Regional news: 
Archive for January, 2011
Now that the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), some in the media are saying that this vote was empty since the Democratic controlled Senate would not concur. I respectfully disagree. Read Story
William J. Marino, president and CEO of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, isn’t resting in the months leading up to his retirement. Read Story
A federal judge in Pittsburgh froze an antitrust action against Highmark Inc. and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center alleging unfair competition. Read Story
South Dakota is suing Chevron for allegedly “double-dipping” into taxpayer and insurance money to cleanup an under ground oil leak. Read Story
Pittsburgh, Pa.-based MedAmerica joined with AIMS Benefit Solutions to offer what they describe as a “flexible and affordable” long-term care insurance product. Read Story
Oregonians saved $800,000 last year under a new law requiring insurers to lower premiums if a customer’s credit score improves, state officials said Thursday.
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The following case summaries are based on information obtained from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Read Story
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a Texas-based life settlement company’s estimates for life expectancy. Read Story
Defined benefit (DB) plans for small businesses reduce taxes and help make policyholders financially secure, a new study shows. Read Story
A disbarred lawyer in Lexington, Ky., was indicted on a fraudulent acts charge by a Fayette County, Ky., grand jury. Read Story
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