Regional news: 
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania House and Senate, just days before ending their session, approved a bill to extend the state’s medical malpractice fund.
Overall satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies fell 23 points this year, putting it at the lowest level in five years, according to an annual survey by J.D. Power and Associates.
Bill prohibiting certain designations passes in Pa. House committee
A bill regulating the use of senior-specific professional designations and business practices by insurance agents and brokers was passed by the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee last week.
Virginia among best, Maryland among worst retirement states
MoneyRates.com rated Virginia as the sixth best state and Maryland as the fifth worst state in two lists naming the 10 best and worst states in which to retire.
Highmark says it provided $4.1 million through ‘safety net’ efforts
The Highmark Foundation, which provides funds from Highmark Inc., the health insurer, to help the uninsured, says it has invested $4.1 million in the last four years.
The Round Table of New York, an organization of insurance field leaders, plans to award Larry Barton, president and CEO of The American College, with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual black tie dinner in December.
The Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has scheduled two sales events in late October.
Calif. cities, Philadelphia, other areas see health premium rates soar
A collection of nine U.S. metropolitan areas, including five in California and Philadelphia, experienced higher than average increases in their health premiums for this plan year.
Financial Services Super Day will be held Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE Conference Center in Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Donegal Insurance Group claims Interface Partner Award
Donegal Insurance Group recently received the 2010 Interface Partner Award from insurance technology company Applied Systems, recognizing Donegal’s commitment to real-time communication with agencies. Marietta, Pa.-based Donegal was specifically commended for interface advancements in download and real-time rating.
Federal health exchange officials too busy to worry about Supreme Court
Federal health reform would add 100,000 jobs, $4.4 billion to Calif.
Lautenberg, Rubio want to cap TRICARE fees for military retirees
Combination life insurance product sales rise at ‘remarkable rate’
Pa. men charged in multi-state, ‘elaborate financial fraud scheme’
Small business worries about its role in retirement planning
Senate passes ‘Band-Aid’ bill to extend NFIP 60 days; House must act
Allstate seeking agency owners for Md., Va., D.C., Pa, Del., W.Va.
Wharton School establishes new risk and insurance program
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