Calif. agent, on bail for insurance fraud, faces premium theft charge

An Artesia, Calif., insurance agent, preparing for trial on grand theft and insurance fraud charges, was recently arrested for alleged misusing insurance premiums.  Read Story

Advocacy group says U.S. health insurers set record with 2009 profits

The five largest public U.S. health insurance companies generated record profits in 2009, according to a new report from Health Care for America Now (HCAN).  Read Story

Virginia Senate to debate bill mandating coverage for autism

The full Virginia Senate is expected to discuss a bill today (Feb. 16) mandating that insurers cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, after the measure was approved by one of its committees.  Read Story

Eastern Insurance Holdings reported net income for the fourth quarter of $2.7 million, marking a turnaround from its $18.4 million in net losses reported for the same period in 2008.  Read Story

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Sebelius says Anthem rate delay a symptom of health reform ‘urgency’

While Anthem Blue Cross has announced it will delay a rate hike for California customers, the move is being called a “temporary relief” and another reason for the federal government to move forward with comprehensive health reform.  Read Story

Two N.C. residents accused of cashing another person’s insurance check

A pair of Jacksonville, N.C., residents face charges of conspiring to cash another person’s insurance check at a local store.  Read Story

Ambulance group files suit against Pennsylvania Blues over payments

An association representing the ambulance and medical transportation industry in Pennsylvania has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers in the state over practices they say cost them millions over the last four years.  Read Story

Maryland deaths open N.Y. claims to $5 million life insurance policy

A $5 million life insurance fund, established by William Parente, a New York lawyer who apparently killed his family, then himself in a Maryland hotel room last year, has become the focal point of several legal claims in New York.  Read Story

The New York State Insurance Fund recently announced the return of $173.3 million in dividends last year, issued to about 34,000 policyholders.  Read Story