An American International Group subsidiary has renewed its lease in Jersey City, N.J., one of the largest leasing transactions in the state this year, according to the real estate broker.  Read Story

Insurance agency treasurer linked to Renzi embezzled $796,000

The man who took over an insurance agency previously owned by former Arizona Rep. Richard Renzi was found guilty in federal court of embezzling $796,000 in insurance premiums, which he funneled to the former congressman’s account.  Read Story

Shares of managed-care companies have fallen 18% in the past three months, about 50% more than the Standard & Poor’s 500, amid uncertainty surrounding the implementation of health-care reform. The ...  Read →  Read Story

High premiums for flood insurance in low risk areas have many shore-side Michiganians awash in frustration, looking for relief and charging they’re bailing out disaster-prone areas.

Reid to push to extend unemployment, COBRA benefits again

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he will renew his effort to win Congress’ approval for extending unemployment benefits, including COBRA.  Read Story

When ground forces are on the move, or fighter jets take to the air, they remain in real-time contact with their direct commander and upwards through higher levels of command to produce precise results. These clear lines of communication, though they involve different people, hierarchies and systems are the core of mission success.  Read Story

Over the past six years, Dan Musickant and Lucia Lozano, a husband-and-wife team operating a consulting business, have raised the deductible on their health insurance from $2,500 initially to $10,000 ...  Read →  Read Story

Aon Corp., Hewitt Associates ink $4.9 billion merger

Aon Corp. is merging Hewitt Associates, a human resources consulting and outsourcing operation, in a deal valued at $4.9 billion.  Read Story

Liability insurance, other concerns imperil parks’ privatization plan

A task force recommending that New Jersey permit private vendors run all of its 58 state parks is be criticized for the suggestion because the state agency running the facilities has failed to collect payments and has not properly handled liability insurance issues.  Read Story

Va. GEICO agent loses Md. license for altering her policy

A former agent of the Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) had her insurance license revoked for providing inaccurate information on her insurance application to obtain more favorable rates, according to the Maryland Insurance Administration.  Read Story