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<title>Marsh &amp; McLennan Settles Bid-Rigging Securities Class For $400 Million</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - Insurance brokerage giant Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC) announced Nov. 13 that it had reached an agreement for $400 million to settle a consolidated class action filed in 2004 over alleged securities law violations made in connection with an alleged illegal bid-rigging scheme (In re Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos. Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 04-8144, MDL No. 1744, S.D. N.Y.; See December 2007, Page 4). 
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<title>N.Y. Justice: Former Marsh Executives Not Guilty On Criminal Charges</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - On Oct. 26, a New York justice acquitted three former Marsh Inc. of criminal charges in a bid-rigging and price-fixing scheme in which they were accused of colluding to steer clients to favored insurance companies (New York v. Greg Doherty, et al., No. N/A, New York Sup.). 
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<title>Judge Rules Insurance Broker Breached Duty To Properly Renew Coverage</title>
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<![CDATA[LONDON - An insurance broker breached its duties by failing to renew $10 million excess coverage for a professional indemnity insurance policy as requested by the policyholders, an English justice held Nov. 18 (Dunlop Haywards Ltd. formerly known as Dunlop Heywood Lorenz Ltd. in liquidation v. Barbon Insurance Group Ltd. formerly known as Erinaceous Insurance Services Ltd. formerly known as Hanover Park Commercial Ltd., No. 2007 Folio 1059, High Justice, Commercial, QBD). 
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<title>Panel Upholds $509,229 Default Judgment Against Insurance Agency, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana appeals panel on Oct. 30 affirmed a $509,229 default judgment entered against an insurance agency and its agent on claims including breach of fiduciary duty filed by a former partnering insurance broker (Bradley K. Buchanan, et al. v. Consolidated Brokers Corp. LLC, No. 32A01-0902-CV-86, Ind. App.; 2009 Ind. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1811). 
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<title>Judge Denies Motions To Certify Reinsurance Case Summary Judgment For Appeal</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - A federal judge in New York on Oct. 28 denied a reinsurance broker and the rehabilitator of an insolvent insurer's motions to certify for appeal a summary judgment in favor of a reinsurer and held that the disputed issues of fact regarding a certain reinsurance contract are not ripe for review by an appellate court but better left to be resolved by a jury (Howard Mills, in his capacity as rehabilitator of Frontier Insurance Co. v. Everest Reinsurance Co. and Benfield Inc., No. 05-8928, S.D. N.Y.; See July 2009, Page 8). 
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<title>Appeals Panel Dismisses Insurance Agent's Appeal For Lack Of Jurisdiction</title>
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<![CDATA[JACKSON, Miss. - An insurance agent's notice of appeal regarding her fraud and breach of contract claims against insurers and an insurance agency was untimely filed, a Mississippi appeals panel held Nov. 3, dismissing the appeal for lack of jurisdiction (Barbara Rigdon v. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, et al., Nos. 2008-CA-00777-COA &amp; 2008-CA-00780-COA, Miss. App.; 2009 Miss. App. LEXIS 764). 
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<title>Mississippi Appeals Panel Dismisses Insurance Agent's Appeal On Fraud Claims</title>
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<![CDATA[JACKSON, Miss. - Following a similar ruling issued earlier in the month, a Mississippi appeals panel on Nov. 10 dismissed an insurance agent's appeal regarding her fraud and breach of contract claims against insurers and an insurance agency because it was untimely filed (Martha Via v. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, et al., Nos. 2008-CA-00782-COA &amp; 2008-CA-00783-COA, Miss. App.; 2009 Miss. App. LEXIS 785). 
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<title>Mississippi Appeals Court Dismisses Appeal As Improperly Certified</title>
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<![CDATA[JACKSON, Miss. - In a divided en banc ruling, a majority of the Mississippi Court of Appeals found that a trial court's certification of its judgment in favor of an insurer was made improperly, pending resolution of claims against the plaintiffs' insurance agent (Southern Healthcare Services Inc., et al. v. Lloyd's of London, et al., No. 2008-CA-00642-COA and 2008-CA-01351-COA, Miss. App.; 2009 Miss. App. LEXIS 740). 
