Regional news: 
Archive for November, 2009
Three pharmacies and seven people from Essex County, N.J., were indicted by a state grand jury on charges they allegedly submitted more than $2.3 million dollars in false Medicaid claims, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. Read Story
A group, challenging mandatory enrollment in Medicare, plans to fight any government mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance. Read Story
A Sacramento, Calif., life insurance agent was recently arrested as the alleged mastermind behind a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme to furnish his lavish lifestyle. Read Story
An insurance trade group in Virginia has added a feature on its website, giving its member agents a new way to find markets for unusual or difficult-to-place insurance risks. Read Story
The Pittsburgh office of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department is closing as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to recover from its $3.25 billion budget deficit. Read Story
Lincoln Financial Group has expanded the benefit features of its group dental coverage through the Lincoln DentalConnect plan to allow greater flexibility for plan customization. Read Story
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. has streamlined agent access to equipment breakdown policies with their Vertafore agency management systems, the company said. Read Story
The Insurance Solutions/Group Protection division of Lincoln National Corp. launched new online tools to enhancement its group Life and Disability insurance products. Read Story
ING recently introduced an enhanced third-party administrator website featuring automated reporting capabilities and updated loan and distribution processing at its annual TPA Partners Advanced Training Forum. Read Story
Premier Insurance Management Services Inc. is offering a dual sponsorship for property insurance with existing provider Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. and newly added Zurich North America as part of its new healthcare property risk management program. Read Story
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