Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Just saved a family $16+/mo. & provided them better protection w/Farmers ID Shield...
They had services through an online company and their credit card they were paying $20+/mo. for.
Sent from my iPhone
www.coreykaster.com
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Fighting with efax to port out my number. NEVER USE EFAX... They are HORRIBLE!!! Spent 20 mins on hold, then got h/u on.
Called them back, have spent 13 minutes on this call. Randy told me I cannot port out my number. When I told him per the terms of their contract I CAN port out my number, he advised me there is a $500 fee. I advised him the contract states a $40-$100 fee. He then advised me I cannot port out my number. I had to tell him again that I CAN port it out. He then advised me to contact the previous carrier to have them port the number back. I advised him I am not going back to my previous company, but to a new company. He then stated I cannot port out my number. Seriously?
After another 18 minutes I spoke with Samuel, he then said he would have to transfer me to tier 2 support. They said since I didn’t port my number in so I can’t port my number out. They own it. Well, I am still leaving them. Thank goodness there is no contract.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Follow up to WSJ Article about life insurance companies - Farmers Life is financially strong. Details...
Farmers Life is Financially Strong
A message from Farmers Life CEO C. Paul Patsis responding to today's Wall Street Journal article discussing the financial markets dragging down the Life insurance industry.
Many Life insurance companies have been in the news lately for investment losses, bailouts, and requests for special treatment by state regulators.
Farmers Life is not among these companies.
We have seen five straight years of increasing profitability. 99% of our investments are in investment grade bonds, and our capital reserves stand at six times regulatory requirements. We have resisted the industry trend to offer the types of variable products that expose insurers to huge market risks. We have the strength to serve our existing customers, as well as to offer protection to customers across the nation who are finding their group coverage gone and their investments depressed. Our financial strength and our products offer real value and security to these customers.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TAKE ACTION: Safe Schools Vote Expected Soon
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Sunday, March 08, 2009
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Had dinner @ Equinox on Mississippi. Two thumbs up. Now @mama_j is coming over to watch a movie
Begin forwarded message:
From: Corey Kaster <ckaster@farmersagent.com>
Date: March 6, 2009 8:23:03 PM PST
To: Kaster Corey <coreykaster@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Had dinner @ Equinox on Mississippi Now taking in Mississippi experience. Awesome.
Begin forwarded message:From: Corey Kaster <ckaster@farmersagent.com>
Date: March 6, 2009 8:12:36 PM PST
To: Posterous <post@posterous.com>
Subject: Had dinner @ Equinox on Mississippi Now taking in Mississippi experience. Awesome.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Historically, the S&P 500 has recouped, on average, 33% of its bear market losses 40 days after bottom.
Historically, the S&P 500 has recouped, on average, 33% of its bear market
losses 40 days after a bottom.
Source: S&P s chief investment strategist, Sam Stovall.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Is wondering if 2006 Range Rover for $4800 because of divorce is fishy. She wants me to pay thru EBay's Buyer Protection Program
Hello,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I sell at this price($4800) because i just finished the divorce with my husband. After the divorce was finished the car remained on my name. Now as a woman i don't need it and I need money for other things. This car is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title. From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. As I know that my current situation is pretty special I want the deal closed only through eBay's Buyer Protection Program in order for me and you to be 100% protected.The final price that I want for this car is $4800. If you will take it for this price, I am willing to handle the shipping. Please get back to me asap if you decide to buy.
Mileage: 30,060
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
State Farm: $6.3B P/C Underwriting Loss, $2.1B Operating Loss in 2008
State Farm: $6.3B P/C Underwriting Loss, $2.1B Operating Loss in 2008
February 27, 2009
The net worth for the State Farm group decreased in 2008 by $10.4 billion to end the year at $53.3 billion, the company reported.
The primary reason for the decrease was the $9.2 billion decline in the value of the property/ casualty companies' unaffiliated stock portfolio. which was driven down by general market conditions.
State Farm reported an after-tax net loss of $542 million in 2008, compared with $5.46 billion of net income in 2007. The after-tax net loss in 2008 was driven by the P/C companies' pretax operating loss, which was partially offset by income tax recoveries. The company said that extraordinary levels of catastrophe losses adversely impacted operating results in 2008.
The operating loss for State Farm follows five consecutive years of net income. The average annual amount of net income for State Farm through the first nine years of this decade is $1.6 billion.
"It is imperative in our business to achieve financial results that enable us to grow and maintain the necessary level of financial strength that ensures long-term sustainability. As a result, one should not attribute too much significance to short-term operating results without first considering the level of financial strength," said Michael Tipsord, vice chairman, treasurer and chief financial officer.
"This concept is as relevant to 2007 when State Farm achieved record levels of profit as it is to 2008 when we experienced significant losses. The more important message is that the positive results from 2003 through 2007 enabled State Farm to endure a record level decline in net worth during 2008 and still end the year with over $53 billion in net worth."
The P/C companies reported a pretax operating loss of $2.1 billion in 2008, which includes the underwriting loss of $6.3 billion, partially offset by investment and other income of $4.2 billion. This compares with a pretax operating profit of $5.1 billion in 2007, which included investment and other income of $4.6 billion and an underwriting gain of $621 million.
The State Farm group's net worth is also affected by the results of operations of non-P/C affiliates, which resulted in a loss for the year of $244 million.
Total revenue, which includes premium revenue, earned investment income and realized capital gains (losses), was $61.3 billion for 2008 compared with the 2007 figure of $61.6 billion.
State Farm's insurance operations consist of eight P/C insurers and three life insurers.
Auto -- State Farm's auto insurance business represents 63 percent of the P/C companies' combined net written premium. Earned premium was $30.3 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from 2007. The incurred claims and loss expenses were $25.6 billion. The underwriting loss was $2.7 billion.
Comparable 2007 figures were: earned premium, $30.2 billion; incurred claims and loss expenses, $24.4 billion; underwriting loss, $659 million.
Homeowners, CMP, Other -- The net written premium for State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., State Farm Lloyds, State Farm General Insurance Co. and State Farm Florida Insurance Co. represents 33 percent of the P/C companies' combined net written premium. Earned premium was $16.0 billion, an increase of 0.5 percent from 2007. The incurred claims and loss expenses were $15.1 billion. The result was an underwriting loss of $3.9 billion.
Comparable 2007 figures were: earned premium, $15.9 billion; incurred claims and loss expenses, $10.9 billion; underwriting gain, $462 million.
Source: State Farm
Sunday, March 01, 2009
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