Indiana News

Indiana Plan Would Require Armed Staffers at Schools

Indiana’s public and charter schools would be required to have an employee carry a loaded gun during school in order to respond quickly to attacks under a proposal an Indiana House committee approved April 2. Supporters said the proposal could …

Indiana AG Recovers $18M in Unclaimed Insurance Benefits

Some Indiana residents may be receiving life insurance money they weren’t aware they were entitled to. Attorney General Zoeller announced the state has recovered $18 million in uncollected insurance benefits through agreements reach with American International Group, John Hancock, MetLife …

Geico Expands in Indiana, Plans 1,200 Jobs in Carmel

Geico is announcing plans to bring 1,200 jobs to Indiana and pump millions of dollars into developing a campus just north of Indianapolis. The Washington, D.C.-based insurance company plans to equip a 109,000 square-foot customer service center in Carmel. Geico …

Medical Care Costs for Injured Workers Rising in Indiana: Report

The costs of medical care for injured workers in Indiana have been growing rapidly at an annual rate of 8 percent, a faster growth rate than most states, according to a 16-state study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). …

Expert: Repeat of 1913 Indiana Flood Would Be Disaster

What would happen if the rare and extreme series of storms that hammered Indiana 100 years ago this month occurred today? There would be significant damage, according to the Midwest Regional Climate Center. But with modern forecasting and communication, a …

Esurance Now Offering Renters Coverage in Indiana

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is now offering renters coverage in Indiana. The renters coverage is offered as an add-on to an Esurance car insurance policy, and is available to both new and existing Esurance customers. The coverage …

MMIC Enters Indiana Medical Professional Liability Market

Minneapolis, Minn.-based medical malpractice insurer, MMIC, announced it has begun conducting business in Indiana. This brings the total number of states in MMIC’s core territory to nine. MMIC President and CEO Bill McDonough said the company’s goals for the new …

Indiana Nursing Home Patient’s Family Sues over Death

Relatives of an 88-year-old Indiana woman who died after being attacked by another nursing home resident say the home’s owners lied about her injuries. Betty Riley’s family filed a complaint with the Indiana Department of Insurance against the Marion County …

Indiana House Passes Bill Limiting Mo-Ped Speeds

The Indiana House has approved a bill that would set a 30 mph speed limit for mo-ped users on the state’s roadways. The measure approved Monday on a 75-18 vote now heads to the Indiana Senate. The bill also calls …

Indiana Man Sues over Crash That Killed His Wife

The husband of a northeastern Indiana woman who died when a semi-trailer rear-ended two cars in January is suing the truck driver and the truck’s owner. The federal lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 in damages in the Jan. 8 death …