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Census: Fewer Americans lack health insurance (CNN.com) Participation in government health insurance programs -- particularly those aimed at children -- increased from 2006 to 2007, leading to a decrease in the number of Americans lacking insurance, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. August 27, 2008 9:55 AM Calif. to tie auto insurance to miles driven (AP via Yahoo! Finance) The less California motorists drive, the less they might pay for auto insurance under regulations proposed Wednesday. State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said the plan will give drivers the option of paying for their automobile insurance based in part on how many miles they drive. August 27, 2008 6:06 PM Renters insurance: Why it's essential (AP via Yahoo! Finance) The population of renters across the country is growing, edged up in part by a slumping housing market. Yet as graduates and others enter the work force and set up their first apartments, renters insurance probably isn't a burning issue. August 27, 2008 5:44 PM Sector Wrap: Insurance stocks rise (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Shares of insurance companies rose Wednesday, along with the broader market, after a better-than-expected report on durable goods orders alleviated some of investors' concerns about the economy. August 27, 2008 6:41 PM Court Favors Pinault’s Artemis in Insurance Suit (New York Times) A United States appeals court threw out a $241 million restitution award against France’s Artemis , which sprang from a lawsuit over the purchase of assets from the failed Executive Life Insurance Company , and ordered a retrial of the damages phase. August 27, 2008 5:52 AM Snapshot of renters insurance rates in 3 cities (AP via Yahoo! Finance) A snapshot of Allstate renters' insurance rates in three cities: The coverage rates below include $100,000 in liability protection and assume the homes have smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher and deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. August 27, 2008 4:08 PM State insurance commissioner backs 'pay-as-you-drive' policies (Los Angeles Times) Commissioner Steve Poizner released proposed regulations today. The plans are considered to be more accurate, and they would give a financial incentive to California motorists to drive less. SACRAMENTO -- "Pay-as-you-drive" auto insurance -- with premiums tied to the exact number of miles driven each year -- may be just around the corner for California motorists, state Insurance Commissioner ... August 27, 2008 1:41 PM Insurance Institute: Tips for car rental insurance (AP via Yahoo! Finance) As travelers line up to rent a car this Labor Day weekend, a few steps can help them save on insurance. The Insurance Information Institute, a nonprofit industry-backed group, on Wednesday offered tips to keep costs down. August 27, 2008 11:11 AM Row endangers insurance tax relief (Adelaide Now) A ROW over family trusts may mean hundreds of thousands of Australians lose tax relief on windfall payments from their demutualised health insurance funds. August 27, 2008 9:22 PM Calif. to tie auto insurance to miles driven (San Francisco Chronicle) The less California motorists drive, the less they might pay for auto insurance under regulations proposed Wednesday. State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said the plan will give drivers the option of paying for their automobile insurance based in part... August 27, 2008 2:42 PM