New Hampshire News

Main Street America Adds States to Personal Auto Program

The Main Street America Group introduced its new Personal Auto MVP (multivariate rating program) product to its independent insurance agents in Maryland and Tennessee, bringing the total now to nine states. Personal Auto MVP features “predictive modeling” or “multivariate” rating. …

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N.H. Lawyer Who Sought Private Settlements Convicted of Extortion

Daniel Hynes of Manchester, N.H. told a Concord hair salon to pay him $1,000 about 15 months ago or face a lawsuit because its different prices for men and women were discriminatory. In one court document, he said the unequal …

Ratings Recap: RSUI Group, Covington, AMERISAFE, Combined, UNAIC

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of RSUI Group and its members. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” and debt rating of “bb+” on $290.4 …

Holdout Maine Agrees to Cooperate on National Real ID License

The governor of the first state to rebuke the federal government over plans to tighten driver’s license rules promised this week to work with the Department of Homeland Security to meet federal demands so residents won’t be singled out for …

Two Employees Fired for Gossiping Settle Lawsuits with N.H. Town

Two of the four women fired from town jobs in Hooksett (New Hampshire) for gossiping have settled lawsuits against the town. The town’s insurance company is paying $65,000 each to Joanne Drewniak and Jessica Skorupski for back pay, damages and …

N.H. Driver’s Licenses to Have Key Security Features Required by Real ID

In postponing enforcement of the Real ID law in New Hampshire, the Department of Homeland Security took note recently of new security features the state is adding to its driver’s licenses and identification cards. Stewart Baker, the department’s assistant secretary …

Main Street America Announces Officer-Level Promotions, Appointments

The Main Street America Group board of directors promoted two and appointed two to officer-level positions. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company promoted John Thompson to vice president, operational controller and Dean Dorman to assistant vice president, actuarial. The board of directors …

New Hampshire Woman Sues over Bogus Sex Site Profile

A woman who lives somewhere near Dartmouth College is suing an online sex site, claiming it identified her in her area even though a nude photograph purporting to be her was not. The woman, suing under the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” …

N.H. Begins 15 Town Hall Meetings on Ways to Fight Underage Drinking

New Hampshire public health officials are beginning a series of Town Hall meetings around the state on underage drinking. The meetings will be held in 15 communities, beginning Thursday evening at Goffstown High School. They are sponsored by the Interagency …