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Extensive Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Broken Up A Philadelphia man who admitted to orchestrating dozens of fake auto accident claims that cost insurance companies nearly $1.3-million in personal injury losses has been sentenced. KYW’s Steve Tawa reports that assistant district attorney Linda Montag says the defendant enlisted the cooperation of friends, relatives, and associates who would claim bodily injury based on accidents that [...] July 30, 2010 3:40 AM Auto glass shop owner accused of billing scheme The owner of two Burien auto glass companies has been charged with first-degree theft for an insurance billing scheme believed to have cost insurers more than $1.5 million. July 30, 2010 6:18 PM Pseudo-reforms of health insurance industry will bar strong regulation of health insurers: Consumer Watchdog Consumer Watchdog has called on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to withdraw weak pseudo-reforms of the health insurance industry that would bar strong regulation of health insurers. Schwarzenegger sent his proposals this month to lawmakers who are seeking stronger state regulation modeled on the successful market reforms of auto and homeowner insurance under Proposition 103, demanding that they ... July 31, 2010 5:06 AM Alberta Insurance Board orders rollback on mandatory auto insurance rates EDMONTON - Alberta drivers are to get a bit of a break on their automobile insurance. The government-appointed Insurance Rate Board has ordered insurance companies to reduce premiums on mandatory automobile insurance by five per cent this year. July 29, 2010 4:44 PM Farmers to cut auto insurance rates for some California customers Drivers covered by the company's Farmers Insurance Exchange subsidiary will see premiums fall by an average of 14.5% and can get a 10% rebate on policy renewals. California's largest auto insurer, Farmers Insurance Group, announced Tuesday that it was reducing its rates by an average of 14.5% for policies issued by its Farmers Insurance Exchange subsidiary. Also, current holders of those ... July 27, 2010 8:18 PM Broken Dreams: Auto shop owner beset by break-ins, frustrated by police In late 2008, Rod Whaley opened his dream auto restoration shop in Empire with his wife, Lenore Ulrich. Since then they've had more than 20 break-ins at Classic Dreams. He estimates that burglars have taken off with or damaged some $200,000 worth of cars, parts, tools and accessories. July 31, 2010 1:05 AM Rendell wants cameras to find uninsured cars Driving without auto insurance? Gov. Ed Rendell wants to use highway cameras to find you. But the idea is drawing criticism from civil liberties activists and insurance industry officials. July 30, 2010 11:09 PM Foremost Insurance Group Launches Auto Program in New York Foremost announces their DISTINCTCHOICE auto program in New York. Foremost's new auto program is designed with increased limits, deductible options and important coverages for drivers. The ... July 29, 2010 11:05 AM Connecticut Insurance Department Recovers $591K in Second Quarter The Connecticut Insurance Department said it recovered $591,000 last quarter for insurance buyers who complained to the state about coverage and claims issues. Department staff received 1,761 new ... July 30, 2010 12:05 AM Fort Pierce's Flowers-Yates Insurance named top 10 growth company Auto-Owners Insurance reports Flowers-Yates Insurance Inc. of Fort Pierce was named one of the top 10 growth agencies for the company in the Lakeland Region for 2009. Flowers-Yates Insurance has represented Auto-Owners since 1988. July 28, 2010 2:44 PM