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The shift in voluntary sales from group to individual sales, which began in the last 10 years, continues, as group sales lagged behind individual sales by only $25 million last year.
New Jersey insurance regulators want to overhaul the state’s auto insurance rules to battle rising costs seen in the state’s personal injury protection, or PIP, system.
A regional medical malpractice insurance company, Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange, has expanded its New Jersey operations with the opening of a new office in Hamilton, N.J.
Aetna awards $15.6 million to nonprofits, communities nationwide
A Hartford, Conn.-based insurance company awarded about $15.6 million to nonprofits nationwide last year through grants, community sponsorships, the matching gift program and employee volunteering.
Life settlements are becoming an increasingly appealing option for investors who fear the recent volatility of the stock market combined with the globalization of financial markets, according to a Dallas-based company that trains life settlement brokers.
NFIB: White House’s small biz health insurance tax credit numbers off
The National Federation of Independent Business has a bone to pick with the Obama Administration’s estimates of how many small business owners will qualify for new health insurance tax credits.
One-fifth of small business owners who offer health insurance to their workers expect to significantly change their benefits package the next time they renew their health plan as a result of federal health reform, according to a new survey.
New Jersey issued a certificate of authority, effective July 1, to its first captive insurance company, according to state insurance regulators.
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.
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).
Federal health reform would add 10,000 jobs, $4.4 billion to Calif.
Lautenberg, Rubio want to cap TRICARE fees for military retirees
Health care cost at all-time high, despite lower rate of increase
Life insurers sell shares in British tech firm to Pa. company
FINRA estimate for IA SROs excludes monetary, administrative details
Most insurance agencies seeing better results than last year
Pa. broker adds $181,000 commission to $2.1M false insurance invoice
A.M. Best rates Pa.-based insurer’s outlook ‘negative’
With five-year plan stuck, House passes new short-term NFIP extension
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