Federal authorities have granted more than $46 million to 45 states and Washington, D.C., to “improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases.”

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler plans to explore whether to force agents to disclose commissions and other compensation for each insurance transaction.

Following the lead of regulators in New Jersey …  Read →

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) is going to offer property-casualty insurance coverage for owners of high-value homes in New York.

Ross Buchmueller

“PURE recognizes that homeowners today are seeking smarter financial …  Read →

State regulators and American International Group could reach a settlement by June over an investigation into workers’ compensation premiums.

The multi-state examination, conducted with the help of a National Association of …  Read →

Massachusetts is the latest state to take action against a pair of New Jersey companies and three of its employees, alleging that they used unsolicited faxes, or so called “junk …  Read →

Any serious national health care reform effort must force individuals to have coverage, industry experts said at a recent panel discussion.

Patrick R. Young

“We need an individual coverage mandate,” said …  Read →

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., the first property-casualty insurance firm to offer green insurance in the U.S., is bringing a product to New York.

The first-ever admitted green insurance available in homeowners …  Read →

Peter A. Gilbertson

Willis Group Holdings of New York, N.Y., has announced the appointment of Peter A. Gilbertson as managing partner and growth leader for Willis HRH in New …  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 →

Noting its adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, A.M. Best has affirmed the ratings of Bridgewater, N.J.-based Allstate New Jersey Insurance Group and its members.

The ratings agency affirmed the insurer’s financial strength rating …  Read →