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Ex-AIG CEO Hank Greenberg launches new insurer

Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, one-time CEO of American International Group and one of the insurer's largest shareholders, is reuniting with some of his former colleagues for a new insurance venture.

Greenberg's firm, C.V. Starr & Company, has launched Iron-Starr Agency Limited, a joint venture with Ironshore Inc. Iron-Starr Excess will act as a specialty lines insurance and reinsurance managing general agency, domiciled in Bermuda, according to an announcement from C.V. Starr.

Initially, Iron-Starr Excess will focus on the production of excess financial and commercial lines insurance and reinsurance products through U.S. insurers, Bermuda or other offshore carriers, including catastrophic excess casualty insurance for Fortune 2000 and other clients. It will issue policy limits up to $75 million.

"There are significant opportunities in this market, and C.V. Starr together with Ironshore has the team to get the job done," Greenberg said in a statement.

Kevin Kelley, Ironshore's CEO who used to work under Greenberg at AIG's Lexington Insurance subsidiary, said in a prepared statement that the partnership allows his company to enter the excess casualty market "with additional backing and support to offer larger limits, consistent with the needs of these clients."

"We look forward to developing a long-standing relationship with C. V. Starr and are excited about this new venture," he said. "This arrangement will assure customers that during these challenging times, they have a syndicated alternative that understands their needs and has the experience to be a long-term solution on Finance."

Ironshore also features six former AIG employees as its executives.

Greenberg has been a frequent critic of the $150 billion federal bailout of AIG, the company he left in 2005 amid money mismanagement claims by former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.

In November, Greenberg told IFAwebnews.com that while the impact of the relief funding will take years to realize, he believes AIG will be minimized to a worldwide property-casualty company with "some modest life remaining assets, but it is hard to tell."

Greenberg has also been skeptical of the government's 79.9% ownership role in the insurer, as it could hurt raising capital in the future.

C.V. Starr is an independently owned holding company with insurance agencies and a portfolio of global investments. Through its insurance operations, C.V. Starr writes specialty lines covering aviation, marine, energy, excess casualty and property, accident and health, including risks with international exposures.

Cheap Car Insurance Policy Options in 42 States

Phoenix Arizona, January 21, 2009  Serenity Insurance Group  announced today that they have been appointed with Safeco Insurance to provide Homeowner’s Insurance, Renter’s Insurance, Umbrella Policies, ATV Insurance and RV Insurance in 42 States. Serenity Group has the ability to provide car insurance coverage in 47 states from several different companies and they currently provide auto insurance quotes for high risk requiring a Form SR22 and for preferred drivers requiring cheap car insurance and motorcycle insurance.

Serenity’s agents are bilingual and Serenity has a large customer service staff to assist customers . Serenity has provided insurance for tens of thousands of customers throughout the Unites States. Cheap car insurance has become one of Serenity’s specialties and their agents are becoming known throughout the industry as the experts in finding the companies who can provide the least expensive rates.

Innovation is also one of Serenity’s attributes. Serenity can quote and complete a purchase for auto insurance in less than 7 minutes. All transactions can be completed via the internet, with the help of agents to secure the least expensive and best insurance scenario for the customer. For over fifteen years Serenity Insurance has provided cheap auto insurance, SR-22 insurance and high risk auto insurance in 47 states.

Rather than going from company to company and getting a quote from each of them, Serenity’s experienced agents rate customers with all of the companies they represent to find the best rate and situation for that person. Serenity has extensive experience finding cheap car insurance rates for all customers and SR22 insurance is not their only business. Serenity can offer complete insurance packages for the homeowner, renter, motorcycle or ATV rider, Recreational vehicle owner,or an umbrella policy.

About Serenity Insurance Group

Serenity Insurance began as a unique insurance agency primarily focused on serving the specialized insurance needs for drivers with alcohol related offenses. Mr. Thomas A. Black, the founder and CEO of Serenity Insurance has over 30 years experience in the insurance business. Mr. Black believes that when people make a serious mistake and get an alcohol related offense they need an insurance agency that understands what is involved from society’s point of view as well as from the offenders point of view. Serenity Insurance helps people get back on their feet by acting as a resource for answers related to SR-22 insurance and providing affordable insurance. Serenity now serves 47 states and is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect while maintaining complete confidentiality.

Serenity works very closely with Alcohol Treatment Centers supporting their efforts to get offenders back on their feet as contributing members of society as quickly as possible. Serenity stands firmly committed to providing caring confidential service combined with affordable insurance for people requiring an SR22 filing.

Recession compounds woes as millions lose jobs, insurance

Struggling states slashing health care for poor

WASHINGTON — Even as President-elect Barack Obama plans an ambitious push to expand health coverage nationwide, states around the country are slashing health services to their poorest residents amid the economic downturn.

The cutbacks in public assistance come as millions of Americans are losing their jobs and health insurance.

In many cases, the cuts are so deep that even the huge federal rescue package being assembled on Capitol Hill may not be enough to restore services being eliminated in the burgeoning crisis, health officials warn.

On top of that, the faltering economy has all but killed trailblazing campaigns from California to Connecticut to expand coverage for the working poor—once seen as hopeful signs for national health-care reform.

In California, whose problems dwarf those in other states, nearly 500,000 poor people may soon lose access to free care as the state seeks to slash more than $1 billion from its budget for health care and social services.

South Carolina has cut treatment for low-income women under 40 with breast or cervical cancer and stopped providing nutritional supplements to people suffering kidney failure.

In southern Nevada, cancer patients without health coverage no longer have a place to get chemotherapy after the state's largest public hospital stopped providing outpatient oncology services.

