Okla. insurance agent accused of swiping clients’ premiums

A former Edmond, Okla., insurance agent faces a felony charge of embezzlement for allegedly pocketing some of a couple's auto and home premium payments.  Read Story

WIFS collects $285,000 in 2011 sponsorship funds from insurers

An Albany, N.Y.-based organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women announced its 2011 industry partners, whose sponsorship shows their dedication to supporting women in insurance and financial services careers, according to the group.  Read Story

Pa. regulators set three dates for forums on state health exchange

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold three forums in August to gather public input on health insurance exchanges.   Read Story

HHS says up to 40% of health reform’s co-op loans could default

More than one-third of the nearly $4 billion in loans the federal government plans to issue for the development of non-profit health insurance co-ops could end in default.  Read Story

Allstate agents, stung by 20% cut in pay, to vote on unionizing

Many Allstate Insurance agents will soon vote on whether to become a guild of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).  Read Story

Aon buys Ohio-based benchmarking, best practices firm

Aon Corp.acquired an Ohio-based benchmarking and best practices researcher provider to insurance companies.  Read Story

Pa. state workers’ union approves hike in insurance contribution

The largest union representing Pennsylvania state employees has approved a new four-year contract, which includes an increase in the employee health insurance contributions.  Read Story

Leading pro-life groups and the nation’s Catholic bishops are speaking out against today’s recommendations from the Institute of Medicine that the Obama administration make insurance companies include birth control and ...  Read →  Read Story

Maine’s LePage says private-sector health insurance ‘superior’

State-regulated health care and insurance provided by the private sector, without any federal government involvement, would be more competitive, efficient and cost-effective, state and health care officials said at a conference July 18.  Read Story

Carriers must woo employers to improve health insurance outlook

Insurance carriers need to improve if service fundamentals by “proactively” offer advice and provide customized options to employers if they are to increase employer satisfaction with health insurance plans, a new study suggests.  Read Story