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2013 in Review: Most Popular Insurance Stories From East

As 2013 winds down, Insurance Journal takes a look back at the most popular news headlines of the year. In the East region, Superstorm Sandy’s aftermath and the challenges of recovering and rebuilding were a major topic. It’s now been …

N.J. Bill Seeks to Strengthen Homeowners’ Cases Against Insurers in Civil Court

New Jersey Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer/Hunterdon) last week proposed a bill aimed at strengthening homeowners’ cases against their insurers in civil lawsuits. Assemblyman Gusciora said the bill (A-4382) would strengthen the cases of policyholders who sue their insurers in civil …

New Hampshire’s Attorney General Sues Shell Oil for $2.4M Cleanup Costs

New Hampshire’s attorney general is suing Shell Oil Co. seeking reimbursement of $2.4 million in cleanup costs, saying the company did not disclose that it had insurance coverage for those costs. Attorney General Joseph Foster says Shell owned or operated …