Liberty Mutual Loses Bid to Charge Employer for Claims Paid from Exempt Workers July 22, 2020 By Jim Sams A workers’ compensation insurer cannot charge an employer an extra $1.7 million in premiums for the risk presented by employees...
Missouri’s Insurance Plus Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance July 22, 2020 Insurance Plus LLC, a newly formed agency based in Columbia, Mo., has joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a network...
Pfeifer Promoted to Senior VP, Underwriting at Ohio’s Central Insurance July 22, 2020 The Central Insurance Companies, based in Van Wert, Ohio, has promoted Jocelyn Pfeifer to senior vice president of Underwriting. Pfeifer...
Ohio’s Wallace & Turner: Turning 150 During a Pandemic July 22, 2020 By Stephanie K. Jones What’s the secret of longevity for an insurance agency, or really any business, that has been in operation for 150...
Southwest Missouri School District Settles Retaliation Suit for $250K July 21, 2020 A southwest Missouri school district has settled a third lawsuit stemming from allegations involving its longtime former superintendent. The Springfield...
Indiana Court: Insurers Off the Hook for Covering NCAA Athlete Aid Suit July 21, 2020 By Stephanie K. Jones An Indiana appeals court has sided with a group of insurers, saying they are not required to provide $25 million...
Berkley Fire & Marine in Chicago Promotes Brickner, Adds Seich to Leadership Team July 20, 2020 Berkley Fire & Marine, headquartered in the Chicago area, has promoted Debra Brickner to vice president of Claims and hired...
3M Files 18 Lawsuits, Alleging Unlawful N95 Mask Sales July 20, 2020 The leading manufacturer of N95 masks in the U.S. says it has investigated 4,000 reports of fraud, counterfeiting and price...
Michigan to Enbridge: $900M in Liability Insurance Plus $1.8B Needed for Oil Spill Risk July 20, 2020 By John Flesher On July 17, Michigan sought a written pledge from Enbridge Inc. to cover costs that would arise if oil were...
Thousands of Acres of Crops Destroyed by Hailstorm in Minnesota July 20, 2020 Agricultural experts have been tallying the crop damage caused by a recent storm that packed 50 mph winds and baseball-sized...