Maryland News

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. Environmental Services Market Detail: Swett & Crawford offers coverage for contractors or consultants providing environmental …

New Jersey School Chief Charged in Insurance Kickback Scheme

The superintendent of New Jersey’s fourth-largest school district surrendered to the FBI on Thursday and was charged with fraud and bribery over an alleged insurance-kickback scheme that federal officials called “staggering” in its scope. Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco, …

The Hartford Expands Coverage For Healthcare Providers

As the aging population and advances in medical technology fuel the healthcare industry’s rapid expansion, providers face new growth opportunities and specialized protection needs. To help healthcare administrators address these needs, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., has expanded its …

Best Affirms HCC and Most Subs ‘A+’ Ratings; ACIC, USSC Upgraded

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-“of Houston Casualty Group (HCC), its property/casualty members and HCC Life Insurance Company. Best also upgraded the FSRs to ‘A+’ (Superior) …

It Figures

$500,000 Amount sought by a Maryland couple over a bedbug infestation in their apartment. Orville and Rebecca Brown say they were forced to move out of their apartment and throw away most of their possessions, including all of their 3-year-old …

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. Roofers Market Detail: Leo Risk Services, a regional wholesale broker, has markets for roofing contractors …

Hayes Joins All Risks

Maryland-based All Risks Ltd. has hired Ginger Hayes as marine underwriter. She has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, most of that time as a producer and underwriter in the commercial marine insurance arena. Hayes most recently …

Officials Say Tornado Hit Maryland County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado hit a neighborhood in Anne Arundel County in Maryland. The weather service says the tornado with winds up to 80 mph touched down in Milburn during heavy storms on Thursday. Forecasters …

Tennessee Tragedy: Family Had No Fire Service But Had Some Insurance

The Obion County, Tenn. family whose home burned on Sept. 29 while firefighters watched from their truck has insurance to payoff their mortgage but not enough to cover everything lost or to rebuild, according to the family and their insurance …

Maryland Court Upholds State Cap on Lawsuit Payouts

Maryland’s highest court has upheld a state law that limits the amount of money people can receive for suffering in lawsuits. Judges on the Court of Appeals ruled against the parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned at a Crofton …