Monthly Archives: <span>September 2004</span>

N.J. Dept. Posts Insurance Company Reviews

Residents wanting to learn more about an insurance company they do business with can now access market conduct information online. Sixteen insurance company examinations are on the New Jersey Department’s Web site and available for public review. “The Department protects …

Former N.J. Neurologist Pleads Guilty to Scam

New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Director Vaughn McKoy announced that a former Essex County neurologist has plead guilty to Health Care Claims Fraud as part of a scheme to fraudulently bill an insurance company more than $50,000 for medical …

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Fla. Operation

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Strategix Inc. of Oviedo, Florida. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1992, Strategix Inc. is an employee benefits operation offering a wide-range of employee benefit consultation and brokerage …

Calif. Legislature, Gov. Take Positive Steps on Issues

The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) has commended the Legislature and governor for taking positive, responsible steps this year on major insurance-related bills. “During the recently concluded legislative session, our state leaders stepped forward and tackled the tough issues: …

Ariz. A.G. Warns of Storm Scams

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning Arizona residents to be wary of fraudulent home repair contractors offering their services to consumers who have experienced storm damage to their homes. The monsoon season not only brings wind, rain and dust, …

LIG Educational & Consulting Services Commercial Marine Seminars Set for Melbourne, Key Biscayne

LIG Educational & Consulting Services, a sister company of Florida-based LIG Marine Managers, is providing two hands-on training seminars in Melbourne and Key Biscayne, Florida this winter. For more information on the seminars and to register, log onto www.ligecs.com, select …

OSHA Proposes $59,400 in Penalties for Houston Company for Reported Safety Violations

A Houston employer’s repeated failure to protect employees from potential scaffolding and fall hazards has brought Leonel Rubio Masonry in Houston $59,400 in proposed penalties, according to the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Leonel Rubio …

Va. Jurisdictions to Receive Gaston Aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that government entities in five jurisdictions impacted by Tropical Depression Gaston on Aug. 30 are eligible for federal disaster aid through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The cities of Colonial Heights and Richmond, and …

Cadence Network Steers Course for Caliber

With Cadence behind the wheel, operations executives are in for a smooth ride, that according to top Cadence Network Inc. executives who have been contracted to direct expense management operations for the 68 center locations of Caliber Collision Centers. Cadence …

Bridium’s Claims3 Product Chosen by Med-Pay for Workers’ Comp Processing

Georgia-based Bridium, a technology provider and custom services company for the insurance industry, has been selected by Med-Pay, Inc. as its exclusive application service provider (ASP) for workers’ compensation claims processing. Incorporated in 1984, Med-Pay is a third-party administrator (TPA) …