Reporting by Ben Berkowitz; Editing by Derek Caney, Dave Zimmerman The recapitalization of bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. is likely to close next week, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, as AIG shares touched fresh highs on news it was getting closer to the deal. But the rally lost some steam by midday, as the prospect of a large share sale as soon as March revived... 

By KEN BELSON For many drivers, trying to figure out where auto insurance premiums are headed is like trying to catch butterflies: just when you get close, they fly off in another direction. Many indicators that analysts typically use to forecast premiums have been in flux. Highway miles driven nationally have risenbut not as much as last year, and the millions of unemployed drivers are using their... 

Many of our readers are already asking how they should go about protecting their iPad once they’re able to purchase one. Considering that consumers will be paying between $499 and $829 for their iPad, and the portable (and thus heavily handled) nature of the iPad, most iPad owners want to be confident that their investment will be protected in the event of an accident. Although Apple’s... 

Business Insurance launched the Best Places to Work in Insurance program to identify and recognize high-quality workplaces in the commercial insurance industry. As employers compete for talent and strive to be an employer of choice, these companies are being honored for creating workplaces that do a superior jobs of encouraging employees to thrive in a workplace they can love. This year Business... 

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM Shopping for health insurance, whether for humans or pets, is confusing. So many options. So many exclusions. We can’t predict the future — what plan will best suit our needs and grow with us? Asking questions is the first step to ruling out plans that won’t work and finding plans that will. Assistance with finding a health plan that offers the best... 

By Cheryl Jensen The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed on Dec 20th  its picks for the safest vehicles of 2011. Sixty-six models — including 40 cars, 25 sport utility vehicles and one minivan — earned the Top Safety Pick award. Only 27 vehicles received that distinction last year after the Insurance Institute added a roof-strength parameter to its test criteria. As 2010 progressed,... 

By Barbara Crews You’ve spent years and a lot of money on your collection – but have you thought about insurance? What happens if something happens to your collection? What happens if a natural disaster strikes, will your insurance cover the loss of a collection? What about a simple case of clumsiness? Will your current insurance cover accidental breakage of a single piece or two? Unfortunately...