Midwest News
News for May 2006
May 31, 2006
- Ohio State Law Backs Health Insurance Groups' Silence on Probe, Settlement
- Great American Financial to Acquire Medical Business of Ceres Group
- Ohio-based International Excess Acquires WSIB Motorsports Insurance
- Modern Health Care Costs Challenge Ind. Amish's Tradition of Self-reliance
- Mich. Blues Extend Deadline for Awards Honoring Top Senior Volunteers
May 30, 2006
- Wisconsin Insurer Plans Expansion
- Mich. Insurance Regulator Bans Limits on Time to File Auto Claims
- National Group for Retirees Joins Suit Against Caterpiller over Health Benefits
May 26, 2006
- Mich. AAA Oppose Lawmakers' Attempt to Repeal State Helmet Law
- Midwest Young Agents Host Joint Conference June 15-17 in Wis. Dells
- S.D. Supreme Court Asked to Reinstate Lawsuit on Hospital Pricing
May 25, 2006
- Ohio Teens Convicted in Murder Plot to Collect Insurance Money
- Integro's Chicago Office Adds Ed Propst as Principal for Client Development
- ACORD Presents Ohio-based Westfield Insurance with Leadership Award
May 24, 2006
- Ohio-based National Interstate Announces Dividend, New Director
- Badger Mutual Insurance Funds Video Security Cameras in Milwaukee
- Brown & Brown Announce the Asset Acquisition of Ideal Insurance Agency
- Mich.'s North Pointe Names Brian J. Roney Chief Financial Officer
May 23, 2006
- Loss Prevention Crucial to Construction Projects, GE Solutions Expert Says
- Assurance Only Brokerage Named to Chicagoland's 101 Best and Brightest
- Iowa Judge Says Hidden Restroom Camera Case Can Proceed to Trial
May 22, 2006
- Mich. Lawmakers Consider Asbestos Reform Legislation
- National Group Files Suit Over Diversion of Funds from Ill. Auto Theft Program
- Anthem, United Health Care Settle Broker Fee Allegations with Ohio Dept.
- American-Community Hires Neal Spero as Senior Vice President
- North Pointe Reports 1st Quarter Results; Losses from Midwest Storms
- Hylant Group Adds Elizabeth Thorne as Client Executive
- Woman Pleads Innocent to Stealing Soldier Son's Insurance Money
May 19, 2006
- Insurer Trade Group Says Supreme Court Insurance Contract Law Decision Is Positive Result
- The Hartford Opens Chicago Office to Handle Catastrophic Claims
- Progressive's Drive Insurance Unveils New Branding Tools for Agents
- Old Republic Corp. Announces Senior Management Appointments
- Hylant Group Adds Jason Chapman as State Sales Manager
May 18, 2006
- Principal Financial Receives 2nd Subpoena from Spitzer
- Ohio Bureau of Workers' Comp Looking to Sell Investments Worth $393 Million
- Agency Owner Sues Kraft Claiming He Found a Rodent Tooth in Peanuts
- Minnesota Life Group Claims Double Digit Premium Growth in 2005
May 17, 2006
- Trial Lawyer Windfall Profit Bill Fails as Ill. Session Ends, Insurer Group Says
- Capitol Insurance of Wis. Announces Changes to Umbrella Product
- Mercator Risk Adds New Senior Vice President, Midwest Casualty
- FCCI Insurance Named Top Regional Carrier by Hylant Group of Indianapolis
- Employers' Coalition and Destiny Health Plan Create Partnership in Northern Ill.
- Missouri Physicians Mutual Ranks as Top Malpractice Insurer for 2005
May 16, 2006
- Minn. Supreme Court Considers Attorney Requirement on Malpractice Insurance
- Mo. Director Praises Legislature for Passing Health Insurance Bill for Small Employers
- Assurance Awards 2006 Scholarships to Illinois State University Students
- Nationwide's Survey Says Boat Owners Willing to Pay High Gas Prices
- Minn. Chamber Names RJF Agency's Bill Jeatran Entrepreneur of the Year
May 15, 2006
- Mo. Lawmakers Vote to Allow Insurance Director Authority to Veto Excessive Med Mal Rates
- Argonaut Group's Great Central Introduces Mich. Liquor Liability Insurance Program
- Report Says Mich. Needs to Bump Up Enforcement of Limo Safety Laws
May 12, 2006
- Mich. Gov. Renewing Push for Health Coverage for Uninsured
- Premiums, Income Down for Mich.-based North Pointe in Q1
- United Wisconsin Insurance Receives Upgraded Rating by A.M. Best
May 11, 2006
- Michigan Senate Votes to Tie Health Insurance to Behavior
- N.D. Blues President Allowed to Keep Job, Undergoing Alcohol Treatment
May 10, 2006
- Speed to Market Legislation Headed to Ohio Governor's Desk
- Neb. Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Hit-and-Run 2005 Crash
- Insurance Department Deputy Director Honored by Ohio University
May 9, 2006
- Mo. Legislators Await Governor's Signature on Bill to Help Businesses Provide Insurance
- Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp Sees Increased Profitability in Q1
- Brunelle Joins Noodle Specialty Brokers
May 8, 2006
- Conseco Chief Resigns Same Day Insurer Posts Lower Profits
- Minn. Man Accused of Swindling Neighbors Out of $700K
- Nationwide Denies Allegations of Less Support for Minority and Female Agents
- Former Ill. State Senator, Insurance Committee Chair Bob Madigan Dies
May 5, 2006
- North Pointe of Mich. Adds Coverage for Roller Skating Centers
- Conseco's CEO Resigns, Effective May 23
- Conseco Chief Excutive William S. Kirsch Announces Retirement
- Conseco Reports 2006 1st Quarter Results
- Ohio Hospital Hires Physician with Criminal Past
- RLI Corp. of Ill. Declares 12 Percent Dividend
- United Wisconsin Insurance Rated A by A.M. Best
May 4, 2006
- RLI Hosts Webcast, 2006 Annual Shareholders' Meeting
- Lawsuit Seeks Contested Elections for N.D.'s Nodak Mutual Board
- Insurance Covers Most of the Money Embezzled From Neb. County
- Insurance Settlement Reached To Save S.D. Tribal School
- Oswald Cos. to Acquire Mich.-based Risk and Insurance Expert
- Mich. Dentist Charged for Filing False Claims
May 2, 2006
- Update: State Farm Refutes 'Allegations' in Wis. Title Agreement
- Ill. Workers Comp Fee Schedule Open to Abuse, Insurer Group Says
- Ohio-based The Midland Acquires Southern Pioneer Life Insurance
- Minn. Officials Look for Ways to Teach Immigrants What Tornado Sirens Mean
- Mich. Blues Re-elect Chair and Vice Chair, Name New Board Members
May 1, 2006