Maryland’s IWIF Converts to Chesapeake Employers October 7, 2013 On Oct. 1, the Injured Worker’s Insurance Fund (IWIF), Maryland’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, launched a new name...
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”)...
Missouri Lawmakers Add Limits on Liability Lawsuits September 23, 2013 By David A. Lieb Missouri lawmakers have chipped away at the ability of injury victims to win money in court cases – nixing big-dollar...
Beth Gaines Wants More ‘Business-Friendly’ State 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...
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...