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<title>Insurance Broker's Contacts Subject It To Oklahoma Jurisdiction, Panel Rules</title>
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<![CDATA[TULSA, Okla. - A London-based insurance broker had sufficient contracts with the State of Oklahoma to be subject to its jurisdiction, an Oklahoma appeals panel determined Oct. 22, reversing a trial court's order dismissing the insurance broker for lack of personal jurisdiction (Willbros USA Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London, et al., No. 2009 OK CIV APP 90, Okla. App.; 2009 Okla. Civ. App. LEXIS 82). 
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<title>Panel Upholds Breach Of Contract Verdict Against Agency, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota appeals panel on Nov. 17 affirmed a jury's breach of contract verdict against an insurance agency and an insurance agent for the agent's transfer of insurance policy accounts originally acquired during the agent's previous place of employment (C.J. Schaber d/b/a Lefty Schaber Agency v. Dan Olson Agency Inc., et al., No. A09-24, Minn. App.; 2009 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1223). 
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<title>Judge Remands Breach Of Contract Lawsuit Against Insurer, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A federal judge in Illinois on Nov. 7 remanded a breach of contract action filed by a homeowner and the estate of a person killed in a home fire against an insurer, its insurance agent, an insurance broker and a financing company (Teresa Stephens, et al. v. Burns &amp; Wilcox Ltd., et al., No. 09-860, S.D. Ill.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105371). 
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<title>Judge Transfers Insurer's Breach Of Contract Action Against Insurance Agents</title>
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<![CDATA[HOUSTON - A Texas federal judge on Nov. 6 transferred an insurance company's breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against insurance agents to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (American General Life Insurance Co. v. Jonathan Crosswhite and Opus Three Inc., No. 09-1964, S.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 103804). 
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<title>Federal Judge Transfers Action Against Insurer, Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania federal judge on Oct. 26 granted the transfer of an insured's action alleging breach of contract, bad faith and negligence against an insurer and insurance agency to the New Jersey federal court (Gelt Financial Corp. v. Performance Insurance Company of New Jersey and Costello &amp; Associates Insurance Group Inc., No. 09-04362, E.D. Pa.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 99963). 
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<title>Insurer Had No Duty To Appoint Outside Counsel For Insurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO - An error and omissions (E&amp;O) insurer had no duty to provide Cumis counsel for an insurance broker's defense in an arbitration proceeding, and the insurer did not act in bad faith, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed Oct. 27 (Sovereign General Insurance Services Inc. v. National Casualty Co., No. 08-16306, 9th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 23686). 
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<title>Panel Compels Arbitration Of Insurance Agents' Claim For Unpaid Commissions</title>
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<![CDATA[WAUKESHA, Wis. - A claim made by insurance agents for payment of disputed termination commissions under an agent's agreement is arbitrable under the agreement's mandatory arbitration clause, a Wisconsin appeals panel held Oct. 28, reversing and remanding a trial judge's order (Alan Cirilli, et al. v. Country Insurance &amp; Financial Services, et al., No. 2008AP3071, Wis. App., Dist. 2; 2009 Wisc. App. LEXIS 827). 
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<title>Justice Dismisses Charges Against Executives In Bid-Rigging Lawsuit</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - A New York trial justice on Nov. 19 dismissed criminal charges against two former Marsh &amp; McLennan Inc. executives accused in connection with a bid-rigging and price-fixing scheme at the insurance broker. 
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<title>California Insurance Agent Accused Of Collecting Fake Premiums While On Bail</title>
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<![CDATA[SAN DIEGO - California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner on Nov. 17 reported that Louise M. Batchelor was sentenced to 365 days of work furlough and five years' probation and ordered to pay restitution totaling $24,375 to four victims after pleading guilty to two felony counts of grand theft. 
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<title>California Insurance Agent Arrested For $6M Scam</title>
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<![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced Nov. 18 that William A. Sassman has been arrested on 43 felony counts of grand theft, 40 felony counts of selling unauthorized securities, 16 felony burglary counts and one count of using a device, artifice, or scheme to defraud. 
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<title>Louisiana State Authorities Accuse Agent Of Providing Fake Proofs Of Insurance</title>
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<![CDATA[VILLE PLATTE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Insurance said Nov. 10 that an insurance agent has been issued a cease-and-desist order, summary suspension of his licenses and fine notice for allegedly providing fraudulent proofs of insurance. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement</title>
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<![CDATA[ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division said Nov. 4 that Jennifer H. Puckett, a former insurance agent, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of embezzlement by an insurance agent. She paid $11,140.82 in restitution and will serve probation for 24 months, according to officials. 
