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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. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …

It Figures

$41 Million A $41 million settlement has been reached between pharmacy benefits management firm Caremark Rx LLC and 29 states over charges that the company and two of its subsidiaries, Caremark LLC and CaremarkPCS LLC (formerly AdvancePCS), engaged in deceptive …

Feds to Holdout States: Adopt National Real ID License Program Now

Homeland Security officials are pushing recalcitrant states to adopt stricter driver’s license standards to end a standoff that could disrupt domestic air travel. States have less than a month to send a letter to the Homeland Security Department seeking an …

Judge Upholds Montana’s Decision to Ban ‘Discretionary Clauses’

A federal judge has upheld a ruling by State Insurance Commissioner John Morrison prohibiting “discretionary clauses” in group health and disability insurance policies in Montana. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy of Missoula means insurers no longer can …

Feds Toughen Limit on Asbestos Exposure in Nation’s Mines

A federal limit on asbestos exposure at mining operations nationwide is now in line with the standard for other industries. A final rule issued Friday by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration limits asbestos exposure to two fibers per …

And the Award for the Riskiest Movie to Insure Goes to…

What was the riskiest movie of this year’s crop of Oscar-nominated films? Movie-goers might be surprised. Was it the western crime thriller that won Best Picture- — “No Country for Old Men” — or the nominated “Michael Clayton” where 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. Baseball/Softball Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida LLC is offering …

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. EPLI Quick Indication Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona has the ability to …

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. Baseball/Softball Leagues Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida, LLC is offering …

People

San Diego-based Barney & Barney LLC named Jim O’Connell principal. He also will serve as director of development for programs, specialty insurance solutions. In that role, he is responsible for both regional and nationwide expansion of new and existing programs. …