Tag: Legal

NFP and Howden Expand US Leadership with Industry Experts

NFP appoints Melissa Sage as VP for complex property while Howden hires Chris Aries as general counsel to strengthen US retail insurance operations. Industry leadership updates.

Ex-Life Insurance Broker Sentenced for $700K Client Fraud and Tax Evasion

Former life insurance broker Ronald Scott Daley sentenced to 4.5 years for defrauding clients of $707K and evading taxes in Ohio case.

GM Engine Defect Class Action Consolidated in Michigan Court

Federal court consolidates lawsuits over GM's L87 V8 engine defect involving crankshaft and connecting rod failures, prompting recall and litigation in Michigan.

Farm Bureau Insurance Faces Federal Fraud Reporting Lawsuit Including New Mexico

Farm Bureau Insurance is sued for allegedly suppressing fraud evidence and blocking legally required reports, implicating New Mexico and other states in regulatory compliance issues.

NY Supreme Court Allows Rollout of NYCE PPO Self-Funded Health Plan

New York Supreme Court permits the January launch of NYCE PPO, a self-funded health plan administered by EmblemHealth and UMR, rejecting attempts to block the rollout. The court cited lack of proven harm and legal ambiguities in municipal codes.

Michigan AG Leads Multi-State Opposition to ACA Abortion Coverage Restrictions

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 21 states opposing federal attempts to restrict abortion coverage in ACA insurance plans, emphasizing state sovereignty and access to reproductive health care.

Repeat Public Indecency Offender Sentenced for Crimes at Insurance Agencies

Repeat public indecency offender sentenced to 10 years for crimes committed at insurance agencies in Houston County, Georgia, highlighting legal consequences and workplace safety concerns.

California Association of REALTORS®: Comprehensive Support for Industry Professionals

Explore how the California Association of REALTORS® empowers industry professionals with tools, education, legal support, and advocacy to navigate California's housing market challenges.

Baltimore Agent Convicted of Insurance Fraud and Obstruction

Michael C. Okolo, former Maryland insurance agent, convicted of insurance fraud and obstruction of justice for misappropriating client funds and fabricating evidence. Further trials pending for additional charges.

Georgia Man Sentenced for $7.2M Medicare Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

Patrick C. Moore Jr. sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison and ordered to pay $7.2 million for orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic tests and illegal kickbacks.