Melissa Gannon

Director of Insurance and Bank Ratings
Melissa Gannon is vice president of insurance and bank ratings for TheStreet.com Ratings Inc., formerly Weiss Ratings, where she directs the operations of the company's insurance and bank ratings division. Gannon joined the company in 1991 as a financial analyst in the bank rating division and subsequently expanded into insurance company ratings as well. In 1994, she developed a methodology for rating health maintenance organizations. Previously, Gannon served as a financial analyst with a number of banks and receiverships in the South Florida area and was involved in the management of foreclosed real estate. She has published articles in Boston Business, Economic Agenda and Managed Medicare and Medicaid and has been quoted in numerous publications nationwide. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Dayton and a Master in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University.
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The Three Best Variable Annuities

By Melissa Gannon

TheStreet.com's Ratings group evaluates performance, features, and expenses.

Related Topics: Insurance | Ratings

11:27AM 03/21/08

Article

Property and Casualty Insurers See Profits Slip

By Melissa Gannon

Soft-market declines are compounded by mortgage/bond insurer losses and catastrophe risks.

Related Topics: Insurance

09:10AM 02/28/08

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Shop Now for Cheaper Homeowners Insurance

By Melissa Gannon

The average cost of insuring noncoastal residences is expected to be up just slightly or falling in some areas.

Related Topics: Real Estate | Insurance

12:35PM 02/21/08

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Why Annuities Are Such a Tough Sell

By Melissa Gannon

These insurance products can stretch your retirement savings, but they are complex and come with big fees.

Related Topics: insurance | Personal Finance | Retirement | Insurance Ratings

04:19AM 12/05/07

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10 Ways to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bills

By Melissa Gannon

TheStreet.com Ratings looks at ways to lower your insurance bills, and rates the top providers.

Related Topics: insurance | Auto Insurance

09:08AM 11/02/07

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Wildfires Could Singe Three Insurers

By Melissa Gannon

State Farm, Zurich and Allstate have 52% of the market for homeowners' insurance in badly burned states.

Related Topics: Home Insurance

10:54AM 10/26/07

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The More You Weigh, the More You Pay

By Melissa Gannon

Being overweight boosts your chances of getting sick -- and your insurance premium.

Related Topics: Personal Finance

09:14AM 09/01/07

Article

Good Time to Shop Around for Auto Insurance

By Melissa Gannon

Take advantage of today's low rates, as TheStreet.com Ratings walks through the basics.

Related Topics: Auto | Personal Finance | Personal Finance Basics

12:29PM 08/10/07

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Four Ways to Save on Your Homeowners Premium

By Melissa Gannon

Here are some home improvements you can make to lower your insurance costs.

Related Topics: Personal Finance | Opinion

12:25AM 08/07/07

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Eight Things Homeowner's Insurance Doesn't Cover

By Melissa Gannon

Many people mistakenly believe their standard policies cover damage from floods, earthquakes and mold.

Related Topics: Opinion

12:06PM 06/14/07

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