Midwest News
News for February 2006
February 28, 2006
- Ohio Insurance Department Unveils Top 10 Insurance Cases for 2005
- Mich. Requires Life Insurers Make Amends for Race-based Underwriting
- State Police Cameras Track Speeders in Ill. Construction Zones
- Mich. Home Foreclosures Double, 21/2 Times U.S. Rate
- ATF Notes $2,000 Reward in S.D. Fire Investigation of Principal's Vehicle
February 27, 2006
- AIA Praises S.D. Bill Creating File-and-Use Rating System
- Chicago Furniture Builder Nailed for Workplace Safety Violations
February 24, 2006
- N.D. Supreme Court Ruling Backs Insurance Company, Poolman Position
- Mo. AG Sues Man Posing as Lawyer; Victim Sought Insurance Claim
- Milwaukee Business Owner Steals Millions from Employee Premiums
February 23, 2006
- Ohio Owed $13.5 M in Scandal Connected to Injured Workers' Fund
- Quadrant Unveils Monoline Third Party Harassment and Discrimination Product
- Wis. Law Would Ban Suits Against Restaurants for Making People Fat
February 22, 2006
- Minn. AG Sues AIG Rather Than Accept Settlement Worth $1.2M
- Wis. Care Facility Operator to Pay $108,000 in Death of Resident
- ATRA: Milwaukee Bar Assoc. Exploits High Court Decision; Healthcare at Risk
- Ill. House Judiciary Committee Defeats Court Venue Reform Bill
- Midland Company Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Earnings
- Ohio Governor's Race Heats Up as Primary Candidates Toss Allegations
February 21, 2006
- State Auto Financial Reports 2005 Net Income Up 14%
- Fitch Upgrades FSR of Encompass Companies; Outlook is Stable
February 17, 2006
- $2.9M Settlement in Case of Infant who Became Stuck During Delivery
- Fireman's Fund to Bring Nearly 200 Jobs to St. Louis Area
- Ohio Insurance Director Elected National Association Officer
- Bush Pushes Health Care Account Plan to Wendy's Employees in Ohio
- Police Arrest Two People in Large Scale Fake License Scam in Mo.
- Son to Testify Against Parents In Mich. Arson Trial
February 16, 2006
- Indiana Senators Amend 'Free Ride' Health Care Coverage for Legislators
- Neb. Man Found Guilty of Insurance Fraud, Sentenced to Prison
- Mich. Insurance Consumer Brochures Now Available in Arabic
February 15, 2006
- Progress Reported on Ohio BWC 2005 Financial Audit
- Iowa's GOP Legislators Push Proposal to Cap Punitive Damage Awards
- Insurers Deny Payments to Indiana Man Charged with Hot Tub Murder
- NAMIC Hosts Commercial Lines Seminar in March at Sofitel Chicago
- Mercator Risk Services Adds Munson as Midwest Regional Sales Executive
February 14, 2006
- Travelers' Foundations Provide $15 Million to Community Organizations
- Kansas Agent's Probation Revoked, Judge Reinstates Prison Sentence
February 13, 2006
- Ill. AG: Home Improvement in Top 10 Consumer Complaints
- Insurance Company PR Director to Challenge Indiana House Speaker
- Late Night House Calls Push Local Veterinarian to Big Win in Missouri Race
- Hylant Group Adds Bennice to New Large Account Practice
February 10, 2006
- ACG Ranks Second in Nation for Collision Repair Customer Satisfaction
- Ohio Governor Outlines Proposals on Contracting and Lobbying Reforms
February 9, 2006
- Ill. Pekin Insurance Co. Agrees to Consolidation in Chiropractor Case
- Indiana General Assembly Considers Key Insurance Proposals
- Kansas House Approves Health Bill with Anti-Abortion Amendment
- National Statistics Show Wisconsin Great Buy on Auto/Home Insurance
February 8, 2006
- Michigan Territorial Rating Bill Could Raise Rates for Most Consumers
- American Insurance Association Says Auto Issues Priority in Minnesota
- Accident Fund Names First Policyholder of the Year for 2005
February 7, 2006
- Agents Object to Allstate Ads in Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Mailings
- Wisconsin Insurer Warns Buyers About Post-Hurricane Vehicle Fraud
- Former Conseco Chief's Residence Selected for Indiana Decorator's Show
- North Dakota Man Convicted 40 Times of Drunken Driving Gets Year in Prison
February 6, 2006
- Kansas Commissioner to Push President's Health Care Agenda
- H.E.A.T. Auto Theft Notes Reduction in Car Crimes in Michigan
- Iowa Survey Finds Wellness Programs Major Issue for Most Workers
February 5, 2006
February 3, 2006
- Illinois State Pool Benefits from Hard Fought Compromise Health Funding Bill
- South Dakota Proposal Mixes Drunken Drivers Law with Intoxicated Boaters
February 2, 2006
- Kansas First State to Drop Age Restrictions on Life/Annuities Sales
- Michigan Commissioner Warns Consumers About Insurance Scam
- Missouri Governor Merges Insurance into Financial Regulatory Department
- Nebraska Senators Take 'Hit in the Wallet' to Pay Health Insurance Bill
- Michigan's Accident Fund Names Miles & Finch 2006 Agency of the Year
February 1, 2006