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Driving tests for over 70s are currently not required. However, with an ageing population and an increase in the number and serverity of crashes involving drivers over 70s the current regulations may need to be reviewed.

Every two years Celent Consultants conducts a review and evaluation of Policy Administration Systems (PAS) offered by vendors to Property & Casualty insurance carriers. Not unlike the 2007 report, Maple Tech continued to receive praises for its Aspire Information System product.

Maple Technologies announced today that its Metairie-based client, Adriatic Insurance Company, successfully maintained operations capacities during and after Hurricane Gustav using Maple's Aspire Information System.

Maple Technologies announced today an expansion of its business development strategy to include the Agribusiness insurance sector as part of its target service market. Agribusiness encompasses specialized lines of business geared toward the agricultural and farm industries, which require specialized technology solutions to meet the needs of their business operations.

Maple Technologies announced today an expansion of its business development strategy to include the Agribusiness insurance sector as part of its target service market. Agribusiness encompasses specialized lines of business geared toward the agricultural and farm industries, which require specialized technology solutions to meet the needs of their business operations.

Today’s TraderNotes include: Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN), The Charles Schwab Corp. (Nasdaq: SCHW), UAL Corp. (Nasdaq: UAUA), Huntington Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: HBAN), RF Micro Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBC), Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG) and Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: SWHC).

UApply explains to clients who have no credit history, that it can be difficult to get a loan or credit card; but not impossible. UApply explains how to get a quick increase to clients credit score. Particularly important for score driven processes such as mortgage and auto loan applications.

BeaconEquity.com announces the publication of “MBIA Inc. CEO's Letter to Shareholders Increases Share Prices”

Moving Into its 6th month of production with Maple Tech’s Aspire Information System, Pinelands Insurance Company is realizing significant gains in workplace productivity, Maple Technologies announced today.

Maple Technologies announced today a joint initiative with Princeton-based Definitive Insurance Management Services, Inc. focused on providing bundled solution services to the Captive and Alternative Risk Transfer markets.

Maple Technologies announced today that it is delighted to sponsor the upcoming 2008 Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference.

TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca, Canada’s leading online travel insurance provider, launch new feature upgrades to its Travel Insurance Quotes System (“TIQS 2.2”). TIQS 2.2 now enables customers to answer medical questionnaires online from all its participating Canadian travel medical insurance companies. Additionally, once the travel insurance medical questionnaires (and other editable features) are completed, customers can save and retrieve their customized comparative travel insurance quotations. These new functionalities reinforce the value of TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca online quotation system as the best place to shop for Canadian travel insurance.Canadian seniors completing the medical questionnaires will unlock comparative rates based on personalized medical history.

For the first time since kanetix.ca introduced the quarterly auto insurance premium study, kanetix.ca saw a 1.5 per cent increase in the average of the lowest auto insurance premiums quoted in Q3 2007 when compared to the same in Q3 2006.

GetMyMedical.com, one of California's leading insurance agencies, is now offering the new Blue Cross SmartSense health plans (SmartSense Plans).The plan features comprehensive and affordable coverage for individuals and families.

Today, kanetix ® (http://www.kanetix.ca), Canada's insurance marketplace, released the results of its online survey, the kanetix QuickPoll that asked visitors if they’ve ever NOT told their spouse about getting a speeding ticket. Surprisingly, 19 per cent said ‘Yes’-- almost 1 in 5!

With the addition of Matt Sykes to the HometownQuotes agent services team, HometownQuotes agents can expect another friendly voice on the other end of the line. With prior insurance agency experience, Sykes has keen insight to this industry and looks forward to assisting agents grow their businesses.

The Nashville Business Journal has selected HometownQuotes office manager Elaine Fearn as a recipient of this year's "Behind the Scenes" Impact Award - an achievement created to recognize local emplyees who are vital to the foundations of businesses of the Williamson County area.

To support their Sales Team and better serve their clients in a changing real estate market, Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, has added a District Sales Manager in the Arizona/Nevada/Utah market. This is a key mid-level management position that provides hands-on in-field training and support to the outside Sales Team. At a time of changing market conditions in the Real Estate Industry, Old Republic Home Protection recognizes the need to provide superior management to their Sales Staff at all levels to ensure the very best service possible to the local Real Estate community.

To better serve their clients, improve operational efficiencies, and increase their competitive edge, Old Republic Home Protection has added enhancements to their Web site, allowing clients to order or renew a home warranty and place requests for service online. Plan holders and Realtors® have overwhelmingly embraced the convenience and efficiency of being able to take care of their Home Warranty needs with a few clicks of the mouse.

BusinessTN magazine has announced that HometownQuotes is listed among this year’s Hot 100 – the publication’s list of the fastest-growing businesses throughout the state of Tennessee.

So what hybrids are Canadians turning to when they decide to drive green? kanetix.ca releases its 2007 Top 10 list of the most popular hybrids as quoted online for auto insurance.

Award recognizes the Franklin-based online insurance lead company as one of the 50 fastest-growing, local and privately owned businesses in the Nashville-area

Kanetix compared the average lowest auto insurance premium quoted at kanetix.ca in Q2 2007-April, May and June- with the average lowest premium quoted from the same period in 2006, and found that the average lowest price had decreased by almost 17%.

A recent kanetix.ca study looked at the bumper style of driving sometimes found across the country. Based on the accident information entered online by auto insurance shoppers in 2006, the study reveals some interesting regional variations.