Sen. Edward Kennedy Plans To Introduce Universal Health Care Bill

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) on Monday returned to the Senate for the first time since July and reaffirmed his intentions to introduce universal health care legislation next year, the New York Times’ “The Caucus” reports.

Insurance Marketing Group Elects President, Officers

The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) named Richard Look as president.

Look, a marketing communications veteran with both agency and insurance company experience, currently

Lloyd’s reform storms ahead

Legislative reform order comes into force today.

UnitedHealth Group To Provide Immediate Resources For Those Affected By The Southern California Wildfires

Due to the recent event of ongoing wildfires in Southern California, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and its family of companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Ovations, OptumHealth and Prescription Solutions, are taking the following immediate actions to help those affected by the fires. Effective Nov. 16, 2008, through Nov.

Growing Number Of Companies Provide On-Site Health Care Services For Workers

A growing number of businesses are providing workers access to on-site health clinics “that potentially can save employees hundreds of dollars a year,” the Wall Street Journal reports. According to a survey by Watson Wyatt and the not-for-profit

Ratings: Travelers (UK), Bison, Dubai Islamic, Milli Re, Hang Seng, LIG

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of UK-based Travelers Insurance Company Limited (TIC). The outlook for

Judge Throws Out ‘Bad Faith’ Claim Against Texas Mutual

A judge in Guadalupe County, Texas, has dismissed a case alleging that Texas Mutual Insurance Company acted in “bad faith” in a workers’ compensation case involving a pre-existing medical condition.

Texas Air Traffic Controller Files Claim Against FAA

An air traffic controller who told authorities that the Federal Aviation Administration covered up safety issues at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has filed a discrimination claim charging th

Wisconsin Emergency Plan Calls for Secret Succession List

Wisconsin lawmakers would submit secret lists of emergency successors under a bill a state disaster committee adopted Wednesday.

The Legislative Council Special Committee on Emergency Management a

Zurich Appoints Vitale CEO - Global Corporate Business

Zurich Financial Services announced that Mario Vitale has been promoted to CEO of its Global Corporate business division. He replaces Geoff Riddell who will assume additional responsibilities overseei