W. Va. court: Lapse for nonpayment means no coverage for later crash

A West Virginia appeals court has affirmed what most people know: It’s best to pay for insurance before a crash occurs.  Read Story

Citing a lack of action by Congress on estate tax legislation and a desire to help advisors stay informed, the Principal Financial Group has launched a new website to provide information and tools to aid clients’ estate planning.  Read Story

Sen. Rockefeller wants CEOs to explain stress test denials in Delaware

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is expanding his investigation into health insurance companies’ policies on covering medically necessary care.  Read Story

Compensation, contact, marketing steer agents when placing business

Agents selling personal lines insurance factor in the frequency of the insurer’s key contact, their compensation and the marketing money they receive from a carrier in deciding where to place business.   Read Story

Alleged N.J. auto theft ring leads to insurance fraud, other charges

Six New Jersey residents were charged in a 20-count state grand jury indictment in what officials allege was a multi-county automobile and motorcycle theft ring.  Read Story

Erie Insurance joins Big I’s Future One agent-company coalition

Erie Insurance has joined a collaboration of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I) and other independent agency companies, citing the benefit of building strong relationships with others in the industry.  Read Story

Nearly 11.5 million enrolled in 2010 Medicare Advantage plans

The 261 companies who actively market Medicare Advantage plans to seniors in the U.S. enrolled 11.5 million Medicare beneficiaries in the 2010 enrollment season.  Read Story

Financial advisors give talk on long-term care planning short shrift

New research indicates that while a number of Americans are planning for retirement, nearly 91% of their financial professionals are failing to broach the topic of how to fund potential long-term care costs.  Read Story

N.C. woman accused of submitting fake medical bills to insurer

A North Carolina woman faces single counts of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense after allegedly providing fake documents to her insurer.  Read Story

Maine, N.H. sanction health provider American Trade Association

American Trade Association and its affiliates, facing liquidation, are the subject of another cease and desist order by a state insurance department.  Read Story