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Fla. body shop owner accused of impersonating insurance adjuster

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:04:00 +0000

A Florida body shop owner was charged with impersonating an insurance adjuster for three carriers at accident scenes to generate more business for his auto body shop, police say.

Fla. body shop owner accused of impersonating insurance adjuster via IFAwebnews.

Lautenberg, Rubio want to cap TRICARE fees for military retirees

Bob Graham — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:27:23 +0000

Two U.S. senators introduced a bill that seeks to “place reasonable and affordable caps” on health insurance fees, deductibles and pharmacy co-payments for retirees from the military as federal officials plan to start shifting more costs to them.

Lautenberg, Rubio want to cap TRICARE fees for military retirees via IFAwebnews.

BenefitMall merges with CompuPay, seeking faster growth

Bob Graham — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:33:26 +0000

The country's largest general insurance agency, BenefitMall, merged with CompuPay, a payroll solutions company, as it looks to accelerate its growth.

BenefitMall merges with CompuPay, seeking faster growth via IFAwebnews.

MetLife to pay $600 million to consumers in ‘landmark’ settlement

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:40:09 +0000

A group of six states reached a $40 million “landmark” settlement today (April 23) with nine MetLife insurance companies that might return about $600 million to consumers nationwide.

MetLife to pay $600 million to consumers in ‘landmark’ settlement via IFAwebnews.

Brown & Brown buys Moten Associates in Pennsylvania

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:08:23 +0000

Brown & Brown acquired Moten Associates, a Norristown, Pa., insurance agency, for an undisclosed amount, according to the company.

Brown & Brown buys Moten Associates in Pennsylvania via IFAwebnews.

FEMA says Florida bill may make the state ineligible for NFIP

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:28:17 +0000

A bill passed unanimously in Florida's House and Senate is attracting attention for potentially ruining the state's eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), although state officials say there's no reason to worry.

FEMA says Florida bill may make the state ineligible for NFIP via IFAwebnews.

Florida firm pays $137M to settle false claims, ‘cherry picking’ case

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:13:36 +0000

A Tampa, Fla.-based managed care services provider will pay $137.5 million to the federal government and nine states to settle four lawsuits accusing the company of violating the federal False Claims Act.

Florida firm pays $137M to settle false claims, ‘cherry picking’ case via IFAwebnews.

Okla. insurance agent found in Fla., accused of defrauding elderly

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:35:52 +0000

A former Collinsville, Okla., insurance agent was arrested March 28 in Florida for allegedly exploiting a group of senior citizens in Oklahoma for money.

Okla. insurance agent found in Fla., accused of defrauding elderly via IFAwebnews.

Savoy Associates, Bancorp Bank team up on HSA program

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:05:54 +0000

Savoy Associates, a full-service regional health insurance general agency, recently launched an Health Savings Account (HSA) banking initiative with The Bancorp Bank.

Savoy Associates, Bancorp Bank team up on HSA program via IFAwebnews.

Main Street America Group beefs up Midwest with Austin Mutual deal

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:35:20 +0000

Austin Mutual Insurance Co., a Minnesota-based regional property-casualty insurer, is affiliating with The Main Street America Group, a super regional property-casualty insurance carrier building its midwestern footprint.

Main Street America Group beefs up Midwest with Austin Mutual deal via IFAwebnews.