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A bill that would allow individuals to buy health insurance that won’t necessarily cover what ails them, got an initial nod from a House Commerce subcommittee Tuesday. House Bill 264 would allow insurance companies to attach riders on a policy…

A newly launched CEO Dialogue Forum is designed to give New Hampshire business executives confidential evaluations from experienced businesspeople on a variety of specific management practices and business strategies, such as hiring salespeople, forming management teams and developing profit-sharing models.…

As part of its planned expansion both in and out of New England, the Papa Gino’s Pizzeria chain hopes to nearly double the number of its quick-service Italian restaurants over the next five years - including a plan to open…

Chittenden Corporation’s chief executive officer, Paul Perrault, received more than $2 million in compensation in 2006, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All in all, the bank’s five top executives earned compensation packages totaling more than…

The state Senate passed a bill Thursday requiring private insurance companies to cover early intervention services, over the objection of some Republicans who complained that it would raise insurance premiums. The coverage would benefit primarily those with developmental disabilities under…

Former 2nd District Congressman Charlie Bass has joined the Manchester-based law firm of Devine Millimet as a senior adviser. The firm announced Thursday that Bass will be working to expand its “capacity to deliver strategic advice and consulting services to…

White Mountains Insurance Group will be paying its former chief executive officer more than $5 million in addition to his vested pension and other deferred compensation benefits, as part of his retirement package, according to a Wednesday filing with the…

While recent news articles have detailed how retail giant Wal-Mart and other corporations appear to have dodged paying millions of dollars in various states' taxes through the use of an income-tax shelter, such a strategy probably would not work in…

The Executive Council Thursday confirmed Charles O'Leary to serve as Transportation Commissioner until December. O'Leary will fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Carol Murray, who resigned from the post effective March 1. His term will expire on Dec. 3.…

Bentley Pharmaceuticals has won its first approval to market a genetic cancer drug in Spain, a $65 million market, the company announced Wednesday. The Exeter-based generic pharmaceuticals company, whose major subsidiary and marketing is in Europe, particularly Spain, said the…