Tennessee insurance agent allegedly collected $2.6 million in unearned commissions

Authorities in Georgia have issued an arrest warrant for a Tennessee insurance agent who allegedly sold altered property-casualty insurance policies, collecting millions in improper commissions.

Edward Prater, 61, of Chattanooga, Tenn., ...  Read →  Read Story

GPAHU May 7 seminar to focus on covering the uninsured

The Greater Philadelphia Association of Health Underwriters has scheduled a May 7 presentation, “Insuring the Uninsured,” at the Plymouth Meeting Country Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

Participants can earn two Pennsylvania ...  Read →  Read Story

Disability benefit law rates for New York lowered by Zurich

Zurich lowered its New York Disability Benefits Law (NYDBL) coverage.

Employers with 11-49 employees in 45 counties across New York State are eligible for the reduced rates.

“Our highly competitive rates throughout ...  Read →  Read Story

Communicating benefits boosts employee satisfaction, bottom line

Employee satisfaction and the bottom lines for businesses improve with a strong benefits communication plan, a new white paper from Colonial Life suggests.

“Strong communication may be the single most important ...  Read →  Read Story

Essentials of Annuities class forming in Westminster

The Carroll County/Howard County chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Carroll/Howard is forming a class needed for the Financial Services Specialist designation (FSS) or for a Life ...  Read →  Read Story

Life settlement statement draws criticism from trade group

A life settlement industry trade group is taking issue with the published comments of a senior vice president for the American Council of Life Insurers regarding the amount paid in ...  Read →  Read Story

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government may add to its never-ending list of those receiving TARP money: life insurers.

Among those mentioned as possible recipients of taxpayer largess: Hartford, Genworth, ...  Read →  Read Story

The prospect of a national “czar” for insurance regulation is again rearing its ugly head, according to a recent articleposted on IFAwebnews.com. The comprehensive story lays out arguments both pro ...  Read →  Read Story

Pennsylvania insurance executive ‘appalled’ by accusations against employees

The president and CEO of USI MidAtlantic of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., is denying allegations made against three of his company’s staff that they conspired to deny coverage to two Bristol ...  Read →  Read Story

PURE to offer high-value home coverage in New York

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) is going to offer property-casualty insurance coverage for owners of high-value homes in New York.

Ross Buchmueller

“PURE recognizes that homeowners today are seeking smarter financial ...  Read →  Read Story