Illinois News

Illinois Sues Company over Lead Found in Drinking Water

Illinois alleges that a company that provides water to a Chicago suburb made changes without permission from state regulators that caused lead to contaminate the village’s drinking water. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Aqua Illinois, the company …

Marijuana Legalization Front and Center in 3 States

Recreational marijuana use is grabbing attention in three states that appear poised at some point to clear the way for adults to buy and possess cannabis for reasons other than medicinal purposes. Illinois is set to become the 11th state …

Excess and Surplus Coverage From Prime Insurance Company Now Available in California

Chicago, IL, August 20, 2018 — Prime Insurance Company, a leader in excess and surplus lines insurance, announced today that it has been added to the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in California. Prime can now offer property and …

CCC to Host Webinar on Technology Change Agents and the Future of Auto Insurance

Join CCC Industry Analyst Susanna Gotsch and Jason Verlen, SVP Product Management on Wednesday, August 15th. Chicago, IL, August 10, 2018– CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that executives from the company will be hosting a webinar discussion on …

CCC Introduces CCC™ OEM Care with Participation from Eight OEMs

Solution suite enables collision repairers, insurers, and auto manufacturers to collaborate on safe, quality repairs. Chicago, IL, August 9, 2018 – CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today the availability of CCC™ OEM Care, a suite of solutions that support …

Illinois Lawmakers Send Governor Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp

The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure legalizing industrial hemp. The House voted 106-3 this week to allow hemp cultivation for commercial use. Hemp is a form of the cannabis plant distinct from marijuana. It does not produce …

XINSURANCE.com Announces a New Approach to Insurance Strategy

Chicago, IL, February 26, 2018– XINSURANCE.com announces its unique “ALL-IN-ONE” INSURANCE POLICY. This new customized “ALL-IN-ONE” policy is the first of its kind. It provides an innovative solution for specialty liability, property and professional liability insurance protection. XINSURANCE is a …

Prime Authorized to Write Surplus Lines in New Hampshire and Rhode Island

Salt Lake City, UT, Chicago, Illinois, November 15, 2017- Prime Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. (“Prime Holdings”) announced that its subsidiary, Prime Insurance Company (“Prime”), recently received approval to write specialty lines insurance coverage in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. “We …

A.M. Best Upgrades Prime Insurance Company with an A Rating

Specialty Excess and Surplus Lines Carrier’s Financial Stability Affirmed Chicago, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah and Naples, Florida, September 26, 2017- Prime Insurance Company announced today that A.M. Best Co. has upgraded their financial strength rating from A- to A …

Warrant Issued For Illinois Man Accused of Burning Down Business for Insurance

Authorities in central Illinois have issued an arrest warrant for a businessman they allege burned down his auto and tire shop last year. The State Journal-Register in Springfield reported the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department has issued an arrest warrant on …