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<title>Insurance Agency Buys 2 Texas Insurance Agencies</title>
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<![CDATA[HOUSTON - Dean &amp; Draper Insurance Agency LP announced Nov. 12 that it has acquired Wilco Insurance Agency Inc. and Always Safe Insurance Agency Inc. 
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<title>Louisiana Insurance Department Charges Insurance Agents</title>
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<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner reported Nov. 12 that an insurance agent pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor grand theft and was sentenced to two years' probation and, 120 hours of community service and will pay $21,060 in restitution to a life insurance company. 
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<title>Louisiana Insurance Agent, Agency Sanctioned For Unlicensed Employee</title>
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<![CDATA[MARKSVILLE, La. - Pamela Kay St. Romain, an insurance agent, and her agency, Quality Insurance Agency LLC, have been issued cease-and-desist orders, summary suspensions and $2,100 fine notices for allegedly allowing an employee to conduct the business of insurance without a license, the Louisiana Department of Insurance reported Nov. 16. 
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<![CDATA[CHICAGO - Hub International Limited acquired Mones &amp; Associates Insurance Brokers Inc., a Canada insurance broker, on Nov. 9 from Aviva Canada Inc. 
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<title>Aon To Acquire Carpenter Moore</title>
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<![CDATA[CHICAGO - Aon Corp. agreed Oct. 27 to acquire Carpenter Moore Insurance Services Inc., a provider of executive liability risk management services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. 
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<title>California Police Arrest Allegedly Fake Auto Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - The San Fernando, Calif., Police Department arrested on Nov. 2 a woman who allegedly faked being an automobile insurance agent. The police booked Leandra Delgadillo on felony charges of fraud and grand theft. 
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<title>Arthur Gallagher Obtains Hawaii Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[HONOLULU - Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. acquired Triad Insurance Agency Inc. on Oct. 27 from The Bank of Hawaii. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
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<title>Oregon Charges Agent Who Dumped Records</title>
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<![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Oct. 26 issued a cease-and-desist order against insurance agent Robert W. Spruill for violating the Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act and the Oregon Insurance Code. 
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<title>Gallagher Buys Purchases Insurance Administrators</title>
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<![CDATA[BOSTON - William Gallagher Associates on Oct. 26 acquired RPG Insurance Administrators Inc. for an undisclosed sum. RPG specializes in risk management services to medium- and large-sized health care organizations, including hospitals and physician practices. 
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<title>Insurance Broker Buys Florida Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[RALEIGH, N.C. - On Nov. 3, BB&amp;T Insurance Services announced that it has expanded its Florida operation with the acquisition of Oswald Trippe and Co. Inc. Terms were not disclosed. 
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<title>Brokers Announce Appointments</title>
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<![CDATA[Leavitt Leavitt Insurance Agency announced Nov. 17 that Thomas A. James will join the agency as president and Andrew James will join the agency as a broker. Thomas James brings more than 30 years of insurance brokerage and agency management experience, while Andrew James comes to Leavitt with eight years of experience in the insurance industry. 
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<title>News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center</title>
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<title>Insurance Broker's Breach Not Proximate Cause Of Insured's Harm, Panel Says</title>
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<![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Although an insurance broker breached its fiduciary duty by failing to give notice of a claim to an insurer, it was not the proximate cause of an insured's harm because the insurer denied coverage based on a policy exclusion, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Sept. 23 (Anderson-Tully Co. v. Federal Insurance Co., et al., No. 08-5524, 6th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 21141; See December 2008, Page 6). 
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<title>Illinois Federal Judge Denies Dismissal Of Claims Against Insurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[CHICAGO - An Illinois federal judge on Sept. 29 refused to dismiss claims against an insurance broker for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and breach of contract regarding the broker's procurement of property insurance (Restoration Specialists LLC v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and NAPCO LLC, No. 08-644, N.D. Ill.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89583). 
