The Demetriou General Agency in New York has acquired H. Al Roth Agency, based in Manhattan. N.Y., as it continues plans to expand.

“We plan to increase our presence in the ...  Read →  Read Story

Delaware seeks federal grant to expand children’s health coverage

Delaware’s lieutenant governor and one of its senators are seeking the federal government’s help for the more than 8,000 children eligible but not enrolled in the state-based health insurance.

Lt. Gov. ...  Read →  Read Story

Analysis: Property-casualty insurers to see rates or combined ratios rise

Property-casualty insurers, faced with a limited reserve cushion, will likely need to choose between raising rates or allowing their combined ratios rise, according to an analysis.

Insurers have largely harvested the ...  Read →  Read Story

California family charged in bogus settlement check scheme

A former insurance claims adjuster from Valley Springs, Calif., her ex-husband and their daughter face allegations of stealing more than $147,000 by issuing false settlement checks.

Melody Ann Mosqueda, 45, a ...  Read →  Read Story

Florida life settlement, life policy company changes name

A Florida-based life settlement, annuity and life insurance policy firm is changing its name to reflect “the growing need for expanding financial offerings” during the recession.

Peachtree Financial Solutions will encompass ...  Read →  Read Story

The Democrats claim that Republicans have been “astro-turfing” at the recent raucous town hall meetings? Get a load of this!

John Hancock Financial’s Fixed Product Unit has launched JH Essential Income, its latest fixed immediate annuity product, featuring free health and lifestyle information and an annual increase option to help ...  Read →  Read Story

Allegiant Professional Business Services, headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., is offering a new health and workers’ compensation package to independent truckers.

The new package is available to owner-operator truck drivers, which the ...  Read →  Read Story

A standing ovation for Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) for setting the record straight on the issue of government take over of the nation’s health care delivery and insurance system. In ...  Read →  Read Story

Aetna is now offering employers a personalized online tool to help them make decisions about their health benefits.

Partnering with The Jellyvision Lab, an Illinois-based interactive design company, Aetna’s Personal Benefits ...  Read →  Read Story