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June 30– WHITEWATER– The city of Whitewater and Whitewater Fire Department are working together over the next several months to establish a long-term agreement that makes the fire department an official independent agency. Before the agreement, the city and fire department had a “handshake deal” rather than an official contract explaining the relationship,…

July 01– Supporters of civil rights for people living in Florida with HIV/AIDS are applauding the state Office of Insurance Regulation for warning insurance companies not to overcharge patients for drugs in their 2016 federal marketplace plans. The notice, by Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation, follows complaints last year by the Tampa- based AIDS…

July 01– When Wegmans announced it would open its first New York City store on the Brooklyn Naval Yard, everyone seemed to rejoice. The announcement went viral on social media, set Facebook abuzz and sent Wegmans trending on Twitter in New York City. The Union Food and Commercial Workers, the largest grocery workers union in the state, has launched a campaign…

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2015/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/– Social Security Celebrates 80 Years of Improving Lives: In a special in-depth feature, the July-August issue of AARP Bulletin provides an all-encompassing history of Social Security, then and now. From three reasons why Social Security will remain for the next generation to an insightful Q&A on the program's…

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2015/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/– Social Security Celebrates 80 Years of Improving Lives: In a special in-depth feature, the July-August issue of AARP Bulletin provides an all-encompassing history of Social Security, then and now. From three reasons why Social Security will remain for the next generation to an insightful Q&A on the program's…

PEMBROKE, Bermuda—- Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. and Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. today announced that Montpelier common shareholders voted in favor of the proposed merger with Millhill Holdings Ltd., a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Endurance, at a special general meeting of Montpelier common shareholders held today, June 30, 2015, in Pembroke,…

–Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York has announced a new rider, available on its whole life line, that will allow a policyowner significant flexibility in funding the paid-up additions element of his or her policy. Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York is independent of and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Money…

SourceLink helped their Medicare marketing clients achieve significantly higher than average Annual Enrollment Program results for AEP 2014, and will be sharing emerging acquisition and retention marketing strategies with attendees at this year's Forum. SourceLink specializes in working with Medicare insurance plans to implement data-driven AEP,…

June 29– GAMEWELL– One woman was injured on Monday morning after another driver lost control and sideswiped her vehicle on Morganton Boulevard in front of the QP gas station in Gamewell. Patricia Lingerfelt, 49, of Lenoir was driving a silver 2003 Saturn west on Morganton Boulevard when a Honda driven by Reggie Miller of Lenoir, who was traveling east, suddenly…

This latest round was led by Graham Holdings Company with participation from Social+ Capital Partnership, Tencent Holdings Limited and The Launch Fund. The previous $3 million seed round last year was led by Social+ Capital Partnership and included Science Inc. and Jason Calacanis of The Launch Fund. “The rapid growth of our business has created a need to scale…

June 30– SAUK RAPIDS– Tom Esplan thought he was having a nightmare. The 47- year-old had been laying on his back in bed, adjusting a sleep apnea machine that had woken him up June 21 at almost 4 a.m.. He heard the sound of an accelerating vehicle outside.

Over the past 10 years, the property/casualty, life/annuity and health insurance industries have all increased their private placement holdings, increasing 77.8% in aggregate from USD 516.8 billion in 2004 to USD 918.6 billion at the end of 2014, according to a new Best’ s Special Report, titled,“ Spotlight on Private Placement and 144 A Holdings.”.

The Hilb Group, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of two of New England’ s leading insurance brokerage firms: Cornerstone Group, a benefit advisory firm, and Gencorp Insurance Group, a property casualty and employee benefits broker. “We are thrilled to have two of New England’ s leading insurance brokers join The Hilb Group,” said Robert Hilb, president and…

Jordan Olson, out of Surprise, Ariz., teamed with younger brother, Logan Olson, who now resides in Stephenville, Texas, during the team roping event in Monday's second day of the Greeley Stampede Rodeo at Island Grove Park. The brother duo has been on a tear in recent days but saw their hot streak cool down a bit with a no-time in front of more than 5,000 fans at Stampede…

–Twenty years ago today, The Allstate Corporation became fully independent, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution as a public company. On June 30, 1995, Sears, Roebuck and Co. completed the spin-off of its one-time insurance subsidiary by divesting all its Allstate shares to Sears shareholders– just two years after offering 20 percent of its Allstate shares…

June 30– NEW LONDON– After a search for a different carrier, the City Council on Monday night unanimously authorized the renewal of the city's insurance policies with the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency. The city's worker's compensation policy will be renewed with a $565,000 premium, and its liability, auto and property policy will be renewed…

Representatives with Share Lawyers announced today that they are now offering free online consultations and evaluations of long term disability insurance claim cases. “The Share Lawyers guarantee is that we will fight for your rights and recover the monies owed to you,” said Wendy Hamilton-Share, spokesperson for Share Lawyers. As to the quality of Share…

eQHealth Solutions, a not-for-profit healthcare IT and services company, has deployed InRule ® as the business rules engine that powers eQSuite ®, the organization's flagship, cloud-based IT platform environment. eQHealth Solutions' clients include insurers, self-insured employers, Medicare, state Medicaid agencies and other risk-based entities.

Renaissance Life& Health Insurance Company of America has been elevated from an A- to an A in its issuer credit rating performed by A.M. Best Company. Renaissance Dental is the flagship product of Renaissance Life& Health Insurance Company of America. The new“ excellent” rating emphasizes Renaissance’ s stable financial outlook. “Renaissance is very proud of our A…