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…
Former U.S. Navy Service Member Sentenced for $2 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – October 17, 2023 SAN DIEGO – Christopher Toups, who at the time of his crimes was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy, was sentenced in federal…
Two Nigerian Nationals Based in Maryland Sentenced for Schemes to Steal California and Other States’ Unemployment Insurance Benefits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nigerian nationals Quazeem Owolabi Adeyinka, 22, and Ayodeji Jonathan Sangode, 25, currently both residing in Maryland, were sentenced today to 26 months and 14 months in prison respectively for…
Philadelphia Man Arrested in Car Insurance Fraud Scheme After Traffic Stop
NEWARK, DE – On September 30, Newark police pulled over a vehicle after witnessing it performing donuts in the parking lot of the 896 Shops on South College Avenue. The driver was…
Two Men Arrested for Alleged Insurance Fraud in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Christopher Angst, 48, of Long Valley, and Michael McFadden, 54, of New Milford, on charges related to alleged…
‘It Is A Risky Proposition’: Homeowners Are Skipping Out On Insurance As Premiums Skyrocket
‘It Is A Risky Proposition’: Homeowners Are Skipping Out On Insurance As Premiums Skyrocket Will Kessler on August 28, 2023 Some Americans are choosing to go without home insurance as the cost…
‘Best Impeachment Insurance’: DeSantis Says Biden Picked Harris As VP Because ‘No One Wants Kamala’
‘Best Impeachment Insurance’: DeSantis Says Biden Picked Harris As VP Because ‘No One Wants Kamala’ Harold Hutchison on June 22, 2023 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said Thursday that Vice President…
Here’s Why Insurance Titans Are Suddenly Fleeing California
Here’s Why Insurance Titans Are Suddenly Fleeing California Jake Smith on June 13, 2023 California’s insurance regulator has blamed the decision of two insurance titans to no longer offer home insurance policies…
CPA Charged with Defrauding New York State Insurance Fund of $10 Million
NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced on Thursday two indictments against Certified Public Accountant Steven Lyon for defrauding the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) of over…
Lake Success Attorney Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Client’s Insurance Settlement Funds
MINEOLA, NY – Sean O’Leary, 64, a Lake Success attorney, was arraigned Wednesday before Judge Norman Sammut on one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree for allegedly stealing $60,000 from…
Falsified Claim Leads to Arrest and Charges for Jersey City Men on Insurance Fraud Charges
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – On Monday, two Jersey City men, Shelton Sutton, 36, and Kevin London, 36, have been arrested and charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Hudson County…
Janet Yellen Says Government Won’t Offer ‘Blanket Insurance’ Of Bank Deposits
Janet Yellen Says Government Won’t Offer ‘Blanket Insurance’ Of Bank Deposits Jason Cohen on March 22, 2023 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers Wednesday that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) wouldn’t…
Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Jersey City Man Arrested for Insurance Fraud
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of 41-year-old Issa Almaet for insurance fraud on Thursday. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit discovered that…
Committee Approves Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients
Sen. Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton.…
‘My Insurance Thinks I’m Lying’: Rampant Theft Is Bringing Business Owners To Their Knees In One Liberal City
‘My Insurance Thinks I’m Lying’: Rampant Theft Is Bringing Business Owners To Their Knees In One Liberal City Trevor Schakohl on February 24, 2023 Small business owners in San Francisco are sounding…
Owner Of Insurance Firm Pleads Guilty In $40 Million Scheme To Steal Client Healthcare Funds And Defraud Lenders
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ANTHONY RICCARDI, an owner and manager of the Connecticut insurance firm Employee Benefit Solutions LLC (“EBS”),…
Newark doctor admits to insurance fraud, money laundering, making false statements to FBI
NEWARK, NJ – A Newark doctor has admitted to federal authorities that he lied to the FBI about his role in a an insurance fraud and money laundering sceheme. The doctor, who…
Former insurance agent pleads guilty to defrauding customers by creating life insurance policies in their names without victims’ knowledge
CINCINNATI – A former insurance agent pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to defrauding dozens of victims in the Cincinnati and Dayton area. Specifically, Seneca Birchmore, 45, of Cincinnati, admitted to…
Windsor Mill Couple Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Obtaining and Attempting to Obtain Multiple Fraudulent COVID-19 Cares Act Loans and Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Tomeka Glenn, age 46, and Kevin Davis, age 42, both of Windsor Mill, Maryland, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, relating…