Taking the air out of air bag concerns

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The insurance industry must take a leading role in addressing public concerns about the risk of front passenger seat air bags deploying while rear-facing infant seats or small children are in the front seat. Airbags have cut driver fatalities in frontal collisions by 20%, and insurers must continue to push for greater use of airbags and safety belts. The industry has so far focused on educating the parents of young children, so that they are aware of the risk and secure their children properly.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Auto Restraining Systems, Health aspects, Safety and security measures, Automobiles, Automobile industry, Public relations, Air bag restraint systems, Airbag restraint systems, Child safety seats

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Making investments in America's communities

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The many accomplishments of the insurance industry are documented in the report 'A Sampling of the Insurance Industry's Contribution to Community Development.' Highlights include one Chicago firm's sponsorship of the African-American Women on Tour empowerment conference, an executive's decision to take a leave of absence to head the Urban Insurance Partners Foundation, the funding of organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and efforts to provide coverage for minorities.

Reports, Social policy, Community development

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New age in communication is challenging the industry

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The Internet is a prime information link between the insurance industry and consumers. Electronic publishing capabilities include on-line news media, insurance company financial reports and loss management information. Insurance companies should fully utilize the assets of the Internet in order to reach a broad consumer base. The Internet also allows consumers to publish information, such as editorials, regarding the insurance industry.

Usage, Internet, Electronic publishing, Information services

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