http://www.googlealert.com/ A Google Alert feed http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C1%2C1047732.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investYou can call your agent, who will contact your insurer for you, or you can call ... But policies vary on this point, so be sure to check with your insurer. ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.60.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-poizner15nov15%2C1%2C241791.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-business... clients and was satisfied that he remained distant from his firm's Proposition 103 work for State Farm, the state's biggest home and automobile insurer. ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.62.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fla-fi-insure21jul21%2C0%2C427516.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-topstoriesHe noted that the Automobile Club of Southern California, the fourth-largest auto insurer in the state, announced this month it would jettison ZIP-Code ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-fi-healthinsure-sg%2C0%2C4817805.storygalleryThe health insurer 'routinely' dropped the policies of pregnant or ill ... At issue is the insurer's leaving patients without coverage after they have been ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-fi-insure200628mar28%2C0%2C4058705.storyThe state's largest health insurer systematically -- and illegally -- cancels coverage retroactively for people who need expensive care, 10 former Blue ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196180.56.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Ftips%2Fla-fi-perfin26aug26%2C1%2C4803973.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-investorHis current focus: big, brand-name stocks, such as General Electric Co., Procter & Gamble Co. and insurer American International Group Inc. ...2007-11-27T20:43:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196179.112.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Ftips%2Fbal-bz.ambrose14oct14%2C1%2C6950604.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-utilities-investorThe insurer offers an annuity for 401(k)s called Personal Pension Builder. $100 a month. According to MetLife, a 25-year-old contributing $100 a month to ...2007-11-27T20:42:59+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196179.115.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fmobile.latimes.com%2FBETTER%2Ffind.jsp%3Fterm%3DpatientsAmgen wins a round with FDA advisory panel - Detox doctor is rebuked by medical board - Inside Today's Times - Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen ...2007-11-27T20:42:59+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196196179.116.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fmobile.latimes.com%2FBETTER%2Ffind.jsp%3Fterm%3DamericanDeeper cuts in store for title insurer - Kickin' it up: Be 'The Next Great American Band' - Richardson pitches Latin American plan ...2007-11-27T20:42:59+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C1%2C1651216%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-businessYou can call your agent, who will contact your insurer for you, or you can call the insurer's toll-free claim line. You don't need a copy of your insurance ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200630mar30%2C1%2C7464160.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessHe said the claims were reminiscent of those that led him to impose an $8-million fine last year on disability insurer UnumProvident Corp., ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.58.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fasection%2Fla-le-tuesday13nov13%2C1%2C1604348%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-a_sectionRe "Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders," Nov. 9 No surprise that Health Net Inc. gave out bonuses to drop sick insurance ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.70.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-na-gophealth20nov20%2C0%2C747551.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Former Members Sue Blue Cross. -, Previous insurance rescission coverage ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.38.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fcalifornia%2Fla-me-language23nov23%2C1%2C1501948.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-californiaBlue Cross of California, the state's largest private insurer, expects to spend about $20 million to meet the new regulations. ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.50.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-insure200713feb13%2C1%2C7498807.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthA California association acts to stop its health insurer from canceling coverage for thousands. Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-tr-money11nov11%2C1%2C4232478.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valleySeymour estimated that his insurer paid $2500 for his evacuation from the mountain, ... That's a riddle only an insurer could answer. jane.engle@latimes.com ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.39.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fhighway1%2Fla-hy-wheels17oct17%2C1%2C7047172.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-highway_1Repairs that should take a couple of weeks end up taking months, because the insurer requires that adjusters make repeated trips to inspect vehicles, ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1196109566.43.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Fpardonourdust%2F2007%2F11%2Findex.htmlBut if your new house burns down, and your insurer finds out it included unpermitted space, "they have a way to get out of any of their obligation as an ...2007-11-26T20:39:26+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.18.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fi-insure23mar23%2C1%2C2973577.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-frontpageThe health insurer 'routinely' dropped the policies of pregnant or ill clients, an agency finds. The company disputes the charge. ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.48.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-art9nov09%2C1%2C1658192.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-invest"You are looking at an auction market that has come from the speed of light to the speed of sound," said Steven Pincus, who runs insurer DeWitt Stern ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C1%2C451833.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-utilities-businessYour insurer probably then will give you a list showing each item and the amount you have been reimbursed for it. After you buy a new television comparable ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.76.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-mental19sep19%2C1%2C976338.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure8aug08%2C1%2C6998548.storyBlue Cross of California's top executive attended the hearing to state the insurer's case. President Brian Sassi told the regulatory panel that the health ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-insure200630mar30%2C1%2C3168846.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHe said the claims were reminiscent of those that led him to impose an $8-million fine last year on disability insurer UnumProvident Corp., ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fla-fi-richfire26oct26%2C0%2C4457493.story%3Fpage%3D1%26track%3Dntothtml%26coll%3Dla-tot-topstoriesAIG says the service is not a replacement for public fire departments; after all, the insurer did lose some houses. But like an air bag in a car crash, ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.78.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-me-campaign15oct15%2C1%2C1044248.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valleyMore San Fernando Valley News. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Tracking firestorms. -, Pressure on both camps grows ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.74.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-mayorgov8nov08%2C1%2C478408.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets. -, McClatchy charge at $1.37 billion ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.45.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200713feb13%2C1%2C3794128.storyA California association acts to stop its health insurer from canceling coverage for thousands. Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195936468.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fmobile.latimes.com%2FBETTER%2Fdetail.jsp%3Fkey%3D50177The California Insurance Department had alleged that title insurer Stewart funneled ... The Houston-based insurer passed on the cost of the payments to 3908 ...2007-11-24T20:34:28+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.54.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure11jul11%2C0%2C4228807.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center... and hospitals about Blue Cross of California since the state's largest health insurer was acquired by an Indiana firm in 2004, officials said Tuesday.2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C1%2C5548933%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to jack up premiums, even though your record with that other insurer may be ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-aetna14nov14%2C1%2C4034638.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHealth insurer Aetna Inc. agreed to make changes to its doctor-ranking system nationwide after a probe by the New York state attorney general into whether ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.53.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-insure21jul21%2C1%2C1233888.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHe noted that the Automobile Club of Southern California, the fourth-largest auto insurer in the state, announced this month it would jettison ZIP-Code ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.81.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-office30oct30%2C1%2C6953665.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Stocks continue their slide ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.79.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-hew-numbers8oct08%2C1%2C5501871.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-utilities-healthHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use. -, New mom's NYC marathon win stirs debate ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.74.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fg-autopsy9nov09%2C1%2C2491924.story%3Ftrack%3DrssPolice ring Bhutto home in crackdown. -, Japan's police see no evil. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.71.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-na-gophealth20nov20%2C0%2C3039163%2Cfull.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Former Members Sue Blue Cross. -, Previous insurance rescission coverage ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.76.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-brown7nov07%2C1%2C2988576.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Countrywide critics slam board's pay. -, USC professor accused of meddling in federal grant ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.59.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-fireday2-sg%2C1%2C1537233.storygalleryWhen Southland clients' multimillion-dollar homes were threatened, insurer AIG dispatched crews with fire retardant. October 26, 2007 ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.67.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fsuncommentary%2Fla-na-insure14nov14%2C1%2C5313451.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-suncomment... chief executive of Health Net, a major managed-care insurer based in Woodlands Hills, and chairman of the trade group's policy committee. ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195763298.50.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-fi-poizner15nov15%2C1%2C4718805.story%3Ftrack%3Drss... clients and was satisfied that he remained distant from his firm's Proposition 103 work for State Farm, the state's biggest home and automobile insurer. ...2007-11-22T20:28:18+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.42.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-art9nov09%2C1%2C2898871.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-business"You are looking at an auction market that has come from the speed of light to the speed of sound," said Steven Pincus, who runs insurer DeWitt Stern ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.79.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-mindgames15oct15%2C1%2C7286265.story%3Fpage%3D1%26ctrack%3D2%26cset%3DtrueMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.76.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-he-capsule29oct29%2C1%2C3517401.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicineHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Bush tours troops' Center for the Intrepid. -, U.S. smoking rate levels off ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.75.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-me-calstate7nov07%2C1%2C3325427.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Countrywide critics slam board's pay. -, USC professor accused of meddling in federal grant ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.71.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-vioxx10nov10%2C0%2C1469368.