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News for February 2006
February 28, 2006
- N.Y. Homeowners Insurance Market: Strong or Weak?
- R.I. Judge Rules Out Punitive Damages in Lead Paint Decision
- Survey of Agents Finds No Immediate Crisis in N.Y. Homeowners Market
- Vt. Workers' Comp Rates Moderate
- Pa. Shuts Down Pro-Tel Prescription Drug Plan Sale to Seniors
- Acordia Promotes Durkin in Boston
February 27, 2006
February 26, 2006
- N.Y. Looks to Return $150 Million in Unclaimed Insurance, Bank Funds
- Transit Chief in Mass. Placed on Leave as Insurance Probe Continues
- Futures Trading Begins on Snowfall Index for Boston, N.Y. City
February 24, 2006
February 23, 2006
- Pennsylvania Court Rules Parents' Homeowners Policy Covers Shootings by Son
- Insurers Ready to Testify That N.Y. Homeowners Market is Healthy
- HRH Purchasing Del. Agency
- N.Y. Farmer Arraigned on Arson, Fraud in Fire That Killed 24 Cows
February 22, 2006
- R.I. Jury Holds Lead Paint Makers Liable for Child Poisoning
- Meadowbrook/TPA Returns $2.5M to Mass. Workers' Comp Self-Insureds
- Community Banks Purchasing Wiley Insurance Agency
- R.I.'s Doorley Agency Adds Asselin, Vadeboncoeur to Staff
- Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority Notes Top 10 Pa. Fraud Cases of 2005
- Conn. Woman Sentenced to 2 Years Probation in Health Insurer Scam
February 21, 2006
- No Decision Yet in R.I. Lead Paint Case
- Md. Water Taxi Insurer Sues Coast Guard, Citing Too Many Passengers
- Farming More Dangerous Than Mining in Virginia, Data Shows
- Hanover Transfers Discontinued N.J. Business to Proformance
- Penn Millers' Management to Focus on Agribusiness, General Commercial
February 16, 2006
- R.I. Nightclub Fire Plaintiffs Add Home Depot, State, Band as Defendants
- R.I.'s Beacon Review to be Headed by Former N.Y. City Mayor Giuilani's Firm
- N.Y. Worker Injured in Fall From Platform Gets $2.3 Million
- N.H. House Kills Wal-Mart Bill
- Provider Insurance in Mass. Adds Doucette for Personal Lines
- N.Y. Fraud Bureau Touts Record Year
- Va. State Police Launch Advertisements to Battle Insurance Fraud
- Pa. AG Charges Former Prison Guard and SEPTA Worker with Fraud
February 15, 2006
- N.Y. Regulator Balked at Spitzer Deal Ending AIG Contingent Pay
- Del. Regulator Plans Online Shopping Service, More Consumer Help
- Conn. Court Rejects Wrongful Death Claims Against Pratt & Whitney
- R.I. Gov. Carcieri Names Police Veteran to Beacon Mutual Board
- CSX to Pay $2 Million for Cleanup Costs from Baltimore Tunnel Fire
- Unhappy Valentine: Wedding's Off, Pa. Law Says Ring to be Returned
- Specialty Broker Ames & Gough Names Knise President
February 14, 2006
- Pennsylvania Again Cuts Workers' Comp Rates, This Time by 8.5%
- Mass. AG Probes Hospitals' Charges to State's Free Care Pool
- Insurer Sues Sprinkler Consultant Over N.H. School Fire
February 13, 2006
- N.Y. Sets Agenda for Public Hearing on Homeowners Insurance Market
- Va. House GOP Offers Transportation Plan Minus Tax Hikes
- Jurors Hear Closing Arguments in R.I. Lead Paint Case
- N.Y. Jury Tosses Family's Claim That Thrown Shrimp Led to Death
February 10, 2006
February 9, 2006
- Maine Weighs Expansion of Dirigo
- Gov. Rendell Orders Inspections of Pa. Mines Within 30 Days
- R.I. Governor Promises $100M to Help Small Firms Provide Health Benefits
February 8, 2006
- Retailers File Suits Against 'Fair Share' Mandates in Md., N.Y. Courts
- Insurers Reduce Rates for D.C. Taxis Under 6-Month Policies
- Conn. Gov. Rell to Outline Economic Development Plan Today
- Driving Instructor, Delaware Officials at Odds Over Credentialing Panel
- Agent Group Garners N.Y. Award for 'Lunch 'n' Learn' Seminars
February 7, 2006
- Va. House Panel Blocks Gov. Kaine's Insurance Tax Plan
- R.I.'s Beacon Mutual Under Scrutiny As It Tries to Relax Regulation
- Conn. AG Blumenthal Proposes Trucking Safety 'Hall of Shame'
- Maine School Settles Over Death of Cross Country Runner
- Va. House Panel Backs Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Mandate
- M&T Buys Maryland's Hess Egan
February 6, 2006
- N.Y. Sen. Schumer Criticizes Allstate's Coastal Area Cutback
- R.I. Sen. Reed's Bill Requiring Updated Federal Flood Maps Wins Backing
- Gay Conn. Doctor Accuses Catholic Hospital of Bias
- Mass. Public Transit System Renews $500 Million Terrorism Policy
- PCI Says N.Y. Credit Freeze Won't Cool Identity Theft Problem
February 3, 2006
- Report Cites Mass. Employers with Workers in State Health Pools
- Virginia Advances Criminal Penalties for Owners of Dangerous Dogs
February 2, 2006
February 1, 2006