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MAPFRE drops ‘Commerce’ from its name

Webster-based MAPFRE/Commerce Insurance has rebranded to MAPFRE Insurance, the company announced yesterday.In a statement, MAPFRE Insurance said...

Survey pegs Mass. insured rate at just over 96 percent

Years after passage of universal health care access and price control laws, about 3.7 percent of Massachusetts residents still lack insurance and health care costs continue to serve as an impediment to those needing treatment and care.

Briefing: Earned sick time

Massachusetts is getting ready to enact a sick-time law that voters approved in November. The ballot initiative received a healthy dose of support, passing by 59 percent to 40 percent, and the new rules are expected to kick in July 1.

Managed care mergers and acquisitions on the rise?

Managed care organizations led the way in merger activity in the first quarter of this year, according to a report by a Connecticut health care research firm, as the volume of all health care deals surpassed that of the fourth quarter of 2014.
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Hanover’s Chaucer unit to exit UK motor business

Hanover Insurance Group is transferring its United Kingdom motor business to Markerstudy Group, the Worcester-headquartered company announced Monday.

DPH overhauling medical marijuana licensing

Saying the past process of licensing marijuana dispensaries was dysfunctional, Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel announced Wednesday it would be "aggressively revamped."

Public workers lobby to block Baker push on premiums

State employees hoping for legislative support to block state health insurance savings proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker visited the State House Thursday where one top union official compared the governor's plan to a tax.

Healey blasts fee hikes for ‘last resort’ auto policies

Car owners with insurance policies issued through the state's "market of last resort" will likely face higher fees for late payment or bounced checks starting next week, despite objections from Attorney General Maura Healey.
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Two Milford business owners indicted for workers’ comp fraud

Two Milford business owners have been indicted for allegedly failing to accurately report their total payroll and workforce, according to Attorney General Maura Healey.

City agrees to sell former courthouse for $1.2M for housing, retail

The city of Worcester has agreed to sell the former Worcester County Courthouse to a New Hampshire developer that specializes in historic properties for $1.2 million, according to a statement from City Manager Edward Augustus' office.
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