East News
News for January 2004
January 30, 2004
- PIANJ Launches Online Agency Staffing Assistance Program
- PIANY Summarizes 2004 Legislative Issues
- Connecticut Retail Merchants Endorse OneBeacon
January 29, 2004
- Notice on N.Y P/C License Updates
- Penn-America Reports 51.9 Percent Increase in Q4 Operating Income
- Mass. Man Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
January 28, 2004
- Stephen Haney New VP of ACE Surety
- N.Y. Agent Arrested on 50 Counts of Insurance Fraud
- U.S.I. Names Philip E. Larson VP-Operations
- PIANY's MetroRAP a Huge Success
January 27, 2004
- PCI Concerned with Restrictive Measures Under Consideration in Maine
- N.Y. Central Mutual Selects ISO Program for Replacement Value Calculations
- PIANY Commends Authorities on Fraud Results, Urges Vigilance
- PIANH Opposes Bill Removing Consumer Protection in Banks
- PCI Pleased with Mass. Legislators on Internet Bill
- NYSID Reports Record Fraud Fighting Year
- N.J. Man Charged with Stealing Thousands from 9/11 Disaster Programs Notes Additional Scams
January 26, 2004
- N.J. Moves to Protect Policyholders; Files to Liquidate Insurer
- PCI to Testify at Md. Hurricane Claims Briefing
- Tami Stanton Named NAMIC Northeast State Manager
- Kaye Names Marc Cohen New President, CEO - Bruce Guthart is New Hub COO
- Brooklyn Hosts PIANY's MetroRAP
January 23, 2004
- McSweeney & Ricci Hires Michael Lincoln, Darcie Moss
- Erie Announces Board of Directors Nominees
- NYSID Notes Changes in Licensing Procedures
- PIACT Discusses 2004 Insurance Issues with Commissioner
- IIABNY Supports "Get Smart About Insurance Week"
- PCI, AIA Applaud N.J. Wrongful Death Court Decision
January 22, 2004
- AMA Calls for Medical Liability Reform at Maryland Rally
- ACE USA Appoints Philip Twietmeyer Sr. VP ACE Select Markets
- Best Upgrades Allmerica Financial P/C Ratings to 'A-'
- Meadowbrook/TPA Distributes $4 Million to Mass. Workers' Comp Self-Insured Groups
January 21, 2004
- WCRI Study Reports Pa. Workers' Comp Costs Per Claim Continue Upward Trend
- PMA Capital Reports on Discussions with PID
- Douglas Boyce to Head American Re Insurance Operations Unit
- PIANJ offers DOBI Suggestions on Proof of Auto Ownership
- Vermont Commissioner Lists "Top 10" Investment Fraud Schemes
January 20, 2004
- NAMIC Applauds Mass. Governor's Call for Auto Insurance Reform
- Westfield Insurance Branches Out Into Virginia
- Michael C. Robinson Joins Mass. Agency Rogers & Gray
- PIANJ Applauds DOBI's Customer Info Safeguard Proposals
January 19, 2004
- N.J. Auto Profits' IIANJ Disputes Findings
- Pa. Stresses Importance of 'Get Smart About Insurance Week'
- A.M. Best Adds N.H. to State Rate Filings
- NYS Senate to Hold Auto Fraud Hearing
- PIANY Honors Faina Aynbinder, Nicole DeVito
- Esurance Announces New N.Y. Auto Coverage
- PIANJ Supports DOBI Proposal on Producer Representation
January 16, 2004
- N.Y. Fraud Squad Busts Queens No-fault Insurance Ring; 33 Arrested
- Robert Kerzner to Retire from Hartford
- PCI Says Competition Only Solution to Mass. Auto Dilemma
January 15, 2004
- PIANJ Comments on Reproposed Customer Information Rule
- PIANY and CIBGNY Postpone Meeting
- Commerce Seeks Approval for 5% AAA Discount for 2004
- PIANJ Offers Suggestions on Auto Application Requirements
January 14, 2004
- Farmers Offers Multiple Lines Discount to Va. Customers
- OneBeacon Warns of Dangers from Freezing Pipes
- Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. Implements CSR24
January 13, 2004
- NIF Forms New Alternative Markets Division
- AIA Appoints Laura Kersey Assistant Northeast VP
- NYSSA to Hold Conference on Insurance Industry
January 12, 2004
- Report States N.J. Auto Market on Road to Recovery; PCI Optimistic About Reforms
- Report CIGNA Preparing for More Layoffs
- N.Y. Charges Two with Arson Fraud
- Vision Re Opens Conn. Office
- PIACT, PIANY Prepare Annual Company Surveys
- PIANJ President Comments on Progress of N.J. Auto Reforms
January 9, 2004
- PIANY Seeks Legislators' Help on Fraud, Other Issues
- N.Y. Couple Arrested for Auto Arson Fraud
- The Hartford Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Organizations
- Medford Man Sentenced for Conspiracy and Tax Fraud, in Workers' Comp Scam
January 8, 2004
- Two Firefighters Plead Guilty to Torching Firehouse
- Maine Insurance Department Publishes Survey
- NAII Applauds N.Y. Court Decision Rejecting Absolute Liability Concept for Labor Law
- NAII Calls Mass. AG's Auto Rate Decision Appeal "Politics as Usual"
January 7, 2004
- ProMutual Comments on Best's 'A-' Rating Reaffirmation
- Donegal Completes Peninsula Acquisition
- Meyer & Eckenrode Names Edward D. Rawlings Regional President
January 6, 2004
January 5, 2004
- Brown & Brown Announces N.Y./N.J. Acquisitions
- William Irons Resigns from R.I. Senate; Agent Refused to Reveal Clients
- IIABA Releases 2004 Legislative Agenda
January 2, 2004