Chicago-based software-maker Rightfield Solutions has introduced a product designed to correctly manage patients’ expectations about medical procedures in an attempt to reduce the frequency of medical malpractice lawsuits. The product, known as Emmi—Expectation Management and Medical Information—was created as a …
Two national insurance lobbying groups joined their industry brethren by announcing their vehement opposition to Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proposal to ban the use of credit-based insurance scoring. Granholm, a Democrat, announced the proposed rule earlier this week, along with …
Appleton, Wis.-based mutual SECURA Insurance announced that its board of directors voted John Bykowski its new chairman. Bykowski brings more than 30 years of property/casualty industry experience to SECURA. He has served on National Association of Independent Insurers’ Executive Marketing …
The Insurance Marketing Communications Association (IMCA) has reported a 16 percent increase in new company members and 18 percent increase in associate members since Sept. 2003. “This is a positive and significant trend, considering that the uncertain business environment of …
While 2003 was another challenging year for nonprofits in terms of funding cuts, the NIA Group served the sector well by holding a steady course during a period of continued instability in the insurance marketplace. The Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of …
Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Zenith National Insurance Corp. reported net income of $25.1 million for the first quarter of 2004 compared to net income of $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2003. Diluted net income per share was $1.09 for …
Trident Insurance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of San Antonio-based Argonaut Group Inc., announced the creation of a property and casualty insurance program designed specifically for public water and sewer utilities. Trident will partner with Millennium Insurance Group, a …
IVANS Inc. announced the expansion of its state department of motor vehicle reporting services to include the submission of SR22/26 filings in Arizona and support for South Carolina’s recently announced mandatory automobile liability insurance reporting program. IVANS completed its first …
The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) is opposed to pending legislation, SB 1315, which would limit consumer choice on fire insurance policies and violate the California Constitution’s contract provisions. The legislation, which will be considered April 29 by the …
Reed Group announced that Montana State Fund (MSF) has adopted “The Medical Disability Advisor” (MDA), for use in their claims management processes. The MSF’s medical and non-medical staff will use the MDA guidelines to support their decision-making process in the …
