Despite an uptick in refinance activity during the early part of the quarter, the industry posted a loss of $127.5 million during the first quarter of 2009.

The U.S. attorney for Michigan’s eastern district announced the unsealing of felony criminal complaints in two separate mortgage fraud investigations that caused losses exceeding $3.5 million.

Most Americans still consider having enough money for downpayment and closing costs to be the biggest obstacles to buying a home, according to the 2009 National Housing Pulse Survey.

In 1957, North Carolina became one of the first states to enforce an auto insurance law for drivers after having it be optional since July 1, 1909. There were too many uninsured motorists driving around, and as a result the Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957 was born. It demands that “all motor vehicles registered […]

The article “Suddenly Health Insurance Reform Is Not Affordable” by Armen Hareyan on emaxhealth.com discusses some concerns over how Congress plans on paying for the proposed health insurance reform.  Providing affordable health insurance to the public is going to require obtaining funds from somewhere…but where? Already millions of Americans cannot afford the health insurance quotes […]

Teresa Miller has been appointed administrator of Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services Insurance Division. Miller joined the Insurance Division in July 2008 and has been serving … Read the rest of this great post here

New Yorkers who want to take advantage of accident prevention courses to increase their chances of avoiding accidents while reducing the cost of their automobile or motorcycle insurance now can do … Read the rest of this great post here

Rockwood Programs Inc. now offers a quarterly installment option on its life agents errors and omissions (E&O) product. Once established, premium payments will be automatically charged to the … Read the rest of this great post here

Ameriana Bancorp announced that its subsidiary, Ameriana Insurance Agency, has completed the acquisition of Chapin-Hayworth Insurance Agency Inc., a multi-line property and casualty insurance … Read the rest of this great post here