Insurance
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Aon says it's no longer pursuing Willis Towers acquisitionMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - Aon said it's no longer pursuing a combination with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson, a day after confirming that it was considering a tie-up. The company ...
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Firm rebrands to Northwestern Mutual - Greater ChicagoMar 05, 2019 12:00 am - The North Shore-based Goris Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual announced the re-branding of its agency from Northwestern Mutual — North Shore to Northwestern Mutual ...
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Allstate CEO calls for efforts to fight climate changeDec 13, 2018 12:00 am - The historic wildfires in California cost Allstate $685 million in losses in November, prompting CEO Tom Wilson on Thursday to call for increased efforts to address the ...
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Gallagher plans to expand on Rolling Meadows campus, creating 700 jobsDec 03, 2018 4:30 am - Rolling Meadows-based insurance giant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is planning to expand on its Golf Road campus with a new four-story building that would house 700 new emp...
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Hurricane Michael leads Allstate to $202M in losses during OctoberNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - NORTHBROOK - The Allstate Corp. announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of October 2018 of $202 million, pretax ($160 million, after-tax). Catastrophe losse...
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Should Uber, Lyft drivers get extra insurance?Apr 08, 2018 1:00 am - Uber and Lyft drivers might seem well-insured, between the ride-booking companies' coverage and their own policies. However, a crucial gap leaves drivers at risk if they...
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Work from home? If you don't have this insurance, you could be at risk
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - When Regina Mohr started her home-based business, Caliber Meetings and Events, she knew she needed insurance. "Luckily I have good relationships with all my clients," Mo...
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Why millennials should care about Medicare right nowFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - Medicare provides basic health care to one out of six Americans, most of them 65 and older. Even people decades away from retirement, though, should be concerned about C...
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Allstate president retires in executive restructiringJan 05, 2018 5:00 pm - Allstate Corp. President Matt Winter will retire at the end of February, the company announced Wednesday. Winter, the No. 2 person in the Northbrook-based insurance ...
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Splurging on an expensive gift? Don't forget to insure itDec 17, 2017 6:24 am - Insurance might be the least exciting thing about surprising your loved one with a valuable gift this holiday - but don't let it fall off your priority list. "Don't sacr...