For Ethan St. Pierre, allowing someone who is biologically female but self-identifies as male to use the men’s bathroom is a no-brainer. “Look at me,” said St. Pierre, who was born a woman but is now a transgender man with …
Pleased With Proposal “We are encouraged by Treasury Secretary [Timothy] Geithner’s statements that this proposal will maintain the important role that state regulators play in supervising insurance companies. We agree with his assertion that financial institutions must not be allowed …
Consumer Advocates Focus on How Insurers Treat Insureds in Difficult Economic, Credit Climate Insurance agents, brokers and regulators should be aware that when it comes to insurance, consumers are concerned with such issues as the use of credit scores in …
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. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …
Where President George W. Bush was known for his “cowboy diplomacy,” his successor, President Barack Obama wants to be known as a listener and a builder of bridges. Taking his first major foreign trip since becoming president in January, Obama …
According to National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny, the most recent financial services regulatory proposal from the Obama Administration retains a role for state insurance commissioners. “We are encouraged by Treasury Secretary …
Court records show that a business owner in Hudson, New Hampshire faces a federal wire fraud charge alleging that he stole roughly $100,000 from a client. Scott Drohan, owner of Juskel Services, was released on personal recognizance earlier this week …
Los Angeles-based Abacus Insurance Brokers Inc. has selected North American Specialty Insurance Co. (a member of the Swiss Re Group) to expand its online entertainment programs. The program includes rental houses, film schools, venues, promoters, shell corps, theatrical, pre-production and …
A bid to require adults in pickup trucks to buckle their seat belts was narrowly defeated by a Georgia House panel, defying supporters of stronger safety standards that have been adopted by much of the nation. The House Consumer Affairs …
Three northeast states have the lowest crime rate, while Nevada, Louisiana and South Carolina have the highest crime rate, according to a new study. New Hampshire (1) received the lowest crime rate ranking again this year, followed by Vermont (2) …
