Liberty Mutual to Phase Out 8 Regional Insurance Brands January 10, 2013 Liberty Mutual Insurance announced it is planning to retire its regional brands in 2013 to focus on the more recognizable...
N.Y. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Cap Hurricane Deductibles at $1,500 January 10, 2013 New York legislators have introduced a bill this week that seeks to cap the percentage-based hurricane deductibles for homeowners’ insurance...
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Minnesota’s Austin Mutual Insurance January 10, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from B (Fair) and the issuer credit rating...
Crocker Joins Higginbotham as Real Estate Practice Leader January 10, 2013 Commercial insurance broker William J. Crocker has joined Higginbotham Insurance Group in Austin, Texas, as vice president, real estate practice...
List of Company-Specific Sandy-Related Loss Estimates January 10, 2013 By Young Ha Since Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline on Oct. 29, 2012, dozens of insurers and reinsurers have publicly...
3rd Defendant in W Financial Group $17M Fraud Sentenced to Prison January 10, 2013 A man who, along with two others, falsely used the names of two well-known insurance groups in a scheme to...
Montana Doctor Sues for $22M Over Loss Of Hospital Privileges January 10, 2013 A physician is seeking $22 million in damages after Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, Mont. revoked his medical staff...
Nevada Board OKs $6M For Health Exchange Marketing January 10, 2013 A state board chaired by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has approved a $6 million contract to market the state’s health...
California Insurance Chief Criticizes Anthem Rate Hike January 10, 2013 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones called Anthem Blue Cross’ proposed rate hike for some of its small-group members is unreasonable,...
Florida Doctors Dispute Workers’ Compensation Drug Cost Claim January 10, 2013 Florida doctors are disputing a state report saying drugs dispensed by physicians directly to patients are raising workers’ compensation rates....