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W.Va. auto body repairman admits filing fraudulent claims

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:35:19 +0000

A Buckhannon, W.Va., man pleaded guilty to defrauding insurance companies by staging vehicle accidents and filing fake claims.

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Supreme Court refuses State Farm’s appeal on private records

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:37:48 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to address a petition by an auto insurance company over a West Virginia ruling preventing it from retaining private medical records used against it in a civil suit.

Supreme Court refuses State Farm’s appeal on private records via IFAwebnews.

Marcellus Shale gas leads to widespread litigation, insurance claims

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:08:50 +0000

Lawsuits and legislation about natural gas harvesting in the Marcellus Shale region and nationwide is underway and expected to spread, eventually reaching the insurance industry.

Marcellus Shale gas leads to widespread litigation, insurance claims via IFAwebnews.

Mid-Atlantic states among 28 getting more federal health reform money

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:57:08 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted a second round of awards totaling $109 million to 28 states and Washington, D.C., to further implement federal health reform.

Mid-Atlantic states among 28 getting more federal health reform money via IFAwebnews.

BB&T Insurance now selling homeowners’, travel policies online

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:22:16 +0000

A Winston-Salem, N.C.-based insurance company announced that its members now can buy homeowner’s and travel insurance, as well as other products, on its website.

The company operates in Maryland, Virginia and ... Read →

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Curian Capital’s eight new territories include D.C., N.C. and N.J.

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:27:12 +0000

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.

Curian Capital’s eight new territories include D.C., N.C. and N.J. via IFAwebnews.

Highmark program helps its Medicare Advantage members figure out care

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 20 May 2011 09:18:21 +0000

Highmark has launched a new program to encourage its Medicare Advantage members to designate a family member, friend or other loved one as an advocate who can help them navigate the complexities of the health care system.

Highmark program helps its Medicare Advantage members figure out care via IFAwebnews.

BB&T’s insurance income up slightly in first quarter

Bob Graham — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:21:21 +0000

BB&T Corp., a bank holding company with insurance operations, reported $250 million in insurance income in the first quarter of the year.

BB&T’s insurance income up slightly in first quarter via IFAwebnews.

U.S. antitrust probe of Blues widens to Md., N.C., 4 other licensees

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:49 +0000

The U.S. Justice Department has expanded an investigation of Blue Cross/Blue Shield licensees' alleged anti-competitive agreements with hospitals beyond Michigan, where it filed an antitrust lawsuit against the insurer.

U.S. antitrust probe of Blues widens to Md., N.C., 4 other licensees via IFAwebnews.

Pa.-based agency offering new combined coverage option in 14 states

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:36:19 +0000

A Greensburg, Pa.-based insurance agency is offering a new insurance product that it says combines claims-made errors and omissions coverage with the occurrence general liability form.

Pa.-based agency offering new combined coverage option in 14 states via IFAwebnews.