East News for May 2005
- N.J. Insurance Fraud Unit Itself Target of Probe Over Employee Payroll
 - N.Y. Eyes Extending Assessment Deadline For Storm Damaged Homes
 - N.J. Bank-Owned Agency to Give Reward Points to Insureds
 - D.C. Task Force Seeks Med-Mal Ideas to Keep Doctors from Fleeing
 - N.Y. Lawyer Involved in Frankel Insurance Scheme is Sentenced
 - Med-Mal Subsidy Relief Finally in Mail for Md. Doctors
 - Pachomski Joins Beecher Carlson Energy Practice in N.Y.
 - AIG Staring at Possible Formal Action
 - N.J. Drivers Geared Towards More Savings in 2005
 - Neubauer Joins Md.’s Bowers Insurance
 - Rhode Island House Backs 60-Day Limit on Uninsured Driver Claims
 - AIA Testifies at N.Y. Security Breach Hearing; Steps Taken for Customers
 - AIA Praises Veto of Maryland Bill Involving Surety Bonds
 - Kelter-Alliant’s Pro Quest Division Unveils New Philly Office
 - Boston Archdiocese Settles with St. Paul Travelers Over Sex Abuse Claims
 - Pa. Agency Sued Over Alleged Failure to Suggest Flood Insurance for Beverage Company
 - N.Y. Agent Leader Hagan Seeks Practical Answer on Compensation
 - ACE USA Appoints Vincelette Sr. VP, Public Entity at Ace Casualty Risk
 - Philadelphia Insurance Cos. Unveils Public Entity Program
 - Conn.’s Sinclair Group Acquires Surety Specialist, J. Biron
 - AIG Lowers N.J. Auto Rates
 - Prime Gets Go-Ahead to Write Surplus Lines in Vermont
 - Mass. Approves 3% Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction
 - Conn. to Hear Travelers Life Sale to MetLife on June 7 in Hartford
 - N.Y. Workers’ Comp Writers Seek 16% Rate Boost for October
 - N.Y. Senate Confirms Mills as Insurance Superintendent
 - Md. Set to Release Med-Mal Subsidy Funds to Doctors
 - Vt. Doctors Call for Med-Mal Action
 - N.J. Ruling Clears Way for Loss of Consortium Claims by Gay Couples
 - Md. Woman Sues Vioxx Maker Over Husband’s Death
 - N.Y. State Children’s Camp Safety Group Pays Members 50% Dividend
 - OneBeacon Expands Web-Based OneChoice Personal Lines Portfolio
 - R.I. Auditor Urges Implementation of Lead Hazard Mitigation Act
 - R.I. Senate Approves Minimum Liability Limit for Inspection Stations
 - Bassett, Jr. Named Chief Underwriting Officer at Folksamerica Re
 - AIA: Massachusetts Drivers Need a Competitive Auto Insurance Market
 - N.Y. Workers’ Comp Rates to Remain Unchanged with Filing Withdrawal
 - Committee Votes to Carry Over AIA-Opposed Maine Premium Tax Increase
 - Penn National Insurance Notes Changes to Underwriting Structure
 - Mass. Jury Awards $24 Million in Childbirth Lawsuit
 - Conn. Passes AIA-Supported Producer Compensation Legislation
 - Prom Rule Drives Me. Parent to Court
 - Hanover Insurance Goes to Bat for Tornadoes, Worcester’s Newest Team
 - R.I. Senate to Vote on Workers’ Comp Court Nominees
 - OneBeacon Leaving Boston to Consolidate in Suburban Canton
 - The Hartford, Aetna Partner Up on Workers’ Comp Plan
 - State Farm Trims Del. Homeowners Rates by Average of 5%
 - Md. Doctors Frustrated Over Delay in Med-Mal Subsidy Funds
 - Conn. Dog Bill Would Muzzle Insurers
 - Macintosh Joins S.H. Smith & Co. as Head of N.Y. Office
 - Northeast Bank Sub Now Northeast Bank Insurance Group
 - Liberty Mutual Becomes 10th Insurer to Reduce N.Y. Auto Rates
 - NCCI Payroll Correction to Lower Vt. Workers’ Comp Rates for Some
 - N.Y. Sen. Seward Urges Restraint in Response to Insurance Broker Scandal
 - Conn. Vows Renewed Focus on Insurance Job Development
 - D.C. Mayor Calls for Med-Mal Reform
 - Md. Man’s Auto Scam Results in 21-Count Indictment
 - AIA Backs N.Y. Workers’ Comp Guaranty Fund Bill
 - Slivka, Farrell Join New Day Underwriters in N.J.
 - NAIC Chief Koken of Pa. Says States are Watching AIG Closely
 - AIA Urges Lawmakers to Defeat Maine Premium Tax Increase
 - NAMIC Commends Md. Legislative Focus on Teens; Other Bills Discussed
 - Mass. Tightens Finite Reinsurance Rules; States Weigh Accounting Change
 - Pa. Hospitals Paying 2.6% of Patient Revenues for Med-Mal Expenses
 - Markel Sees Strong Q1 Report
 - Best Affirms Ratings for Erie’s P/C Companies; Outlook Stable
 - PEMA Director Notes Individual Assistance Aid for Susquehanna County (Pa.) Residents
 - Mass. Commissioner Bowler Approves Safe Driver Plan Revisions; Plan Starts in 2006
 - Allstate Drives Forward with N.Y. Auto Rate Cuts