One-quarter of uninsured plan to skip enrolling in health exchanges

The federal health reform law, if it stands, should trim the number of uninsured Americans to about 5%, according to an Oliver Wyman survey.  Read Story

Illegal immigrant sues Nebraska to get Medicaid for her unborn baby

A nine-months pregnant woman filed suit against Nebraska Aug. 26, alleging that her unborn baby qualifies for Medicaid benefits, even though she is ineligible as an undocumented immigrant.  Read Story

Former insurance agent wins procedural victory against Allstate N.J.

A federal judge ruled Aug. 25 that a lawsuit between a former insurance agent and his employer continue in state rather than federal court, a decision viewed as a victory for the agent.  Read Story

GMAC Insurance adds to its N.C. lead with acquisition

GMAC Insurance Personal Lines intends to expands its North Carolina presence with the acquisition of an Alabama-based insurance company that has been writing policies exclusively in North Carolina for four years.  Read Story

Maryland’s health plan rate reviews to ensure ‘justified’ increases

New rate review rules, enacted Sept. 1 under the federal health reform, and Maryland’s rate review changes, will “reverse the tide” of rising health insurance premiums, industry and government officials say.  Read Story

Insurance trade groups file appeal of N.Y. broker disclosure ruling

Two insurance trade groups in New York filed a formal appeal of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division’s decision upholding the state insurance department’s new broker disclosure rule.  Read Story

The day has come for your first big speech or presentation. You know are an expert in your chosen subject; know your presentation content; what could go wrong? After all, you have your presentation ready. You are feeling confident in your message and delivery. The thoughts of how a positive outcome will propel your career are exhilarating! You are ready to deliver your presentation.  Read Story

N.J. workers sue Christie, officials over pension, health benefits law

More than 20 New Jersey public employee unions and individuals sued Gov. Chris Christie and other state officials to fight a law they say illegally reduces pensions and health benefits.  Read Story

Calif. life settlement broker shut down over alleged Ponzi scheme

A life settlement company and its principal allegedly created a $4.5 million Ponzi scheme that authorities say enabled him to put $21,000 toward his school loans, buy more than $5,000 in cowboy boots and pay nearly $5,000 to register for a dating service.  Read Story

Brown & Brown expands with Mich. employee benefits firm deal

A Brown & Brown subsidiary in Michigan bought a employee benefits company in Saginaw, Mich., that generates about $2.3 million in annual revenues.  Read Story