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Stocks continue their slide ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-fi-fine16nov16%2C1%2C3569004.story%3Ftrack%3DrssThe state Thursday slapped a $1-million fine on Health Net Inc., the Woodland Hills-based insurer that acknowledged last week that it set goals for ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195590209.70.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2F%3Fxid%3Daol-entertainment-newsNew strain of cold virus kills 10. • Insurer draws fine for policy violations. • Pakistan releases Benazir Bhutto. • Panel passes bold eco-building plan ...2007-11-20T20:23:29+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417121.67.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-econ9nov09%2C1%2C5393478.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets. -, McClatchy charge at $1.37 billion ...2007-11-18T20:18:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417121.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C1%2C7862357.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicine%26slice%3D98%26limit%3D10When insurer will not insur, banks will not finance firetraps. Then, finally, no more will .... Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-18T20:18:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417121.25.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-wamu8nov08%2C1%2C1815748.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investAndrew Cuomo said his office was examining whether Washington Mutual pressured a big title insurer to inflate home values in appraisals, making it possible ...2007-11-18T20:18:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417121.62.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C6441238.storyDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-11-18T20:18:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417121.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-richfire26oct26%2C1%2C1661626%2Cfull.storyAIG says the service is not a replacement for public fire departments; after all, the insurer did lose some houses. But like an air bag in a car crash, ...2007-11-18T20:18:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.113.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-me-localgovtqa15oct15%2C1%2C2132002.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-careersHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Countrywide critics slam board's pay. -, USC professor accused of meddling in federal grant ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.115.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-tesco9nov09%2C1%2C5910929.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-california-underdogMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.116.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-me-border28oct28%2C1%2C7488586.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valleyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Tracking firestorms. -, Pressure on both camps grows. Most ViewedMost E-mailedRelated News ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.111.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-na-campaign9nov09%2C1%2C2967890.story%3Ftrack%3DrssPolice ring Bhutto home in crackdown. -, Japan's police see no evil. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.119.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-gd-fav18zeaoct18%2C1%2C3111467.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valleyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Pressure on both camps grows. -, Tracking firestorms. Most ViewedMost E-mailedRelated News ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195417119.114.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-na-blood9oct09%2C1%2C1147736.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicineHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Bush tours troops' Center for the Intrepid. -, U.S. smoking rate levels off ...2007-11-18T20:18:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure16feb16%2C1%2C5825775.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessAt issue is the insurer's leaving patients without coverage after they have ... "The law does not permit a health insurer to agree to provide coverage and ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.81.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-oil13sep13%2C1%2C5145067.story%3Fpage%3D2Merck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Ftips%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C1%2C7556495.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-utilities-investorYour insurer probably then will give you a list showing each item and the amount you have been reimbursed for it. After you buy a new television comparable ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.56.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure29aug29%2C1%2C3330830.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe health insurer disagreed with the finding, as well as the department's view of the law, and is disputing both. Surveys of the other plans -- Blue Shield ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Ftips%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C1%2C525835%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-investorYou can call your agent, who will contact your insurer for you, or you can call the insurer's toll-free claim line. You don't need a copy of your insurance ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.70.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-vibration29oct29%2C1%2C5699633.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-healthHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use. -, New mom's NYC marathon win stirs debate ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195330537.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-fine16nov16%2C1%2C7472374.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthThe state Thursday slapped a $1-million fine on Health Net Inc., the Woodland Hills-based insurer that acknowledged last week that it set goals for ...2007-11-17T20:15:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195243956.58.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fi-insure11jul11%2C1%2C4546446.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-frontpage... and hospitals about Blue Cross of California since the state's largest health insurer was acquired by an Indiana firm in 2004, officials said Tuesday.2007-11-16T20:12:36+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195243956.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fi-insure200620sep20%2C1%2C1760463.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-frontpageThe health insurer, accused of dumping sick policyholders, ... The state's largest health insurer said it would make the changes -- including creating an ...2007-11-16T20:12:36+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195243956.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure24oct24%2C1%2C3461901.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessBy early afternoon, the state's biggest home insurer, State Farm General, and No. ... A third insurer, American International Group Inc., was even more ...2007-11-16T20:12:36+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195243956.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-tr-money11nov11%2C1%2C7635827.column%3Ftrack%3DrssSeymour estimated that his insurer paid $2500 for his evacuation from the mountain, ... That's a riddle only an insurer could answer. jane.engle@latimes.com ...2007-11-16T20:12:36+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195157427.39.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-art9nov09%2C1%2C5058859.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business"You are looking at an auction market that has come from the speed of light to the speed of sound," said Steven Pincus, who runs insurer DeWitt Stern ...2007-11-15T20:10:27+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195157427.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-aetna14nov14%2C1%2C7551935.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessHealth insurer Aetna Inc. agreed to make changes to its doctor-ranking system nationwide after a probe by the New York state attorney general into whether ...2007-11-15T20:10:27+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195157427.83.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-sci-breastmilk10nov10%2C1%2C5397292.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthIQ isn't fed by genes alone. -, Merck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-15T20:10:27+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195157427.67.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C0%2C7657425.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center%26slice%3D96%26limit%3D10When insurer will not insur, banks will not finance firetraps. Then, finally, no more will be built. Submitted by: Sam B. 5:57 PM PDT, October 24, 2007 ...2007-11-15T20:10:27+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195157427.44.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Frealestate%2Fprintedition%2Fla-re-landslide11nov11%2C0%2C4525761.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-realestateThe insurer paid $3 million in 2005 to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon for landslide damage to his property. Another policy holder lives 1 1/2 miles from ...2007-11-15T20:10:27+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure11may11%2C0%2C2524867.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessThe insurer's new stance is aimed at ending rescissions based on ... Blue Cross is by far the largest insurer in California's individual market, ...2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure17apr17%2C0%2C3901131.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessA judge ruled Monday that Blue Shield of California could cancel group health insurance for the California Assn. of Realtors, apparently dooming it to the ...2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.18.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-pension31oct31%2C1%2C6499899.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-headlines-business-investThe federal pension insurer's deficit -- already $18 billion -- will grow if ... The federal pension insurer could then be faced with an overwhelming cost, ...2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.72.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-financials26oct26%2C1%2C2118150.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-headlines-business-investMoney manager Bronchick said he had been researching depressed mortgage-insurer stocks such as Radian Group Inc. because he believed investors were making ...2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-amgen19oct19%2C1%2C7746969.storyThousand Oaks biotech giant Amgen's summer doldrums are stretching into the fall.2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1195070852.84.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-sci-breast23oct23%2C1%2C347446.storyThis explains your doughnut addiction. -, IQ isn't fed by genes alone. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-14T20:07:32+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200620sep20%2C0%2C4372426.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessThe health insurer, accused of dumping sick policyholders, ... The state's largest health insurer said it would make the changes -- including creating an ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure23mar23%2C0%2C2655938.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessThe health insurer 'routinely' dropped the policies of pregnant or ill clients, an agency finds. The company disputes the charge. ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.78.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-me-air28oct28%2C1%2C1501709.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valleyMore San Fernando Valley News. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Tracking firestorms. -, Pressure on both camps grows ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.63.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fcalifornia%2Fla-me-fireday2-sg%2C0%2C1936599.storygallery%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-californiaWhen Southland clients' multimillion-dollar homes were threatened, insurer AIG dispatched crews with fire retardant. October 26, 2007 ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.82.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-travel25aug25%2C1%2C5694711.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Merck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure20apr20%2C0%2C1279679.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessIn such cases, the insurer contends, the patients are responsible for ... As the state's largest healthcare insurer, Blue Cross does business with most ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.84.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-merck18sep18%2C1%2C463281.storyMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Fed chief fails to calm markets ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-pension31oct31%2C0%2C5485642%2Cfull.storyThe federal pension insurer could then be faced with an overwhelming cost, Watson Wyatt's ... Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.79.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-hew-askus8oct08%2C1%2C2429659.