Michigan Earns Outstanding Big ‘I’ Young Agents Committee Award October 7, 2013 The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”)...
Georgia Considers Special Board for Medical Malpractice Claims October 7, 2013 Georgia lawmakers are considering whether to overhaul the state’s medical malpractice system. A Senate panel heard testimony recently on Senate...
Ohio Insurance Marketing Firm Fined, Told to Stop Operating in Kansas October 7, 2013 Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Sandy Praeger announced fines totaling $9,000 and a cease and desist order against an Ohio-licensed insurance...
Midwest Politicians Work as Insurance Advocates September 23, 2013 By Amy O'Connor Three individuals who have worked in the insurance industry and now practice politics in the Midwest — Indiana State Representative...
2.7 Percent Workers’ Comp Hike Sought for Washington in 2014 September 23, 2013 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has proposed an average 2.7 percent rate increase for 2014 workers’ compensation premiums....
Third Time’s a Charm for Producer Licensing Bill? September 23, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Will the third time be the charm? Insurance groups and lobbyists in Washington are hoping so, after the House of...
Wyoming Man Refiles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walmart September 23, 2013 A man suing a Sheridan, Wyo. Walmart, claiming his wife died after she ate a contaminated cantaloupe purchased at the...
Wholesale: More Special Than Ever September 23, 2013 By Lori Widmer Savvy wholesalers are meeting the demand for specialized knowledge Everyone loves the wholesale insurance business these days, or so it...
Cooley Masters Quake Insurance September 23, 2013 By Don Jergler Editor’s note: This is part of a series on insurance professionals in politics. This is a national series. Some of...
Bloggers Beware: Defamation Claims Brought by Public Figure Plaintiffs September 23, 2013 By Clayton N. Matheson and David A. Jones It takes thick skin to be in the public eye. As Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia once observed, “harsh criticism,...