CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- With growth stalled by increasing competition in the auto-insurance market, Progressive Corp. (PGR) executives have said they would aggressively go after new customers by cutting prices, raising commissions and boosting advertising. Current customers are also getting some ... [full story]

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2006--The National Association of Realtors(R) is joining with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to launch National Preparedness Month 2006, which takes place throughout September. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort that encourages Americans to prepare ... [full story]

Avalon Holdings is offering its members access to the Vanguard family of no-load mutual funds. Tampa-based Avalon is a health insurance company offering consumer directed health plans to employers and individuals that contain health savings accounts. Managed on behalf of ... [full story]

Life Insurance Awareness Month is an ideal time to assess your life insurance needs, but make sure you ask the right questions first SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Most people don't like to think about their mortality, but avoiding ... [full story]