A New York psychiatrist could face a maximum of 15 years in prison or as little as one year, depending on how much of his court-ordered restitution he pays in the next few months stemming from his conviction from Medicaid fraud.

A federal court in Connecticut has approved a partial settlement in a class-action civil suit involving the handling of 401(k) plans by Hartford Life Insurance Co.

A retired Scranton, Pa., firefighter faces numerous charges, including arson and insurance fraud, in connection with a 2008 fire at an apartment building he owned that prosecutors say was torched to collect more than $215,000 in insurance on the property.

A former deputy with the Lehigh County Sheriff’s Department pleaded guilty in court to burning his car in 2006 to collect money from his insurer.

Indicating that it did not have a proper say in the merger of HealthNet and UnitedHealth Group, a group of Connecticut physicians has filed a suit to block the deal.

Just like it did last year in Delaware, Walgreens has announced it will withdraw some of its pharmacies from the Medicaid program in Washington state this year in response to a reduction in reimbursement rates.

Berkshire Hathaway’s reinsurance unit, General Re, has entered into a deal with the U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle allegations it entered into sham reinsurance deals with both American International Group and Prudential Financial.

The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Risk Management Programs has denied a request by Gloucester County officials to collect $171,000 through insurance coverage for legal fees to defend four of its employees.

A New Jersey man can pursue legal action against his former employer, including his brother who served as his supervisor, after having his health insurance cut off while still employed.

Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. has filed suit against a pair of insurance agents to recoup the money they allegedly pocketed from sales of policies to Goodwill Industries.