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200630mar30%2C0%2C2340804.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessHe said the claims were reminiscent of those that led him to impose an $8-million fine last year on disability insurer UnumProvident Corp., ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.33.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-bikes12sep12%2C0%2C526903.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessFor example, a spokesman for State Farm said the insurer based its premiums on its own loss ... Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.56.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure21jul21%2C0%2C4818633.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessHe noted that the Automobile Club of Southern California, the fourth-largest auto insurer in the state, announced this month it would jettison ZIP-Code ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200627dec27%2C0%2C112572.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessThe dispute centers on this question: Under what circumstances may an insurer revoke individual coverage once it has been issued? ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200628mar28%2C0%2C5421010.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-tot-businessThe state's largest health insurer systematically -- and illegally -- cancels coverage retroactively for people who need expensive care, 10 former Blue ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.24.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-tr-money11nov11%2C1%2C7635827.story%3Ftrack%3DrssSeymour estimated that his insurer paid $2500 for his evacuation from the mountain, ... That's a riddle only an insurer could answer. jane.engle@latimes.com ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194984310.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel.latimes.com%2Farticles%2Fla-trw-insider11nov11Seymour estimated that his insurer paid $2500 for his evacuation from the mountain, $8000 for medical ... That's a riddle only an insurer could answer. ...2007-11-13T20:05:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194897790.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-docs14may14%2C1%2C1503991.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthThe CMA, which represents about half of the state's physicians, also opposes a proposal to create a single government-run insurer out of concerns it would ...2007-11-12T20:03:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194897790.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin11nov11%2C0%2C1677494.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessYou can call your agent, who will contact your insurer for you, or you can call ... But policies vary on this point, so be sure to check with your insurer. ...2007-11-12T20:03:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194897790.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-wamu8nov08%2C1%2C1714279.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessAndrew Cuomo said his office was examining whether Washington Mutual pressured a big title insurer to inflate home values in appraisals, making it possible ...2007-11-12T20:03:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194897790.62.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-hew-askus29oct29%2C1%2C2671096.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use. -, New mom's NYC marathon win stirs debate ...2007-11-12T20:03:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194897790.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Frealestate%2Fnews%2Fla-re-landslide11nov11%2C0%2C528101.storyThe insurer paid $3 million in 2005 to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon for landslide damage to his property. Another policy holder lives 1 1/2 miles from ...2007-11-12T20:03:10+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.58.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-disneyland9nov09%2C1%2C3399994.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Stocks continue their slide ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure16feb16%2C0%2C7051436.storyAt issue is the insurer's leaving patients without coverage after they have ... "The law does not permit a health insurer to agree to provide coverage and ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.59.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-briefly29oct29%2C1%2C6910254.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use. -, New mom's NYC marathon win stirs debate ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.54.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C301506.storyDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.64.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-me-gordon8nov08%2C0%2C3073530.storyMore San Fernando Valley News. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Pressure on both camps grows. -, Tracking firestorms ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194811200.63.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-gd-favwillard8nov08%2C1%2C4441881.storyHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Tracking firestorms. -, Pressure on both camps grows. Most ViewedMost E-mailedRelated News ...2007-11-11T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C0%2C7765505.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to ... An insurer will want to know about any past damage at the property. ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-docs14may14%2C1%2C487558.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-politics-campaignThe CMA, which represents about half of the state's physicians, also opposes a proposal to create a single government-run insurer out of concerns it would ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.62.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fg-iraq21oct21%2C1%2C1700763.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-careersHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Countrywide critics slam board's pay. -, USC professor accused of meddling in federal grant ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.64.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-painmeditation29oct29%2C1%2C7691038.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthMerck agrees to $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure8aug08%2C0%2C6314463.storyBlue Cross of California's top executive attended the hearing to state the insurer's case. President Brian Sassi told the regulatory panel that the health ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.61.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-me-lapd9nov09%2C1%2C6058438.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-frontpagePolice ring Bhutto home in crackdown. -, Japan's police see no evil. -, Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.59.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-sci-folic26oct26%2C1%2C255429.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Cervical cancer risk rises during pill use. -, New mom's NYC marathon win stirs debate ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.39.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure29aug29%2C0%2C4556491.storyThe health insurer disagreed with the finding, as well as the department's view of the law, and is disputing both. Surveys of the other plans -- Blue Shield ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200619oct19%2C0%2C6862808.storyKaiser, along with other insurers, believes that it can revoke coverage for any omission or misstatement in an application that would have led the insurer ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.1.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure9nov09%2C0%2C4409342.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerOne of the state's largest health insurers set goals and paid bonuses based in part on how many individual policyholders were dropped and how much money was ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.63.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-me-olive31oct31%2C1%2C3781800.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicineHealth insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders. -, Bush tours troops' Center for the Intrepid. -, U.S. smoking rate levels off ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194724608.40.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200713feb13%2C0%2C6670765.storyA California association acts to stop its health insurer from canceling coverage for thousands. Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer ...2007-11-10T19:56:48+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194638093.18.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-bizletters28oct28%2C1%2C2321751.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessAbout five years ago, my insurer doubled my homeowner policy, claiming that hail damage claims were excessive in my area, Walsh County, North Dakota, ...2007-11-09T19:54:53+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194638093.39.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fnutrition%2Fla-fi-markets8nov08%2C1%2C5854959.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-nutrition-newsAndrew Cuomo said his office was examining whether Washington Mutual pressured a big title insurer to inflate home values in appraisals, making it possible ...2007-11-09T19:54:53+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194638093.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-richfire26oct26%2C1%2C4295538.story%3Fctrack%3D1%26cset%3DtrueAIG says the service is not a replacement for public fire departments; after all, the insurer did lose some houses. But like an air bag in a car crash, ...2007-11-09T19:54:53+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194551514.41.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fla-me-fireday2-sg%2C0%2C6004680.storygallery%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerWhen Southland clients' multimillion-dollar homes were threatened, insurer AIG dispatched crews with fire retardant. October 26, 2007 ...2007-11-08T19:51:54+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194464936.52.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Flaland%2F2007%2F10%2Fwill-lenders-fr.htmlIn that case, the insurer makes up the difference of the lost profit after the sale of the property.. If the owners of the loan (whoever that maybe out a ...2007-11-07T19:48:56+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194464936.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Flaland%2F2007%2F10%2Fopen-house-rese.htmlIs the insurer going to write a check for one million? ... Smokey, the insurer's check to the homeowner is determined by the insured amount on the ...2007-11-07T19:48:56+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194378406.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200627dec27%2C1%2C5235928.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe dispute centers on this question: Under what circumstances may an insurer revoke individual coverage once it has been issued? ...2007-11-06T19:46:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-bizletters28oct28%2C1%2C7643740.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessAbout five years ago, my insurer doubled my homeowner policy, claiming that hail damage claims were excessive in my area, Walsh County, North Dakota, ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-pension31oct31%2C1%2C699259%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe federal pension insurer's deficit -- already $18 billion -- will grow if ... The federal pension insurer could then be faced with an overwhelming cost, ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.45.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-financials26oct26%2C1%2C2970214%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investMoney manager Bronchick said he had been researching depressed mortgage-insurer stocks such as Radian Group Inc. because he believed investors were making ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.50.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2F%7E3%2F171474265%2Fla-fi-markets18oct18%2C1%2C2698816.storyBut mortgage insurer MGIC Investment slumped $4.71 to $26.16 after reporting a third-quarter loss tied to rising loan defaults. The firm also forecast it ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.33.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fsuncommentary%2Fla-le-sunday21oct21%2C1%2C2888602.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-suncommentThis was how I discovered that my husband's cardiologist was on probation; we insisted that our health insurer transfer him to another doctor. Tasneem Watts ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194291819.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-fi-insure25oct25%2C0%2C7068664.story... for the Property and Casualty Insurers of America, a Chicago-based trade group that includes Allstate Corp., California's third-largest home insurer. ...2007-11-05T19:43:39+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C1%2C991260%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThis is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home: the walls (inside and out), the roof, windows, plumbing, ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200620sep20%2C1%2C1495789.