A regional medical malpractice insurance company, Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange, has expanded its New Jersey operations with the opening of a new office in Hamilton, N.J.

The Philadelphia regional office of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department closes Aug. 5, in a move the agency says will complete its reorganization of its customer service bureau.

NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co., a San Francisco-based carrier that operates a Pennsylvania insurer, is buying with Medicus Insurance Co. to expand its reach nationally.

An insurer for Sony Corp. asked a court to excuse it from paying the conglomerate’s legal defense after a data breach in April, and challenged Sony’s other insurers to define the extent of their coverage.

A Souderton, Pa.-based insurance company introduced product solutions designed to cover those who have been or who otherwise would be turned down for long-term care insurance.

A national healthcare savings organization, based in Horsham Pa., entered an agreement with a major Hispanic marketing group to target the Hispanic population and meet its goal of increasing monthly sales.

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold three forums in August to gather public input on health insurance exchanges.

The largest union representing Pennsylvania state employees has approved a new four-year contract, which includes an increase in the employee health insurance contributions.

Cigna officials say that despite the shifting of its U.S. headquarters to Bloomfield, Conn., a move announced earlier this week, the company will continue to occupy its offices in Philadelphia.

Cigna is leaving Philadelphia, moving its headquarters to Bloomfield, Conn., where it was enticed with $50 million in state economic benefits.