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Number of critical illness claims paid increases for third consecutive year
According to Zurich's critical illness figures for 2008, there has been a six per cent rise in the total number of claims paid out compared to 2007. In-house data from Zurich shows that the number of critical illness claims paid has increased for the third consecutive year, with 746 claims paid in 2008, compared to 710 paid claims in 2007 and 702 claims paid in 2006. In 2008, Zurich declined nine per cent of claims, with 0.4 per cent declined ... [more]
A typical family could easily save over £2,350 each year in its insurance bill
With simple steps, a typical family can save over £2,350 each year on its insurance fees. Insurance is a vital part of everyday finances for us all, but there is no need to pay over the odds for it. Andy Leadbetter, managing director of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "While insurance is essential for financial security and peace of mind, it is important Brits only opt for a level of cover relevant to their needs, and at the best ava... [more]
After 50 years, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' still sings
It's one of those rare books that needs no introduction. Harper Lee didn't want it to have one, either.
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Jeffrey Sachs: Saying "Nuts" to Hunger
By Jeffrey Sachs, Jessica Fanzo and Sonia Sachs We read with concern this week's (September 5) New York Times Magazine article "The Peanut Solution," since...
Many buying insurance up to age 100 due to high medical costs
PETALING JAYA - Rising medical costs have prompted more Malaysians to take up multiple health insurance policies, with some even extending their cover up to the age of 100.
InterMat Rewind: 1960 Olympics
Most Americans who traveled to Rome this summer were on vacation. They went to see the landmarks such as the Sistine Chapel, the Colesseum, Trevi Fountain ... to savor the cuisine ... and soak up some la dolce vita (the good life).
Disruption follows quake
Christchurch is being pounded by aftershocks tonight, with the largest one a short time ago measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, according to GNS.
She has 3 policies, but no coverage
WITH three critical illness policies under her belt, she assumed her insurance coverage was comprehensive enough. Ms Theresa Tan's policies with Prudential saw her dutifully forking out a total of $600 in insurance premiums every month.
West Nile surfaces in 4 more Brevard chickens
Tests this week showed four more sentinel chickens in Brevard County are carrying the West Nile virus, bringing to a total of nine chickens this summer found to harbor the potentially fatal illness.
Health Scene calendar
American Red Cross Blood Drives -- Martinez: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave. Appointments, 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org (code: ccrmc)).Walnut Creek: noon-5 p.m Sept. 8. John Muir Medical Center, Ball Auditorium, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road. Appointments, 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org (code ...
The California Endowment Launches Statewide Effort to Educate Californians About the Benefits of the Health Care Law
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Endowment today announced a major statewide health consumer education effort to raise awareness of the facts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act sigend into law in March.
