HARTFORD — - The insurance capital of America played host Wednesday to the uninsured, more than 1,000 of whom filled the cavernous Connecticut Convention Center for the chance to see a doctor. ...

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. , a wholly owned subsidiary, will be submitting applications to write policies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, South...

FEMA Updating Flood Insurance Maps of Westport Westport Now ... from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that it will be updating data about the Connecticut coastline, including its flood insurance maps. ... FEMA to talk about flood insurance with Norfolk rentersWVEC.com (subscription)

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Hundreds of people without medical insurance are expected to take advantage of a free health care clinic being offered in Hartford.

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Massachusetts insurance companies pay some hospitals and doctors twice as much money as others for essentially the same patient care, according to a preliminary report by Attorney General Martha Coakl...

NAIC Picks 2010 Committee Chairs National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE • Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Sullivan will chair the Life Insurance and Annuities Committee. ... Praeger to head insurance commissioners committeeKansas.com

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The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) and its partners will be sponsoring a one day free medical clinic for the uninsured on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Connecticut Convention Center at 100 Columbus Boulevard in ...

Despite last year’s battle with state lawmakers over health insurance for legal immigrants, Governor Deval Patrick is calling for a 25 percent funding increase for the program, a total of $75 mi...

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Uninsured residents of the Hartford area in need of medical attention should call 877-233-5159 toll-free as soon as possible to schedule appointments for a fre...

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Federal court approves 401(k) settlement involving Hartford Life IFAwebnews.com A federal court in Connecticut has approved a partial settlement in a class-action civil suit involving the handling of 401(k) plans by ...

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Every now and then, I read a court opinion on a coverage issue, and though I can understand how the court reached its decision, I still find the outcome surprising and troubling. A January 19, 2010 per curiam opinion from the Connecticut Supreme Court (here) involving a coverage dispute under an Employment Practices Liability (EPL) policy presents a recent example of this kind of decision. The court’s analysis is internally logical, but I suspect the outcome would surprise most EPL policyholders and even many insurance practitioners. The decision may have important implications for the placement and administration of EPL insurance.

 

Background and the Connecticut Supreme Court’s Decision

National Waste Associates was purchased an EPL policy for the period February 15, 2007 to February 15, 2009. On May 12, 2007, a former employee brought a wrongful discharge action against National Waste. National Waste submitted the claim to its EPL carrier. The carrier refused to provide a defense or to indemnify the firm. National Waste filed a lawsuit seeking a judicial declaration of coverage.

 

The carrier took the position that coverage was precluded by the EPL policy’s prior or pending action exclusion. The exclusion provides that the policy does not provide coverage for any claim "based upon, arising out of, [etc.] &hellip any fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, event

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By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSENAssociated Press Writer NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - An attorney for a Connecticut woman mauled by a chimpanzee a year ago says an Ohio hospital has told the family it can't perf...

>> Time: Noon to 7 p.m. >> Place: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. Parking is free. >> For An Appointment: Call 1-877-233-5159 >> Who Is Eligible: People witho...

The federal government should increase support for low-income meals in schools. It should improve COBRA health insurance assistance and expand affordable housing programs to keep children from slippin...

Benchmark Variable Annuity Experience Study From Ruark Consulting Helps ... Insurance News Net (press release) 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A major benchmark Variable Annuity Benefit Utilization Study, conducted by Ruark Consulting LLC, a Connecticut actuarial ... and more »

BOSTON— Democrat Martha Coakley is hitting her Republican rival in the U.S. Senate race for not providing health insurance to his campaign staffers.

TJX Cos. in Framingham, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Springfield each donated $100,000. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston gave another $250,000 to the Red Cross and offered to m...

Colemont Insurance Brokers has promoted Tara Plourde to broker in the company's Hartford, Connecticut office. She joined Colemont in 2008. Prior to Colemont, she was a commercial lines underwriter ...

Custodians, groundskeepers, and other workers at Boston College have long felt a part of the BC family. When employees reach their 25th anniversary, maintenance staff and professors alike are treated ...

HIG ) on Tuesday doubled its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, citing better than expected results in its core property and casualty insurance businesses. Life insurance resul...

Industry Reacts to Dodd Decision Insurance Networking News “He has consistently delivered for the people of Connecticut and skillfully navigated numerous important issues affecting the property-casualty industry, ... and more »

The state is adding more staff and new computer and telephone equipment to its unemployment insurance call center to handle the volume of new and continuing claims, Gov. M.

On January 13, 2010, the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut will be hosting its quarterly meeting with Attorney Gary Lavigne and insurance Broker John Czel.

Letter From The President Of The Connecticut Chapter Of The Metropolitan Coporate Counsel ... PC, presented "Emerging Legal issues in Insurance Risk Management," also at The Hartford Club. Issues discussed included D&O and professional liability ...