Regional news:
Marsh acquires Virginia-based Rutherfoord to expand national presence
In a move it says “dramatically accelerates its national growth,” Marsh & McClennan Agency has acquired Roanoke, Va.-based Thomas Rutherfoord Inc., one of the nation’s largest independently owned firms. Read Story
On the heels of releasing the first of four reports on Pennsylvania’s four Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and possible anti-competitive practices, state regulators face a suit by Highmark for what it calls an “unlawful and unauthorized” examination. Read Story
Life and property-casualty insurers have recovered greatly from the ground it lost in the recession, according to a new analysis. Read Story
Republicans attack ‘scheme and deem’ approach to health reform
A day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is considering a maneuver to bypass an actual vote to approve comprehensive health care reform, Republicans came out firing. Read Story
MetLife to pay $1.5 billion in dividends though life insurance unit
Sebelius says pivotal health reform vote ‘only days away’
Workers want guaranteed lifetime income in retirement, study finds
Arkansas regulator suspends two N.Y.-based insurers over surpluses
‘Climactic week’ for health care reform set to begin in House, Senate
Report: AIG holding $21 million in bonuses for Financial Products unit
Starr Indemnity, Chubb enter into workers’ compensation partnership
NAIC producer registry hits 100 millionth transaction milestone
Property-casualty firms will respond to ‘threshold of pain’ with price hikes
AIMS Benefit Solutions, MedLink swapping expertise on life products
London firm exploring sale of Old Mutual Life, OM Financial Life
Democratic leadership moving closer to reconciliation on health bill
Virginia first state in nation to pass anti-mandate health reform bill
A San Diego, Calif.-based broker-dealer will pay $1.95 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it failed to reasonably supervise a former employee charged with fraud. Read →
By dispelling three typical myths among small business owners, financial service professionals can expand their business to this segment. Read →
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