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News for May 2006
May 31, 2006
- Fairfield County Stretch of I-95 in Conn. Cited for Truck Accidents
- R.I. Adopts Hurricane Plan
- N.H. Joins States Requiring Cigarettes to be 'Fire-Safe'
- Reinsurance Broker Holborn Makes Exec Changes, Adds New Hires
- Integro Appoints Kilduff a Managing Principal for Healthcare in N.Y.
May 30, 2006
- Insurers Urge Veto of N.Y. Credit Freeze Legislation
- Driver, Citing Harm from Publicity, Sues Families of Vt. Crash Victims
- R.I. Governor Appeals Judge's Ruling Blocking His Beacon Mutual Firings
- Insurance Strategist to Lead New Mass. Health Plan Agency
May 26, 2006
- Federal Disaster Aid Available for Flood Victims in Mass., N.H. and Maine
- Pa. Workers' Comp Claims Costs Below Median But Growing Steadily
- Maine's Cleaves Named FEMA Director for New England
- R.I.-Based Brokers' Service Marketing Expands Management Team
May 25, 2006
- Mass. House Goes in Reverse, Nixes Primary Seat Belt Law
- R.I. Senate Wants to Raise Liability Limits for Taxis, Shuttles
- Russell Heads Plymouth Rock Marketing in Conn.; Reardon to N.H.
- Mass. Liquor JUA Rewards Training Security Staff, Not Just Servers
May 24, 2006
- Maryland Workers Comp Costs Rising But Average Claim Typical
- Mass. Gubernatorial Candidate Healey Calls for Malpractice Reforms
- N.H. Man Convicted in 3 Arsons
- Two Major Title Insurance Cos. in N.Y. Ordered to End Rebate Practice
May 23, 2006
- Philanthropic Agency GoodWorks of Mass. Opens in Conn.
- Upstate N.Y. Auto Parts Couple Charged in Workers' Comp Fraud
- OneBeacon Increases Options for Conn. Homeowners
May 22, 2006
- Judges Dismissing Maryland Traffic Violations On Federal Properties
- Boston Cardinal Reprimands Hospital CEO Accused of Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in N.Y. in Lake George Capsizing
- N.H. Lawmakers Approve $5 Million to Help Flooded Communities
- Mass. Liquor JUA Hikes Limits Again
- Northeast Wholesaler Jimcor Adds Division for Larger Risks
- Pirri Joins TD Banknorth Agency in Mass.
May 21, 2006
May 19, 2006
- N.J. Court Holds Guaranty Fund Should Pay Illegal Aliens' Accident Costs
- R.C. Knox Settles with Conn. AG Over Compensation But Denies Wrongdoing
- Two Syracuse, N.Y. Men Charged with Workers' Comp Check Fraud
May 18, 2006
- Study: Mass. Workers' Comp Cost Trend Slows; Average Claim Typical
- New England Flood Damage Estimates Rising But Most Lack Insurance
- Vermont Diocese Sues Insurer to Recover Abuse Settlement Monies
May 17, 2006
- N.H. Lawmakers Approve Fire-Safe Cigarette Mandate
- Vermont Governor Vetoes Seed Manufacturers' Liability Measure
- Tips for Filing Flood Insurance Claims
- Northeast's DCAP Feels Assigned Risk Decline But Focuses on Growth
- HANYS, InsMed Agency Offer Disability Coverage for N.Y. Physicians
May 16, 2006
- R.I.'s Beacon Mutual Seeks to Withdraw 27.7% Workers' Comp Rate Cut Bid
- Middleton Named General Manager of Mt. Washington Assurance in N.H.
- Main Street Group Contributes to Virginia Big 'I' Building Fund
May 15, 2006
- Rains, Floods Place Southern New England In State Of Emergency
- Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers Opens Conn. Branch
May 14, 2006
May 12, 2006
- Metro N.Y. Auto Claims Costlier Than Upstate, Industry Study Says
- Maryland Adopts Some, Not All, Ideas to Aid Urban Auto Insureds
- Pennsylania Farmers Receive Crop Insurance Assistance
May 11, 2006
- Vermont Joins States Making Insurance Fraud a Specific Crime
- N.H. Court: 'Loss of Familial Relationship" Not Separate Claim
- Hampton Confirmed as D.C. Commissioner
- Vermont Leaders Reach Compromise on Health Insurance Package
- DVUA's Alkson Named Pittsburgh's 'Insurance Person of Year'
- William Gallagher Promotes Bradley, Kelleher and McMahon-Burke
- Shaw Made Partner at Agency Consultant B.H. Burke
May 10, 2006
May 8, 2006
- R.I. Governor Names College President as Beacon Mutual Director
- Mass. Agent Hofmann Honored By Nation's Agents for Legislative Work
May 7, 2006
- N.H. Court Backs Gay Benefits for State Employees
- Vt. Gov. Douglas Rejects Democrats' Health Reform Plan
- Pa. Meat Company Settles Listeria Suits
- Judge Finds R.I. Attorney General in Contempt in Lead Paint Case
May 4, 2006
- New Medical Malpractice Insurer Forms in Maryland
- R.I. Judge Blocks Governor's Firing of Beacon Mutual Directors; Sets Hearing
- N.Y. Supt. Mills Urges Tax-Deferred Catastrophe Reserves for Insurers
- One R.I. Beacon Director Resigns; Two Others Fight to Stay on Board
- Community Banks Closes on Purchase of Pa.'s Wiley Agency
- HUB Acquires N.Y.'s Hirsch Wolf & Co.
- Erie Continues Strategy as Low Cost Provider; Net Income Down
May 3, 2006
- R.I. Governor Carcieri Urges Medical Malpractice Reform
- N.H. Gov. Joins Foes of Association Health Plan Bill
- N.H. Safety Officials Looking for Ways to Curb Motorcycle Deaths
May 2, 2006
- Chesapeake Bay Warning: Storm Surges Could Top Isabel's in 2003
- Conn. Legislature Passes Flex-Rating for Personal Lines
May 1, 2006