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Bing gains US search market share for ninth straight month (AFP) AFP - Microsoft's new Internet search engine Bing slightly increased its share of the US search market in February, the ninth straight month of modest gains, online tracking firm comScore said Wednesday. March 10, 2010 5:32 PM Summary Box: OnLive game streaming to come in June (AP) AP - THE SERVICE: OnLive will let you "stream" popular high-end games over the Internet, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online. March 10, 2010 4:28 PM Summary Box: Global Net agency reconsiders `.xxx' (AP) AP - THE PROPOSAL: A ".xxx" Internet suffix where porn sites can voluntarily set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers. March 10, 2010 4:21 PM Marketplace for Google Apps Targets Microsoft Office (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - With its mind in the clouds and an eye on rival Microsoft, Google on Tuesday launched an online application store for third-party programs that can be integrated with its online Google Apps office suite, with a single log-in and Google's universal navigation. The programs can sync with Gmail and Google's calendar, and use document-sharing features. March 10, 2010 3:54 PM Amazon ruffles Canadian feathers with depot plan (Reuters) Reuters - Internet retailer Amazon.com has smashed up against Canadian pride in its efforts to open a distribution center in Canada, as booksellers grumble that it can't understand the role of Canadian culture. March 10, 2010 3:42 PM Eyeblaster plans initial public offering, again (AP) AP - Online advertising company Eyeblaster Inc. is planning an initial public offering, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday, though it did not disclose an expected size or price range. March 10, 2010 3:37 PM Twitter Becomes More Proactive About Phishing (PC World) PC World - Twitter is finally being proactive about the large number of phishing scams that have plagued the micro-blogging service in the past year. March 10, 2010 3:19 PM Zeus Botnet Dealt a Blow as ISP Troyak Knocked out (PC World) PC World - Internet service providers linked to the notorious Zeus botnet have been taken down, knocking out a third of the command-and-control servers that run the network of hacked machines. March 10, 2010 2:50 PM US Expert: Chinese Gov't Likely Behind Massive Cyberattacks (PC World) PC World - The Chinese government is likely behind recent cyberattacks on U.S. government Web sites and on U.S. companies in an apparent effort to quash criticism of the government there, an expert on U.S. and Chinese relations said Wednesday. March 10, 2010 2:40 PM OnLive game streaming service to start in June (AP) AP - In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online. March 10, 2010 2:19 PM

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Ark. Regulators Suspend Agent License of Standridge for Dishonest Practices Arkansas' Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford has immediately suspended the resident producer license of Steve Standridge, founder of the Steve Standridge Insurance Inc. based in Mount Ida, Ark., ... March 10, 2010 12:11 PM Judge Dismisses Suit over New Jersey Teen Driver Decals New Jersey judge has upheld a new law that requires drivers younger than 21 to display identifying decals on their vehicle license plates. State Superior Court Judge Robert Brennan dismissed a ... March 10, 2010 11:32 AM Society of CISR Adds Members to Board of Governors Austin, Texas-based The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research has announced the addition of five new members to the 2010-2016 Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) ... March 10, 2010 11:21 AM Rockhill Adds Schneider to Environmental Insurance Team Rockhill Underwriting Management, based in Kansas City, Mo., has hired Kenneth Schneider as senior vice president of its Environmental unit. Schneider will manage all aspects of the environmental ... March 10, 2010 11:18 AM Lobell Joins Insurance Marketing & Sales Society Designation Programs Rhonda Lobell has signed on as sponsor for the American Insurance Marketing & Sales (AIMS) Society Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation programs in Louisiana and ... March 10, 2010 11:11 AM New Hampshire Court Refuses to Reconsider $110M Ruling The New Hampshire Supreme Court has refused to reconsider its ruling rejecting the state's claim to $110 million surplus from a fund that underwrites medical malpractice insurance. Gov. John Lynch ... March 10, 2010 11:09 AM Ohio Casualty Introduces New Learning Center for Appointed Agents Ohio Casualty, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, has introduced its comprehensive online Agent Learning Center for its appointed agencies. Ohio Casualty appointed agents can now ... March 10, 2010 11:08 AM Salina, Kan., Considering Appealing New Floodplain Maps Salina, Kan., city officials said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new floodplain map is just plain wrong and they will consider appealing the floodplain maps for the south part of ... March 10, 2010 11:05 AM Letter from Iowa Governor Prompts Wellmark to Delay Rate Hike Iowa's largest health insurance provider will delay a planned premium increase after Gov. Chet Culver raised questions about the higher rates to the state insurance commissioner. Culver sent a ... March 10, 2010 11:01 AM Bill Authorizes Towing of Uninsured Vehicles in Oklahoma Oklahoma motorists who drive without insurance could have their vehicles impounded under a bill approved in the Oklahoma House. The House voted 87-8 for House Bill 2331 by Rep. Steve Martin, a ... March 10, 2010 10:58 AM

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Swiss Re puts Chile quake insurance cost at $4-7BN (AP via Yahoo! News) Swiss Reinsurance Co. said Wednesday that the strong earthquake in Chile last month will cost the insurance industry $4-7 billion, an estimate shared by its Germany-based rival Munich Re AG. March 10, 2010 7:00 AM Health insurance: Understanding when you have to pay (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance) For people who have health insurance, the level of fine print is rising along with the costs. March 10, 2010 12:08 PM New NM law limits insurance administrative costs (AP via Yahoo! Finance) New state laws in New Mexico will stop discrimination against women in the pricing of medical insurance and limit how much health insurance companies spend on administrative costs. March 10, 2010 10:15 AM Swiss Re sees $4-$7 billion insurance losses from quake (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Swiss Re said on Wednesday the insurance sector stood to lose $4-$7 billion from the earthquake in Chile, a sum unlikely to bring the long hoped-for increase in reinsurance prices. March 10, 2010 12:37 AM Idaho Senate OKs bill to sue if insurance required (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Idaho's majority Republican Senate told the federal government to back off, approving a bill Tuesday in which the state promises to sue if Congress passes health-care reforms that require residents to buy insurance. March 10, 2010 10:34 AM Insurance Regulation Expert Calls for Freeze of Health Rates Until 'Prior Approval' Regulation Is Adopted (redOrbit) WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Harvey Rosenfield, author of California's landmark insurance regulation Proposition 103--recognized as the most successful insurance regulation in the country--was joined today by people struggling to pay for health insurance in calling on President Obama and Congress to impose a national freeze on health insurance rates as part of the final round ... March 10, 2010 4:43 PM WATCH: Hidden Insurance Benefits Save Money (ABC News) Elisabeth Leamy offers five tips to save money on insurance. March 10, 2010 9:02 AM Suburban Man Claims Insurance Firm Misled Him (CBS 2 Chicago) One mistake with one insurance form and a suburban driver is out tens of thousands of dollars. It happened after a crash he didn't cause. As CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports, be careful what you sign. March 10, 2010 5:22 PM Surprising Ways to Save Money With Insurance (ABC News) Your homeowner's and auto insurance coverage could help you save on legal fees, pet injuries and more. Insurance - Vehicle insurance - Business - Financial services - Agents and Marketers March 10, 2010 6:44 AM Swiss Re Puts Chile Quake Insurance Cost at $4-7BN (ABC News) Swiss Re puts total cost to insurance industry of Chile quake at $4-7 billion Insurance - Swiss Re - Business - Chile - Financial Services March 10, 2010 7:46 AM