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe health insurer, accused of dumping sick policyholders, ... The state's largest health insurer said it would make the changes -- including creating an ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-fi-insure24oct24%2C0%2C6609910.storyBy early afternoon, the state's biggest home insurer, State Farm General, and No. ... A third insurer, American International Group Inc., was even more ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.42.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolitics%2Fcal%2Fla-me-insurersarchive11may11%2C0%2C2752920.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerCNA, a commercial insurer, has spent $275000 lobbying in Sacramento since Schwarzenegger took office. *. SINGLE PAGE, 1 2 3 >> · California and the world. ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure200628mar28%2C1%2C2544373.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe state's largest health insurer systematically -- and illegally -- cancels coverage retroactively for people who need expensive care, 10 former Blue ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure25oct25%2C1%2C3920655.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business... for the Property and Casualty Insurers of America, a Chicago-based trade group that includes Allstate Corp., California's third-largest home insurer. ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194205246.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Fpardonourdust%2F2007%2F10%2Fwant-to-act-lik.html... if your home is not the type that your insurer will automatically be desperate to save but you are? this seems especially important in more rural areas. ...2007-11-04T19:40:46+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194118717.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C0%2C586423.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-11-03T19:38:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194118717.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C1%2C1476559.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-news-columnsMany consumers are probably unaware that their insurer routinely shares ... It says, rather innocuously, that the insurer "reports claim information to one ...2007-11-03T19:38:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194118717.38.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-na-insure14nov14%2C0%2C818748.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-headlines... chief executive of Health Net, a major managed-care insurer based in Woodlands Hills, and chairman of the trade group's policy committee. ...2007-11-03T19:38:37+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.38.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C0%2C2240049.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center%26slice%3D68%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-docs14may14%2C0%2C1454449.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerThe CMA, which represents about half of the state's physicians, also opposes a proposal to create a single government-run insurer out of concerns it would ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fasection%2Fla-fi-insure24oct24%2C1%2C718952.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-a_sectionBy early afternoon, the state's biggest home insurer, State Farm General, and No. ... A third insurer, American International Group Inc., was even more ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C5709779.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-politics-campaignDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C0%2C4762703.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center%26slice%3D72%26limit%3D10When insurer will not insur, banks will not finance firetraps. Then, finally, no more will be built. Submitted by: Sam B. 5:57 PM PDT, October 24, 2007 ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-na-insure14nov14%2C1%2C4032358.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-politics-campaign... chief executive of Health Net, a major managed-care insurer based in Woodlands Hills, and chairman of the trade group's policy committee. ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fla-op-dustup31oct31%2C0%2C4426825%2Cfull.storyThe long-standing solution to this market failure is the state of California being the insurer of last resort. This can be done directly, as California ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-markets26oct26%2C0%2C3098982.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessSpeculation that insurer American International Group might suffer mortgage-related losses helped depress the Dow Jones industrial average before it ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1194032138.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fautomotive%2Fhighway1%2Fla-fi-bikes12sep12%2C0%2C2364284%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-autos-highway1This high performance comes at a cost, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the insurer-funded research body that conducted the study on ...2007-11-02T19:35:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193945588.30.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-markets18oct18%2C0%2C3426664.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessBut mortgage insurer MGIC Investment slumped $4.71 to $26.16 after reporting a third-quarter loss tied to rising loan defaults. The firm also forecast it ...2007-11-01T19:33:08+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193945588.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2Fla-le-sunday21oct21%2C0%2C3395542.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-comment-lettersThis was how I discovered that my husband's cardiologist was on probation; we insisted that our health insurer transfer him to another doctor. Tasneem Watts ...2007-11-01T19:33:08+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193945588.43.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-resveratroloct08%2C1%2C3133521%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHouse fails to override child health veto. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen ...2007-11-01T19:33:08+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193945588.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2F%7E3%2F174443548%2Fla-fi-insure25oct25%2C1%2C3920655.story... for the Property and Casualty Insurers of America, a Chicago-based trade group that includes Allstate Corp., California's third-largest home insurer. ...2007-11-01T19:33:08+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193859038.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C1%2C6481150.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-businessThis is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home: the walls (inside and out), the roof, windows, plumbing, ...2007-10-31T19:30:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193859038.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C0%2C3992187.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to ... An insurer will want to know about any past damage at the property. ...2007-10-31T19:30:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193859038.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Fcelebrity%2Fla-me-fireday2-sg%2C1%2C892629.storygalleryWhen Southland clients' multimillion-dollar homes were threatened, insurer AIG dispatched crews with fire retardant. October 26, 2007 ...2007-10-31T19:30:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193859038.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Flaland%2F2007%2F10%2Ffires-and-fallo.htmlOn the subject of what an insurer will or will not pay for a house that was destroyed, forget "market value." What a house may or may not sell for on a ...2007-10-31T19:30:38+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193772475.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fopinion%2Fla-me-docs14may14%2C0%2C3139200.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-commentThe CMA, which represents about half of the state's physicians, also opposes a proposal to create a single government-run insurer out of concerns it would ...2007-10-30T19:27:55+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193772475.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-insure24oct24%2C1%2C1708924.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessBy early afternoon, the state's biggest home insurer, State Farm General, and No. ... A third insurer, American International Group Inc., was even more ...2007-10-30T19:27:55+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193772475.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fopinion%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C0%2C5875549.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-commentDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-10-30T19:27:55+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193772475.6.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fsuncommentary%2Fla-op-klein30sep30%2C1%2C6924228.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-suncommentis a different question from "How can my insurer best profit off of my need for ... There will be a public insurer for those who want it, and if people feel ...2007-10-30T19:27:55+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193772475.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-fi-amgen24oct24%2C1%2C168002.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthAetna is the largest private insurer to do so, and analysts expect others to follow soon. Amgen is expected to release its third-quarter financial results ...2007-10-30T19:27:55+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193685890.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C1%2C3845864.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-editions-valley%26slice%3D65%26limit%3D10When insurer will not insur, banks will not finance firetraps. Then, finally, no more will be built. Submitted by: Sam B. 5:57 PM PDT, October 24, 2007 ...2007-10-29T19:24:50+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193685890.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C1%2C3845864.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-editions-valley%26slice%3D84%26limit%3D10... 2962-Pavley) which states than an insurer cannot cancel coverage during the course of rebuilding a destroyed structure and that an insurer must renew a ...2007-10-29T19:24:50+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193685890.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-fi-bizletters28oct28%2C1%2C4257912.storyAbout five years ago, my insurer doubled my homeowner policy, claiming that hail damage claims were excessive in my area, Walsh County, North Dakota, ...2007-10-29T19:24:50+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193685890.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fhighway1%2Fla-hy-wheels17oct17%2C0%2C4660281.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-highway_1Repairs that should take a couple of weeks end up taking months, because the insurer requires that adjusters make repeated trips to inspect vehicles, ...2007-10-29T19:24:50+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193599361.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-amgen24oct24%2C1%2C6043025.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business%26track%3DcrosspromoAetna is the largest private insurer to do so, and analysts expect others to follow soon. Amgen is expected to release its third-quarter financial results ...2007-10-28T19:22:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193599361.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-markets20sep20%2C1%2C4569146.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-headlines-businessBond insurer MBIA rose $2.52, or 4.1%, to $64.16. Rival Ambac Financial Group gained $3.60, or 5.5%, to $68.85. * Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold rallied ...2007-10-28T19:22:41+00:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C0%2C1455988.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to jack up premiums, even though your record with that other insurer may be ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C0%2C4263632.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-nationDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-fireday2-sg%2C0%2C2762894.storygallery%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerWhen Southland clients' multimillion-dollar homes were threatened, insurer AIG dispatched crews with fire retardant. October 26, 2007 ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-richfire26oct26%2C0%2C3352683.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerAIG says the service is not a replacement for public fire departments; after all, the insurer did lose some houses. But like an air bag in a car crash, ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure25oct25%2C0%2C5146316.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-business... for the Property and Casualty Insurers of America, a Chicago-based trade group that includes Allstate Corp., California's third-largest home insurer. ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193512778.40.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-elders15oct15%2C0%2C4802669.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHouse fails to override child health veto. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen ...2007-10-27T20:19:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C1%2C4630098.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to ... An insurer will want to know about any past damage at the property. ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2F%7E3%2F173425451%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C1%2C6481150.storyThis is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home: the walls (inside and out), the roof, windows, plumbing, ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-mortgage21aug21%2C1%2C2973602.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investMortgage insurer PMI Group Inc., a big mortgage insurer, said it was seeing increased demand for insurance on loans for more than 95% of a property's value. ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-fire-gb%2C0%2C7444519.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center%26slice%3D31%26limit%3D10... 2962-Pavley) which states than an insurer cannot cancel coverage during the course of rebuilding a destroyed structure and that an insurer must renew a ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fscience%2Fla-fi-amgen24oct24%2C1%2C5706263.story%3Ftrack%3DrssAetna is the largest private insurer to do so, and analysts expect others to follow soon. Amgen is expected to release its third-quarter financial results ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.36.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-amgen24oct24%2C0%2C5358940.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerRelated Stories. -, Doctors support Amgen and J & J. -, Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen. -, FDA backs limits on anemia drugs ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193426211.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Flaland%2F2007%2F10%2Fdeath-of-the-mo.htmlAnother positive was his help with finding an insurer who would insure my house. It was an older home and only a few insurance companies will take them on. ...2007-10-26T20:16:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193339688.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C0%2C1629166.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerTheoretically, this is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home--outside walls, roof, plumbing, electrical, ...2007-10-25T20:14:48+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193339688.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2F%7E3%2F174189331%2Fla-fi-lazarus24oct24%2C1%2C4630098.columnIn other words, a claim filed with one insurer can be used by another insurer to jack up premiums, even though your record with that other insurer may be ...2007-10-25T20:14:48+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193339688.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fnews%2Fscience%2F%7E3%2F174022108%2Fla-fi-amgen24oct24%2C1%2C5706263.storyAetna is the largest private insurer to do so, and analysts expect others to follow soon. Amgen is expected to release its third-quarter financial results ...2007-10-25T20:14:48+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193253099.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C1%2C4728173.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessThis is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home: the walls (inside and out), the roof, windows, plumbing, ...2007-10-24T20:11:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193253099.3.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure24oct24%2C0%2C4687562.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessBy early afternoon, the state's biggest home insurer, State Farm General, and No. ... A third insurer, American International Group Inc, was taking an even ...2007-10-24T20:11:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193253099.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fopinion%2Fla-le-sunday21oct21%2C0%2C5275415.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-commentThis was how I discovered that my husband's cardiologist was on probation; we insisted that our health insurer transfer him to another doctor. Tasneem Watts ...2007-10-24T20:11:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193253099.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07%2C1%2C7915141%2Cfull.columnMy insurer's website had a directory of possible choices, but you're essentially pulling a name out of a hat -- not the best way to make decisions when your ...2007-10-24T20:11:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193253099.1.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2F%7E3%2F171945298%2Fla-fi-amgen19oct19%2C1%2C7746969.storyThousand Oaks biotech giant Amgen's summer doldrums are stretching into the fall.2007-10-24T20:11:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193166529.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-insure12aug12%2C1%2C5776742.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessTo many, an insurer mandate is considered only fair if individuals are required to carry coverage. A few states require insurers to sell individual coverage ...2007-10-23T20:08:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193166529.25.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Firaq%2Fcomplete%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C5008724.graffitiboard%3Fslice%3D62%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-10-23T20:08:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193166529.30.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2Fla-le-sunday21oct21%2C1%2C1240923.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-comment-lettersThis was how I discovered that my husband's cardiologist was on probation; we insisted that our health insurer transfer him to another doctor. Tasneem Watts ...2007-10-23T20:08:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193166529.31.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2FMostEmailed%2F%7E3%2F173497062%2Fla-fi-policy23oct23%2C0%2C7706811.storyTheoretically, this is the maximum amount the insurer would pay to replace the structure of the home--outside walls, roof, plumbing, electrical, ...2007-10-23T20:08:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193080007.32.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-na-kidmed19oct19%2C1%2C854444.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthInsurer delivers a setback to Amgen. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, House fails to override child health veto ...2007-10-22T20:06:47+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1193080007.33.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-dailypicks15oct15%2C1%2C675216.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthHouse fails to override child health veto. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen ...2007-10-22T20:06:47+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192993432.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fasection%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C6311433.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-a_section%26slice%3D62%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-10-21T20:03:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192993432.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07-gb%2C1%2C5588132.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-columns%26slice%3D4%26limit%3D10I chose to keep my doctor who opted out of my insurer list and then I pay for visits and then send in the paperwork for reimbursements. ...2007-10-21T20:03:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192993432.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-markets18oct18%2C1%2C2698816.story%3Ftrack%3DrssBut mortgage insurer MGIC Investment slumped $4.71 to $26.16 after reporting a third-quarter loss tied to rising loan defaults. The firm also forecast it ...2007-10-21T20:03:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192993432.33.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-hew-booster14aug14%2C1%2C5738688.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-health%26track%3DcrosspromoHouse fails to override child health veto. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, Insurer delivers a setback to Amgen ...2007-10-21T20:03:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192906839.2.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-amgen19oct19%2C1%2C5389243.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessThousand Oaks biotech giant Amgen's summer doldrums are stretching into the fall.2007-10-20T20:00:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192906839.30.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.latimes.com%2F%7Er%2Flatimes%2Fbusiness%2F%7E3%2F149104826%2Fla-fi-quakeinsure28aug28%2C1%2C4533677.story... a plan to restructure the finances of the California Earthquake Authority, while insurer contributions to the state agency would be cut by a third.2007-10-20T20:00:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192906839.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-fi-insure12aug12%2C1%2C3620590.storyTo many, an insurer mandate is considered only fair if individuals are required to carry coverage. A few states require insurers to sell individual coverage ...2007-10-20T20:00:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192906839.31.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-capsule8oct08%2C1%2C2867729.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthInsurer delivers a setback to Amgen. -, HMOs not meeting national standards in basic areas, report says. -, House fails to override child health veto ...2007-10-20T20:00:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192820323.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fasection%2Fla-na-fda21sep21%2C1%2C7776051.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-a_sectionChan's company is part of UnitedHealth Group, the giant Minnesota-based insurer. "The traditional mode is more reactive than proactive," Chan said. ...2007-10-19T19:58:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192820323.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fautomotive%2Fhighway1%2Fla-hy-wheels17oct17%2C0%2C6257331.story%3Ftrack%3DrssRepairs that should take a couple of weeks end up taking months, because the insurer requires that adjusters make repeated trips to inspect vehicles, ...2007-10-19T19:58:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192733738.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07%2C0%2C4280605.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-headlines-businessMy insurer's website had a directory of possible choices, but you're essentially pulling a name out of a hat -- not the best way to make decisions when your ...2007-10-18T19:55:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192733738.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C2571115%2Cfull.columnThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-10-18T19:55:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192646726.25.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-combodrugs30apr30%2C1%2C2868979%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-fitness-newsInsured patients are more likely to save money, but only if the insurer actually covers the combination drug. Blue Cross of California, for example, ...2007-10-17T19:45:26+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C0%2C6148990%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-californiaDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07%2C0%2C2791785%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessMy insurer's website had a directory of possible choices, but you're essentially pulling a name out of a hat -- not the best way to make decisions when your ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-lazarus26aug26-column%2C1%2C4082042.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessAnd that's assuming an insurer will grant coverage to a particular individual. If that person has a preexisting condition, qualifying for coverage can be ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ftechnology%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07-gb%2C1%2C6508941.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-technology%26slice%3D3%26limit%3D10I chose to keep my doctor who opted out of my insurer list and then I pay for visits and then send in the paperwork for reimbursements. ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-markets11oct11%2C0%2C215386.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessGenworth Financial lost $1.60, or 5%, to $30.12 after Bank of America analysts lowered their estimates of the insurer's 2007 and 2008 earnings, ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.31.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcedars%2Fla-me-cedars15jul15-vignettes%2C0%2C6570063.story%3Fpage%3D4%26coll%3Dla-default-underdogCedars-Sinai provided medications and home nursing at no cost to her family beyond what her insurer covered. Facing the Truth. Photo Gallery ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1192589503.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fwire%2Fsns-ap-injured-dancer%2C1%2C6193093.story%3Fcoll%3Dsns-ap-nation-headlines... compensation totaling more than $10000 and found that Shangri-La did not have a worker's compensation policy and was not approved as a self-insurer. ...2007-10-17T03:51:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191896983.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C5814668.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-nation%26slice%3D45%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-10-09T03:29:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191896983.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus7oct07-gb%2C1%2C2238682.