Insurance Journal » Missouri http://www.insurancejournal.com Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry Sat, 25 May 2013 03:50:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Illinois Lawmakers Seek Disaster Declaration in 16 Counties http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/23/293120.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:45 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=293120 Illinois’ congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month’s flooding. The letter was sent to support a similar request by Gov. Pat Quinn. Quinn …

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]]> Reinsurance Group of America to Hire Hundreds in St. Louis Area http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/22/292978.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:14 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292978 A St. Louis, Mo.-based insurance company has vowed to add at least 300 employees within five years. The Reinsurance Group of America discussed the hiring spree while breaking ground on a new, $140 million headquarters complex in suburban Chesterfield. RGA …

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]]> Missouri Senate Backs Bill to Bolster Second Injury Fund http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/17/292443.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:32 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292443 More than a thousand disabled workers could finally begin receiving payments for their job-related injuries if the Missouri House gives final approval to legislation intended to replenish an insolvent state fund. SB 1, which passed the Senate early on May …

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]]> Missouri Bill Would Create Workers’ Comp Database http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/17/292040.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 05:45:24 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292040 The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers’ compensation claims. The House gave the bill final approval on a 91-67 vote. It now heads to …

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]]> Missouri Passes Bill Limiting Lawsuits by Uninsured Drivers http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/15/292008.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 16:04:51 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292008 The Missouri Senate has given final approval to legislation limiting the money that multi-vehicle accident victims could win in lawsuits if their own vehicles are uninsured. The measure sent to the governor would apply to cases in which an uninsured …

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]]> Missouri Bill Could Require Data Breach Notification by State Agencies http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/09/291419.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:26 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291419 State agencies could be required to notify Missourians if personal data such as concealed gun permits and credit card numbers are accessed by someone who is not authorized to have that information. The proposal comes from Republican House member Kurt …

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]]> Missouri House OKs Bill Focused on Injured Worker Fund http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/07/291131.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 16:27:25 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291131 Missouri House members advanced legislation that seeks to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers while also preventing people who experience job-related illnesses from filing civil lawsuits. Both elements are designed to address consequences from a 2005 overhaul to Missouri’s …

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]]> Economic Survey Index: Growth Slows in Midwest, Plains States http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/02/290664.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 16:42:53 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=290664 A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped for the second consecutive month in April, but the survey’s organizer said the index indicates slow growth for the region in the coming three to six months. The …

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]]> Debate Stalls on Missouri Malpractice Liability Limits Legislation http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/05/02/290656.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 16:34:23 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=290656 An effort to reinstate Missouri’s cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits stumbled on April 30 in the state Senate. Senators discussed the legislation for about eight hours and worked into night but did not reach a vote. Sen. …

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]]> Insurance Cards Could Go Digital Under Missouri Bill http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/29/290085.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:57:46 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=290085 The smartphone era could spare Missouri motorists from digging through their glove boxes for their insurance cards when they’re stopped by law enforcement. State senators passed SB317, which would authorize drivers to show digital images of their proof-of-insurance cards to …

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]]> Missouri Department of Insurance Reports Leadership Changes http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/24/289543.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:13:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289543 Several veteran regulators were appointed into new positions at the Missouri Department of Insurance during the first quarter of 2013. Department of Insurance Director John M. Huff announced that John Rehagen, Mary Kempker, Molly White, Jeana Thomas and Tamara Kopp …

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]]> Rain Prompts Flood Worries in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/18/289127.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:27:18 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289127 The Mississippi River, so low for much of the winter that barge traffic was nearly halted, could reach up to 10 feet above flood stage by the middle of next week in parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, National Weather …

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]]> Missouri Senate Backs $15M of Aid After Joplin Tornado http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/18/289116.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:05:41 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289116 Missouri senators have backed a plan that could provide $15 million to Joplin to rebuild street curbs and gutters damaged as a result of a deadly 2011 tornado. The legislation given initial approval would create a disaster recovery fund for …

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]]> Billhartz Promoted to Senior VP in Heffernan’s St. Louis Branch http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/18/289055.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:19:36 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289055 Heffernan Insurance Brokers promoted Brian Billhartz to senior vice president and branch manager in its St. Louis, Mo., office. Billhartz has over 22 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting, production and account management. Billhartz’ duties have included feasibility, …

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]]> Missouri Jury Awards $2.2M for Trucker’s Injuries http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/09/287768.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:21:47 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=287768 A truck driver from Oklahoma has been awarded more than $2 million for injuries sustained while unloading Dollar General merchandise at a store in Troy, Mo.. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a federal jury in St. Louis granted the …

