Auto insurance

The idea that insurance premiums for bodily-injury coverage go mostly to compensate victims for medical expenses and lost wages is itself a form of fiction. Only 14.8 percent of such payments are disbursed for that purpose. (See the chart.) The outlay for attorneys' fees is nearly twice as high-28.4 percent. And fraudulent and excessive claims, at 12.6 percent, come close to matching the economic-loss outlays.

Car insurances

ProgressiveAgent.com, a website that makes it easy for drivers to research car insurance and find a local independent insurance agent, has earned a Standard of Excellence award from the 2011 Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards competition.

“ProgressiveAgent.com was designed to make it easy for consumers to get a car insurance quote from a local insurance agent, while also helping agents grow their business,” explained Karen Barone, Progressive’s Agency distribution business leader. “This award is affirmation that our site gets it right.”

ProgressiveAgent.com can help consumers:

• Get a quote – This function enables customers to get an online car insurance quote and have their information sent electronically to the agency of their choice to complete the sale.
• Find an agent – This function makes it easy for consumers to search for local independent agents by entering their ZIP code and selecting the type of insurance they need. Customers can also manage their policy or make a payment online.
• Research insurance options – Consumers can learn more about Progressive’s many insurance coverages including auto, boat, commercial auto and motorcycle insurance.

The judging panel described ProgressiveAgent.com as “useful” and “easy to navigate.”

Websites are evaluated on seven criteria including design, copywriting, innovation, content, interactivity, technology, and ease of use. Sites from 47 countries and 96 industries were judged during this year’s competition. The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 and sponsors the annual WebAward competition.

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Allstate Hails Congressional Action

 Allstate Insurance Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Wilson today praised Congress for including incentive grants to encourage states to adopt optimal graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws as part of its just-passed Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. Allstate has been a leading and tireless advocate for graduated driver licensing provisions that help protect teen drivers.

Walden University's Online Graduate Degrees

 Walden University , an online university providing distance education for working adults. Since September 2009, the number of America's top educators enrolled in Walden's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership has nearly doubled.

Each year, teacher of the year honorees are recognized nationally after a rigorous selection process. Walden's online graduate degrees allow the honorees to work toward earning a master's or doctoral degree in education while meeting classroom and teacher of the year responsibilities.

"The most lasting effect of being teacher of the year is getting this degree at Walden because having that doctorate will continue to help me for the next 20 years of my teaching experience," said Eric Langhorst, 2008 Missouri Teacher of the Year and Walden student pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Teacher Leadership . "The things we're learning through the Walden courses relate directly back to being a practitioner. This is going to help me in the classroom tomorrow, and that's why I'm excited about the courses."

Walden's teacher of the year honorees represent 33 states, the District of Columbia, four U.S. territories and the Department of Defense Education Activity. Of the 47 scholars, two are national finalists. As a growing group, they continue to share best practices and add great value to Walden's vital learning community. To see more of Eric's story and for a complete list of Walden's teacher of the year scholars, visit www.WaldenU.edu/topteachers .

About Walden University:

For 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. More than 42,500 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees here. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network -- a global network of more than 50 online and campus-based universities in 21 countries.

Walden offers more than 45 degree programs with more than 195 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology and engineering. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. To learn more visit www.ncahlc.org .

State Farm® Celebrates Inspirational Women

 Doris Roberts Teams Up With State Farm to Honor Five Women Who Saw Past Personal Tragedy to Embrace Life

State Farm Life Insurance Companies today will honor five women who persevered and inspired others after the deaths of their spouses at the third Embrace Life(R) Awards gala luncheon in New York. The Awards program helps families understand that proper financial planning is crucial to protect their hopes and dreams for today and tomorrow.

Doris Roberts, acclaimed actress from the Emmy-winning series "Everybody Loves Raymond," has teamed up with State Farm(R) to tell her story of embracing life after losing her husband, author William Goyen, to leukemia in 1983. Roberts will share her life lessons during her keynote address at the luncheon.

"After the death of a spouse, there is a period of mourning you must pay attention to. But after that, we all need to continue on with life," said Roberts. "I think it's imperative to move on and not give up ... there is so much more to live for. I've led a very full life, even after my husband died because I chose to have a full life."

Roberts also cautions women who are not involved in the family finances to share the responsibility with their husbands. "Like many women of my day, I let William tend to all of that. But that was a mistake. He handled it beautifully, but when he was no longer there, I had to learn to fend for myself. When you're grieving is not the time to worry about or make financial decisions," she said.