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessOf course the current health care system will not be there for me when I need it- when I developed a genetically caused serious illness my health insurer ...2007-10-09T03:29:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191723871.13.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin26aug26%2C0%2C6924965.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-employ-careerHis current focus: big, brand-name stocks, such as General Electric Co., Procter & Gamble Co. and insurer American International Group Inc. ...2007-10-07T03:24:31+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191637297.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C6881509%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-10-06T03:21:37+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191637297.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-na-fda21sep21%2C1%2C7150591.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicineChan's company is part of UnitedHealth Group, the giant Minnesota-based insurer. "The traditional mode is more reactive than proactive," Chan said. ...2007-10-06T03:21:37+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191464205.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C1795976.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-headlines-healthThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-10-04T03:16:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fworld%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C5526056.graffitiboard%3Fslice%3D28%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.6.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fcalifornia%2Fla-fi-statefund22sep22%2C1%2C2376930.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-californiaThe relationship between the groups and the insurer, as well as other matters, reportedly is the target of a criminal investigation being conducted by the ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.3.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fsunday%2Fcommentary%2Fla-op-klein30sep30%2C0%2C3697987.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-sunday-commentaryis a different question from "How can my insurer best profit off of my need for ... There will be a public insurer for those who want it, and if people feel ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-aig28sep28%2C1%2C4232157.storyBruce Marlow, chief executive of 21st Century, will be president of the new auto insurer. Tony DeSantis, president of AIG Marketing, will be chief operating ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Frealestate%2Fprintedition%2Fla-re-law23sep23%2C0%2C5615791.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-realestateThe homeowners countersued, claiming fraud, based on Wright's underreporting of his payroll of only $312 to his workers' compensation insurer, and his lack ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191291041.5.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fautomotive%2Fhighway1%2Fla-fi-bikes12sep12%2C0%2C2489537.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-autos-highway1This high performance comes at a cost, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the insurer-funded research body that conducted the study on ...2007-10-02T03:10:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191204514.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fworld%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C0%2C41691.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center%26slice%3D25%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-10-01T03:08:34+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191117939.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C955810.graffitiboard%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-frontpage%26slice%3D21%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-09-30T03:05:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191117939.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C6543353.column%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-news-columnsThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-09-30T03:05:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191117939.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-markets20sep20%2C1%2C5150111%2Cfull.storyBond insurer MBIA rose $2.52, or 4.1%, to $64.16. Rival Ambac Financial Group gained $3.60, or 5.5%, to $68.85. * Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold rallied ...2007-09-30T03:05:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191117939.24.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Frealestate%2Fnews%2Fla-re-law23sep23%2C0%2C3784185.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-realestate-newsThe homeowners countersued, claiming fraud, based on Wright's underreporting of his payroll of only $312 to his workers' compensation insurer, and his lack ...2007-09-30T03:05:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1191117939.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fwire%2Fsns-ap-hurricane-rita-anniversary%2C1%2C7790002.story%3Fcoll%3Dsns-ap-nation-headlinesMarvin Trahan, 46, is hoping his lawsuit against his insurer will be settled this year so he can move back. The storm destroyed his three-bedroom house. ...2007-09-30T03:05:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190944833.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C2925036%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-californiaThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-09-28T03:00:33+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190944833.29.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fworld%2Fmiddleeast%2Fla-fg-iraq-gb%2C1%2C2267750.graffitiboard%3Fslice%3D7%26limit%3D10If the firm is unable to afford or find an insurer who will insure the firm, then the firm can apply to the nation of Iraq for insurance from the Iraqi ...2007-09-28T03:00:33+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190944833.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C2606740.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicineDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-09-28T03:00:33+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190771683.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-fda21sep21%2C0%2C2669999.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-nationChan's company is part of UnitedHealth Group, the giant Minnesota-based insurer. "The traditional mode is more reactive than proactive," Chan said. ...2007-09-26T02:54:43+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190685162.28.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-briefs13sep13%2C1%2C5458250.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessCalifornia settles with UnitedHealthCalifornia joined a 37-state settlement with UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer, over accusations ...2007-09-25T02:52:42+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190685162.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-markets20sep20%2C1%2C667188.story%3Fpage%3D2%26track%3DrssBond insurer MBIA rose $2.52, or 4.1%, to $64.16. Rival Ambac Financial Group gained $3.60, or 5.5%, to $68.85. * Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold rallied ...2007-09-25T02:52:42+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190685162.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-fda21sep21%2C1%2C515380.story%3Fctrack%3D2%26cset%3DtrueChan's company is part of UnitedHealth Group, the giant Minnesota-based insurer. "The traditional mode is more reactive than proactive," Chan said. ...2007-09-25T02:52:42+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190598585.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fjobs%2Fnews%2Fla-fi-statefund22sep22%2C0%2C2505676.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-employ-jobnewsThe relationship between the groups and the insurer, as well as other matters, reportedly is the target of a criminal investigation being conducted by the ...2007-09-24T02:49:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190598585.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fwire%2Fsns-ap-mgic-radian%2C1%2C5826221.story%3Fcoll%3Dsns-ap-investing-headlinesMortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp. abandoned its $5 billion bid to buy rival Radian Group Inc. on Wednesday, saying it was in each other's best interest ...2007-09-24T02:49:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190511996.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus22aug22%2C1%2C6798705%2Cfull.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessJennifer Kerns, a spokeswoman for state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, said current regulations "provide extensive rules governing how an insurer ...2007-09-23T02:46:36+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190511996.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fwireless%2Favantgo%2Fla-na-fda21sep21%2C0%2C622076.storyChan's company is part of UnitedHealth Group, the giant Minnesota-based insurer. "The traditional mode is more reactive than proactive," Chan said. ...2007-09-23T02:46:36+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190425474.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-unitedhealth8sep08%2C1%2C6103333.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessUnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest US health insurer, has agreed to pay at least $12 million to end state investigations into the processing and payment ...2007-09-22T02:44:34+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190425474.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C2326098.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-09-22T02:44:34+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190425474.26.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fla-me-cap20sep20%2C1%2C3065432%2Cfull.columnThat's adamantly opposed by California's largest insurer, Blue Cross. The governor also would require employers either to provide insurance or pay into a ...2007-09-22T02:44:34+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190338890.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-unitedhealth8sep08%2C1%2C2820580.storyUnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest US health insurer, has agreed to pay at least $12 million to end state investigations into the processing and payment ...2007-09-21T02:41:30+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1190165798.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus26aug26-column%2C1%2C6985035.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerAnd that's assuming an insurer will grant coverage to a particular individual. If that person has a preexisting condition, qualifying for coverage can be ...2007-09-19T02:36:38+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189906112.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-quakeinsure28aug28%2C1%2C4533677.story... a plan to restructure the finances of the California Earthquake Authority, while insurer contributions to the state agency would be cut by a third.2007-09-16T02:28:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189906112.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Finland%2Fla-me-legis11sep11%2C1%2C3548316.story%3Ftrack%3DrssDemocrats Lou Correa, a conservative Democrat from Santa Ana, and Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, who favors a state-run insurer, voted against it. Sen. ...2007-09-16T02:28:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189819532.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-quakeinsure28aug28%2C0%2C5429539.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-business... a plan to restructure the finances of the California Earthquake Authority, while insurer contributions to the state agency would be cut by a third.2007-09-15T02:25:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189819532.24.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-insurersarchive11may11%2C1%2C1522616.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-CNA, a commercial insurer, has spent $275000 lobbying in Sacramento since Schwarzenegger took office. *. SINGLE PAGE, 1 2 3 >> · California and the world. ...2007-09-15T02:25:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189819532.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-briefs13sep13%2C1%2C7211227.storyCalifornia settles with UnitedHealthCalifornia joined a 37-state settlement with UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer, over accusations ...2007-09-15T02:25:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189646449.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fvalley%2Fla-fi-quakeinsure28aug28%2C1%2C2144587.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-valley... a plan to restructure the finances of the California Earthquake Authority, while insurer contributions to the state agency would be cut by a third.2007-09-13T02:20:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189559751.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-fi-perfin26aug26%2C1%2C3294267.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-columnsHis current focus: big, brand-name stocks, such as General Electric Co., Procter & Gamble Co. and insurer American International Group Inc. ...2007-09-12T02:15:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189386645.