The average medical payment per claim for the care of injured workers in Massachusetts rose 13 percent in the most recent period studied, according to a new report by the Cambridge-based Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). In spite of the …
The average payment per claim for the medical care of injured workers in Louisiana was nearly one-third higher than typical of states examined in a study by Cambridge, Mass.-based Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). According to WCRI, the study of …
EnPro Industries of Charlotte, N.C., and London-based Equitas announced they have reached a comprehensive agreement to settle the current and future insurance claims of EnPro subsidiaries against certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London reinsured by Equitas. As a result of …
It’s mid-July and Chicagoans are finally getting a taste of actual summer-like weather, with sunny skies, light breezes and temperatures in the mid-80s. But conditions in the insurance industry are not as gentle as the waves of Lake Michigan which …
In making his choice in a running mate earlier this month, Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has gone for a man who is no stranger to the courtrooms. North Carolina Senator John Edwards will join the Kerry …
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long announced that Gevedon Insurance Agency, of Columbus, is currently under criminal investigation for numerous charges of alleged embezzlement. Polk County Sheriff’s Department and Columbus Police Department are working with the North Carolina Department of …
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long announced that the investigation into former Department of Transportation employee Denise Sharon Hargrove, 37, of Raleigh, turned up additional allegations of fraud. Department of Insurance investigators charged Hargrove recently with a fourth count of …
Summer is just flying by us, and I hope you are enjoying every minute! We here at Insurance Journal are very busy in planning for our upcoming issues. In fact, as we put this issue to bed, production starts right …
Donegal Group Inc. of Marietta, Pa. reported improved results including increased net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 of $6,770,187, or $.50 per share, compared to $5,268,953, or $.56 per share, for the second quarter of 2003. The …
Dana Drago The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced that Dana A. Drago has been appointed executive vice president of field, sales and service for its property/casualty operations. Drago joins The Hartford from Bank of America, where she most recently …
