After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
New Jersey’s Dollar a Day Auto Insurance Leaves Fully Paid Insurance Plans to Pay the Bill
TRENTON, N.J. — Automobile insurance in New Jersey is skyrocketing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and this low-cost $1 per day insurance…
New Jersey Group Seething After Commissioners Require Liability Insurance for Anti-Government Protest
NEWTON, N.J. — Advocacy group NJ 50501 is pushing back against a new Sussex County policy requiring individuals or groups to secure extensive insurance coverage before using Newton Green for public expression.…
Maryland couple sentenced for $20 million life insurance fraud and tax scheme
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A Maryland husband and wife were sentenced Tuesday to federal prison for their roles in a $20 million life insurance fraud and tax evasion scheme, prosecutors announced. James…
Bill Spadea Signs Democrat Backed New Jersey DEI Auto Insurance Pledge
TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, the African…
Queens bogus roofer tried to cash in on seniors with $129K insurance fraud
MINEOLA, NY — A Queens man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to swindle an elderly Nassau County couple out of $129,000 by drastically inflating a roofing repair quote and…
Maryland Woman Caught in $20 Million Life Insurance Policy Fraud
BALTIMORE— A Maryland woman has been convicted for her role in a $20 million insurance fraud scheme that involved falsifying life insurance applications, money laundering, and filing false tax returns. A federal…
Rising Auto Insurance Costs in New Jersey: What’s Driving the Surge? Migrant Licenses?
March 04, 2025 – Trenton, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are feeling the pinch as auto insurance rates continue to climb, leaving many residents wondering what’s behind the increase. Industry experts,…
Freeport woman charged in $130,000 welfare fraud and insurance scam
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Freeport woman has been indicted for allegedly defrauding public assistance programs of more than $130,000 and committing insurance fraud by falsifying her residence to avoid higher premiums, Nassau…
Husband of ‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin accused in federal insurance fraud case
NEW YORK — Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, the longtime husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin, is facing allegations of insurance fraud in what federal prosecutors are calling one of the largest…
Yonkers man indicted for arson and $1.3 million insurance fraud scheme
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been indicted on multiple charges, including arson and insurance fraud, for allegedly orchestrating a plot to burn down his own home in a scheme…
Car Insurance Premiums See Double Digit Increases in New Jersey in 2024: Here’s How Much
It’s no secret that auto insurance rates have been climbing higher than Spider-Man scaling a skyscraper, and if you’re in New Jersey, the trend continues. According to recent data from the New…
Pennsylvania Chiropractor accused of misleading patients on insurance, lawsuit claims
Mechanicsburg — Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against a chiropractor in Mechanicsburg, alleging he misled patients about their insurance coverage, leading many to make out-of-pocket payments. The lawsuit names…
New Jersey leads coalition to defend public health insurance access for migrant children
TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions in support of a federal effort to expand health insurance access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Three charged in fraudulent life insurance investigation
JERSEY CITY, N.J.– The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit has arrested three individuals following an investigation into fraudulent life insurance policies. Auditya Ramotar, 69, of Ozone Park, N.Y., faces multiple…
Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…
West New York Man Arrested for Insurance Fraud and Forgery
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of a West New York man involved in a complex forgery and tampering case. Anthony Ayala, 31, was taken into…
New Jersey Senate Approves Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a pivotal piece of legislation, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents with disabilities by mandating…
Baltimore Woman Faces Charges Over Alleged $63K Insurance Fraud
BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the indictment of 50-year-old Racquel Davis of Baltimore on charges related to a significant insurance fraud case. Davis faces one count of theft scheme…
Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering
Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…
Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise
George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…