How will the health care reform legislation passed late Sunday night by the U.S. House affect agents and brokers in the mid-Atlantic?

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Aetna life, health insurance units fined $624,000 for Colo. violations

Two units of national insurer Aetna paid a combined fine of $624,000 for violations of Colorado’s insurance laws regulators say impacted consumers.  Read Story

Imagine you had three extra hours this week to devote to your own improvement as a leader. What kind of difference do you think that would have on your effectiveness, accomplishments and long-term success?  Read Story

Va. attorney general to file federal suit once Obama signs health bill

When President Barack Obama signs his name to a landmark health reform bill, Virginia’s attorney general says that is the green light for a suit against the federal government over mandated health coverage.  Read Story

Brown & Brown buy expands its presence in Greater Philadelphia area

Brown & Brown is acquiring two New Jersey-based insurance agencies with combined annual revenues of about $1.3 million to build its presence in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area.   Read Story

Late into the night on Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping bill, and once it is signed by President Obama, health care reform will become the law ...  Read →  Read Story

Florida agent loses licenses over alleged ‘free lunch’ annuity scheme

A Florida insurance agent lost his licenses to do business in the state after regulators say he participated in an annuity scheme generating more than $100,000 in commission for him and his agency.   Read Story

Continuing health coverage for Md.’s incarcerated youth sparks debate

Advocates of a bill that would guarantee continuous medical assistance for recently incarcerated youth reentering their communities say their legislation would help minors and save the state money.  Read Story

Insurance group applauds Virginia’s rejection of ‘public safety fee’

A property-casualty insurance trade group is praising Virginia’s governor and General Assembly for opposing a budget proposal that would have meant higher taxes for some lines of property-casualty insurance.  Read Story

House Democrats pass landmark health reform bill, target insurers

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s health care reform proposal late tonight (March 21), giving its approval to a landmark piece of legislation that largely targets health insurance companies and the way they do business.  Read Story