Midwest News
News for July 2007
July 31, 2007
- Wisconsin Mutual Upgraded, ICR Rating Assigned
- Mich. Forest Wildfire Damages Homes, Forces Evacuations
- Ind. Woman Accused of Stealing Soldier Son's Insurance Charged Again
July 30, 2007
- Second Body Found in Search for Missing Minn. Sewer Workers
- Buker Named Mo. Workers' Comp Director
- Insurance Expires on Carnival; Kan. Bank Wants Rides Valued at $1 Million
July 27, 2007
- Data Theft in Ohio Prompts Court to Limit Public Web Access
- Neb. Firm Recalls Beef, Buffalo Suspected to Have Dangerous E-Coli
July 26, 2007
- Brown Smith Wallace Promotes Alan Fine to Member
- Hawkeye-Security Insurance Named 2007 Top Partner by Mo. Agent Group
- Former N.D. Agent's Bail Set at $100,000
- Mich. USF Insurance Names Director of Underwriting
July 25, 2007
- North Pointe Holdings Announces Date for 2nd Quarter 2007 Financial Results
- N.D. Authorities Investigate Arson in Williams County
- Ill. Abbott Drops Lawsuit Against French AIDS Activist Group
July 24, 2007
- Wis. Northwestern Mutual Celebrates 150th Anniversary
- Mich. Mother of Injured Man Could Receive Millions from State
July 23, 2007
- AAA Michigan Partners with Auto Theft Group
- Kan. Praeger Says $9.1 Million Given to Firefighter Relief Associations
- Midwestern States Push for Truck-only Lanes
- N.D. Workers' Compensation Program Selects Aon's Valley Oak Systems
July 20, 2007
- Former Fargo Agent Arrested in Minn. for Insurance Fraud, Theft
- Wis. SECURA Insurance Named to Ward Group's Top 50
- FEMA Adds Kan. Counties to May, July Disaster Lists
July 19, 2007
- Minn. Groups Sue AIG for $100 Million in Damages for Fraud, RICO Violations
- Insurers Say Mich. Motorists Should Have Choice in Medical Coverage
- N.D. Blues Announce 9.3 Percent Increase for Individual Purchasers
- Bench Trial Requested for Ind. Sheriff's Son in Arson Case
- Mich. Meadowbrook Announces Completion of Common Stock Offering
July 18, 2007
- Hylant Group Names Vice President, Claims Counsel in Cleveland Office
- Mich. Automakers Offer More Safety, Security and Navigation Gizmos
- University of Iowa Considers Naming Health College after Wellmark
July 17, 2007
- Ill. Governor Uses Executive Authority to Limit What Insurers Can Charge
- Biker Deaths in Minn. Highest since 1985
- Wetern National Insurance Named to 2007 "Ward's 50"
July 16, 2007
July 13, 2007
- Wis. Supreme Court Nixes Class-action Lawsuit Against Harley-Davidson
- Half Million More Taxpayers Info on Stolen Computer Device in Ohio
- Iowa Report: Kids Have More Access to Health Care
July 12, 2007
- Iowa Receives $7 Million in Disaster Aid from Federal Government
- Ind. Department, Institute, Investigators Host 2007 Insurance Fraud Seminar
- Indiana Insurance Honors Ohio Agencies with 2006 Chairman's Award
- Mo. Rockhill Holdings Acquires Plaza Insurance
July 11, 2007
- Mich. Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for ID Theft
- Insurance Group Urges Defeat of Wis. Auto Repair Shop Legislation
- Wellmark Withdraws Offer of $15 Million Donation to University of Iowa
- Rockhill Underwriting Names Matthew Semeraro Vice President of Surety
July 10, 2007
- Kan: Flooding, Blizzards, Tornadoes Cause Millions of Dollars in Damage
- Auto Crashes Up, Workplace Injuries Down According to Neb. Safety Council
- Rain Douses S.D. Wildfire that Killed One, Injured Two
- Burns & Wilcox Staff Elected to Local Insurance Assn. of Metropolitan Detroit
- Former Kan. Agent Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
July 9, 2007
- Iowa Hawkeye-Security Offers Violent Event Response Coverage for Schools
- Ill. Attorney General Alerts Consumers about Tire Safety Hazards
- S.D. Arsonist to Pay $76,000 Back to Insurance Company
- Brown Wallace Smith Adds New Principal in Insurance, Reinsurance Practice
July 6, 2007
- Farmers Offers New Parent Auto Discount in Neb., Mich., S.D.
- Neb. Agency Directors Get Pay Hikes
- Ohio Bancinsurance Corp. Founder, Chairman, CEO Passes Away
July 5, 2007
- Ohio's Westfield Insurance Opens New Technology Center
- Ind. Company Plans to Charge Workers for Unhealthy Habits
- Former Ohio Workers' Comp Official Accused of Taking Gifts
- Mich. North Pointe Acquires Capital City Holdings Company
- Ill. Assurance Named One of Chicago's Best Companies
July 2, 2007