Although Illinois is feeling a financial crunch, a top official says it is not contemplating cutbacks in services to people enrolled in Medicaid, the primary federally funded health program for the poor administered by the states.

Instead, Illinois hopes to wring more efficiencies from Medicaid by reviewing pharmacy outlays, strengthening disease management and tightening medical oversight, according to Theresa Eagleson, administrator of the division of medical programs at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Eagleson said the state was seeing "a bit of an uptick" in people applying for Medicaid, above the 3 percent increase in enrollment projected for this fiscal year.

Because most of the increase consists of families and children, who are much less expensive to cover than seniors and people with disabilities, costs are not excessive and "our budget is fairly in line with what we projected," Eagleson said.

Still, Illinois' cash crunch is hurting hospitals, nursing homes and doctors across the state. Although the state was able to settle $800 million in Medicaid claims recently with new short-term borrowing, $1 billion in medical bills from providers remain outstanding, Eagleson said.

Anecdotal reports indicate that providers are closing shop or reducing access for Medicaid patients facing financial difficulties. About 1.4 million Illinoisans depend on Medicaid.

The Democratic-controlled House began offering some help Wednesday, passing a bill to extend federally funded health insurance to 4 million more children.

The legislation—expected to be signed by Obama—would commit about $33 billion over the next 4 1/2 years to the popular State Children's Health Insurance Program.

The 12-year-old program now covers 7 million children from families just above the poverty line that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.

Congress also is at work on a stimulus package that could include as much as $100 billion to assist Medicaid.

Lawmakers plan additional assistance to help Americans keep their health insurance if they lose their jobs.

But even some congressional leaders concede the help will be insufficient.

"Let's be honest," said Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), a close Obama ally. "We won't be able to save every soul here."

At least 44 states are facing budget shortfalls over the next two years totaling more than $350 billion, according to a recent survey by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a liberal think tank.

In the last recession — which was mild compared to what many economists say is happening now—more than 1 million people lost health coverage as 34 states cut eligibility for public health programs, the center found.

Without the flexibility to run deficits like the federal government, state officials have been scrambling for months to cut aid to schools, universities and, increasingly, residents who rely on the state for medical care.

Nationwide, roughly 60 million low-income people use Medicaid to get some form of health care, including basic physician services, prescription drugs, X-rays, dental care and even hospice care. But some of those services are now in jeopardy.

Tribune reporter Judith Graham contributed to this report. 

'No Insurance' Towing Filling Dallas Impound Lots

DALLAS: Drivers be warned!  Dallas police are on the lookout for a different kind of offender – those driving without insurance.

A new city ordinance mandates that cars be towed as a consequence for no coverage.  The ordinance has been in effect for nine days and police are already calling it successful.

Among the cars in the City of Dallas impound lots are those that were brought in because the driver didn't have insurance.  In fact, in just the first nine days of the New Year, Dallas police said they towed 256 cars and that another 56 we're towed from accident sites.

Saturday was another busy day at the impound lots, where there was no shortage of people coming to claim their cars.

The new uninsured motorist ordinance makes it mandatory to at least have liability auto coverage. If uninsured drivers in Dallas are pulled over, or get into an accident, their cars can be impounded with no questions asked.

Most drivers who spoke to CBS 11 News said it's an expensive lesson learned and one they wish they could have avoided.  "I didn't know it [the ordinance] was going to be enforced like that," said driver Demond Graves.  "I heard it a couple times on the news but I didn't know it's was gonna be all like that."

Andrew Delara was among those busted for driving without insurance.  "I was going to get insurance today, but they beat me to it!" he said.

Enforcement of the new ordinance has caught many off guard.  "I'm sure some are still surprised when it happens to them, because it is something new," explained Lt. Andy Harvey with the Dallas Police Department.

Drivers are not only responsible for the cost of the tow, but also receive a $350 fine and are charged $20 a day, for every day their car is kept at the impound lot.  The average cost of basic liability coverage is $36 a month.

The new ordinance could be making a difference.  One North Texas insurance agent said she has seen an increase in the number of drivers getting policies since the end of last year.

UK floods may spark car insurance increase

Car insurance is set to rise sharply because of the summer floods, warn experts.

Insurance companies face an estimated £3.3billion claims from customers whose homes were inundated.

This means they cannot afford to follow their usual practice of subsidising motor insurance with profits from property insurance.

The flash floods caused chaos across the country

As a result the cost of motor premiums must rise by as much as 10 per cent, says Europe's largest firm of non-life actuaries, EMB. its annual review shows that for every £100 insurers received in motor insurance premiums, they paid out £106.

They subsidised the shortfall with reserves made up of profits from property premiums. These are expected to be wiped out by the costs of the floods.

The predicted rise will be another blow for millions of motorists who have already seen their car insurance rise this year.

Premiums are rising because, despite the number of accidents falling, the cost of repairs and medical bills is rising. Passengers are more likely to survive crashes but may suffer cripplinginjuries and make hefty damagesclaims.

Uninsured drivers involved in accidents and fraudulent claims also push up bills. Since the floods, many home insurance firms have considered inflation-busting premium rises.

Earlier this month 5million households on flood plains were warned they face large increases. The industry is bracing itself for more claims caused by floods and droughts.

The prices of bread, beer and whisky are expected to rise amid fears the grain harvest will be the worst for 20 years because of the winter's bad weather and the widespread flooding.

The cost of a brand-name large white loaf has already risen by 9p to 54p in many leading chains. This could now go as high as 65p.