Analyst: Personal lines insurers match overall property-casualty industry

Personal lines insurers have fared no differently than the overall property-casualty industry in the down economy, a new analysis suggests.

Personal lines insurers it rates “will likely bear some adverse results, ...  Read →  Read Story

D.C.-area health insurer linked to alleged $2.3 million doctor fraud case

A Rockville, Md.-based health insurance company has been linked to a federal investigation of two Washington, D.C., doctors who are suspected of charging $2.3 million for services patients never received.

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PCI praises defeat of Maryland bill banning credit-based auto insurance scoring

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is speaking out in favor of credit-based insurance scores as Maryland legislators have rejected a move to exclude the practice for auto insurers.

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Early hurricane forecast could predicts fewer landfalls

An early hurricane season forecast predicts fewer landfalls in the U.S. and fewer named storms, two signs that could aid property-casualty insurers already battling the effects of the recession.

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AIG insurance arm likely means to recouping taxpayers’ billions, Ario says

The insurance arms of American International Group did not lead it to seek billions in federal aid, but will likely be the mechanisms to repay American taxpayers, according to Pennsylvania ...  Read →  Read Story

You know that special place where you try to do something nice, but end up having to recall nearly 1 million stuffed teddy bears? State Farm is there.

The insurer announced ...  Read →  Read Story

Veterans and Congressional leaders — including many fellow and powerful Democrats — have taken up arms against President Obama‘s proposed new law that would have private insurers pay for the medical ...  Read →  Read Story

Congress may mandate health insurers to cover preexisting conditions

Congress will consider whether to force health insurers to cover all preexisting and chronic illnesses.

John "Jay" Rockefeller

Echoing a plank of President Barack Obama‘s campaign platform, Sen. John D. (Jay) ...  Read →  Read Story

Virginia regulators introduce new uniform group health insurance application

Virginia’s Bureau of Insurance is hoping to make things easier for some small employers seeking insurance rate information or applying for group health insurance through a new, standardized form.

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Highmark trims $329,000 by employing energy consumption wellness efforts

Pittsburgh-based health insurer Highmark Inc., cut its energy consumption by about 5.6% and saved nearly $329,000 in energy costs by boosting its conservation efforts last year.

“Making small changes to things ...  Read →  Read Story