HealthNow New York Inc., parent company of BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and BlueShield of Northeastern New York, is acquiring the business and operations of and Brokerage Concepts, Inc. (BCI), a major benefits brokerage and administration firm. HealthNow officials …
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas was at the Barre Rifle and Pistol Club recently to sign legislation protecting Vermont’s shooting ranges from so-called frivolous lawsuits and nuisance claims. Douglas said the strong legislative support for the new law reflects the importance …
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision that upheld a state law in Maine regulating the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and requiring them to pass along discounts to consumers. …
About 5 percent of South Carolina’s drivers, more than 156,000, have suspended or revoked licenses, according to South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles records. But officials say many of those people continue to drive, causing crashes and financial strain because …
Mississippi State Insurance Commissioner George Dale says he will make a decision in the next two to three weeks on a proposed 397.8 percent rate increase for thousands of coastal residents covered by the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association. Nearly 500 …
Lynn Martin took a day off work and drove all the way from Punta Gorda to Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to talk about homeowner’s insurance. In just under a decade, the 51-year-old has seen her State Farm premiums rise 300 …
Sloan-Mason has announced it is targeting Florida domiciled underground utility contractors, including sewer and water main construction companies. The San Diego-based surplus lines broker has non-resident licenses in a number of states, including Florida. The company provides workers’ compensation, general …
Insurance agent Brenda Valentine of the Mountain State Insurance Agency Inc. has been indicted on six felony counts of insurance fraud; and Scott Saul of Pipeline Services has pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation forgery, according to West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, …
With hundreds of motorcycle riders outside the Capitol, the Michigan state House today passed a controversial repeal of a mandate for riders to wear helmets. The legislation passed by a 66-37 vote and is awaiting the signature of Gov. Jennifer …
Houston, TX – London American Risk Specialists, Inc., headquartered in Houston, TX. is pleased to announce the formation of London American Professional Liability, LLC based out of Fort Lee, New Jersey. LAPL is a program administrator and MGA specializing in …
