Midwest News
News for September 2008
September 30, 2008
- Thousands in St. Louis Area Still Recovering from September Flood
- New Workers' Comp Medical Director Wants Patient Choice in Ohio
- Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
- Grange Insurance Adds Ohio State University President Gee to Board
September 29, 2008
- Ohio Wind Storm Damage Estimates Could Top $500 Million
- Protestor at GOP Convention to File Brutality Lawsuit
- Michigan Doctors Back Bills to Report Unfit Drivers
September 26, 2008
- FEMA Delays Flood Insurance Rule for Illinoisans Near River
- N. D. Candidate for Commissioner Proposes "Revolving Door" Law
- Illinois Deer-Vehicle Collisions Increase 25% in Two Year Period
September 25, 2008
- Three-Wheeler Vehicles Get Okay on Ohio Streets
- Judge Sides with Polluted Kansas Town Over Big Oil
- Flood Waters Still HIgh In Some Illinois Counties Declared Disaster Areas
September 24, 2008
- Mich. Agents: AIG Rescue, Insurance Regulation Still Best Left to States
- Illinois Senate Panel Okays 3rd Attempt at Autism Coverage
- Missouri Receives $8 Million in Disaster Assistance
- Hanover Insurance Adds Cohen as Regional Vice President in Ohio
- Allstate Names O'Brien to Lead Motor Club, Partnership Marketing Group
September 23, 2008
- Illinois Woman Accepts $5.5 Million Settlement in Childbirth Lawsuit
- Iowa Town Vows to Preserve Memories of 2008 Flood
- Wis. Officials: Snow Storm Communications Helped in Flood Response
September 22, 2008
- Report: Many Ohio Fire Departments Lag in Response Time
- Indiana Prosecutors Say Company Damaged Roof in Hail Scam
- South Dakota Teepees Damaged in Storm Covered by Insurance
September 19, 2008
- Chicago's Mayor Hits AIG Bailout; Other Midwest Officials More Positive
- Former North Dakota Workers' Comp Executive Challenges Firing
- Docs Tout Lower Malpractice Costs as Impetus to Move to Kansas
- Wausau Signature Agency Names Nederloe Zone Marketing Director
September 18, 2008
- Wisconsin Sleep-Related Truck Crash Prompts Federal Call for Research
- AltaPro, Valient Insurance Offer New Liability Program for Law Firms
- Missouri Workers Honored for Saving Illinois Men During Flood
September 17, 2008
- Mo. Workers' Comp Claims Decline, Sparks Debate Between Officials
- Wisconsin Utility Workers Diverted from Texas to Ohio
- Subrogation Professionals Name Carr as Executive Director
September 16, 2008
- Death Toll Rises to 6 in Midwest; 7 Counties Declared Emergency Areas
- Torrential Rains Hit Missouri Causing Flash Floods
- Ohio Director Urges Residents to Inspect for Wind Storm Damage
- Heffernan Insurance Brokers Appoint Maciorowski Vice President in Missouri
- Motorists Mutual Signs Reciprocal Contract with Firm on Background Checks
September 15, 2008
- Ike's Wrath Hits Midwest; 1,000 Homeowners Evacuated, Roads Closed
- Minnesota State Medicaid Director Wants to Stop Federal Plan
- Kansas Judge Lowers $305 Million Settlement by 80%
- Chicago Pizzeria Owner Accused of Arson for Insurance Payout
September 12, 2008
- Neb. Sued Over Alleged Illegal Overtime Directive
- State Official Says Raising Minimum Age for Drivers Not Popular in S. D.
- Agee Named New Accident Fund Board Chair in Michigan
- Dunlap Named President of Huntington Insurance
September 11, 2008
- Missouri Crane Company Fined in Fatal Accident
- Wisconsin Commissioner Says Humana Paid $750,000 to Resolve Complaints
- North Dakota AG Says Workers' Comp Board Talk Violated Law
- Central Insurance Names Eikenbary Vice President-Treasurer
September 10, 2008
- Smoking Rate Falls Dramatically Among Minnesotans
- North Dakota Awarded $5 Million Construction Contract for Flood Project
- State Auto Adds Real Time Rating for Agents in Ohio, Kentucky
September 9, 2008
- Workers' Comp Proposal to be on North Dakota November Ballot
- Indiana Officials Urge Hoosiers to Develop a Disaster Plan
- Improperly Installed Gas Lines Pose Fire Hazard to Indiana Homes
September 8, 2008
- Iowa Governor Threatens Special Session Unless $85 Million Released
- Meadowbrook Insurance Group Announces Founder Segal to Retire
- McAuley Woods and Associates Finalizes Expansion in Midwest
- Illinois Governor Appoints Moreland to Workers' Comp Advisory Board
September 5, 2008
- Kansas Jury Awards $4 Million for Misdiagnosis of Rocky Mountain Fever
- Minnesota Pool Owner Settles for $8 Million in Case with Girl Fatally Hurt
- University of Northern Iowa Arsonist Released From Prison After 10 Months
September 4, 2008
- Iowa Task Force Reviews Flood Aid; Special Legislative Session Considered
- Golf Cart Popularity Collides with Ind. Law
- Ohio Guard Sending 1,500 Troops to Gulf Coast
- Indiana County to Install Flood Warning Sirens with Help from Indian Tribe
September 3, 2008
- Iowa City Officials Deny Newspaper's Flood Damage Request
- Burns & Wilcox Names New Vice President of Product Development
- School Safety Seminar Goes on the Road in Indiana
September 2, 2008