, a large European financial institution.Fortis provided the funds worth to HK Wentworth following the

A.M. Best Announces Speakers for the 2007 Insurance Marketing Conference:
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4X4 insurance bills to soar

September 22nd, 2007

Owners of 4×4s are likely to bear the brunt of changes in the way car insurance is calculated Continue …

Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin sought more details from TD Ameritrade Holding Co. this week after the Nebraska online brokerage disclosed a breach of its database that may have compromised personal data of all its 6.3 million Continue …

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One-third of U.S. lacked health insurance: survey

September 22nd, 2007

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Almost one million young people (912,000) have been in, or know someone who has been in, an accident at night in the last three years, according to new research from car insurer More Than. Despite representing only 10% of the total driving population, statistics show that young car drivers are involved in over a quarter (28%) of all accidents where a driver is killed or injured. In a move aimed Continue …

According to research by the Motor Insurance Bureau, an estimated 10% of UK motorists lie to their insurer when buying car insurance in an attempt to get a cheaper quote. Now specialist insurer Admiral Car Insurance is warning drivers to tell the truth or risk losing cover. Whilst the magnitude of lies people tell their insurer varies, anyone who is found out risks having their insurance Continue …

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Swiftcover.com to be bought by Axa UK

September 22nd, 2007

UK insurance company Axa has announced that it is to acquire the internet only insurer Swiftcover car insurance. Currently owned by international insurer Primary Group and Swiftcover’s management, the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including regulatory approval. Swiftcover.com is one of the most dynamic businesses on the UK personal direct market, with net Read more..

New findings from the Sainsbury’s Car Insurance Index show that the cost of insuring your car could be rising rapidly unless you take some simple steps to ensure you get the best deal. Sainsbury’s Index, which tracks telephone car insurance industry premiums on a quarterly basis, reveals that the average car insurance premium in July 2005 was £490.13, compared with £465.18 in April, an increase Read more..

Comprehensive vehicle breakdown insurance can vary from £32 to £133.20 a year. Motorists could save up to 76%* by shopping around for comprehensive car breakdown cover according to price comparison website, www.moneysupermarket.com. The August bank holiday can be a chance to catch some late summer sun and relaxation before the evenings start drawing in, but the journey itself can sometimes Read more..

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