Foresters Financial today announced the launch of Foresters Go, a wellness platform that integrates wearable app-enabled technology and behavioral science to inspire and reward healthy lifestyles.
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American International Group today announced that Peter Zaffino, president and CEO, will assume the additional role of chairman of the Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance released August’s administrative actions on Tuesday.
Zurich North America has named Carl Sutter Head of Distribution for U.S. Middle Market.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty In $73M Scam To Defraud Medicare
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday in the Southern District of Florida for his role in a $73 million conspiracy to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks to a telemedicine company to arrange for doctors to authorize medically unnecessary genetic testing.
The SEC announced Wednesday that it has filed an action against BitConnect, an online crypto lending platform, its founder Satish Kumbhani, and its top U.S. promoter and his affiliated company, alleging that they defrauded retail investors out of $2 billion.
Lorie Bevins, of Plainwell, was arraigned on August 26 in 57th District Court on four counts of submitting false health insurance claims.
Life Insurance Premium Up 21% In The Second Quarter, LIMRA Reports
In the first six months of 2021, the total number of policies sold increased 8%, compared with prior year results. This is the highest policy sales growth recorded since 1983, according to LIMRA’s recent survey.
Pacific Life Insurance Company announced today that Darryl Button has been named CEO-Elect and will become president and CEO of Pacific Life, succeeding chairman, president and CEO Jim Morris, on April 1, 2022, upon Mr. Morris’ retirement.
A Michigan producer issued fraudulent Farm Bureau insurance policies, regulators said Monday in a final cease-and-desist order.
A pair of Iowa men were charged recently with trying to defraud insurers.
The survey allows insurers to report on climate-related risks and opportunities that provide the Department with additional information to evaluate insurance company risks and activities.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), a not-for-profit and the largest healthcare company in the mid-Atlantic region, announced it will make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for its workforce, Boards of Directors, and guests.
A new Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services agreement ensures unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical coverage for uninsured vehicle occupants and pedestrians who were injured in auto accidents prior to the July 2, 2020 implementation of Michigan’s new auto insurance law.
New York Advisor Charged With Defrauding Clients Of $8 Million
Authorities say Martin Ruiz misappropriated more than $8 million of client funds, transferring those funds through a series of entities Ruiz also controlled, and spent the vast majority of the funds on personal expenses.
NY Reports 3.7% Health Insurance Rate Hike For Individual Market
The New York State Department of Financial Services reduced health insurers’ 2022 requested rates to a 3.7% hike, despite health care costs increasing to pre-pandemic levels.
Michigan regulators issued a final cease-and-desist order Wednesday against Cedar Hawk Title Company and its employees, Victoria Lansen and Tabria Josey, forbidding further violation of the Michigan Insurance Code.
LIMRA Sees A More Robust 2021 Life Insurance Sales Forecast
The government response to COVID-19, coupled with stronger economic conditions and unprecedented consumer interest in life insurance, have led LIMRA to improve its 2021 sales forecast.
Sharity Ministries, Inc., formerly Trinity Healthshare, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and has ceased operating, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais announced today.
California Charges 2 With 36 Counts Of Felony Insurance Fraud
California regulators have charged two people with 36 felony counts of insurance fraud and grand theft for collecting long-term health care benefits allegedly as a result of fraudulent claims.