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]]> Tyson Agrees to $4M Penalty to Resolve EPA Case http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/08/287574.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:09:57 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=287574 Tyson Foods Inc. will pay roughly $4 million in civil penalties to settle allegations related to eight accidental anhydrous ammonia releases in Midwest states that caused multiple injuries and one death over four years, the U.S. government and the company …

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]]> Survey Shows Growth in Midwest Economy http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/03/287025.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:46:14 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=287025 A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states jumped last month, suggesting improving economic growth for the region over the next three to six months. The Mid-America Business Conditions index hit 58.2 in March, compared with 53.1 …

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]]> Missouri House Passes Medical Provider Liability Limit http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/04/01/286509.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:06:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=286509 The Missouri House has approved legislation seeking to reinstate a cap on some damages in medical malpractice lawsuits that the state Supreme Court struck down last summer. Doctors say the cap helps control malpractice insurance premiums and warned that unlimited …

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]]> A.M. Best: Outlook Negative for Columbia Mutual Insurance Co. http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/28/286397.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:20:11 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=286397 A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Columbia Mutual Insurance Co. (Columbia), Columbia, Mo., and its insurance subsidiaries. …

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]]> Outlook for National Fire and Indemnity Exchange Revised to Negative http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/26/286137.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:52:43 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=286137 A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-“ of National Fire and Indemnity Exchange (NIE) of St. Louis, Mo. A.M. Best …

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]]> Judge Overturns Missouri Law on Birth Control Coverage http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/19/285139.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:29:04 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=285139 A federal judge has struck down a Missouri law exempting moral objectors from mandatory birth control coverage because it conflicts with an insurance requirement under President Barrack Obama’s health care law. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cites …

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]]> Columbia Insurance Group Promotes DeVore to Branch Manager http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/15/284910.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:19:48 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=284910 Columbia Insurance Group (CIG) has promoted Shelly DeVore to branch manager of the Columbia, Mo., branch office location. DeVore has served in a number of key roles in her 12 year career at CIG, including administrative supervisor and policy services …

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]]> Missouri Golfer Survives Mid-Round Illinois Sinkhole http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/13/284616.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=284616 When it comes to dealing with this divot, score one for Missouri golfer Mark Mihal. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the mortgage broker from Creve Coeur, Mo., is recovering after a sinkhole opened up beneath him on the fairway …

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]]> Subcontractor in Deadly Kansas City Blast Lacked Permit http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/06/283848.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:18:13 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=283848 A cable company subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line before a deadly Kansas City restaurant explosion didn’t have an approved permit for the work, city officials said Monday. Pat Klein, assistant city manager, provided no other details in …

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]]> DeVos Promoted to Vice President at Assurance http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/03/01/283251.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:01:17 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=283251 Melanie DeVos has been promoted to vice president, Client Services – Property and Casualty at Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage located in Schaumburg, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo. This newly created role is designed to bring leadership and consistency to …

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]]> 2nd Winter Storm in Days Blasts Central U.S. http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2013/02/27/282930.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:40:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=282930 The second major snowstorm in a week battered the nation’s midsection on Feb. 26, dropping a half-foot or more of snow across Missouri and Kansas and cutting power to thousands. Gusting winds blew drifts more than 2 feet high and …

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]]> Missouri Texting While Driving Law Nabs Few Violators http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/02/26/282772.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:30:53 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=282772 A 2009 Missouri law that bans young drivers from using their cell phones to send text messages has led to few citations and remains difficult to enforce, a Columbia newspaper reports. The Columbia Missourian reports that an average of fewer …

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]]> Missouri Bill Proposes Online Workers’ Comp Database http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/02/21/282216.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:14:24 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=282216 Missouri senators want to create an online database for businesses to check whether prospective employees have a history of filing workers’ compensation claims. The bill given first-round approval drew support from both Republicans and Democrats who said they hope a …

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]]> Police Blame Missouri Law for Rise in Vanishing Cars http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/02/20/281908.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:16:30 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=281908 Why are thefts of older vehicles climbing in Missouri? And why are so many of them never seen again? St. Louis-area police who pondered what seemed like an improbable trend say they believe they have found the culprit – inside …

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]]> Missouri House Panel Considers Medical Liability Limits http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/02/15/281474.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:24:03 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=281474 Missouri doctors urged a state House committee to reinstate liability limits for medical malpractice cases after the state Supreme Court struck down an existing cap. An upper limit of $350,000 for noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering was a …

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