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Poms Names Rossetti Vice President of Employee Benefits in New Mexico

Los Angeles, Calif.-based Poms Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. has named John Rossetti vice president of the employee benefits group in the firm’s Albuquerque, N.M. office. Rossetti was previously an account executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, and … Continue reading

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Alaska Division of Insurance Seeking New Director

Alaska Division of Insurance has launched a search for a new director now that Linda Hall, who ran the division for nine years, is retiring this spring. “I will continue working through the legislative session, will assist with the transition, … Continue reading

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The Hartford Hires Chartis U.S. Underwriting Chief Tucker

Hartford Financial Services Group announced three senior management appointments, including Tom Tucker as chief underwriting officer of commercial markets and head of specialty casualty. He will start his post at The Hartford on February 27. He will report to Doug … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Christian College Sues Over Birth Control Regs

A Christian college in western Pennsylvania has sued the federal government saying regulations that require employers to offer birth control coverage that includes drugs that abort fertilized embryos are “directly at odds with the religious message it wishes to convey,” … Continue reading

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AIA’s Snyder Describes Korea Trade Pact as ‘Excellent Model’

The long-awaited implementation of the Free Trade Pact between the Republic of Korea, or South Korea, and the U.S. (KORUS) is scheduled to go into effect on March 15. The date will see the conclusion of negotiations that began in 2006, … Continue reading

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R.I.-based Affiliated Insurance Managers Appoints Marketing Manager

Warwick, R.I.-based agency Affiliated Insurance Managers is expanding its commercial insurance division and appointed industry veteran Heidi Forte to the new position of commercial insurance marketing manager. Heidi Forte With over 25 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, … Continue reading

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Ex-NFL Players in Louisiana Sue League Over Concussions

Nearly a dozen former National Football League players living in Louisiana have sued the NFL, the latest players to accuse the league of failing to protect players from the risks associated with concussions. Several former New Orleans Saints players, including … Continue reading

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Florida Senate Leader Opposes Immunity for Lawmakers

The incoming Senate president is opposing a proposal that would allow state lawmakers to wrap themselves in absolute immunity from having to testify in lawsuits. The House Judiciary Committee cleared a Republican bill (PCB JDC 12-03) along party lines last … Continue reading

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Mississippi Bar Owners Say Security Guard Proposal Goes Too Far

Hattiesburg nightclub and bar owners say many smaller nightspots would be put out of business by a proposal to require on-site parking lots and at least three guards at every bar. The City Council has scheduled a public meeting March … Continue reading

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Dealer Challenges Cincinnati’s Tough Scrap Metal Ordinance

A scrapyard has filed a lawsuit against Cincinnati, saying a new ordinance placing restrictions scrap metal sales will drive away customers. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported  that the lawsuit filed by Garden Street Iron Metal Inc. in U.S. District Court last … Continue reading

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