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House Republicans hope to pass a spending measure next week, which includes blocking funding for federal health care reform, to trim the federal budget deficit.
Markel Corp. reported having a “busy and productive year” last year, with a diluted net income per share of $27.27 at the end of December 2010, compared to $20.52 for the prior year.
Allied Insurance Brokers is going to offer a real estate program in the mid-Atlantic states through a partnership with American Alternative Insurance Corp.
New Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent C. Gray named Bill White as his insurance commissioner, replacing Gennet Purcell.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wants to know whether his challenge of the federal health reform law is a winner sooner rather than later.
The Republican-led House in Virginia approved mandating health insurers to provide limited coverage to children with autism.
The National Flood Insurance Program, which is set to expire Sept. 30, could face new funding threats as Congress looks for budgetary cuts, according to an insurance industry lobbyist.
The U.S. Senate, as expected, flexed its Democratic majority to vote down a bill repealing the federal health reform law that U.S. House Republicans approved last month.
Companion Life acquires its third-party dental administrator
Companion Life Insurance Co. purchased Total Dental Administrators (TDA) and its affiliates and subsidiaries, expanding on an existing relationship among the companies.
A Florida judge’s ruling that parts of the health care reform law are unconstitutional has generated a loud response from both sides.

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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