Insurance and pension provider Aviva USA plans to build its new national headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, a project that will result in an investment of up to $150 million and 400 jobs, the company’s CEO said Wednesday. Aviva …
A western massachusetts family that claimed author Augusten Burroughs defamed them in his best-selling book “Running with Scissors” has settled a lawsuit against the author and his publisher, according to the family’s attorney. Burroughs and his publisher, St. Martin’s Press, …
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes says four insurers not now writing auto insurance in the state have said they will enter if her plan to allow competitive pricing goes forward. Burnes is not naming the companies but when asked if …
State police in three New England states are teaming up with federal authorities to ensure a safe Labor Day weekend on the region’s highways. State police from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut along with the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration …
Auto insurers in Massachusetts would not be allowed to use socioeconomic factors in competitively pricing or underwriting policies under a regulation proposed by Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes. The draft regulation makes years of driving experience, driving record and a vehicle’s …
Despite promising changes, Congress has shown little enthusiasm for taking the unpopular steps that experts say are necessary to fix the nation’s main flood insurance program. Recent flooding in the Midwest has brought the issue back to the forefront. Hurricanes …
Luanne V. McCarthy has been promoted to commercial lines underwriting supervisor in the state of New York for Vermont Mutual. McCarthy has been employed with Vermont Mutual Insurance Group in Montpelier, Vt. since July 1986. She has worked as a …
Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group finalized its acquisition of Ohio Casualty Corp. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 and immediately announced a realignment of its $5.9 billion net premium regional agency company organization to make room for Ohio Casualty and its $1.4 …
Franklin, Tenn.-based Mars Petcare U.S. Inc., recalled of 50-pound bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in Pennsylvania. Some bags may be contaminated with Salmonella, which could affect both pets and their owners, according to …
College administrators across the nation are likely to pay close attention to the indictment of two Rider University officials in a case involving a student who died after drinking during a suspected hazing. The case could trigger changes in how …
