Wisconsin Governor Explores Self-Insurance for Employees October 2, 2013 Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is considering a proposal to shift state employees from health maintenance organizations to a state self-insured...
6 Indicted for Arson, Insurance Fraud Scheme in Missouri October 1, 2013 Six people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Missouri for their roles in an arson and insurance...
Marsh Taps Wallace to Head its Office in Columbus, Ohio October 1, 2013 Insurance broker Marsh has appointed Scott Wallace to lead its Columbus, Ohio, office. Wallace brings nearly 15 years of insurance-related...
Tisonik Named President of HNI Risk Services in Wisconsin October 1, 2013 Risk risk management firm, HNI, has appointed Chad Tisonik as its Wisconsin location president. Tisonik’s new role as president is...
Ohio Work Comp Bureau Awards More Than $258K to Support Workplace Safety September 30, 2013 Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has awarded more than $258,000 in safety intervention grants, split among nine employers. “We...
North Dakota Oil Patch Town Wants Speed Limit Reduced September 30, 2013 Residents of a small town in the middle of the North Dakota oil patch say they’re sick of semitrailers barreling...
Higher Speed Limits Take Effect on Some Ohio Roads September 29, 2013 The speed limit has increased on some parts of U.S. and state routes throughout Ohio. The changes took effect Sept....
Indiana Sheriff Leery of Armed Teachers in Schools September 27, 2013 A county sheriff told Indiana legislators he doesn’t believe school security would be improved by having teachers or principals carrying...
Kansas Attorney Sentenced on Insurance Fraud Charges September 27, 2013 A Sharon Springs, Kan., attorney and former insurance agent has been ordered to repay $47,685 and will serve 18 months’...
Workers’ Comp Costs Could Rise for Missouri Businesses September 27, 2013 By David A. Lieb Missouri businesses could face significantly higher costs for workers’ compensation insurance next year, due partly to a new law that...