GW-NAIFA plans continuing education, day at races Oct. 8

The Greater Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has scheduled four hours of continuing education for insurance agents, followed by an afternoon at the horse races.   Read Story

Financial services firm in Virginia forms alliance with Cassara

A Virginia-based financial services firm, Capitol Financial Solutions, entered into a strategic alliance with The Cassara Clinic, a professional development and coaching organization.  Read Story

Fla. insurance executives allegedly filed false financial statements

Two First Commercial Transportation and Property Insurance Company (FCTPIC) officers were arrested for allegedly filing false or misleading statements with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.  Read Story

AGs’ suit in Fla. over health reform’s individual mandate to be heard

The second major suit questioning the legality of the sweeping health reform legislation passed in March is scheduled for a hearing today (Sept. 14).  Read Story

A participant in a referral seminar offers great insights and lessons from her experience.  Read Story

Josh Shapiro drank the Kool-Aid. Speaking before a gathering of local health insurance agents, brokers and carrier reps, the Pennsylvania state delegate who represents Montgomery County outside of Philadelphia, sounded eerily like Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House who rallied fellow Democrats to pass health care reform in March.  Read Story

New Jersey investment advisor charged in $100 million Ponzi scheme

A New Jersey investment advisor paid for gambling and trips all over the world with the nearly $11 million she allegedly obtained fraudulently from 100 investors, according to federal authorities.  Read Story

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Paterson appoints 37 groups to health reform committee

New York Gov. David A. Paterson has named 37 organizations to the Health Care Reform Advisory Committee, which will provide input to the Governor's Health Care Reform Cabinet on the implementation of federal health care reform in the state.  Read Story

Two life insurance bills set for hearings in Pennsylvania

Two bills, one dealing with viatical settlements and the other with agents’ handling of life insurance and annuities, will be considered by the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee this month.  Read Story