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National, regional health carriers sign on to Mercer exchange
International consulting firm Mercer announced that a core group of major health insurance carriers have signed on to be part of the company’s Mercer Marketplace, a private benefits exchange for employers and their workers.
PRESS RELEASE – Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), the policyholder-owned property/casualty insurer that exclusively caters to high net worth individuals and families, has announced that it will begin accepting new members (policyholders) in Wyoming.
Sterling & Sterling, Inc., a property-casualty and multi-line insurance brokerage based in Woodbury, N.Y., will change its name to SterlingRisk as part of a company rebrand.
Most expensive, cheapest states for auto insurance coverage
Driving a Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG coupe in Oregon will inflict the most painful car insurance bill possible in the nation – more than any other vehicle or state of residence – with an average annual premium of $5,867 (for a driver with a clean record).
Allstate is increasing its presence in Texas with plans to add more than 120 new agency owners in 2013. The expansion could add 360 jobs across the Lone Star state.
A member of an Asian community swindled hundreds of neighbors out of $200,000 in a funeral insurance-like scam.
XL Group’s reinsurance operations expanded its U.S. presence with the opening of two offices, one in Philadelphia and the other in Dallas.
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.
A sweepstakes insurance policy and the Ravens’ Super Bowl win are ensuring a lot of free publicity and advertising for a Baltimore furniture store chain.
Pinnacle Brokers Insurance Solutions, Inc., announced that on February 1, 2012, E M Schumann Risk Services will merge with Pinnacle Brokers and Ed Schumann will become part of the Pinnacle ownership and management team.
Insurers seek approval for 300 plans for D.C.’s online exchange
Tavenner receives Senate confirmation, implements health reform law
Horizon BCBS to launch private health insurance exchange in N.J.
Shaw to lead Deloitte’s insurance sector, Amoroso to retire
Average U.S. retirement age rises, biggest concern is having money
Zurich to refund $4.5 million in disability premiums to New Yorkers
Shaw to lead Deloitte’s insurance sector, Amoroso to retire
Zurich to refund $4.5 million in disability premiums to New Yorkers
N.Y. Senate passes auto fraud bills, throws down gauntlet to Assembly
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