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolitics%2Fcal%2Fla-fi-insure12aug12%2C1%2C7291988.storyTo many, an insurer mandate is considered only fair if individuals are required to carry coverage. A few states require insurers to sell individual coverage ...2007-09-10T02:10:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189386645.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-na-doctors30aug30%2C1%2C7102255.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-healthWith information on more than 40 million patients and 700000 doctors, the Medicare database is far richer than any private insurer's. ...2007-09-10T02:10:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189386645.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Flatimesblogs.latimes.com%2Flaland%2F2007%2F09%2Fyour-title-insu.htmlThis is our sarcastic way of passing along these nuggets from today's L.A. Times: Over the last three years, title insurer First American has sent many of ...2007-09-10T02:10:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189126951.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-lazarus15aug15%2C1%2C2937942.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-business... to the organization in 2005 and 2006 were provided by Blue Shield of California, the state's third-largest health insurer after Kaiser and Blue Cross. ...2007-09-07T02:02:31+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1189126951.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fuhaul%2Fla-na-haul24jun24%2C0%2C4383195.story%3Fpage%3D8As far back as 1966, U-Haul's own insurer told the company it needed to do a better ... Jones' auto insurer slapped him with a three-year, $846 surcharge. ...2007-09-07T02:02:31+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188867288.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-fi-cancel29aug29%2C1%2C4687538.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-californiaThe health insurer disagreed with the finding, as well as the department's view of the law, and is disputing both. Surveys of the other plans -- Blue Shield ...2007-09-04T01:54:48+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188867288.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin26aug26%2C1%2C5699304.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-businessHis current focus: big, brand-name stocks, such as General Electric Co., Procter & Gamble Co. and insurer American International Group Inc. ...2007-09-04T01:54:48+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188780712.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-obese29jul29%2C1%2C4221092%2Cfull.storyUnitedHealthcare, a nationwide insurer, introduced a plan this month that, for a typical family, .... Comp insurer cites progress in housecleaning ...2007-09-03T01:51:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188780712.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fjobs%2Fnews%2Fla-fi-wages22aug22%2C0%2C4879786.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-employ-jobnewsPlan to convert Locke High to a charter school clears hurdle. -, Deal would give L.A. mayor say on some schools. -, Comp insurer cites progress in ...2007-09-03T01:51:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188607652.25.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Ffront%2Fla-fi-obese29jul29%2C1%2C5015517.storyUnitedHealthcare, a nationwide insurer, introduced a plan this month that, for a typical family, includes a $5000 yearly deductible that can be reduced to ...2007-09-01T01:47:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188607652.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-doctors30aug30%2C0%2C6151499.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-centerWith information on more than 40 million patients and 700000 doctors, the Medicare database is far richer than any private insurer's. ...2007-09-01T01:47:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188521043.6.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus22aug22%2C1%2C1287749.column%3Fpage%3D2%26cset%3Dtrue%26ctrack%3D2%26coll%3Dla-utilities-businessJennifer Kerns, a spokeswoman for state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, said current regulations "provide extensive rules governing how an insurer ...2007-08-31T01:44:03+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188434432.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-quakeinsure28aug28%2C0%2C1320067.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-center... a plan to restructure the finances of the California Earthquake Authority, while insurer contributions to the state agency would be cut by a third.2007-08-30T01:40:32+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1188261370.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-lazarus26aug26%2C0%2C6258172.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessAnd that's assuming an insurer will grant coverage to a particular individual. If that person has a preexisting condition, qualifying for coverage can be ...2007-08-28T01:36:10+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1187828587.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-mortgage21aug21%2C0%2C2430569.story%3Ftrack%3Dmostviewed-storylevelMortgage insurer PMI Group Inc., a big mortgage insurer, said it was seeing increased demand for insurance on loans for more than 95% of a property's value. ...2007-08-23T01:23:07+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1187742001.32.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-kids22jul22%2C0%2C22199%2Cfull.story"A lot of states and a lot of Republicans are invested in this," said Hoagland, now a policy advisor to health insurer Cigna Corp. ...2007-08-22T01:20:01+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1187655420.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-obese29jul29%2C1%2C4203819.storyUnitedHealthcare, a nationwide insurer, introduced a plan this month that, for a typical family, includes a $5000 yearly deductible that can be reduced to ...2007-08-21T01:17:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1187482311.31.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Frealestate%2Fbuying%2Ffinancing%2Fla-fi-markets26jul26%2C0%2C3770336.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-realestate-finance... General Dynamics, up $2.79, or 3.5%, to $83.09; toolmaker Snap-On, up $5.62, or 11%, to $55.61; and insurer Aflac, up $4.29, or 8.3%, to $56.19. ...2007-08-19T01:11:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1187049539.10.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure12aug12%2C0%2C755387.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessTo many, an insurer mandate is considered only fair if individuals are required to carry coverage. A few states require insurers to sell individual coverage ...2007-08-14T00:58:59+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186962969.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-countrywide11aug11%2C1%2C2296251.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business1 mortgage insurer, sank $5.58, or 13%, to $36.21. * HomeBanc Corp., an Atlanta-based mortgage lender, filed for bankruptcy protection, two days after ...2007-08-13T00:56:09+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186876392.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-aig9aug09%2C1%2C2580349.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessThe New York-based company, the world's largest insurer, sought to calm investors' nerves about its exposure to the home mortgage market, but some analysts ...2007-08-12T00:53:12+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186876392.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-checkup22jul22%2C1%2C5692447.story%3Ftrack%3DrssAetna Inc.'s Aexcel network, for example, is made up of doctors the insurer encourages members to visit — based on clinical performance and cost of care. ...2007-08-12T00:53:12+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186703266.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-obese29jul29%2C0%2C6358438.storyUnitedHealthcare, a nationwide insurer, introduced a plan this month that, for a typical family, includes a $5000 yearly deductible that can be reduced to ...2007-08-10T00:47:46+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186530175.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-kids22jul22%2C0%2C2481491.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-nation"A lot of states and a lot of Republicans are invested in this," said Hoagland, now a policy advisor to health insurer Cigna Corp. ...2007-08-08T00:42:55+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186443589.43.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Forange%2Fla-me-bandit26jul26%2C1%2C7703570.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-orangeIrvine heiress says partner in firm diverted millions. -, Wild Rivers gets another year to find a new home. -, Foreclosures hit big Santa Ana title insurer ...2007-08-07T00:39:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186357049.43.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Forange%2Fla-me-coble21jul21%2C1%2C5448856.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-editions-orangeIrvine heiress says partner in firm diverted millions. -, Wild Rivers gets another year to find a new home. -, Foreclosures hit big Santa Ana title insurer ...2007-08-06T00:37:29+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186270494.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-obese29jul29%2C0%2C6468472.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessUnitedHealthcare, a nationwide insurer, introduced a plan this month that, for a typical family, includes a $5000 yearly deductible that can be reduced to ...2007-08-05T00:34:54+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1186095742.1.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-statefund26jul26%2C1%2C3589866.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-careersSACRAMENTO — Two state law enforcement agencies and the San Francisco County district attorney's office announced Wednesday that they were forming a task ...2007-08-03T00:02:22+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185696960.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fpolitics%2Fla-na-kids22jul22%2C1%2C19844.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-politics-national%26track%3Dcrosspromo"A lot of states and a lot of Republicans are invested in this," said Hoagland, now a policy advisor to health insurer Cigna Corp. ...2007-07-29T09:16:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185696960.3.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-bluecross23jul23%2C0%2C4709642%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessMore than 300 of them have sent notices threatening to dump the insurer if the rates take effect as scheduled Aug. 6. Some say the new rates won't even ...2007-07-29T09:16:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185696960.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fla-fi-perfin15jul15%2C1%2C6177861.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-columnsThe "dwelling" limit on the policy — theoretically the maximum amount the insurer would pay if the house was destroyed in a covered calamity — should amount ...2007-07-29T09:16:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185696960.4.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-bluecross23jul23%2C0%2C4839383.story%3Ftrack%3DmostemailedlinkThe insurer says new rates will pay physicians at 'sustainable levels.' ... More than 300 of them have sent notices threatening to dump the insurer if the ...2007-07-29T09:16:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185696960.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcedars%2Fla-me-cedars15jul15-vignettes%2C1%2C7047208.story%3Fpage%3D4%26coll%3Dla-default-underdogCedars-Sinai provided medications and home nursing at no cost to her family beyond what her insurer covered. Once an avid swimmer and devoted playmate to ...2007-07-29T09:16:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185523860.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-earnings19.5jul19%2C1%2C7418497.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-business2 property and casualty insurer, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit climbed 16% on strong auto insurance sales but operating income fell on ...2007-07-27T09:11:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185350689.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure17jul17%2C1%2C5755670.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessRegulators reschedule a meeting on complaints after the insurer asks for a detailed agenda. By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer July 17, 2007 ...2007-07-25T09:04:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185177591.6.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin15jul15%2C0%2C1808566.column%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-businessThe "dwelling" limit on the policy — theoretically the maximum amount the insurer would pay if the house was destroyed in a covered calamity — should amount ...2007-07-23T08:59:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185177591.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcedars%2Fla-me-cedars15jul15-vignettes%2C0%2C6345945%2Cfull.storyCedars-Sinai provided medications and home nursing at no cost to her family beyond what her insurer covered. Once an avid swimmer and devoted playmate to ...2007-07-23T08:59:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185004486.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fcareers%2Fwork%2Fla-fi-insure11jul11%2C1%2C4333774.