Report: Hartford seeking bids on PC unit from competitors

Hartford Financial Services is seeking bids from two of its rivals for its property-casualty unit, a move seen as a possible breakup of the insurer.

New York-based Travelers and Zurich-based Ace ...  Read →  Read Story

The Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU), the state chapter of the National Assocaition of Health Underwriters (NAHU) recently sent an email to members outlining the organization’s stance on a ...  Read →  Read Story

Highmark calls conspiracy lawsuit ‘a misguided effort’ by hospital system

Pittsburgh-based health insurer Highmark is accused of blocking competition in Western Pennsylvania with the help of a local hospital system, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.

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‘Green’ homeowners insurance introduced in Maryland

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. is introducing green insurance for homeowners in Maryland.

The Novato, Calif.-based company said it is now offering the product to homeowners who own green homes or who ...  Read →  Read Story

Coventry HMO fined, ordered to submit records for MIA review

A Wilmington, Del.-based health insurance company was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and submit records to the Maryland Insurance Administration for a review of its policies.

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Pennsylvania fraud case leads to consumer alert in Ohio

The discovery of an alleged scheme in Pennsylvania to sell fake annuities to seniors has lead Ohio regulators to warn consumers about similar action there.

Mary Jo Hudson

Ohio Department of ...  Read →  Read Story

Congressmen seek changes to U.S. 401(k) system

Two congressmen want changes to the nation’s 401(k) plans, including greater disclosure of fees and better access to information about plans for participants.

Robert Andrews

Rep. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.), chairman of ...  Read →  Read Story

Drive more, crash harder, research finds

Motorists who drive more miles each year are more likely to cost their auto insurer more money if they are involved in a crash, according to new research.

A strong correlation ...  Read →  Read Story

Pharmacy costs down as consumers choose generics

The overall pharmacy cost trend for one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits managers was 3% for last year, down from 5.5% in 2007.

Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager that ...  Read →  Read Story

Prudential case continues in New Jersey courtroom

More than a decade after it began, a suit against Prudential by more than 300 of its former employees took a small step forward.

After several legal motions over access to ...  Read →  Read Story