Non-resident agent handling of new N.Y. disclosure rules questioned

A trade group representing 1,800 independent insurance agencies in New York said it worries about how the state’s proposed broker disclosure rule might apply to out-of-state insurance agents.  Read Story

Polamalu’s hair gets star treatment with $1 million insurance policy

Lloyd’s of London, known for insuring a wide range of unusual interests, has agreed to provide a $1 million policy for the long hair of Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Read Story

Sebelius: Medicare Part D ‘donut hole’ getting smaller

Federal health reform has led to more than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries receiving prescription drug cost relief, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.  Read Story

Property-casualty insurers’ operating profits down, but improving

Operating profits declined for most property-casualty insurers in the first half of the year, but exceeded the poor performance in the first six months of 2009, according to a Fitch analysis of 50 publicly traded companies.  Read Story

Pa. agent can’t duck 114 false insurance claims filed with AFLAC

An insurance agent from Secane, Pa., had his insurance license revoked after state regulators determined he submitting 114 false insurance applications.  Read Story

Hartford Financial Services Group eyes more 401(k) middle-market share

The Hartford Financial Services Group is looking to capture a bigger share of the middle market for 401(k) defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans.  Read Story

As part of health system reform, insurance companies are facing limits on how much they can deduct executive pay from their taxes — limits similar to what the government put ...  Read →  Read Story

As an independent insurance agent, you see the connection between workplace wellness programs and lower health care insurance costs. But, did you know that workplace wellness programs also may lower workers’ compensation insurance costs for your business clients? It’s true. The benefits of wellness programs transcend multiple lines of insurance. The potential savings on workers’ comp premiums and claims costs are clear. Research confirms it.   Read Story

Head of post-Katrina airport rebuilding project faces insurance charges

The man who led the New Orleans airport’s reconstruction after Hurricane Katrina now faces federal charges that he filed a false insurance claim on his vehicle.  Read Story

Up, up, up. That pretty well sums up the latest findings on California workers’ compensation insurers’ premium and loss experience through March 31.