WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Realtors(R) supports the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007, H.R. 3355, passed last night by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would protect consumers nationwide by encouraging people to prepare for ... [full story]

Claiming insurers worked together to strong-arm residents into low-ball settlements on their post-hurricanes Katrina and Rita claims, Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the state's top homeowners insurance writers. "By using the same or ... [full story]

Gearing up for the introduction of competition among automobile insurers next year, Liberty Mutual Group plans to increase its Massachusetts sales force by 50 percent. Liberty Mutual, the state's fourth-largest automobile insurer, said the 30 additional sales representatives are being hired ... [full story]

One in four Baby Boomers erroneously believe they have coverage for long-term care expenses, according to new survey data released by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). The survey found that many Baby Boomers have misconceptions about who pays for long-term ... [full story]

Bank of America Corp.'s new president of global corporate investment banking reaffirmed Friday that the bank will remain in the investment-banking business. But he said BofA will "think simple" on its new strategies for the unit. Speaking at the BancAnalysts ... [full story]