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July 26, 2005

Assam aims to provide civilians with automatic injury insurance

by Brian Turner

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The government of Assam state in India claims it has a plan to give every member of its population insurance coverage against accidental death and serious injury.
The plan calls for all Indian citizens living in the state and registered to vote, or their families, to be eligible to collect 50,000 Indian rupees ($1,151) […]



July 22, 2005

NHS threatens private healthcare insurance

by Brian Turner

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A report released by independent healthcare analysts Laing and Buisson has claimed that changes to the National Health System is a threat to the private healthcare sector in the UK.
While the report found that the number of individuals holding private health insurance had increased slightly in 2004, it also said that innovations by […]



July 8, 2005

Insurance firms re-assure London Bomb victims

by Brian Turner

Story link: Insurance firms re-assure London Bomb victims

In the wake of the July 7 terrorist bombings in London and amid concerns that some victims might not have coverage, UK insurance companies rushed to assure victims and their families that they will process their claims quickly and with sympathy.
Several firms, including Standard Life, Axa-PPP and Norwich Union stated that their policyholders […]



July 5, 2005

IVIG provides insurance for Nessie injuries

by Brian Turner

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One hundred athletes taking part in the VisitScotland Adventure Triathlon on 23 July were insured for £1 million in case they are injured by the Loch Ness monster during the two laps of Urquhart Bay which they must swim as part of the event. The insurance was provided to IVIG.
A spokesman for […]



July 1, 2005

Why sell a home

by Brian Turner

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There are a number of reasons why a homeowner would need to consider a quick home sale. Key reasons who include mortage arrears, divorce, debt, or illness, and in such situations most people would need to sell house for cash in order to get their finances in order.
There are a number of companies who can […]