Research on successful “underdog” influencers shows that virtually all of them recruited a team of people -- with specific qualities -- to help them move their cause or idea forward.  Read Story

A Pittsburgh, Pa.-based health care network filed an application with the state to launch a new domestic company that would write workers' compensation insurance policies.  Read Story

GEICO to refund $7.5 million, pay $100,000 fine for Wash. overcharges

GEICO was fined $100,000 by Washington State officials and ordered to refund about $7.5 million in overcharges to thousands of its customers in the state.  Read Story

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — This has been a volatile year for the stock market. But one sector has been consistently earning a windfall for investors: health insurers who provide private ...  Read →  Read Story

N.Y.-based company expands employee benefits reach with acquisition

A Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.-based insurance company acquired a Wakefield, RI.-based employee benefit consulting and brokerage firm specializing in middle-market businesses.  Read Story

P-C sector remains ‘stable,’ although future borders on ‘negative’

A global ratings agency predicts a stable outlook for the U.S. property-casualty insurance sector in 2012 after this year's weak profitability.  Read Story

Scranton man allegedly submits false claim for stolen property

A Scranton, Pa., man was charged with insurance fraud for allegedly filing a false insurance claim after he reported multiple pieces of property stolen, including his truck.  Read Story

Murray Risk Management to buy competitor based in Lancaster

Murray Risk Management and Insurance in Lancaster, Pa., is buying an in-town brokerage competitor, The Securus Group, and its subsidiaries.  Read Story

Allstate, in seventh insurance fraud case of year, names 83 defendants

Allstate Insurance Co. sued 83 New York area people, seeking to recover $6.3 million, in its seventh civil insurance fraud suit filed this year.  Read Story

PSA Financial sells defined benefit actuarial consulting unit to CBIZ

The defined benefit actuarial consulting operations of PSA Insurance & Financial Services have been sold to a Cleveland-based professional services company.  Read Story