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<title>Ohio Panel Affirms Insurance Agent's License Revocation</title>
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<![CDATA[DAYTON, Ohio - An Ohio appeals panel on Sept. 25 upheld the Ohio Department of Insurance's revocation of an insurance agent's license to sell insurance because he failed to pay clients as required by the state's previous order against him (William E. Thurman II v. State of Ohio Department of Insurance, No. 2008-CA-81, Ohio App., 2nd Dist.; 2009 Ohio App. LEXIS 4256). 
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<title>New York Justice Dismisses A Portion Of Claims Against Brokers</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - A New York County Supreme Court justice on Sept. 29 granted a portion of a motion to dismiss filed by defendant insurance brokers after determining that nine of the plaintiff investors released the brokers from liability for losses in connection with asbestos claims under policies brokered by the defendants (George Aldrich, et al. v. Marsh &amp; McLennan Co. Inc., et al., No. 605336/99, N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Co.; 2009 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 2713; See July 2008, Page 8). 
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<title>Judge: Jurisdiction Over Insureds' Lawsuit Against Flood Insurer, Agent Exists</title>
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<![CDATA[BEAUMONT, Texas - Although homeowners eliminated federal claims in filing a post-removal amended complaint against a flood insurer and an insurance agent regarding a wrong flood zone classification in a policy, the amendments do not defeat jurisdiction, a Texas federal judge ruled Sept. 25, also holding that the agent was improperly joined (L.J. Doucet and Pat Doucet v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. and Bill Nickum, No. 09-142, E.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89106). 
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<title>Judge Awards Judgment On Insurance Broker's Claims Against Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A New York federal judge on Oct. 19 awarded $264,640 plus prejudgment interest to an insurance broker on its breach of contract and account stated claims against another insurance broker (CRC Insurance Services Inc. v. Lamere Associates Inc., No. 08-03865, E.D. N.Y.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97455). 
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<title>Federal Judge Dismisses Breach Of Contract Claim Against Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[VICTORIA, Texas - On Sept. 25, a Texas federal judge entered summary judgment to an insurance agency accused of stealing proprietary information with regard to a breach of contract claim but denied summary judgment on the breach of fiduciary duty claim (Joe N. Pratt Insurance v. Donna E. Doane, et al., No. 07-00007, S.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88314; See February 2009, Page 15). 
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<title>Judge Finds Agent Not Necessary To Insurer's Action Against Insureds</title>
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<![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. - An insurance agent is not a necessary or indispensable party to an insurance company's declaratory judgment action against its insureds, a Kentucky federal judge determined Sept. 30, denying the insureds' motion to dismiss (North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. John P. Pucek, et al., No. 08-486 c/w John P. Pucek, et al. v. North American Specialty Insurance Co., et al., No. 09-49, E.D. Ky.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93420). 
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<title>11th Circuit Dismisses Breach Of Contract Suit Against Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[ATLANTA - The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal on Sept. 24 affirmed the dismissal of a breach of contract action against an insurance agency, citing a lack of federal subject matter jurisdiction (Thresa L. Williams v. Alfa Insurance Agency, No. 08-17129, 11th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 21192). 
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<title>Federal Judge Denies New Trial On Insurer's Claims Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[TRENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey federal judge on Sept. 16 rejected an insurance company's motion for a new trial regarding a jury's verdict in favor of an insurance agent on breach of contract and negligence claims (Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire Inc. v. 3 R Painting &amp; Contracting Co. Inc., et al., No. 06-01602, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84615; See October 2008, Page 19). 
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<title>Federal Judge Dismisses Agency's Contribution, Indemnity Claims</title>
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<![CDATA[PENSACOLA, Fla. - An insurance agency's third-party claims for indemnity and contribution against a flood zone determination company toward any judgment arising from allegations of negligence against the insurance agency fail, a Florida federal judge ruled Sept. 28 (Joseph and Wendy Kesslak v. Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Co., et al. &amp; Niceville Insurance Agency Inc. v. LandAmerica Tax and Flood Services, No. 08-303, N.D. Fla.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 95300). 
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<title>Insurance Agent Improperly Joined To Lawsuit, Louisiana Federal Judge Determines</title>
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<![CDATA[LAFAYETTE, La. - An insurance agent was improperly joined to a breach of contract and negligence lawsuit, a Louisiana federal judge ruled Sept. 30, finding that the insured's theoretical claims against the agent are time-barred (DC International v. Zurich-American Insurance Group and Louisiana Cos., No. 09-1196, W.D. La.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90710). 
