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'JihadJane' recruited in US, Europe, Asia: prosecutors (AFP) AFP - A US woman operating online under the name "JihadJane" recruited jihadist fighters in the United States, Europe and Asia in a bid to carry out terror plots "or die trying," prosecutors said. March 10, 2010 4:52 AM Google opens virtual shop for business software (AFP) AFP - Google opened an online shop for business software hosted as services in the Internet "cloud." March 10, 2010 2:09 AM Indian Banker Charged With Online Funds Fraud (PC World) PC World - A senior Indian banker has been arrested by Indian police for an online fraud in which hackers siphoned close to 2.7 million Indian rupees (US$60,000) from a bank account, a senior police official of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu said on Wednesday. March 10, 2010 12:40 AM Google adds bike lane with latest mapping feature (AP) AP - Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option. March 09, 2010 11:07 PM Summary Box: Google expands sales of business apps (AP) AP - NEW APPS STORE: Google is selling the online services of other business software makers. March 09, 2010 10:16 PM Google opens Web store for business applications (AP) AP - Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet. March 09, 2010 9:58 PM MySpace readies site overhaul to rekindle growth (Reuters) Reuters - With shrinking audiences, deep layoffs and two management shake-ups, MySpace, the one-time leader in Internet social networking, has had a rocky year. March 09, 2010 9:26 PM Google opens Google Apps Marketplace (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Google will launch on Tuesday evening Google Apps Marketplace, providing a venue for third-party, cloud-based applications to supplement Google's own online applications. March 09, 2010 9:00 PM U.S. weighing China Internet censorship case (Reuters) Reuters - The United States is studying whether it can legally challenge Chinese Internet restrictions that hurt Google and other U.S. companies operating in China, but direct talks with Beijing might yield faster results, the top U.S. trade official said on Tuesday. March 09, 2010 6:35 PM Cisco leapfrogs rivals with faster router (Reuters) Reuters - Cisco Systems Inc introduced its first major new routers in six years and said they can be configured to handle Internet traffic up to 12 times faster than rival products. March 09, 2010 5:54 PM

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Swiss Re sees $4-$7 billion insurance losses from quake (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Swiss Re said on Wednesday the insurance sector stood to lose $4-$7 billion from the earthquake in Chile, a sum unlikely to bring the long hoped-for increase in reinsurance prices. March 10, 2010 12:37 AM Activists picket at health insurance conference (CNN) Activists ratcheted up the pressure for health care reform Tuesday, picketing in front of a hotel where a group of insurance industry leaders were meeting. March 09, 2010 7:30 PM Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs (AP via Yahoo! News) A chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is proposing that dog owners be forced to get microchips and take out insurance for their pets. March 09, 2010 5:07 PM Swiss Re puts Chile quake insurance cost at $4-7BN (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Swiss Reinsurance Co. estimated Wednesday that the strong earthquake in Chile last month will cost the insurance industry $4-7 billion. March 10, 2010 5:03 AM Barack Obama comes to town hoping to sell health insurance overhaul (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) March 8, 2010 - President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. (Charles Dharapak/AP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will try to rally a skeptical public behind his health insurance overhaul in a speech in St. Charles today that may remind Missourians of Obama's days as a hard-charging candidate. March 10, 2010 3:26 AM Showdown With Health Insurance Companies (ABC News) The final push for health care reform has become an all-out assault on health insurance companies. President Obama and liberal advocacy groups are attacking insurance companies for unreasonable profts, but those companies are fighting back with a national ad campaign. March 09, 2010 6:48 PM Video: Insurance Co.'s Anger Citizens (CBS News) Emotions are running high in Washington as the push for a House vote for health care reform approaches. As Nancy Cordes reports, protesters directed their anger at the insurance company. March 09, 2010 7:03 PM Mandatory Insurance Proposed for UK Dogs (ABC News) UK crackdown on dangerous dogs could make insurance, microchips mandatory for all Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Agents and Marketers - United States March 09, 2010 4:46 PM Supporters of overhaul 'arrest' health insurance executives at rally (Pioneer Press) WASHINGTON — In a reverse twist on the old protest tactic of getting arrested to make a point, union leaders and other backers of President Barack Obama's health care plan issued "citizen's arrest" warrants for health insurance executives Tuesday — accusing them of exploiting consumers. March 10, 2010 12:13 AM Local firm Kinsale now selling commercial insurance (Richmond Times-Dispatch) A local insurance holding company has raised $80 million in capital and is starting operations as a specialist in business coverage. Kinsale Capital Group’s new Kinsale Insurance Co. subsidiary is selling commercial insurance in 31 states and the District of Columbia, CEO and President Michael P. Kehoe said yesterday. The company will provide liability insurance to professionals, such as ... March 09, 2010 11:12 PM

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Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (WAFB Baton Rouge) Traffic tickets don't have to be a financial death sentence when it comes to shopping for auto insurance. March 07, 2010 7:05 PM Two Lawyers Named to Minnesota Auto Insurance Plan Governing Committee (Insurance Journal) Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson has appointed two public members to the governing committee of the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP). Thomas J. Evenson is an associate with ... March 09, 2010 10:56 AM Would you buy insurance from her? Apparently (The Philadelphia Inquirer) You've probably never heard of improv comedienne Stephanie Courtney, but chances are you've seen her on TV as the unbelievably upbeat insurance saleswoman Flo in Progressive Auto Insurance commercials. March 09, 2010 8:48 AM State Auto Financial declares 15 cent dividend (AP via Yahoo! Finance) State Auto Financial Corp. said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents. The property and casualty insurance holding company said the dividend is payable March 31 to shareholders of record March 15. March 08, 2010 6:18 AM Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (KMIR 6 Palm Springs) When shopping for car insurance, you'll be asked: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last 3 years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry — you're not alone. But the good news is that traffic tickets aren't a financial death sentence. March 07, 2010 7:01 PM BPI Family Bank sees robust auto loan growth in 2010 (BusinessWorld Online) BPI FAMILY Savings Bank, the thrift lending arm of listed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), expects its auto loans to grow by double digits this year as consumer confidence recovers along with the economy. March 09, 2010 10:18 AM Watch out! Tampa leads in auto insurance fraud (WTSP-TV Tampa) Tampa, Florida -- Look out Miami! Tampa is taking over as the statewide leader when it comes to auto insurance fraud. This is not a claim to fame the city wants to have and it's not looking much better on the national level, with Tampa ranking second nationwide. March 05, 2010 3:53 PM State Farm Insurance Gives $2,500 To County for Safe Driving Signs (Ashley County Ledger) Crossett State Farm Insurance representative Mary Reed, shown left, presents a $2,500 grant to Darlene Maxwell Thursday afternoon, March 4. The grant is sponsored by State Farm Insurance to increase road safety. March 09, 2010 9:59 AM Selective Insurance Reinforces Senior Management Team (Insurance Business Review) Travelers, a provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business, has named Bill Cun ... Each agreement provides up to $250m of reinsurance ... March 08, 2010 12:35 AM Mucho Gusto Miami! - How's $0.99/Gallon Gas for an Ice Breaker? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Infinity Auto Insurance announces a special promotion offering discounted gas to Miami drivers.  The event takes place today between 11:00 a.m. â 2:00 p.m. at the Mobil Gas Station, located at S.W. 137th Avenue and S.W. 56th Street, where drivers will pay just $0.99/gallon courtesy of Infinity Insurance. March 10, 2010 5:00 AM