A new report titled, “Association Health Plans — A Step Backward for Small Employers and Consumers,” maintains that federal Association Health Plan legislation would have devastating consequences for small businesses and consumers. The report summarizes AHP research conducted over the …
The use of credit history, one of many underwriting tools, is not a new concept and one that has received strict scrutiny from insurance regulators and consumer advocates around the country. Some insurers have used individual credit histories in underwriting …
Francis Pecoraro is trading a San Francisco Bay area medical practice that mainly serves injured workers for one in Wilmington, N.C., that he believes will be friendlier to doctors and doctors’ families. Pecoraro, who specializes in chronic pain cases, is …
The cost of auto insurance is expected to rise by just 1.5 percent in 2005, the smallest increase in five years, reports the Insurance Information Institute. The average cost for auto insurance nationwide for 2005 is estimated at $870–an increase …
Even though his files have been stored in the department’s archives since the case was transferred to federal investigators more than a year ago, Ted Bader still keeps tabs on Michael Napadow and Nations Hazard Insurance. Bader is the chief …
For the third year in a row, the American Tort Reform Association has declared Los Angeles County, California one of the nation’s nine “judicial hellholes.” Los Angeles is famous for many things, but this dubious distinction is very damaging to …
Providing rewards programs that attract, motivate and help retain employees has been ranked among the top five priorities for employers in 2005, according to a new survey conducted by Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Human Capital practice and the International Society of …
Are you a baby boomer? Or do you consider yourself a Gen X’er? Or are you a part of the youngest generation, Generation Y? No matter what your age, as an agent or broker, a sure way to grow your …
Broker disclosure, medical malpractice reform and credit scoring dominated the discussions at the Washington All Insurance Industry Day at the Capital held Feb. 10. Over 170 independent agents gathered to learn about important legislative issues and to meet with Washington …
In the first half of the legislative session, the health care industry watched the demise of several measures meant to stem rising insurance costs for doctors. “The liability crisis is getting worse,” said Susie Pouliot of the Wyoming Medical Society. …
