Regional news: 
Archive for June, 2010
A bill requiring that accident and health insurance policies cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder has moved forward in New York. Read Story
Infinity Surety, a Saginaw, Texas-based surety insurance provider, was ordered to stop selling bonds in Florida they were not authorized to transact the business in the state, according to state records. Read Story
Rhode Island is an interesting state. First, it’s the smallest, just 1,214 square miles. Compare that to the Chicago metropolitan area, where I live, which comprises 5,000 square miles. Why both Mayor Daley and Cook County tax something the size of Rhode Island three times before lunch. Read Story
A Harrisburg, Pa.-based insurance company had its ratings withdrawn by A.M. Best Co. because it merged into its affiliate, Praetorian Insurance Co. Read Story
New Jersey insurance regulators are warning state residents who bought health insurance from a collection of Tennessee-based trade associations that have been shut down to file claims for any losses by Aug. 31. Read Story
California’s health insurance exchanges would provide the best coverage if the state "harnesses existing enrollment channels and commercial marketplace infrastructure in a bold new public-private partnership," according to a new white paper addressing one of the key components of health reform. Read Story
Allstate Insurance Co. is focusing on the mid-Atlantic region, specifically Maryland and Virginia, as the location to open 60 new agencies this year. Read Story
Assurant has finalized the structure of its 2010 property catastrophe reinsurance (CAT) program, using a cadre of more than 40 reinsurers. Read Story
Newark, Del., has started a program to help its residents with the high cost of prescription drugs by distributing free discount cards. Read Story
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