Latest Michigan Headlines
All the headlines from our Michigan Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Snowmobile Deaths in Michigan Rise Slightly in 2007-08
Apr 9 2008 // The number of snowmobile-related deaths in Michigan rose slightly this past winter. It’s the first increase in five years. A report issued Monday says 22 people died from snowmobile injuries during the 2007-08...
Declarations
Apr 7 2008 // Flood Concerns “Within the time constraints available to us, we exhausted our legal options.” —Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon comments on two lost attempts to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from...
In Midwest, Economic Downturn Makes Soft Market Even Tougher
Apr 7 2008 // In recession-battered Michigan and elsewhere, agents pursue opportunities despite market conditions When it comes to dealing with a recession, independent agents in Michigan carry the dubious distinction of having more...
New Markets
Apr 7 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Liquor Liability with Assault and...
Michigan Athletic Group Ordered to Pay Millions in Gender-equity Case
Apr 3 2008 // A federal judge ordered the Michigan High School Athletic Association to pay millions in legal bills, plus interest, after its scheduling system was found to have discriminated against some female student-athletes. U.S....
Four Charged in 1999 Arson Fire at Michigan State University
Mar 24 2008 // More than eight years after a New Year’s Eve fire at Michigan State University, four people have been indicted related to an arson incident federal authorities said was an act of domestic terrorism. The government...
New Markets
Mar 24 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Lemac &...
Michigan Senate Plan for Health Insurance Segment Coming Soon
Mar 21 2008 // A Republican in the Michigan Senate is expected to propose changes to rules guiding Michigan’s health insurance market for individuals who aren’t covered by employer or government plans. Senator Tom George...
Four Charged in 1999 Arson Fire at Michigan State University
Mar 13 2008 // More than eight years after a New Year’s Eve fire at Michigan State University, four people have been indicted related to an arson incident federal authorities said Tuesday was an act of domestic terrorism. The...
New Markets
Mar 10 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts &...
New Markets
Mar 10 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts &...
New Markets
Mar 10 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts &...
Michigan Governor Appoints Hollowell as State’s Insurance Advocate
Mar 7 2008 // Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has appointed a longtime ally to fill a new job in her administration. Granholm picked Melvin “Butch” Hollowell to be the state’s automobile and home insurance consumer...
Unique Safety Barricades Tested at Mich. Railroad Crossing
Mar 5 2008 // Automated safety barricades typically reserved for directing traffic are being tested in a unique pilot program at a suburban railroad crossing to see if they can deter drivers from crossing train tracks when the gates go...
Mich. Acting Commissioner Ross Staying on the Job
Feb 25 2008 // Michigan’s acting insurance commissioner is staying on the job. Ken Ross was named commissioner of the state’s Office of Financial and Insurance Services by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Friday, Feb. 22nd. Ross has...
Mich. House Bills Open Door to Scrutiny of Auto Insurance Fee
Feb 25 2008 // An insurance panel that sets rates for coverage of severely injured motorists would be subject to more public scrutiny under terms of legislation that passed the state House on Thursday. Some deliberations by the Michigan...
Mich. Accident Fund Honors Agencies with 2007 President’s Club Award
Feb 22 2008 // Accident Fund Insurance Company of America recently recognized agencies by presenting its 2007 President’s Club Awards. The award is presented each year to a select number of independent insurance agencies that work...
Mich. Schools Say Recalled Beef Had Been Served to Students
Feb 21 2008 // Portage Public Schools is reporting that hamburger from the largest beef recall ever in the United States had earlier been served to its students, and some other Michigan districts say they also got meat now involved in...
Lawsuit Presses Mich. Lawmakers to Allow Licenses for Legal Immigrants
Feb 15 2008 // When Michigan officials recently reinterpreted state law to stop nonresidents from getting driver’s licenses, critics said it had an unintended consequence. The crackdown, intended to target illegal immigrants, also...
Ratings: CUNA/CUMIS, Fremont, National Interstate, Patrons et.al., FGIC, Munich Re (US)
Feb 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Madison Wis.-based CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, the lead...
