Vermont News

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21 The number of health insurers fined by the New York State Insurance Department with a total of $310,300 for violations of New York’s Prompt Pay Law, which requires health insurers and HMOs to pay undisputed health insurance claims within …

News Currents

Election results give Northeast more clout on insurance issues After the midterm elections, Northeast Democrats are moving into positions of power that could help their states economically as well as affect progress on insurance legislation. Democrats are now well-positioned to …

With new governors could come new commissioners in Mass., Md., N.Y.

Newly elected Democratic governors in Massachusetts, New York and Maryland are expected to name their own insurance commissioners, although it’s to early to know who the successors might be, according to insurance industry insiders. The industry will see many new …

New Britt/Paulk Delaware Office to Focus on Timber Harvesting Program

Niche insurance underwriter Britt/Paulk has opened a new office in Selbyville, Del. This new office will focus on underwriting the agency’s Timber Harvesting Program. The company also announced that three underwriters are joining the firm: George M. Pusey, branch manager; …

Appointed, Elected Commissioner Jobs on the Line

The jobs of more than half of state insurance commissioners around the country could be on the line on this 2006 midterm Election Day. The futures of as many as 30 of the nation’s insurance commissioners are tied to the …

High-tech sensor halts ice on N.H.-Vt. bridge

Drivers heading into New Hampshire from Vermont on Interstate 89 this winter will have some high-tech help to keep them on the road. Crews have finished installing a sophisticated system that uses sensors to detect when ice is about to …

Insurer sues arson suspect over fire truck damage

A Vermont man already facing arson charges in two apartment house fires is being sued by the city of Rutland’s insurance company. The insurer maintains that the suspect, Robert Vandriel, is responsible for more than $50,000 in damage the blaze …

New Markets

Privacy and Security Coverage Enhancements Nuts & Bolts: Underwriting manager and claims administrator Euclid Managers LLC have a set of security and privacy coverage enhancements that can be endorsed onto any of the Euclid Managers’ Internet and tech professional liability …

News Currents

High-tech sensor halts ice on N.H.-Vt. bridge Drivers heading into New Hampshire from Vermont on Interstate 89 this winter will have some high-tech help to keep them on the road. Crews have finished installing a sophisticated system that uses sensors …

High land costs are the Bay State’s biggest disadvantage

8 Insurance not to blame for high cost of business in Mass. Insurers label HUD’s allegations ‘misguided’ 8 Maine court allows suit over employee’s fatal crash Driver was returning from volunteer work 8 Delaware ups FAIR Plan coverage limits State …