Monthly Archives: <span>July 2006</span>

Philadelphia Insurance Offers Travel, ID Theft, Violence Endorsement

Philadelphia Insurance Companies of Bala Cynwyd, Pa. has introduced the “Bell Endorsement,” which provides to 10 additional coverages for organizations and individuals at no additional charge. The coverages include: Terrorism Travel Reimbursement which covers any director or officer for emergency …

Study: Pa. High Schoolers Risking Driving Under Influence

Pennsylvania high school seniors are increasingly drinking to excess and getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, according to a statewide survey. It also found that about one in five has gone to school drunk or high. …

N.Y. Dad Admits Helping Son with Car Insurance Scam

A 57-year-old man admitted pulling off an insurance scam with his son, a former college student who faces up to 157 years in prison for federal drug and weapons crimes. Gerald Thomas Sr., of Norwich, pleaded guilty this week in …

Fed Official Raises Concerns Over Wal-Mart Entry into Banking

A Federal Reserve official raised concerns this week about nonfinancial companies such as Wal-Mart and Home Depot establishing banks. Legislation to block such arrangements has been moving forward in the House. The two retailers are among 14 companies awaiting approval …

Report: U.S. Reaches World Trade Organization Deal with Russia

Russia’s finance minister said Russia and the United States had reached a deal on one of the key sticking points holding up an agreement on Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization, and a final deal would be signed within …

Retired Meteorologist Testifies in Katrina Dispute

Some of Hurricane Katrina’s highest winds, not water, damaged the home of a couple suing their insurance company, an engineer testified Wednesday in what could be a landmark federal trial. Paul and Julie Leonard of Pascagoula want Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide …

W.Va. Slates Workers’ Compliance Assistance Seminar

A free compliance assistance seminar focusing on laws that cover health benefits will take place July 19-20 at the Marriott Charleston Town Center in Charleston, W.Va. The seminar is sponsored by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Labor …

Merck Wins New Jersey Vioxx Case

Merck & Co., Inc. today said it was pleased that a New Jersey found in its favor, rejecting the claims of a patient who blamed her heart attack on nearly three years of Vioxx use. The jury found that Merck …

ChoicePoint Acquires ePolicy

ChoicePoint, of Alpharetta, Ga. has acquired the assets of California-based ePolicy Inc., including the firm’s ePolicy Solutions RightRisk product line. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. ePolicy provides administration solutions for commercial insurance carriers, all of which are adaptable …

Integro Hires Atlanta Office Principal

Integro has announced that Paul Lazar has been appointed principal for the firm’s Atlanta office. “Paul’s substantial experience and proven ability make him a strong addition to our new Atlanta office,” said Frank Kinnett, managing principal and head of Integro’s …