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NEW YORK - The Insurance Information Institute has reported that the cost of auto insurance will only rise .5%-representing the smallest increase in six years.

LAS VEGAS - At both the local and federal level, the industry needs to embark on a more vigorous legislative push to bring hamstrung law enforcement agencies into the fight on card fraud, advocates the president/CEO of SAFE CU, one of California's largest.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - A preliminary analysis by ISO's Property Claim Services unit reveals that U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay an estimated $1.38 billion to homeowners and businesses in insured property losses from seven catastrophe events in the first quarter 2006.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - When it comes to benefits more organizations are offering both medical and dependent flexible spending accounts. The SHRM 2005 Benefits Survey also found that benefits that help employees balance their work and personal lives remains popular. Many family-friendly benefits are designed to help employees control the costs...

WASHINGTON - Looking to control health care costs? Then take another look at the Internet. According to a Watson Wyatt and National Business Group on Health study, companies that are best at controlling the rising health care costs offer multifaceted Internet tools that help employees model health care options.

WASHINGTON - Innovation is still the key for credit unions looking for new ways to serve their members, according to Callahan & Associates, Inc. "Although the industry continues to experience slow share and member growth, credit unions continue to develop innovative ways to serve the unmet financial needs of the...