Regional news:
Midwest
Keystone Insurers Group, the Northumberland, Pa.-based property-casualty franchisor, has expanded to a new state and added partners in two existing states.
A Michigan woman faked cancer for six years after more than $94,000 was paid out for unneeded health care, according to Michigan State Police.
Allstate names local college athletes to basketball Good Works Teams
A group headed by a five-time NBA champion and Allstate Insurance named 20 outstanding college basketball athletes to the debut Allstate NABC/WBCA Good Works Teams.
State legislatures target gun owners for liability insurance
In the wake of recent tragedies such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newton, Ct., lawmakers at both the federal and state levels are seeking ways to reduce gun violence and tighten gun control.
Insurance brokerage firm Hylant has acquired Nashville, Tenn.-based Benefit Consulting Alliance LLC and Benefit Outsourcing Group Inc.
American Family acquires direct auto insurer, The General
American Family Insurance purchased the parent firm of direct auto insurer The General, which does business in Virginia and Pennsylvania in the mid-Atlantic.
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are considering legislation that would move workers’ compensation oversight away from the courts and into a state-regulated agency.
Large insurance broker USI Insurance Services has acquired Pediatrics Insurance Consultants of Chicago.
National carrier Liberty Mutual phases out regional commercial brands
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the nation’s second-largest property-casualty insurer, will phase out its regional commercial brands this year to focus on marketing the Liberty name.
Crop insurers face the worst underwriting results in 25 years due to a continuing drought.
Pa. Christian college lawsuit against health reform law reinstated
Pharmacy benefits firm hires CFO, looks for revenue to double in 2013
Insurers seek approval for 300 plans for D.C.’s online exchange
Md. financial advisor a contestant on reality TV show, The Bachelorette
Shaw to lead Deloitte’s insurance sector, Amoroso to retire
Average U.S. retirement age rises, biggest concern is having money
Policy for N.J., N.Y. businesses affected if Super Bowl canceled
Eastern Alliance, Westfield launch multi-line captive
Shaw to lead Deloitte’s insurance sector, Amoroso to retire
