News Center

msnbc.com: Business

Wall Street completes solid week of gains Stocks ended a three-week losing streak after an encouraging employment report lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth. September 03, 2010 6:35 PM Employers hire more workers than expected Private employers hired more workers than expected in August, lifting hopes for the weak U.S. economy, but the nation’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months. September 03, 2010 1:20 PM Life Inc.: Government cuts weigh on job market September 03, 2010 9:59 AM Flirting your way to the corner office Flirting, after all, is one of the oldest tricks in the book. But how do you use it to your professional advantage without crossing the line or inviting unwanted advances? September 03, 2010 6:39 AM Experts see trouble ahead for developed world Experts gathered in Italy Friday offered a generally gloomy outlook — especially for the United States and much of the industrialized world. September 03, 2010 2:10 PM Great Recession was emotional ‘roller coaster’ More than a quarter of employed U.S. workers suffered a bout of unemployment during the Great Recession that took many of them on an emotional roller coaster ride. September 03, 2010 9:41 AM Strength in temporary jobs a welcome sign Analysis:  Growing demand for temporary help in the U.S. suggests stronger full-time hiring ahead, and executives say they are seeing a need for staffing greater than reflected in official figures. September 03, 2010 1:08 PM Kodak settles race-based lawsuit A federal judge has approved Eastman Kodak's $21.4 million offer to settle class-action lawsuits by black employees who maintained white counterparts were favored for pay and promotion. September 03, 2010 4:32 PM Kia moves to change its image, hamsters and all To most Americans, at least to those who are aware of the brand, Kia is still associated with the cheap-and-cheerful products. That's an image the automaker is out to transform. September 03, 2010 10:47 AM Kia recalls 56.000 Souls, Sorentos Kia Motors says it has started a recall of some 56,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles sold in the United States and South Korea due to defective wiring harnesses that could cause fires. September 03, 2010 10:49 AM

Yahoo! News Search Results for insurance

Insurance agent to refund $66,500 to Miss. farmers Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says his office has reached an agreement with an agent to refund $66,500 in policy fees to poultry farmers. September 03, 2010 10:47 AM Insurance rates set to triple Homeowners beware - flood insurance rates are set to triple after Dec. 17. Recent updates to area flood maps means that some residents may now be living in flood zones, which could cause residents to pay higher flood insurance premiums. September 03, 2010 4:23 PM Nationwide Insurance will end sponsorship of Nationwide Tour in 2012 Nationwide Insurance announced Friday it will end its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour's developmental circuit in the U.S. when its contract expires in two years. September 03, 2010 11:33 AM Insurance Agent Accused Of Theft From Clients, Church A local insurance agent is in custody, accused of theft. September 03, 2010 12:49 PM Insurance firm predicts bumper year Insurance broker Alan Boswell Group has predicted a bumper year for sales as the financial services industry shows signs of recovery. September 03, 2010 2:09 AM Insurance sector reinvents itself under new regime India's insurance industry is set for a makeover as it seeks to survive and grow in a changed environment that dawned on September 1. With a three-month spat over who will regulate unit-linked insurance plans (Ulips) settled, the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (Irda) in July announced sweeping changes to the way insurance companies do business. September 02, 2010 5:03 PM Insurance agent to refund $66K Miss. farmers JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says his office has reached an agreement with an agent to refund $66,5000 in policy fees to poultry farmers. September 03, 2010 10:25 AM Growth in health insurance costs is slowing, but employers are still shifting them to workers Good news! Health insurance premiums only went up by 3 percent on average during the first five months of 2010--the lowest rate of growth in ten years. You'd think that would mean people are finally getting relief from rising health care costs. Well, that's where the bad news comes in. Employers are rapidly shifting costs [... ] September 03, 2010 3:54 PM Vienna Insurance Manages SAP Implementation with CAST Vienna Insurance Group uses an application intelligence program from CAST to manage an ever-growing team of developers and the code they create. September 03, 2010 3:05 PM Car insurance premiums jump 31 percent The cost of car insurance has risen by almost a third in the past year its biggest ever increase as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud AA Insurance said. September 03, 2010 6:21 PM

Yahoo! News Search Results for auto insurance

Washington auto insurance rate holds steady The median six-month auto insurance rate in Washington has remained steady over the last six months, increasing less than 1 percent to $637 according to InsWeb, an online insurance comparison provider.A Washington household that pays the six-month median rate of $637 and earns the Washington household median annual income of $45,909 pays about 2.8 percent of its gross income for car insurance. ... September 02, 2010 11:19 AM Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical. September 01, 2010 7:16 AM Elephant Insurance could become major employer Move over, Gecko. Elephant Auto Insurance has arrived -- and it could become one of the area's leading employers. September 03, 2010 11:18 PM Ontario auto insurance changes help crack down on fraud, minister says TORONTO - New auto insurance rules kick in today that the government says help crack down on fraud, but opposition critics say those changes leave honest drivers paying more. September 01, 2010 3:42 AM Auto insurance reforms cut benefits, says lawyer The province's new auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday will be detrimental for consumers, says a Toronto personal injury lawyer. Some consumers will be too confused by the jargon of the 41 new legislative reforms, they won't know how to ensure they get the coverage they need.[...] August 31, 2010 6:57 AM Ont. auto insurance reforms hurt consumers: critics Changes to Ontario's auto insurance that take effect Wednesday will provide less coverage for the same cost, critics say. September 01, 2010 7:25 AM Auto insurance premiums have to go up eventually, McGuinty says — New auto insurances changes that kick in today are rankling the opposition, but Premier Dalton McGuinty says premiums have to rise at some point. September 01, 2010 1:33 PM Auto sales in Saudi Arabia may hit $69.4b by year-end Auto sales in Saudi Arabia may hit $69.4b by year-end September 04, 2010 12:59 AM Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE to Award Up to $10 Million on September 16 in Washington, D.C. Ceremony Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, and The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, will announce the winners of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE at a special awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Up to $10 million will be awarded to as many as three teams that proved their entry vehicle could meet the competition's ... September 02, 2010 10:16 AM U.S. Car Owners Save Up To $600 Using Autoquotenow.com To Compare Insurance Quotes Established on-line auto insurance comparison portal, AutoQuoteNow.com, now provides one-click premium comparisons for customers with savings extending to the hundreds of dollars. September 03, 2010 11:00 PM