Midwest News
News for October 2007
October 31, 2007
- Ohio Officials Alert Public about Data Breach by Hartford Insurance
- $10 M in Losses Expected from Tornado Hit in Ind.
- Elmer's Vows Safety Review after Reports of High Lead Levels
October 30, 2007
- S.D. Court Says Insurance Does Not Cover Lawsuit on Wife Stealing
- National Group Recommends Adoption of Rate Modernization Legislation
October 29, 2007
- Ohio Supreme Court Tosses Out $30 M Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
- Job Protection Sought in N.D. Workers' Comp Case
- Chicago Specialty Underwriters' Alliance Loder Resigns Effective Jan. 1
October 26, 2007
- State Farm Study Shows 6 Midwestern States in Top Ten for Deer Crashes
- Minn. Records 400 Traffic Deaths in 2007
- Mich. H.E.A.T. Auto Theft Program Honors Top Leaders
- Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Get DUI Names
October 25, 2007
- National Transportation Safety Board Still Investigating Minn. Bridge Collapse
- N.D. Workers' Comp Board Votes to Reinstate Director; Charges Dropped
- Minn. Securian Names Vice President, Business, Market Development
- S.D. Report Shows Reduction in Traffic Deaths
October 24, 2007
- OneBeacon Enters Indiana Small Business Market
- Wis. Medical Group to Sue Lawmakers over $200 Million Fund Transfer
- RLI Names Flynn Vice President, Miscellaneous Professional Liability
- Medicus Insurance Adds Regional Market Manager in Chicago
October 23, 2007
- Mo. Lawsuit Alleges Walgreen's Error Caused Miscarriage
- North Point Holdings Acquires Home Pointe Insurance for $15.3 Million
- Burns & Wilcox Appoint Liverance Director of Talent Acquisition
- Iowa Woman Convicted in Fatal Crash Sued by Victim's Family
October 22, 2007
- Parrot's Fire Alarm Sounds Save Family
- Charges Dismissed Against N. D. Workers' Comp Officials
- Fewer Iowans Died from Workplace Injuries in 2006
October 19, 2007
- Mortgage Funds Available to Rebuild Tornado-damaged N.D. Homes
- Minn. Public Safety Survey Says Minnesotans Buckle Up
- Mich. Gov. Proclaims Oct. 22-26 Auto Theft Prevention Week
October 18, 2007
- States Support Life Insurance Law Caught Up in N.D. Conflict
- Shand Morahan, AVRECO Launch New Program for Midwest Hospitals
- Ind. Dept. of Labor Reports 5.2 Percent Drop in Workplace Injuries, Illnesses
- Mich. Senate Okays 'Opt-out' Option for State's Helmet Law
October 17, 2007
- Minn. Couple Files Lawsuit Against Cargill, Neb. Beef in E. Coli Cases
- Neb. Man Sentenced for Charging Insurers for Bogus Auto Glass Repairs
- Safety Engineers Donate Protective Gear for Soldiers Serving in Iraq
October 16, 2007
- Mo. National Guard Trains in Earthquake Preparedness
- Indiana University Builds Data Center to Stand Up to F5 Tornado
- Colemont Adds Vice President, Broker in Chicago Office
October 15, 2007
- Mich. Commissioner Watters Resigns, Effective Oct. 31
- Kan. Lawmakers Propose Funding for Housing for Storm-ravaged Areas
- Prank Causes $10 Million in Damage on University of Northern Iowa Campus
- N.D. Worker's Comp Officials Get Trial Judge, Arraignment Date
- Ind. Woman Accused of Stealing Soldier Son's Insurance Gets Probation
October 12, 2007
- Mich. House Passes 'Opt Out' Option for State's Helmet Law
- Ill. American Service Insurance Offers New Auto Product
- Ohio Agents Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Annual Business Meeting
- AMICO Names Parisi National Program Director
October 11, 2007
- Neb. Insurance Director Tim Wagner Dead at 65
- Ill. Family of Dead Teen Sues Couple Where Drinking Was Allowed
- Aviva Expects A.M. Best Ratings Upgrade to Help U.S. Sales
- Ind. Conseco Adds Three New Senior Staff
October 10, 2007
- N.D. Attorney Hamm to Fill Insurance Commissioner Position
- Ind. Benicorp in Liquidation; Guaranty Funds to Handle Leftover Claims
- Washington Casualty Earns Reinstatement of License in Ore.
- Minn. Settles Annuity Lawsuit with Allianz Life
October 9, 2007
- Neb. Insurance Director Wagner Recovering from a Stroke
- Spokesman: N.D. Gov. Hoeven Close to Choosing Poolman Replacement
- Accident Fund Establishes New National Headquarters in Historic Building
- Assurance Agency's Seminar HIghlights Legal Concerns, Human Resources
October 5, 2007
- Minn. Court: Warrant Needed for Blood Tests in Drunk Driving Cases
- Ohio Seminar's Focus to be School Weapons, Sexual Misconduct
- Agents, Insurance Skills Center Host Agribusiness Program in Des Moines
- Grange Insurance Expands Market into Penn.
- Ohio State Highway Patrol Say Auto-deer Crashes on the Rise
- Harleysville Names KillGore Regional VP of Midwest Claims Office
October 4, 2007
- Accident Fund Offers New Group Workers' Comp Programs in Ill., Mich.
- Safety Group Opposes Ill. Senate Bill that Increases Truck Speed Limits
- Kan. Chief Actuary Named to National Organization's Board
- Tornado Cuts a 20-mile Path of Damage in Central Iowa
October 3, 2007
- Mich. Agents Association Names Stoor New President
- Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Ruling: Injured Worker Gets Benefits Afterall
- S. D. Task Force Recommends Insurance Risk Pool
October 2, 2007
- Mo. Governor: 2006 Med Mal Report Shows Positive Results
- Chicago SUA Contracts with Partner Agent Writing Trucking in Southeast
- Minn. Department Adds New Technology for Product Filing Process
- Neb. Denied New Hearing in Multimillion Dollar Award
- Assurex Global Names Mack New Vice President, Benefits
October 1, 2007