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<title>Texas Federal Judge Finds Reinsurance Broker Failed To Show Likeliness Of Success</title>
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<![CDATA[DALLAS - A federal judge in Texas on Sept. 28 denied a reinsurance broker's request for preliminary injunctive relief against a reinsured's suit in a state court, noting that the broker had failed to show a likelihood of success on the merits of its claims that the state case was a relitigation of an earlier federal case (Aon Re Inc. v. TIG Insurance Co., 09-00300, N.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89249; See March 2009, Page 18). 
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<title>No Tortious Interference Against Insurance Broker, Pa. Superior Court Says</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - On Sept. 22, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed and remanded a jury's finding that a third-party administrator (TPA) tortiously interfered with an insurance broker's business with a self-funded insurer for entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in favor of the TPA (Walnut Street Associates v. Brokerage Concepts Inc. and Kimberly Macrone, No. 3015 EDA 2007, Pa. Super.; 2009 Pa. Super. LEXIS 3289; See September 2008, Page 20). 
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<title>Trial Against Former Marsh Executives Moves To Closing Arguments</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - The case against three former Marsh Inc. executives accused of conspiring to steer insurance clients to preferred insurers has moved to the closing arguments stage in the New York County Supreme Court. 
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<title>Hartford Settles Price-Fixing Charges For $1.3 Million</title>
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<![CDATA[HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Oct. 22 that Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. will pay $1.3 million to resolve charges that a former reinsurance business engaged in illegal price fixing. 
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<title>N.Y. Insurance Department Fines Insurance Brokers For Accepting Kickbacks</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - The New York Insurance Department on Oct. 16 said that it fined 43 insurance agents and brokers a total of $42,650 for accepting kickbacks or failing to supervise staff who accepted kickbacks in order to steer customers to certain auto glass repair shops. 
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<title>California Insurance Agent Sentenced To 13 Years In Theft Case</title>
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<![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An insurance agent was sentenced Oct. 14 to serve 13 years and four months in state prison and ordered to pay $434,278.69 in restitution to her victims, according to California authorities. Maria E. Flora pleaded no contest to allegations that she took money from clients to invest in real estate loans. 
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<title>Insurance Broker Admits Embezzling</title>
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<![CDATA[DENVER - A Hawaii insurance broker on Oct. 12 pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado to an embezzling charge. Barney T. Lyles was accused of embezzling from an employee benefit fund when he was chief executive officer at the defunct insurance broker company BLIS International Group. 
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<title>Miami Insurance Agent Accused Of $14M In Premium Finance Fraud</title>
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<![CDATA[MIAMI - On Oct. 13, the Florida Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) arrested an insurance agent for the second time in less than a month for allegedly stealing more than $14 million by submitting thousands of fraudulent premium finance contracts for fictitious policyholders. 
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<![CDATA[SAN DIEGO - Former insurance agent Lynn Flanagan was sentenced to serve 180 days in jail and pay more than $100,000 in restitution for stealing from clients, the California Department of Insurance said Oct. 13. 
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<title>2 Insurance Agents, 8 Employees Told To Stop Selling Insurance</title>
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<![CDATA[WEST MONROE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Insurance on Oct. 9 reported that it has issued cease-and-desist orders to two insurance agents for allegedly allowing unlicensed employees to conduct the business of insurance. 
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<title>Willis Directors Approve Move To Ireland</title>
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<![CDATA[LONDON - Willis Group Holdings Ltd. announced Sept. 21 that its board of directors has approved changing the company's place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland. 
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<title>Financial Worker Jailed For Falsely Representing Himself As Lloyd's Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[LONDON, Ky. - A South Carolina financial worker was sentenced Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky to two years in prison for using a scheme to dupe mortgage companies and homeowners in Kentucky. David C. Thomas admitted that he falsely portrayed himself to mortgage company offices as an agent of Lloyd's of London. 
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<title>Iowa Insurance Agent Sentenced To 15 Years For Cheating Elderly</title>
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<![CDATA[CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A federal judge in Iowa on Sept. 24 handed a 15-year prison sentence to an insurance agent convicted of fraud in the bilking of elderly clients. 
