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The fire began around 8:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of 47th Street, near Adeline Street. About 50 firefighters from Alameda County Fire and the Oakland Fire Department brought it under control around 9:45 a.m.. Sara Bohannon, 35, one the residents at the residence next to where the fire started, said she heard noises, and then looked to see what was happening.

Jun. 26– DES MOINES– State Auditor Rob Sand alleged Wednesday that both insurance companies that manage Medicaid in Iowa have breached their contracts with the state. “There’s a 267- page contract these signed with the state of Iowa,” Sand said. “I don’t care if a Democrat or Independent or a Republican, that contract is their obligation to the state, it’s their…

Jun. 26– Seattle- based pet insurance company Trupanion was hit with a $100,000 fine by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office, the third time in four years it has been sanctioned by the regulator. Trupanion Managers USA, a unit of the publicly traded company, was fined for several marketing tactics: Exceeding the $100 limit in gifts in exchange for…

Jun. 26– MURPHYSBORO– When Jackson County closed its nursing home, the Jackson County Rehab and Care Center, in 2014, it cut county staff by around 40% and improved the county’s fiscal health, said longtime board member John Rendleman. For health insurance, Jackson County is self-insured, collecting dues from employees and paying out when they need care.

Residents and business owners should contact their insurance companies and register with FEMA before visiting the recovery center. For FEMA registration, call 800-621-3362 or go online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Counties eligible for disaster aid are Alfalfa, Canadian, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Garfield, Kay, Kingfisher, LeFlore, Logan, Mayes,…

Fire destroyed a playground at the Charles Bowen Recreational Complex in Pine Hill Saturday, causing $75,000 in damage to the equipment and adjacent concession stand. Two Pine Hill police officers secured the scene and 15 firemen from three departments–– Pine Hill, Gloucester Township and Berlin Borough–– fought the blaze for about three hours.

This is the only legislative framework before Congress that takes patients out of the middle of medical billing disputes, continues to ensure patients have access to health care services when and where they need them, and provides a level playing field for physicians and insurers. Out of the Middle represents thousands of physicians across the country who…

Jun. 26– LOUISVILLE– Former state Auditor Adam Edelen called Attorney General Andy Beshear a “talking point politician” during the Democratic gubernatorial primary. At Heine Brothers’ Coffee in Louisville Wednesday morning, the two men stood side by side and pledged to represent a unified front heading into the general election against Kentucky Gov.

–Eaton Vance Corp. announced today a strategic initiative within its Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC and Eaton Vance Management investment affiliates to strengthen the Company’s leadership positions in rules-based, systematic investment strategies, customized individual separate accounts and wealth management solutions.

–The ideal summer may be full of blue skies, sunny days and family vacations, but as the Farmers Insurance ® Seasonal Smarts Digests remind us, summer can also bring plenty of stormy weather with homeowners and drivers across the country facing the potential for seasonal hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes. The good news is that by following a few practical…

American International Group, Inc. will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 after the market closes on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. AIG will also host a conference call on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. ET to review these results. American International Group, Inc. is a leading global insurance organization.

Jun. 26– Often when an elderly family member needs assistance, it begins through rehabilitation. They’ve had a hip or knee replacement or there has been a medical event such as a stroke or heart attack. Families are pressed into making decisions very quickly and the hospitals are pressed to get this person out to another facility fairly quickly, “said Nancy Jones,…

–The 2019 IRA Academy presented by The Entrust Group will take place October 21– 25, 2019 in Nashville, TN. IRA Academy has been approved by the American Bankers Association as a fast-track to achieving CISP certification in two, rather than four years. “From the beginning, helping our clients and professionals in our industry expand their knowledge of…

Although many precursors to the 2008-2009 financial crisis are repeating today, AM Best believes the life/annuity industry is much more resilient than a decade ago and well-positioned to navigate future challenges. Macroeconomic conditions in the United States soon became more unfavorable as the effects of the subprime crisis started to emerge.

“It’s important for Hoosiers to consider the consequences before using fireworks,” said Stephen Robertson, Indiana insurance commissioner. Those are Independence Day, between 10 a.m. and midnight; the five days before and the five days after Independence Day, between 5 p.m. and two hours past sunset; and between 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. Jan. 1.

“It’s important for Hoosiers to consider the consequences before using fireworks,” said Stephen Robertson, Indiana insurance commissioner. Those are Independence Day, between 10 a.m. and midnight; the five days before and the five days after Independence Day, between 5 p.m. and two hours past sunset; and between 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. Jan. 1.

Jun. 26– FEMA and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency have opened a new disaster recovery center office in Beavercreek at Shaw Elementary. The Trump administration approved FEMA assistance to a swath of Western Ohio counties last week, including Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Darke and six other counties. With that assistance, the SBA opened twin disaster…