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Physicians Ask Senate Finance to Address Kickbacks, Other Factors Driving Up Drug Costs
Citing unaffordable costs of common, essential drugs such as insulin, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) provided testimony for the Jan 29 Senate Finance Committee hearing on high drug prices. The answer is not a government-run pharmaceutical industry, but rather unleashing the competitive market forces that provide abundant options and push prices down […]
Insurance Professionals Honored with PIANY Scholarships
GLENMONT, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York announced Kevin O’Neil and Timothy McGrath each received the prestigious Bernard I. Kozel Memorial Scholarship, Jan. 31, 2019, at the Metropolitan Regional Awareness Program at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. O’Neil is an account executive and McGrath is a producer for Marian Farese Insurance in West […]
NAIC on… Cannabis and Insurance
NAIC – The Center for Insurance Policy and Research Demand for cannabis is increasing dramatically. More than half of U.S. states have legalized some form of medical or recreational marijuana, and the demand for cannabis is increasing dramatically. The division between state and federal status makes it difficult for businesses to receive inclusive, affordable coverage […]
AmTrust Names Execs, Launches AmTrust Forward to Position for Long-Term
NEW YORK– AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust” or the “Company”) has stepped up its strategy and plans with the launch of AmTrust Forward and with the naming of several executives. “Our vision for AmTrust is to be a leading specialty commercial P&C insurer. We believe we can achieve this by focusing on local markets and […]