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The outlook for a Valley View, Pa.-based insurance company was recently downgraded from “stable” to “negative,” although, with the help of its parent company, its financial strength remains excellent, according to a key ratings service.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. said its first Inflation Protector Variable Annuity contracts, issued in November 2010,received a 3.87% inflation increase in November 2011.
Chartis, All Risks partnering on temporary staffing sector program
Chartis and All Risks Ltd., a Hunt Valley, Md.-based independent wholesale brokerage, are expanding their relationship to include a program for temporary staffing agencies.
The owner of a California cellular telephone retailer was sentenced to three years and four months in state prison for his involvement in more than 2,000 fraudulent insurance claims, costing more than $700,000.
The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America expanded its flagship ProVider Plus individual disability insurance portfolio to enable producers to reach more clients across the income protection spectrum, the company said.
First Guardian, Berkshire ProViderPlus product webinar set for Jan. 12
Guardian and Berkshire have released a new ProVider Plus series for their disability insurance portfolio, effective Jan. 3.
A national insurer announced that it will offer dental benefits plans to people in New York, including New York City, Albany and Rochester, as part of its continuing dental plan expansion.
All Risks partners to broaden, expand trucker and auto coverage
All Risks partnered with Canal Insurance Co. to expand its trucking coverage to Virginia and Delaware, effective April 15.
The Hanover expands small business offerings to D.C., western states
The Hanover Insurance Group has expanded its small commercial insurance offerings into six western states and Washington, D.C.
AmeriHealth New Jersey is introducing a new network option, AmeriHealth New Jersey Value Network, April 1, according to the health insurer.

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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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