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News for March 2006
March 31, 2006
March 30, 2006
March 29, 2006
- N.J. Gov. Corzine Swears In Goldman as Insurance Commissioner
- Md. Commissioner Orr Defends GEICO Against Unfair Underwriting Charges
- N.H. Employers Receive Refunds on Workers Comp Policies
- The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn.
March 28, 2006
- U.S. to Virginia: Don't Count on Feds If Flu Pandemic Hits
- Investors Pressure DuPont Over Risks of Genetically-Modified Products
- Mass. May Toughen Teen Driving Laws, Raise Licensing Age
March 27, 2006
- Pa. Gov. Rendell Vetoes Bill Limiting Civil Damages as 'Unbalanced'
- N.H. House Votes to Help Flood Victims
- Maine GOP Candidate Unveils Health Ideas; Calls for Dirigo Suspension
- Maryland's Beall, Former U.S. Senator, Congressman, Insurance Agent, Dies
- Hillberg Joins Provider Insurance Group in Mass.
March 24, 2006
- N.Y. Woman Charged for Fraud for Receiving Katrina Aid
- Jury Awards More Than $10M in Water Bottlers' Lawsuit
- National Atlantic Appoints Golding to Board of Directors
March 23, 2006
- N.Y. Insurance Chief Mills Told to Halt Political Fundraising
- N.H. House Passes Premum Tax Cut for Insurers; Measure Now Goes to Senate
March 22, 2006
- 'Long Overdue' Northeast Warned to Prepare for 'Historic' Weather Disaster This Year
- Maine Jury Awards Former CEO $7.5M for Bank's Malpractice
March 21, 2006
- Hub, Citizens Bank on 'Not Your Typical' Insurance Agency Deal
- R.I. to Hear 28% Beacon Mutual Rate Cut at May 11 Hearing
- Insurers Disappointed in Changes to Conn. Flex Rating Bill
- HRH Appoints Lyon as Conn. CEO
March 20, 2006
- Gov. Baldacci Signs Bill to Assist Maine Identity Theft Victims
- R.I. Fire Marshal Says Most Nightclubs Meet Code; Reporting Changes Sought
March 19, 2006
- Pa. Gov. Rendell Vetoes Homebuilder Damages Cap Deemed Unconstitutional
- Mass. State Sen. Nuciforo, Insurance Panel Chairman, to Exit Senate
March 17, 2006
- Maine Gov. Baldacci Proposes Self-Insurance for Dirigo Health Plan
- Del. Nixes Medical Malpractice Subsidies for High Risk Doctors
- N.Y. Charges Boxer in Family-Run Staged Accident Scam
- Harleysville Group Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable
March 16, 2006
- Bill Limiting Civil Damage Suits Reaches Pa. Gov. Rendell's Desk
- Maine Panel Endorses Mandatory Sentences for Repeat Bad Drivers
- Mass. House, Senate Reported Close to Final Health Reform Terms
- Md. Jurors Deadlocked in Arson Case
March 15, 2006
- Del. Commissioner Targets Health Care, Credit Scores, Workers' Comp
- Insurers Hit Mass. Bill Directing Anti-Fraud Savings Refunds
- N.Y. Assembly Approves Making High Risk Property Plan Permanent
March 14, 2006
- N.J. Supreme Court Lowers Standard for Proving Insured Committed Fraud
- N.Y. Senate Passes Bill Requiring Insurance on Public Boats
- Maryland Weighs Longer Filing Period for Child Abuse Lawsuits
- Retired Maine Business Executive Alleges Financial Malpractice
- Dozens of Firetrucks to be Sold at Pennsylvania Auction
- N.Y. Workers' Comp Fund Offers Online Certificate Validation
- Selective Insurance Group in N.J. Makes Executive Appointments
March 13, 2006
- Insurers for Lead Paint Makers Move to Limit Costs in R.I. Cleanup
- Va. Gov. Kaine Calls Special Session to Address Transportation Funding
- Two Former Maine Paper Mill Workers File Asbestos Lawsuits
- N.Y. Groups to Study Effects of Insurers Denying Dog Owners Coverage
- DiMatteo Elected President of Conn. Agents' Group, PIA
March 12, 2006
- Eastern Bank Adds to Mass. Insurance Base with Howland Agency
- Safety Insurance Net Income Soared in 2005; Loss Ratio Improves 10 Points
March 10, 2006
- Court Kills R.I. Subpoena of Beacon Mutual Files
- Mass. Supreme Court Weighs Commissioner's Authority
- Safety Board: Baltimore Water Taxi in Accident Was Overloaded
- HUB International Shifts Management in New England Brokerage
March 9, 2006
- Suspicious Fires Worry Md. Neighbors; $500,000 in Damages
- Conn. Fines 16, Including Insurance Commissioner, for Illegal Fundraising
- Bail for Pru Lobbyist Puts N.J. Governor in a Political Fix
- N.J.'s Horizon Health Plan Settles with Cardiologists on Overpayments
- Thomas Named VP at TD Banknorth Insurance in Maine
March 8, 2006
- R.I.'s Beacon Mutual Seeks to Quash State Subpoena for Its Records
- Citing Tax Question, Mass. Gov. Romney Hesitates Over Health Plan
- R.I. Governor Wants Health Insurers to Pay for Anti-Smoking Programs
- N.Y. Firefighters Kick Off Fire Safety Campaign Aimed at Children
March 7, 2006
- Insurers Urge Maryland to Adopt Fire-Safe Cigarette Law
- N.Y. Governor Proposes Tougher Tour Boat Safety Laws
March 6, 2006
- Beacon Mutual Refuses to Turn over Computer Records to R.I. Auditors
- Mass. Closer to Employer Charge, Individual Mandate for Health Coverage
- Goldman Sworn in as Acting N.J. Insurance Commissioner
- Conn. Lawmakers Try Again to Ban Open Liquor Containers in Cars
- Bollinger Acquires 3 N.J. Agencies
- R.I.'s Beacon Mutual Touts $27.5M Profit as It Nears Initial Rating
March 3, 2006
- PCI Testifies in Support of Flex Rating for Conn. Consumers
- Safeco, FSC Insurance Offer Real-Time Rates in Connecticut
- Willis Adds N.Y. Company to Strengthen Fine Art, Jewelry and Specie Group
- Pa. Pair Try to Dig Out of Fraud Charges Involving Snowmobile
- Md. Man Burned in Car Torching Caper
- Authorities Deliver Goods on Mass. Letter Carrier's Workers' Comp Scam
March 1, 2006