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House Scrutinizes Health Insurer's 39% Rate Hike

Jane Yager — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:50:55 CST

As Congress opened a probe into a health insurer's impending premium hikes of up to 39%, President Obama yesterday cited Anthem Blue Cross's rate increases as evidence of the need for health care reform. "If we don't act, this is just a preview of coming attractions," Obama said. "Premiums will...

Ten Priciest Vehicles to Insure

Zach Samalin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:59:33 CST

Wary consumers already smarting from soaring gas prices won't want to miss Insure.com's new lists of the 10 priciest—and the 10 cheapest—cars to insure. The five with the highest premiums are: Dodge Ram Pickup Chevy Silverado C/K pickup Toyota Prius Honda Accord Nissan Altima

Health Insurance Premiums Soar

Caroline Zimmerman — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:19:39 CDT

Health insurance premiums zoomed 6.1% this year, far outrunning inflation and worker earnings, a new study has found. Since 2001, premiums for family coverage have risen 78% percent, while wages have increased by only 19% and inflation by 17%, a Kaiser Family Foundation survey shows. Still, this year's hike...