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-careers... and hospitals about Blue Cross of California since the state's largest health insurer was acquired by an Indiana firm in 2004, officials said Tuesday.2007-07-21T08:54:46+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1185004486.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-perfin15jul15%2C1%2C582905.column%3Ftrack%3DrssIn most cases, Miller said, that means the insurer will pay 25% to 50% more than the structural limit. If you can't find the details in your policy, ...2007-07-21T08:54:46+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1184831329.35.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-verizon13jun13%2C1%2C2888464%2Cprint.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessHealth insurer cited in policy cancellations. -, Concert ticket prices amp up. ADVERTISEMENT. Most ViewedMost E-mailedRelated News. ADVERTISEMENT ...2007-07-19T08:48:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1184744823.19.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel.latimes.com%2Farticles%2Fla-fi-trw-travelinsure8jul08%3Fsingle_page%3DyYou might get better value from a third-party insurer, such as InsureMyTrip.com, QuoteWright.com and TravelInsurance.com. Prices might be roughly the same, ...2007-07-18T08:47:03+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1184658231.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fla-oew-rohan10jul10%2C0%2C5628113.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-opinion-centerNext stop was our insurer, who initially dodged the claim by citing non-accidental damage. "But how do you know the damage is non-accidental if you don't ...2007-07-17T08:43:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1184225449.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-asbestos7jul07%2C1%2C290976.storyThe St. Paul-based commercial insurer settled the case with ACandS Inc., which installed insulation with asbestos from 1958 to 1974 and was insured by ...2007-07-12T08:30:49+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183706110.45.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fwheel%2Fla-fi-insure29jun29%2C1%2C3862246.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-news-local-wheelHere's a comparison of total costs for a $2000 premium that is spread over the maximum number of payments allowed by the insurer: ...2007-07-06T08:15:10+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183359836.36.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure29jun29%2C0%2C881890.story%3Fpage%3D2Here's a comparison of total costs for a $2000 premium that is spread over the maximum number of payments allowed by the insurer: ...2007-07-02T08:03:56+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183186732.20.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-makeover24jun24%2C0%2C2692739.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-home-businessIt's not as comprehensive as a policy through a private insurer, but it costs a fraction of that expense and will cover up to 66% of Hawks' income for a ...2007-06-30T07:58:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183186732.24.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-funds18jun18%2C1%2C6601031.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investThe return on the money, which is invested in vehicles that include corporate and government bonds, is guaranteed by the insurer. In excluding these funds, ...2007-06-30T07:58:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183186732.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnationworld%2Fnation%2Fla-na-haul24jun24%2C0%2C2743640.story%3Fpage%3D8%26track%3DmostemailedlinkAs far back as 1966, U-Haul's own insurer told the company it needed to do a better ... Jones' auto insurer slapped him with a three-year, $846 surcharge. ...2007-06-30T07:58:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1183100201.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fla-me-sicko13jun13%2C1%2C5742223.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-enter... thundered at an afternoon rally with members of the California Nurses Assn., which backs legislation that would create a "single-payer" state insurer. ...2007-06-29T07:56:41+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182927052.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fla-na-haul24jun24%2C0%2C2086230.story%3Fpage%3D8%26track%3DmostemailedlinkAs far back as 1966, U-Haul's own insurer told the company it needed to do a better ... Jones' auto insurer slapped him with a three-year, $846 surcharge. ...2007-06-27T07:50:52+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182840473.15.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-funds18jun18%2C0%2C823190.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe return on the money, which is invested in vehicles that include corporate and government bonds, is guaranteed by the insurer. In excluding these funds, ...2007-06-26T07:47:53+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182840473.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-gums16apr16%2C1%2C1187980%2Cfull.storyInsurer incentives The recent pregnancy study has given some experts pause, but so far it hasn't derailed a sweeping trend among insurers to offer improved ...2007-06-26T07:47:53+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182407687.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fmobile.latimes.com%2Fnews.jsp%3Fkey%3D40648... thundered at an afternoon rally with members of the California Nurses Assn., which backs legislation that would create a "single-payer" state insurer. ...2007-06-21T07:34:47+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182321116.34.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fwire%2Fsns-ap-katrina-state-farm-sued%2C1%2C2805804.story%3Fcoll%3Dsns-ap-investing-headlinesThe state is seeking compensatory and punitive damages against the Bloomington, Ill.-based insurer for an alleged breach of contract. ...2007-06-20T07:31:56+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182234531.16.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fmedicine%2Fla-me-sicko13jun13%2C1%2C1225897.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-health-medicine... thundered at an afternoon rally with members of the California Nurses Assn., which backs legislation that would create a "single-payer" state insurer. ...2007-06-19T07:28:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1182234531.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-allstate11may11%2C1%2C1603964.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessThe state's third-biggest home insurer announced the cutoff Thursday, saying it needs to better manage the risk of potential losses related to wildfires and ...2007-06-19T07:28:51+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1181888344.21.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-homes8oct10%2C0%2C6513308.story... foreclosed homes make up 8 percent or more of sales, according to the study by Christopher Cagan, an economist with title insurer First American Corp. ...2007-06-15T07:19:04+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1181368960.14.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fmobile.latimes.com%2Fdetail.jsp%3Fkey%3D39683%26rc%3DnationConsumers who are charged higher rates for insurance because of a poor credit report must be notified by the insurer, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. ...2007-06-09T07:02:40+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1181022780.46.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fclassified%2Fjobs%2Fnews%2Fla-me-transit23may23%2C0%2C5363927.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-class-employ-jobnewsMore Job Market News. -, State faces shortage of skilled workers. -, Another exec out at comp insurer. -, Council OKs raises for Police Commission posts ...2007-06-05T06:53:00+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180640390.9.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-diabetescost7may07%2C0%2C1719249.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-healthSo if an insurer could count on keeping the same people in their plans for a ... By the time an insurer could reap the return on the initial investment, ...2007-05-31T20:39:50+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180553851.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fprintedition%2Fla-fi-insure21may21%2C1%2C136055.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-businessTaylor was stunned when her insurer, USAA Insurance Cos., doubled the annual premium for her rebuilt residence, which was 300 square feet larger, ...2007-05-30T20:37:31+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180467285.17.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolitics%2Fcal%2Fla-me-statefarm12may12%2C1%2C6971341%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-news-politics-californiaWith the $25000 contribution, the insurer gains direct access to Schwarzenegger. By Peter Nicholas and Evan Halper, Times Staff Writers May 12, 2007 ...2007-05-29T20:34:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180467285.32.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure21may21%2C1%2C1889032.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessTaylor was stunned when her insurer, USAA Insurance Cos., doubled the annual premium for her rebuilt residence, which was 300 square feet larger, ...2007-05-29T20:34:45+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180206279.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-me-transplant29jun29%2C1%2C7210460.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-utilities-science... was the only payer for heart transplants at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. At least one transplant there last year was covered by a private insurer. ...2007-05-26T20:04:39+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.11.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-me-docs14may14%2C1%2C4486580.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investThe CMA, which represents about half of the state's physicians, also opposes a proposal to create a single government-run insurer out of concerns it would ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.33.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolitics%2Fcal%2Fla-me-health22apr22%2C1%2C4089905.story%3Fpage%3D2%26coll%3Dla-news-politics-californiaOne would enact strict state regulation of premium increases; another would abolish private insurers altogether in favor of a single state insurer. ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.23.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fprintedition%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-combodrugs30apr30%2C1%2C115358.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-pe-healthInsured patients are more likely to save money, but only if the insurer actually covers the combination drug. Blue Cross of California, for example, ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.7.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-insure20apr20%2C1%2C54018.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-businessIn such cases, the insurer contends, the patients are responsible for ... As the state's largest healthcare insurer, Blue Cross does business with most ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.8.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Finvesting%2Fla-fi-allstate11may11%2C1%2C1204142.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-business-investThe state's third-biggest home insurer announced the cutoff Thursday, saying it needs to better manage the risk of potential losses related to wildfires and ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.18.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-statefarm12may12%2C1%2C4668136.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-headlines-californiaWith the $25000 contribution, the insurer gains direct access to Schwarzenegger. By Peter Nicholas and Evan Halper, Times Staff Writers May 12, 2007 ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.12.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fla-fi-disability12apr12%2C0%2C1674305%2Cfull.story%3Fcoll%3Dla-home-headlinesSettlements called for insurer Unum to reopen claims, but relatively few .... He was covered by Unum, but the insurer denied benefits, saying he was fit to ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.34.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-health12apr12%2C1%2C7828674.story... of drunk-driving laws and other changes were responsible for the drop, and that insurer profits actually have increased since regulation started. ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.22.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ffeatures%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-gums16apr16%2C1%2C450828.story%3Fpage%3D2Insurer incentives The recent pregnancy study has given some experts pause, but so far it hasn't derailed a sweeping trend among insurers to offer improved ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00 http://www.googlealert.com/view.php?u=phillipnakata1&c=e512713&m=12.1180185608.27.1&s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Ftools%2Fmore.jsp%3Fsection%3D%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolitics%2FcalBy Peter Nicholas and Evan Halper. With the $25000 contribution, the insurer gains direct access to Schwarzenegger. Disability formula arbitrary, judge says ...2007-05-26T14:20:08+01:00