Maryland a ‘high risk state’ for auto-deer collisions, insurer says

While it did not fall in the top 10 states where motorists are most likely to strike a deer in the next year, Maryland was still classified as a “high risk state,” according to new data by State Farm.  Read Story

CBO: GOP House health reform plan costs less, covers fewer Americans

A plan House Republicans offered as an alternative reform measure would cost hundreds of millions less than one offered by Democrats, but also leave nearly 52 million Americans uninsured, government analysts say.  Read Story

IIABNJ makes $40,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey made a $40,000 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey.   Read Story

Crawford & Co. finds new flexibility in amended credit agreement

Crawford & Co. and its lenders have amended its existing credit agreement in a move company officials say gives it new flexibility and affirms its operational performance.  Read Story

Delaware mandates virtual colonoscopies under health plans

Beginning Dec. 1, all health insurance policies in the state of Delaware must include virtual colonoscopy as an approved procedure for colorectal cancer screening.   Read Story

North Carolina agent faces new indictments alleging embezzlement

A North Carolina agent already facing charges of stealing funds from an elderly client has been indicted on 12 charges of embezzlement and two counts of exploiting disabled or elder trust.  Read Story

Long-term care gets short shrift from workers, study finds

Just a quarter of the nation’s workers plan to use insurance to cover their long-term care expenses, according to new research.  Read Story

Va. agents’ groups don’t expect increased fees to feed budget shortfall

Facing an estimated $1.5 billion budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, Virginia legislators are seeking solutions to get the state out of the red, but don’t appear to be going the same route as their peers in Connecticut.  Read Story

Report deems surplus for CareFirst, subsidiary ‘not excessive’

Health insurer CareFirst and one of its regional subsidiaries do not have excessive surplus and efforts to divide those funds could prove detrimental, according to a new report.  Read Story

AARP’s 40 million members get behind House’s health reform bill

Citing its efforts to protect and strengthen Medicare, provide affordable coverage options and provide long-term care support and services, the AARP announced its support for the House’s efforts to reform the nation’s health care system.  Read Story