Harrisburg-based Ritter Insurance Marketing, an independent marketing organization specializing in Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, is being purchased by Integrity Marketing Group LLC, a distributor of life and health insurance and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions.

Highmark Blue Shield’s senior medical director, Dr. Tim Law, spoke to the Journal about how the pandemic impacted Highmark as a payer and what the telemedicine space looks like for payers today. 

Marietta-based Donegal Group Inc. reported a jump in net income of nearly 25% in the first quarter of 2022. 

Highmark Health is working with a Pittsburgh-based health care technology startup to streamline member access to prescription drugs from specialty pharmacies. 

McConkey Insurance & Benefits has named Michael Harter president and CEO/principal. 

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department reclaimed over $15 million last year for more than 41,000 consumers who had funds stolen, payments improperly processed or other forms of restitution or credit as a result of errors or unethical conduct. 

Donegal Mutual Insurance Company announced the appointment of Jack Hess as chairman of its Board of Directors Monday after the recent death of former longtime Donegal Mutual President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board Donald Nikolaus.  

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Jessica Altman is set to resign from her position with the state on Friday, Feb. 25. 

Gettysburg-based ACNB Insurance Services announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hockley & O’Donnell Insurance Agency LLC, Gettysburg. 

Penn State Health plans to launch an at-home health care service that includes hospital and skilled nursing care through a partnership with Highmark Health and Nashville-based high-acuity home care company Contessa. 

AAA Central Penn members now have access to shop, quote and enroll in a variety of Medicare health plans through Harrisburg-based URL Insurance Group. 

Elixir, a wholly owned subsidiary of Camp Hill-based Rite Aid Corp., has a new chief operating officer. 

Harrisburg-based Ritter Insurance Marketing has purchased Executive Resource Insurance Network, an independent wholesale brokerage agency in Sarasota, Florida.

Susquehanna Insurance, an independent insurance agency, acquired Affinity Insurance Associates, an Erie insurance agency in Lititz, that specializes in personal lines of property and casualty insurance. “We are thrilled to bring our strong product offerings and outstanding service to the Lititz Community,” said Delbert Turman, Susquehanna Insurance president. The acquisition of Affinity Insurance Associates on ...

Brian Rinker is the market president for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, based in Camp Hill & Wilkes-Barre.