The Maryland Insurance Administration has given its approval for Physicians Healthcare Management Group (Phyhealth) for its affiliate to underwrite medical malpractice insurance in the state.

Golden Rule Insurance Co. introduced a new dental and vision products aimed at individuals and families in Maryland and Illinois, according to a company statement.

Ocean City (Md.) Council members are considering asking the state to eliminate unemployment benefits to seasonal workers, a change that could affect a number of businesses across the state, according to advocates.

The Maryland Board of Public Works cut an additional $364 million from the fiscal 2010 operating budget Wednesday, pushing the total reductions to $1.1 billion since the fiscal year began in July.

Maryland’s Democratic-dominated congressional delegation sang the praises of President Obama‘s health care speech Wednesday night, calling it “bold” and “powerful.”

With a declining economy, agency owners thinking about getting out of the insurance industry or taking a smaller role in operations should consider streamlining their businesses to get the most …  Read →

Legislation to increase medical loss ratios for insurers has “hit a wall,” due to negative reaction from the industry, says its sponsor.

The bill, HB 272, was part of a package …  Read →

The nation’s largest dental insurer wants to make sure dental benefits don’t get lost in the debate and discussion over national health care reform.

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Delta Dental Plans Association, …  Read →

Kent Schwab & Associates, the largest Allstate insurance agency in Maryland, has partnered with a Washington, D.C., firm to launch a new website to aid its customers.

The insurance agency, with …  Read →

As Washington, D.C., legislators and CareFirst continue discussions on a bill that would put new restrictions on the insurer, Maryland lawmakers are working to prevent any negative fallout in their …  Read →