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<![CDATA[SCOTT, La. - The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Squad arrested an insurance agent on Sept. 25 on one count of unfair trade practices. The Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators also issued Carmen Miller of The Miller Agency an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance, a summary suspension notice and a $1,500 fine notice. 
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<![CDATA[DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - Two insurance agents have been accused of committing insurance fraud and were served with cease-and-desist orders, summary suspension notices and fine notices by the Louisiana Department of Insurance on Sept. 24. 
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<title>Former Insurance Agent Charged With Forgery, Misappropriation</title>
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<![CDATA[LAKE CHARLES, La. - On Oct. 1, the Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators charged a former Louisiana insurance agent with misappropriation, forgery and conducting a business of insurance without a license. Steven C. Rossiter also was served with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance and a $1,000 fine notice. 
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<![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. announced Oct. 2 that it has acquired Fox Lawson &amp; Associates LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
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<![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO - Woodruff-Sawyer &amp; Co. on Oct. 6 acquired the Western region direct practice of Carpenter Moore from NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. 
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<title>Guy Carpenter Acquires London Reinsurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[HOUSTON - Guy Carpenter &amp; Co. LLC on Oct. 5 agreed to buy London-based reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Ltd. (RML) from HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. RML places HCC's reinsurance programs in the London market and services a number of third-party clients. 
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<title>Texas Insurance Agent Indicted For Misapplication Of Premiums</title>
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<![CDATA[PASADENA, Texas - A Texas grand jury on Oct. 5 indicted Darryl W. Golter, owner of the Golter Insurance Agency, on the criminal offense of misapplication of fiduciary property more than $100,000 and under $200,000, a second-degree felony. 
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<title>Insurance Agency Partners With Financial Planner</title>
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<![CDATA[KIRKLAND, Wash. - Feek Justice Financial entered into a partnership on Oct. 8 with personal and commercial lines independent agency Conover Insurance. 
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<title>Brokers Announce Appointments</title>
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<![CDATA[U.S. Re Dan J. Newsome on Oct. 23 joined U.S. Re Corp. in New York, the international brokerage subsidiary of U.S. RE Cos. Inc., as senior vice president. Newsome, who brings 30 years of experience in reinsurance, previously served at Aon Re Inc. as vice president for new business development. 
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<title>News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center</title>
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<![CDATA[[Editor's Note: The following items of interest appeared recently on the LexisNexis Insurance Law Center. Devoted to insurance litigation and the insurance industry, the Insurance Law Center is where you can connect with other insurance professionals to discuss the hottest issues. Become a regular contributor. Visit the center on the open Web for insurance-related headlines, discussion, expert commentary and more at: http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/insurance] 
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<title>Panel Upholds Gallagher's $28M Settlement Of Bid-Rigging Charges</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - The Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Sept. 8 affirmed Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. and its related companies' $28 million settlement with members of a class who were accusing the insurance brokers of bid-rigging practices and conspiracy (In re: Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1663, Nos. 07-1759, 07-1763, 07-1769, 07-1779, 07-1786, 07-1793, 07-1796, 07-1826, 07-2935, 07-2957, 07-3037, 07-3038, 07-3039, 07-3040, 07-3041, 07-3042, and 07-3687, 3rd Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 20095). 
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<title>MDL Judge Refuses To Hear If Prior Order Should Be Stayed Pending Appeal</title>
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<![CDATA[NEWARK, N.J. - The insurance brokerage antitrust multidistrict litigation judge on Sept. 1 denied Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos. Inc.'s request for an order to show cause why a previous order denying the insurance broker's motion to enforce final judgment and to enjoin the pursuit of two state court ligations should not be stayed pending appeal (In Re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, No. 04-5184; In Re Employee-Benefit Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, No. 05-1079, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 80974; See August 2009, Page 4). 
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<title>Panel Reinstates Breach Of Contract, Negligence Claims Against Insurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - On Sept. 1, the First Department New York Supreme Court Appellate Division reinstated negligence and breach of contract claims against insurance brokers; however, it affirmed the dismissal of breach of the duty of loyalty and breach of fiduciary duty against the brokers (Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill &amp; Co., et al. v. Marsh USA Inc., et al., No. 783 602738/05, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 1st Dept.; 2009 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6201; See January 2009, Page 8). 
