The Insurance Information Institute (III) is warning consumers to hone up on their identity protection initiatives this holiday shopping season. The reminders were issued as part of a November press release in which the industry leader in insurance information advised on a number of precautions consumers should take throughout the year, but especially during the holidays.

GEICO Insurance rolled out some significant changes to its iPad mobile application on Tuesday (Nov. 27), according to a company press release.

The changes that the new app will offer include "swipe and explore interaction and data visualization," the release stated, allowing customers to see their policy information in a new visual format.

Americans are a giving lot, according to a new survey. 

Specifically, the survey, reported in a news release from UnitedHealth Group, found that many Americans—75%—earn less than $25,000 yet still find a way to care for loved ones on Medicare with complex health care needs.

If you avoided a parking lot ding this Black Friday, don't think you're out of the woods just yet. Nationwide Insurance reports that, according to 2012 claims data, 13% of accidents that occurred took place in parking lots. With Black Friday deals starting earlier in 2012 than years past and going beyond the (in)famous day-after-Thanksgiving sales - the busiest time for retailers - the risk will continue to grow.

The Obama Administration released more details on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is set for full implementation in 2014. The announcement came from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who struck a triumphant tone in the wake of results in the November presidential election.