Will employment gains boost local insurance activity?

Employers across the country in each of the 13 industry sectors plan to hire more employees in this quarter, meaning a possible boost in insurance activity.  Read Story

WASHINGTON — To a greater degree than most insurance company chiefs, Mark Bertolini has encountered his own personal challenges with the health care system.

"D'oh!" It's what Homer Simpson says when something goes wrong. Why is delegation one big "D'oh!" for a lot of people?  Read Story

Florida approves rate hikes of up to 62% for State Farm

Florida’s insurance commissioner has approved rate hikes averaging 18.8% for homeowners who are covered by State Farm.  Read Story

Northeast Democrats will be at their most creative today and tomorrow, as they aim to tweak Republican Mitt Romney in conjunction with the fifth anniversary of the Massachusetts ...  Read →  Read Story

Pa. insurance broker ‘disappointed’ by jury verdict

A jury recently found an Allentown, Pa.-based insurance broker liable for fraud after denying coverage to two Bristol Township, Pa., police officers injured on duty.  Read Story

The following summaries of actions taken against agents and carriers are based on information obtained from the Virginia State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance.  Read Story

Joseph Marci joined Charleston, S.C.-based Iroquois Group as a regional manager for North Carolina and South Carolina. He previously served in underwriting and sales positions with CNA.  Read Story

Career Moves: Hurley appointed CEO for ACE in N.Y.; other promotions

Andrew Hurley was appointed as CEO of ACE USA’s New York region. He will continue to oversee operations of the Morristown, N.J.-based office.  Read Story

IFAmedia, the publisher of Insurance & Financial Advisor and IFAwebnews.com is seeking an editor/reporter to manage its print and online news products. This position is expected to be filled by ...  Read →  Read Story