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<title>Panel Remands Insured's Negligence, Breach Claims Against Insurer, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota appeals court on Aug. 25 found that a trial court erred in granting summary judgment for an insurer on a homeowner's breach of fiduciary duty and negligence claims, finding that material issues of fact exist as to whether the insurer and agent found the homeowner the best possible coverage available to him (Bradley J. Buscher, individually and on behalf of the Revocable Trust of Bradley J. Buscher, et al. v. Brown &amp; Brown, et al., No. A08-1813, Minn. App.; 2009 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 955). 
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<title>Panel Dismisses Appeal Of Summary Judgment Award To Insurance Agency, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Kentucky appeals panel on Sept. 4 dismissed an insured's appeal of an award of partial summary judgment in favor of an insurance agency and agent on punitive and emotional distress damages because the trial judge did not address the insured's other claims (Joseph F. Bradford v. Andy Anderson Insurance Agency Inc. and Elizabeth Roby, No. 2008-CA-001683, Ky. App.; 2009 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 767). 
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<title>Judge Certifies Judgment On Claims In Dispute Between Insured, Insurers, Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[FRESNO, Calif. - On Aug. 5, a California federal judge granted motions for certification of judgment filed by insurers and an insurance broker regarding claims arising from an insured's workers' compensation insurance and ordered that a partial judgment on a jury's verdicts are certified for appeal (U.S. Fidelity &amp; Guaranty Co. v. Lee Investments LLC, et al., No. 99-05583, E.D. Calif.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72366; See December 2008, Page 12). 
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<title>Settlements Improperly Excluded From Insured's Defense, Panel Concludes</title>
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<![CDATA[BOSTON - A trial judge incorrectly excluded two settlement agreements from an insured's evidence supporting its claims for negligence and breach of contract against insurance brokers, a Massachusetts appeals panel ruled Sept. 10 (Bomco Inc. v. Mazonson Inc. and Mazonson LLC, No. 08-P-1248, Mass. App.; 2009 Mass. App. Unpub. LEXIS 932). 
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<title>Panel Affirms Insurance Agent Acted In Bad Faith, Breached Its Contract</title>
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<![CDATA[DENVER - The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Aug. 25 upheld a jury's verdict on breach of contract and bad faith claims against an insurance agent regarding an insurer's allegation that it was forced to settle insureds' lawsuit (North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. Britt Paulk Insurance Agency Inc., Nos. 07-7115, 08-7000, 10th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 19060; See October 2007, Page 14). 
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<title>Panel: Fact Issues Exist As To Injuries Caused By Insurance Agencies' Breach Of Contract</title>
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<![CDATA[MIAMI - Two insurance agencies breached their agency agreement with an insurance company, a Florida appeals panel held Aug. 26, reversing and remanding; however, a factual dispute exists as to whether the insurer was injured as a consequence of that breach (Progressive American Insurance Co. v. Gregory Inc. d/b/a Lon Worth Crow Insurance Agency and USI Insurance Services of Florida Inc., No. 3D08-2238, 3rd Dist., Fla. App.). 
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<title>No Breach Of Duty On Part Of Insurance Agency, Panel Rules</title>
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<![CDATA[SPOKANE, Wash. - An insured failed to prove that an insurance agency acted negligently or breached a duty to provide competent insurance advice regarding underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, a Washington appeals panel found Aug. 27 (American Commerce Insurance Co. v. William Ensley, et al., No. 27313-0-III, Wash. App., Div. III; 2009 Wash. App. LEXIS 2176). 
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<title>Insurance Agent Liable For Negligence In Procurement Of Coverage, Panel Rules</title>
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<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - An insurance agent negligently failed to procure workers' compensation insurance, a California appeals panel ruled Sept. 9, also finding that the agent and her insurance agency are liable to insureds for $5.8 million awarded against them by a jury for an employee's injuries (John D. Williams, et al. v. Hilb, Rogal &amp; Hobbs Insurance Services of California Inc., No. B203691, 2nd Dist., Calif. App. Div. 8; 2009 Cal. App. LEXIS 1496). 
