New Hampshire News

Feds Looking at New Hampshire Accident Involving Toyota SUV

Federal officials want to review a New Hampshire collision that killed four people, three in a Toyota Highlander. The Boston Globe reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received two consumer complaints about the Columbus Day accident near Peterborough that …

Maine, Vermont Tops for Low Car Insurance

People who live in northern New England have some of the lowest car insurance rates in the country. A survey by Insure.com says the lowest rates are found in Maine, followed by Vermont. New Hampshire and Massachusetts also made the …

New Hampshire Home Has 2 Fires in 1 Day

Firefighters in Hampton Beach put out a fire at a multifamily home only to be called back for a second fire 30 minutes later. Authorities say the first blaze broke out about 4:30 a.m. Thursday. The second one occurred within …

Ryer Named New Hampshire VP for Acadia Insurance

Maine-based Acadia Insurance Co. has named Leonard J. Ryer as its new regional vice president for the insurer’s New Hampshire operations. Ryer will help to develop and monitor the overall underwriting, marketing, loss control and claims strategies for the New …

Study Says Northeast Seeing More, Fiercer Rainstorms

The Northeast is seeing more frequent “extreme precipitation events” in line with global warming predictions, a study shows, including storms like the recent fierce rains whose floodwaters swallowed neighborhoods and businesses across New England. The study does not link last …

States Take Action Against Health Care Reform

Many U.S. states are worried that the health care overhaul plan approved by the U.S. House of Representatives will usurp their sovereignty and impose more spending on their already stretched budgets. Republican attorneys general in at least 12 states announced …

MetLife Auto & Home Adds Tax-Related Identity Theft Service

MetLife Auto & Home has enhanced its identity protection services to include assistance for tax-related identity theft. The assistance is offered as part of the company’s Identity Protection Services provided to automobile, homeowner, renter’s, and condominium customers at no additional …

FEMA Charges Georgia Man with Multiple False Claims

Desima James would seem to be the unluckiest man in America. In 2005 and 2006 alone, he suffered through three devastating Gulf Coast hurricanes, a tornado in Indiana and flooding in New Hampshire. Or so he told the Federal Emergency …

Rourke Named Connecticut Manager for Acadia

Maine-based insurer Acadia Insurance Co. has named Christopher Rourke as its new regional vice president-Connecticut branch manager. Rourke will help to develop and monitor the overall underwriting, marketing, loss control and claims strategies for the Connecticut office. He will be …

How States Are Responding to Healthcare Reform Law

Many U.S. states are worried that the healthcare overhaul plan approved by the U.S. House of Representatives will usurp their sovereignty and impose more spending on their already stretched budgets. Republican attorneys general in at least 12 states announced on …