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Maryland Brothers Face Trial for Murder-for-Hire Insurance Scam

Opening statements are expected this week in the trial of two brothers accused of carrying out the killing of a blind and mentally disabled man as part of an insurance scam in Baltimore. Jury selection has already begun in the …

The Hanover Adds D.C. Area Branch Office

The Hanover Insurance Group added a new District of Columbia Metro branch office in Reston, Va. Located in the Reston Executive Center at 12100 Sunset Hills Road, the new branch office will address commercial insurance needs of the business communities …

Massachusetts Judge Refuses to Quash Fatal Arson Evidence

A Massachusetts judge has rejected a plea to suppress evidence in the case of a Northampton man accused of setting 15 fires that left two men dead and damaged property and vehicles more than a year ago. Prosecutors allege the …

Allstate Files $5 Million Insurance Fraud Case in New York

Allstate Insurance Company is seeking to recover $5 million against 10 New York area defendants in its fourth insurance fraud lawsuit of 2011. Since 2003, Allstate has filed 31 fraud lawsuits in New York State, seeking more than $170 million …

Earthquake Tested Safety of East Coast’s Nuclear Plants

The largest earthquake to hit the East Coast of the United States in 67 years raised concerns on Tuesday about the safety of the country’s nuclear power plants. The 5.8 magnitude quake’s epicenter was just a few miles from the …

East Coast’s Once-a-Century Earthquake Causes Minor Damage

A strong earthquake rattled the U.S. East Coast Tuesday, sending tremors as far as Canada, damaging well-known buildings in the nation’s capital and sending scared office workers into the streets. There were no reports of major damage or serious injuries …

IIABNY Issues Timely Warning on Earthquake Insurance Coverage

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York has issued a timely warning in the wake of the earthquake that struck the east coast yesterday afternoon, which affected many New York residents. The IIABNY reminded consumers that their homeowners …

New Hampshire’s Mitchell to Hear Health Insurance Pools Case

New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner has named a Sandwich attorney to hear a dispute between a nonprofit organization and New Hampshire regulators over how the nonprofit manages health insurance pools for public workers. Gardner said he selected Don …

Two Brothers Face Trial for Murder-for-hire Insurance Fraud Scheme

Opening statements are expected this week in the trial in Baltimore of two brothers accused of carrying out the killing of a blind and mentally disabled man as part of an insurance scam. Jury selection began on Monday in the …

Quake Damages Spires on Washington’s National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral, the highest point in the U.S. capital city, suffered damage in Tuesday’s earthquake, with three spires in the central tower breaking off of the gothic-style building, a spokesman said. Richard Weinberg, director of communications at the …

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