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<title>Insurance Broker Did Not Fail To Procure Coverage, Neb. High Court Finds</title>
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<![CDATA[LINCOLN, Neb. - An insurance broker did not fail to procure an errors and omissions liability insurance policy because coverage was excluded because of the policyholders' failure to satisfy the conditions precedent to coverage, the Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed Aug. 28 (Mortgage Express Inc. and Jeff Rothlisberger v. Tudor Insurance Co., et al., No. S-08-728, Neb. Sup.). 
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<title>Court: Insured Cannot Add Negligence Claim Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A final judgment entered against an insured prevents a trial court from accepting an amendment to the pleadings that adds new claims against insurance agents for negligence in procuring insurance, the Alabama Supreme Court determined Aug. 21 (Ex parte Pritchett-Moore Inc. and Andrew Hudson v. Blakeney Co. LLC, et al., No. 1080366, Ala. Sup.). 
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<title>Panel Affirms Prison Sentence On Insurance Agent's Wire Fraud</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - On Aug. 24, the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a 70-month prison sentence against an insurance agent on two counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S. Code Section 1343 (United States of America v. William R. Jenkins III, No. 08-3616, 8th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 18972). 
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<title>Willis Ltd. To Pay CNA $130M For Placement Of Reinsurance Coverage</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - Willis Ltd. agreed Sept. 11 to pay $130 million to CNA Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Continental Casualty Co., in connection with the insurance broker's placement of personal accident reinsurance, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Gets Up To 5 Years For Running Ponzi Scheme</title>
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<![CDATA[SOUTH SHORE, Ky. - On Sept. 4, a Kentucky insurance agent was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay almost $400,000 in fines for swindling clients in a Ponzi scheme that involved annuities. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Sentenced To 97 Months In Prison</title>
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<![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Sept. 3, Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary J. Hudson reported that former insurance agent William R. Appleton II was sentenced to 97 months' imprisonment for one count of mail fraud and 60 months' imprisonment, to be served concurrently, for one count of income tax evasion. 
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<title>AmWINS Group Acquires Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. - On Sept. 9, wholesale insurance broker AmWINS Group Inc. acquired The Managing Agency Group- Employee Benefits (MAG-EB), a division of insurance broker Willis HRH. MAG-EB is a wholesale broker of employee benefit plans for small and mid-sized employer groups of two to 300 employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
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<title>Louisiana Insurance Agent Accused Of Pocketing Premiums</title>
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<![CDATA[THIBODAUX, La. - The Louisiana Department of Insurance on Sept. 4 issued a cease-and-desist order, summary suspension of licenses and fine notice for 12 counts of alleged misappropriation of premiums against an insurance agent and his agency. 
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<title>Brown &amp; Brown Acquires Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[TAMPA, Fla. - Brown &amp; Brown Inc. announced Aug. 31 that it has acquired the group employee benefits division of Roussel &amp; Associates of Brentwood, Tenn. The division will relocate to Brown &amp; Brown's existing Nashville, Tenn., operation. 
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<title>Okla. Attorney General Says Former Agent Sold Insurance Without A License</title>
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<![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said Aug. 25 that former insurance agent William R. Harlan will pay more than $4,400 in restitution after pleading guilty to selling insurance without a license. 
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<title>Former Agent Arrested, Faces Felony Charges</title>
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<![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland announced Aug. 27 that former insurance agent Richard Wallen has been arrested by the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Anti-Fraud Unit. 
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<title>Hill County Insurance Joins Combined Agents Group</title>
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<![CDATA[HILLSBORO, Texas - On Aug. 28, Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) added Hill County Insurance Agency Inc. as a member, bringing the group's agency membership total to 42. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Told To Stop Operating In North Dakota</title>
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<![CDATA[BISMARK, N.D. - North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm issued a cease-and-desist order on Aug. 18 to Floyd Sheridan, an insurance agent who is alleged to have sold, solicited or negotiated insurance to a Barnes County, N.D., resident. 
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<![CDATA[Roach On Sept. 16, independent insurance brokerage firm Roach Howard Smith &amp; Barton added sales executive Brand Daves to the commercial insurance division of its Fort Worth, Texas, office as an assistant vice president. Previously, he worked as a claims representative for a large insurance agency, where he handled commercial, industrial and residential property claims and was consistently ranked as one of the company's leading producers of claim settlements. 
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