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Will Gay Marriage Bring Marketing Opportunities for Agents?

In business, change brings opportunity. And when it comes to the wave of states that have recently legalized gay marriage, some see a marketing opportunity in selling insurance products for same-sex couples. And why not? The “gay market” in the …

People

Boston-based medical liability insurer ProMutual Group has hired Diane Corjulo as a risk management consultant. Corjulo, a registered nurse, has broad acute care hospital experience and physician office practice expertise. She has worked at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and the …

It Figures

$285 Million Amount sought in a lawsuit filed by the wife of a Bronx, New York man who was fatally shot by a police officer while defending his stepdaughter. The suit names the city and Officer Michael Falcione. Sandra Rodriguez …

Army Bomb Expert Sues, Claims ‘Hurt Locker’ Movie Based on Him

An Army bomb disposal expert who served in the Iraq war is suing the makers of “The Hurt Locker,” claiming the Oscar-nominated film’s lead character is based on him and that they cheated him out of “financial participation” in the …

Tractor-Trailer Cargo Thefts on the Rise in Pennsylvania

Authorities say thieves are increasingly targeting tractor-trailers in Pennsylvania to steal their loads of electronics, food or drink, later abandoning the trailers at the side of the road. Sometimes the culprits steal trucks left idling at rest stops, or they …

Foodborne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Billion a Year: Study

Foodborne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, according to a study released by consumer and public health groups on Wednesday. Food safety advocates are hoping that the study will boost efforts in Congress to …

Arizona Bill Banning Texting While Driving Dies in Senate

The Arizona Senate in an 11-11 vote failed to pass a bill that would have banned texting on a cell phone while driving. If it had passed, SB 1334 would have imposed fines of $50 for from operating a motor …

Berkshire Net Rises; Buffett Says CEOs Should Pay for Bad Risk Control

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said fourth-quarter profit surged, helped by derivatives bets tied to global stock markets, though operating profit fell 40 percent as the weakened economy weighed on several businesses. Profit rose for a third quarter, as Berkshire …

Kissick Named President of York Programs

New Jersey-based York Insurance Services Group, a provider of claims administration and risk management services, has named Mark Kissick as president of York Programs. Kissick will have responsibility for financial results, segment growth, marketing strategy, business development and client satisfaction. …

Will Gay Marriage Bring New Marketing Opportunities for Agents?

In business, change brings opportunity. And when it comes to states that have recently legalized gay marriage, some see a marketing opportunity in selling insurance products for wedded gay couples. The “gay market” in the United States is huge, according …