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Owner accused of understating payroll to save on insurance
The owner of a Queens, N.Y., drywall construction business was charged with allegedly avoiding paying $117,250 in premium by understating his business’s payroll. Francisco Brites Sr., 49, of Elmhurst,...
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N.Y. trucking firm to pay $315,600 for skirting workers’ comp. costs
A Colonie, N.Y.-based trucking company will pay $315,600 in restitution to the New York State Insurance Fund for underreporting its payroll to bring down the cost of its workers’ compensation coverage....
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N.Y. contractor accused of workers’ compensation fraud charge
An East Patchogue, N.Y., siding contractor is accused of failing to disclose income of $240,000, leading to a charge of workers’ compensation fraud. Daniel Ulloa, 35, the owner of Cusay Siding, faces a...
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Calif. bagel bosses charged in workers’ compensation fraud scheme
The founder and CEO of a California bagel company, as well as the company’s accountant, were recently arrested and charged with multiple counts of suspected workers’ compensation insurance premium...
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Calif. man to pay $1.3 million for underpaying workers’ comp. premiums
A Diamond Bar, Calif., man who underreported the number of employees at his nurse staffing agency, thus resulting in the underpayment of workers’ compensation coverage, will now pay $1.3 million to the...
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Owner of N.Y. temp agency accused of $25 million workers’ comp fraud
The owner of a Manhattan, N.Y., temporary staffing agency could spend up to 25 years in prison in what one official is calling “the largest premium fraud case our office has seen to date.” Eric...
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PIA offers alternative to combat payroll services selling insurance
An insurance industry trade group serving New Jersey and New York is hoping to thwart the challenge posed to its member agencies from big payroll service providers trying to sell insurance. The...
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Pennsylvania-based benefits firm aligns with N.J. payroll company
Brokerage Concepts Inc. and a New Jersey-based payroll cost management company have announced a strategic alliance. Through the arrangement, brokers at BCI, a King of Prussia, Pa.-based benefits plan...
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Aligning group benefit, 401(k) agencies with payroll firms
In today’s competitive business environment, companies are always looking for ways to bring added value and services to their customers. However, this desire for differentiation, market share and new...
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Univest Insurance acquires Javers Group in push toward diversification
Univest Insurance, a regional, independent insurance agency, acquired Javers Group, a regional, full-service employee benefits agency, as it seeks greater diversification. The Souderton, Pa.-based...
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P-C: Education strategy boosts agency’s growth
While the economy is in freefall, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota workers’ compensation agency, Insurance Specialty Group, is defying the odds and racking up double-digit growth. According to owner Renae...
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ING uses partner feedback to enhance TPA website
ING recently introduced an enhanced third-party administrator website featuring automated reporting capabilities and updated loan and distribution processing at its annual TPA Partners Advanced...
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