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MassMutual Funds Crowned 'Category Kings' by The Wall Street Journal (4:53:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the months of August and October 2009, four different MassMutual Funds available through MassMutual's SmartArchitecture(SM) Investment Program have been crowned "Category Kings" by The Wall Street Journal. The MassMutual Funds feature a subadvised structure, in which MassMutual serves as the investment advisor and exercises the flexibility to select from some of the industry's best available asset managers, who handle the day-to-day portfolio management of each MassMutual Fund. The Wall Street Journal's Category Kings recognizes funds ranked in the top 10 of their respective Lipper(1) mutual fund categories, ranked by year-to-date total returns* (changes in net asset values with reinvested distributions) as of month-end.(2) ...

CNinsure Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results (3:30:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 23 / PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- CNinsure Inc., (Nasdaq: CISG), (the "Company" or "CNinsure"), a leading independent insurance intermediary company operating in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.(1) ...

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Will Present at FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference (3:15:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIHI) ("EIHI") announced today that Bruce Eckert, Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin Shook, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the 2009 FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference. The two-day conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York, New York. EIHI will conduct its presentation on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference will be webcast live and available for replay for 90 days following the conference at: http://www.fbrcapitalmarkets.com/fall09. ...

AMERISAFE to Present at the FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference (3:14:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DERIDDER, La., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF), a specialty writer of high hazard workers' compensation insurance, today announced that it will participate in the FBR Capital Markets 2009 Fall Investor Conference to be held at the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel on December 1 - 2, 2009 in New York City. ...

Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plan Ranks Number 1 on 'America's Best Health Insurance Plans' (3:03:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has the top-ranked Medicare health plan in the nation, according to a joint ranking by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The December 2009 issue, "America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-10," ranked the nation's top commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans based on clinical quality data, member satisfaction and NCQA accreditation scores. The announcement comes as beneficiaries review their choices for the Medicare Annual Election Period, which runs through Dec. 31. ...

Kingsway intends to dispose of its majority interest in Jevco Insurance Company (1:53:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

TORONTO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway") announced today that it has undertaken to dispose of its majority interest in Jevco Insurance Company ("Jevco"). Kingsway believes the transaction will benefit Kingsway's and Jevco's stakeholders by strengthening Jevco's market presence and allowing it to continue its 20 year history of profitability. One of the objectives of the transaction is for Jevco's financial strength rating to be judged independently of the Kingsway group of companies, which has adversely impacted Jevco's current standing. ...

Allstate to Once Again Encourage Volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (1:21:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allstate Insurance Company today announced it is once again encouraging volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, to be observed in cities across the country on January 18, 2010. As part of the company's recognition of Dr. King's vision and its own commitment to volunteerism, Allstate is also honoring four African-American volunteers who generously serve their communities through extensive volunteer efforts and continuously make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. ...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Earns NCQA Accreditation Status of Excellent (1:05:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) today announced that its Wisconsin plan has earned the accreditation status of Excellent from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Anthem's Accreditation status - the highest possible level - is based on a voluntary review of how a health plan ensures that its members are receiving high quality care. ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Shuford Insurance Agency, Inc. (12:30:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

ITASCA, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Shuford Insurance Agency, Inc. in Concord, North Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ...

CSC Honors Insurance and Self-Insured Firms at Connect 2009 Conference (12:28:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CSC (NYSE: CSC) today announced that 15 insurance and self-insured organizations received awards for innovation and leadership in the areas of technology, quality enhancement and collaboration at CSC's Connect 2009 Conference. The company's client community nominated and selected the winners, which were honored during the conference in September. ...

Kingsway announces Pennsylvania files action (12:13:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

TORONTO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - As it had previously announced, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department filed its own action on November 20, 2009 in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania to attempt to challenge the disposition of Lincoln General Insurance Company ("Lincoln"). Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway") filed its action the day before asking the same court to affirm the Lincoln transaction. ...

Attorney Mike Ryan Calls for Immediate State and Federal Emergency Financial Assistance for Homeowners Impacted by Defective Drywall (11:57:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the discovery that toxic Chinese drywall has devastated homes in Florida, attorney Mike Ryan, from Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock Liberman & McKee, has worked tirelessly to help find relief for homeowners. Ryan just returned from Washington D.C. where he, along with homeowners and representatives from the building industry, met with Congressional and Senate leaders, jointly pressing for immediate financial assistance for all homeowners impacted by this catastrophe. ...

To Manage Weight Over the Holidays, Experts From Alere Say Enjoy, Indulge a Little and Don't Diet! (11:20:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

ATLANTA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to lose weight over the holidays - or at least maintain your weight? Don't diet; that's the recommendation from health coaches with Alere® LLC, a leader of personal health support solutions for large employers and health plans. ...

United Concordia Dental Redesigns Web Site To Provide Improved Access To Information (10:00:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia Dental, one of the nation's largest dental insurers, today launched its newly redesigned Web site, www.unitedconcordia.com which provides improved access to information for members, producers, employers and dentists. ...

XL Capital Ltd Names W. Myron Hendry to Newly Created Role of Chief Platform Officer (9:30:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XL Capital Ltd (NYSE: XL) ("XL" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of W. Myron Hendry to the newly created position of Chief Platform Officer. ...

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