Maryland News

Md. Insurer to Return $100 Million to Doctors, State

A major medical liability insurer will return nearly $100 million to the state of Maryland and local doctors, in a deal announced by state officials. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler announced that Medical Mutual Liability …

New Sheriffs in Town

New leadership took hold at key state regulatory posts throughout the East. Pennsylvania Commissioner Diane Koken resigned in February after serving for 10 years and three governors to return to the private sector. Her successor turned out to be a …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Recruiters Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona LLC is offering a recruiters’ professional …

No Day at the Beach

Insurance markets for coastal properties continued to challenge insurers, agents, policymakers and property owners, despite an inactive hurricane season. For the most part, while policymakers debated, private markets went about their business. Insurers writing in the Atlantic and New England …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts & Bolts: NSM Insurance Group is offering coverage for general …

Ratings Roundup: Seaworthy, Pioneer General, American Financial & Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A+’ (Superior) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “aa” from “a-” of Seaworthy Insurance Company of (Annapolis, Md. Best also removed the ratings from under …

Fire Damages Maryland Shopping Center

Fire officials say a fire in Mill Creek, Md. has caused heavy damage at a strip shopping center on Kirkwood Highway. The fire west of Mill Creek was reported shortly after midnight Monday in the 5900 block of Kirkwood Highway. …

Medical Mutual Returning $100M to Maryland, Local Physicians

A major medical liability insurer will return nearly $100 million to the state of Maryland and local doctors, in a deal announced by state officials. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler announced that Medical Mutual Liability …

‘Most Secure Places to Live’ Are In Ore., Calif. and Wash.

Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family. According to the fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Group of …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Dump Truck Fleets Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering coverage for dump trucks …