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By Jack BoboIn the column I wrote two weeks ago I mentioned that this month marked my 50th year in this business that I have been privileged ...
February 24, 2006
Keystone State Closes Drug Assistance FirmPennsylvania regulators have persuaded a for-profit prescription procurement service to shut down.The firm, Pro-Tel Planning L.L.C., Red Lion, Pa., charged a $60 annual subscription for ...
February 23, 2006
Former Regulator Faces PrisonAn Oklahoma state court judge has sentenced former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher to spend 3 years in prison and pay a $20,000 fine, officials ...
February 23, 2006
Benefits Firm Expands Into New YorkCorporate Synergies Group Inc. is opening an office in New York.Corporate Synergies, Mount Laurel, N.J., a benefits firm, has hired Michael Lisa to be the ...
February 22, 2006
MDRT Updates Production RequirementsThe Million Dollar Round Table has announced minimum commission and paid premium levels for financial services producers who want to join the group in 2007.Here ...
February 21, 2006
California Lawmakers Eye Health AccountsThe California State Assembly Health Committee today held a hearing on high-deductible health plans.Some California insurance regulators and consumer groups have asked whether the plans ...
February 21, 2006
Transamerica Re Goes To BrazilA large reinsurer is expanding its operations in Latin America.Transamerica Reinsurance, Charlotte, N.C., says it is opening Transamerica Re Consultoria em Seguros e Servicos Ltda., ...
February 20, 2006
Pennsylvania Stops Using Fingerprint RepositoryThe Keystone State is pulling out of an insurance producer identification program sponsored by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.Effective Feb. 17, the Pennsylvania insurance ...