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Connecticut Insurance Broker Filled GOP Slot as Honorary Candidate

A Bristol, Connecticut insurance broker agreed to run as the Republican candidate in the 79th Assembly District race to honor the original candidate who apparently took his own life right before the election. David L. Norton said he was not …

States Rate Poorly on Consumer Insurance Information on Web

A national consumer group says state insurance departments vary in the quality of the information they provide consumers online, with only six states doing an excellent job. State insurance department websites in six states were found to be “excellent” in …

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WKF&C Adds Professional Liability Enhancements

Melville, New York-based managing general agency WKF&C Agency Inc. said it has added several new enhancements to its professional liability portfolio that all are underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyds of London. The enhancements include: excess liability of up to …

Another Arrest Made in Connecticut DMV Probe

Connecticut state police say they’ve arrested a Bridgeport man they consider to be the “primary middleman” in an alleged state Department of Motor Vehicles bribery scheme. Thirty-eight-year-old Angel Cabrera has been charged with forgery, bribery and witness tampering. Police say …

Motorcycle-Related Deaths in Connecticut Lower than 1980s

Connecticut transportation officials say even with thousands of new motorcyclists in Connecticut, the death rate involving motorcycles has gone down in the past two decades. As of Nov. 1, state figures show that 54 people have died in motorcycle accidents …

EPA: Company Failed to Warn about Lead Paint in 4 New England States

A federal agency is accusing a real estate company of failing to notify prospective homeowners about lead paint problems at properties. The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday the corporate owners of Coldwell Banker in New England face fines for more …

Group Rates States on Consumer Insurance Information on Web

A national consumer group says state insurance departments vary in the quality of the information they provide consumers online, with only six states doing an excellent job. State insurance department websites in 6 states were found to be “excellent” in …

Alabama-based Infinity Reports Strong Underwriting Results

Birmingham, Ala.-based Infinity Property and Casualty Corp., a national provider of personal automobile insurance, reported results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30. Stronger than expected underwriting results resulted in an increase in Infinity’s operating earnings during the …

Hartford Insurance to Cut 500 Jobs

The Hartford says it will be cutting 500 jobs, citing losses in its investment portfolios and declining revenues. The Connecticut-based financial services company says the layoffs will include nearly 125 in the Hartford region. The Hartford had said last week …