Mergers and acquisitions among insurance agents and brokers declined in the second quarter as some previously active buyers reduced the number of purchases they completed, according to a report released Wednesday by Optis Partners LLC. There were 146 transactions announced during the second quarter, a 26% decline from the same period last year and 26%
State workers’ comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds. A review of state workers’ compensation laws, published in the Journal of Public Health Policy, reveals that benefits for first responder mental health fall short compared to coverage for physical injury and disease. The
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Trinity Health of New England will no longer accept United Healthcare Insurance. Baystate hospitals extend visiting hours Trinity Health owns medical centers in both Springfield and Chicopee. In a statement posted to their website, Trinity Health says they’ve been forced out of the network by United Healthcare as of the beginning
Independent insurance agency Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates in Wellesley, Massachusetts announced it recently acquired Atchue Insurance Agency, which is located about 35 miles away in Worcester. Founded by Earl V. Atchue, Jr. in 1982, Atchue Insurance Agency has grown from an operation Atchue ran out of his home to a well-established Park Ave. firm offering
Drone shows Fort Myers Beach damage with homes and businesses wiped away Drone captures aerial view of Ft. Myers Beach destruction from Hurricane Ian Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post A new state report shows that for the first time in nearly a decade, Florida property insurers have collected more in premiums than they spent on
Image caption, Claire Massey has been unable to live in her home since it was damaged in a fire Article information Author, Tracey Higgins Role, BBC Midlands Investigations team 2 hours ago A mum who went through a 17-month battle with an insurance company following a devastating fire at her home, has said the fight
Allied Trust Insurance Company has announced the launch of its homeowners insurance program in North Carolina, US, to provide coverage focused insurance options for coastal residents. Having entered the North Carolina insurance market in 2022 after a successful transition of business from Lighthouse Property Insurance, this is the fourth state in the US to be
Thousands are at risk of losing their health insurance after a federal judge ruled against Georgia’s request for an extended Medicaid deadline. President Joe Biden‘s administration previously denied Georgia’s request to extend its deadline for part of the state’s Medicaid program, which is the only one in America that includes a work requirement for recipients.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Flour Bluff school leaders expect a 10% increase in their insurance premium for the upcoming school year, which they said affects things like teacher pay, building renovations and more. They, along with State Representative Todd Hunter, believe the increase is unfair. Hunter, whom attended the workshop gave his thoughts on the
The Lake Central School Corporation’s sizeable budget surplus may be short-lived. Director of Business Services Rob James says the district ended the school year with a $2.7 million surplus in its education fund, where teacher salaries are paid. “Normally, we do not like to be that high and have as much of a profit,” James