Auto insurance prices ease as market nears softening cycle
After years of sharp increases drivers see relief as insurers trim rates. Allstate and other giants cut premiums in New York and across the country, with average declines and a shift toward cautious pricing amid falling accident costs and tougher competition. Industry expects a slower rate of growth this year while warning the upturn may be near.
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Melissa Senatore
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Matt Nellans
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Richard Attanasio
AM Best Co
Auto insurance costs to rise modestly amid tiered pricing shift
The average auto insurance payment is expected to grow about 1.5 percent from $857, with possible decreases for some policyholders as insurers deploy advanced pricing models. Tiered rates aim to reflect individual risk, aided by better credit scoring and technology, while fewer accidents reduce claim payouts.
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Progressive Group of Insurance Cos
Vince Napoli
USAA
Insurance Information Institute
Record high 11 72298 on Jan 14 2000
The Week In Review notes a record high reading of 11 72298 dated January 14, 2000. No further context is provided in the fragment.
Baytown issues building permits totaling 1.48 million
The Baytown Inspection Division authorized residential and commercial permits valued at 1,478,089 for June 10 through June 16. New residences included 303 Winkler St. Dale Morris as owner and contractor, 6735 Haider Ave. Brighton Homes, 6711 Zeenat Blvd. Brighton Homes LTD, 6715 Homes LTD, 1507 Willow St. Ramiro Diaz, 6730 Haider Ave. Brighton Homes, and 4203 Carlisle Ct. Partners In Building LP. commercial permits cover a Highway 146 office warehouse and remodeling of several facilities.
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VerizonCm NY
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WalMart
Alge NY
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Brighton Homes
Brighton Homes Ltd
Zeenat
Willow St
Ramiro
Ramiro & Agapita Diaz
Dema Construction
Garth Rd
Patsy McRae
N. Main St
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Anahuac Land and Baytown Properties Sold in Trio Deals
Transactions record three sales in Texas. First, 240.4 acres at FM 1724 and Interstate 10 in Anahuac sold by Dr. Richard J. Thompson to Turkey March LLC with Claire Sinclair as representative. Second, a building at 1021 N Main St Baytown sold by Sara Daniels to Pilar L Bardales with Claire Sinclair as representative. Third, 15 acres at 4604 Stolander Road Baytown sold by Louise V Donovan to Ignacio Ramirez and Arnulfo Ramirez with Claire Sinclair Properties as seller representative and Rosalyn Boehme as buyer representative.
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Sara Daniels
Pilar L. Bardales
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Computer data breach may affect millions of cards
A hacker may have accessed more than 40 million credit card accounts in a security breach traced to Card Systems Solutions in Atlanta. MasterCard said all card brands could be affected, with data including names banks and account numbers but not addresses or Social Security numbers. The incident is the largest known financial data breach to date.
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New York
MasterCard International Inc
Card Systems Solutions Inc
MasterCard
Sharon Gamsin
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