Archive for April, 2010
A Texas judge has granted an injunction sought by State Farm to pull what it calls “proprietary” information off of its website. Read Story
MetLife has agreed to a settlement with the federal government regarding allegations it paid millions of dollars in improper contingent commissions to a San Diego-based insurance brokerage. Read Story
Travelers introduced its new Auto Accident Help and Quick Connect mobile applications free of charge for clients to use on their smartphones. Read Story
A Pennsylvania court has ordered state official to return between $566 and $716 million to the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCare) Fund it improperly transferred. Read Story
Outsourcing responsibilities to an outside vendor led Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia to lay off 20 employees at its Roanoke, Va., office. Read Story
After 18 days in limbo, congressional leaders finally decided to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of May. Read Story
After a long week of debate, President Barack Obama signed an $18 billion bill temporarily extending unemployment and health benefits to millions of Americans, including those receiving coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Read Story
Robert DiGore and Tom Zugger were recently selected to lead Lawley Executive Benefits – Private Client Group, a new division of New York-based Lawley Benefits Group. Read Story
Three months after being named the acting chief executive officer for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisor, Susan Waters was named the organization’s official leader. Read Story
Richard J. Zick, president and chief executive officer of Utica First Insurance Co., was recently named the 2010 Long Island Regional Awareness Program Executive of the Year. Read Story


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