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News for June 2003
June 30, 2003
- NYPIUA Begins Accepting Applications for New Insurance and Renewals
- Aon Moves into New NYC Offices, Reaffirms Commitment to City
June 27, 2003
- Companies Respond to PIACT Performance Survey
- AIA Joins in Filing Amicus Brief in Support of Reg 68 Changes
June 26, 2003
- N.J. Hospitals Face Average 2003 Med-Mal Premiums of $1.9 Million
- U.S. Risk Opens Alternative Risk Transfer Company in Avon, Conn.
- PIACT is Seeking Potential Candidates for CIC Scholarships
June 25, 2003
- PIANJ Commends Senate on Passage of Legislation to Protect Agents' Books
- NYSID's Licensing Capability via the Internet Nears 300,000
- IIANJ Urges Companies to Consider N.J. Market Following Auto Reforms
- AGO Insurance Software, Eastern Alliance Insurance Group Ink Deal
June 24, 2003
- Report Pa. Seeking to Recover Funds from Robert Steinberg
- PIANY Notes Passage of Policyholder Protection Bill
- NYSID to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Workers' Comp Rate Increase
- S-5700 Passes N.Y. Assembly – Extends NYPIUA, Restores "2%" Rule
June 23, 2003
- Pa. Department Releases Market Conduct Exam Report; Results from Review of Private Passenger Auto Underwriting Guideline
- PIANY Notes Passage of N.Y. Insurance Bills as Senate Session Ends
June 20, 2003
- N.Y. Charges Nineteen in Insurance Fraud Rings
- N.Y. Dept. Arrests Liverpool Man for Arson in Syracuse Building Fire
- N.J. YIP's Elect Charles J. Caruso as New President
June 19, 2003
- Allstate NJ, Encompass Lawsuit Seeks $22 Million in Fraud Damages from North Jersey MDs
- A.M. Best Upgrades Rating of Folksamerica Reinsurance Co.
- Pa. Senate Confirms Koken as Dept. Commissioner
- Plymouth Rock Reaches Agreement with Holyoke Mutual
- Harleysville Comments on Expected Drop in Q2 Operating Earnings
- AIA Opposes Repeal of Pa. Motorcycle Helmet Law
June 18, 2003
- Conn. Dram Shop Act Changes Become Effective
- Ernesta G. Procope Named to African American Business Hall of Fame
- Penn. Hospitals Oppose Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law
June 17, 2003
- PIANJ/PIANY Joint Conference Posts Record Attendance
- NAII Says R.I. "Vicarious Liability" Bill Could Increase Auto Premiums
- Hartford Life Executive VP Lizabeth Zlatkus New CFO; Richard L. Mucci Named Group Benefits Director
- NAII Notes Vt. Legislative Session "Ends Quietly for Insurers"
June 16, 2003
- Community Banks Completes Acquisition of Shultz Insurance Agency
- A.M. Best Downgrades MLMIC Group, Princeton and OHIC Ratings
- Former N.Y. Broker Charged with Selling False Workers Comp Policy
- Conseco and Trump Reach Agreement on GM Building
June 13, 2003
- PMA Names Three to Sr. Management Positions
- AIA Commends Pa. Legislature's Passage of Non-Economic Cap Amendment
June 12, 2003
- Penn. Senate Leader Applauds Passage of Med Mal Reform Bill; Attacks Governor's Plan
- Survey Reports Malpractice Lawsuits Threaten Healthcare on Long Island
- AIA Lauds Passage of NH Standard Fire Policy Excluding Terrorist Coverage
- PIANJ President Credits Association for Auto Reform and Agency Laws
- NAII Says NJ Auto Reform "Proves Viability of State Regulatory System"
June 11, 2003
- S&P Lowers and Withdraws Worldwide Insurance Co. Ratings
- Del. Becomes First State to Implement InsureNet's Vehicle Insurance Verification System
- Harleysville Repeats as One of America's Top 100 Places for IT Employees to Work
- NAII Says N.Y. Assembly Bill to Ban Credit Scoring Won't Help Consumers
June 10, 2003
- HRH to Build "Habitat for Humanity Houses"
- PIANJ Hails Signing of N.J. Auto Reform Bill
- Pa. Governor Unveils Med-Mal Liability Reform Plan
- NYSID Authorizes Internet Option for Continuing Education Requirements
June 9, 2003
- HAP Comments on Med Mal Report Showing Need for Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Reforms
- N.Y. Agent Arrested for Stealing Annuity Money from Clients
- Report Says N.J. Doctors Seek Big Reductions in Policy Limits
June 6, 2003
- Chairman of Conn. Insurance Real Estate Committee to Speak at CTYIP Breakfast
- Alliance Opposes Proposed N.J. Restrictions on Call Centers
- S&P Lowers Princeton Insurance Co. Ratings to 'Bpi'
- AIA Lauds VT Legislature for Actions on Child Safety, Rejection of UIM Expansion
June 5, 2003
- N.Y. Doctor Announces Settlement of Defamation Action Against Allstate
- N.Y. Governor Introduces
- PIANJ Updates Agency Handbook to Include New Surplus Lines Section
- MIIX Advantage Announces Subscription Offering
June 4, 2003
- Associations Tell Mass. Commissioner to Let Competition Determine Auto Premiums
- Jeanne Cosentino to Receive PIANJ Community Service Award
- Marshall Rubenstein to Receive PIANY's Distinguished Insurance Service Award
- Best Assigns Rating to PMA Capital's Senior Debt
- Alliance Hails DC Reg. Promoting Use of Aftermarket Auto Parts
- N.Y. Healthcare Alliance Warns of Cuts as Med Mal Premiums Rise
June 3, 2003
- Alliance Lauds Mass. Decision to Drop Policy Surcharge from Budget
- NYC Marathon Adds ING to Title as Company Signs Sponsorship Deal
- N.Y. Holocaust Survivors to Receive $1.1 Million from ICHEIC
- AIA Notes N.H. Regulatory Modernization Bill Goes to Governor
June 2, 2003