Regional news: Archive for June, 2010
Fewer than four in 10 Maryland small businesses provided health coverage to their workers in the state at the end of last year. Read Story
Suspected cases of insurance fraud, often by roofers and other contractors, after hail damage rose 136% from 2006 to 2009, according to a new report. Read Story
The Phoenix Cos.’ senior debt rating was dropped into the “junk” range by Moody’s Investors Service, and the ratings service changed its outlook for the property-casualty insurer and its subsidiaries to “stable,” from “negative.” Read Story
A Kent, Wash., man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his 3-year-old stepdaughter after taking out a life insurance policy on her in 2003. Read Story
There are times that require a business person to be selfish -- not just for his or her benefit, but for benefit of the employees with whom he or she works. Read Story
Integro, a New York-based insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed a managing principal to handle its New Jersey business. Read Story
The Professional Insurance Association of Virginia and the District of Columbia selected CEAuthority as its preferred online insurance continuing education provider. Read Story
Illinois’ legislature failed to pass legislation required for it to be able to establish a temporary high-risk health insurance pool for people with pre-existing conditions by July 1. Read Story
A Saginaw, Mich., tax preparer facing charges of filing tax returns with fictitious Schedule A deductions is now charged with trying to defraud Progressive Michigan Insurance Co. for in-home health services. Read Story
Connecticut-based The Hartford has received preliminary approval on a settlement to pay $72.5 million to resolve a class action suit accusing the firm of keeping millions in fees that should have been distributed to 21,000 accident victims. Read Story
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