Federal health reform rules for health insurance rate reviews, which took effect today (Sept. 1), may not be “strict” enough to protect consumers against insurers’ rate hikes, consumer advocacy groups say.

A Billings, Mont., businessman pleaded not guilty in federal court to allegations that he assisted a former claims adjuster to defraud a Wyoming insurance company in a fake claims scheme.

Denver-based registered investment advisor Curian Capital has added new sales staff in eight new territories, including South Jersey, Northwest North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

California’s state controller says a multi-state settlement with John Hancock over its handling of state unclaimed property laws with its life insurance and annuity policies “will not be the last” for life insurers.

Premiums and deductibles have risen “sharply” since 2003 and are outpacing workers’ payroll increases, although the new health reform law may “reverse” the rate increases, according to a new report.

A majority of the states represented in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with President Barack Obama Sept. 22 to discuss implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Facing a June 1 deadline for hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers to start footing the full cost for their health insurance, Congress has pitched a new plan to extend subsidies through the end of the year.

Baltimore, Md., ranked as the least safest city for motorists, while five cities in Michigan – the birthplace of the automobile – were among the safest cities, according to a new survey from an online insurance company.

A niche insurance company based in Elizabethtown, Pa. had its ratings outlook reduced to “negative” after a ratings service expressed concerns about its limited profitability over the last few years amid an increasingly competitive market.

A national independent insurance agents’ group is applauding a U.S. Senate panel for approving an amendment to financial reform legislation freeing its membership from onerous data collection.