Low Mississippi River Water Levels Force Barge Companies to Cut Cargo September 13, 2024 By Jim Salter ST. LOUIS (AP) — The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing...
People Moves: JM Wilson Hires Musolf and Hudson as Assistant Property & Casualty Underwriters; Group Captive Program Leader Albian Joins Ryan Alternative Risk September 12, 2024 JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, hired Savana Musolf and Lisa Hudson as assistant property and casualty underwriters. Musolf works...
AM Best Downgrades Credit Rating of Michigan’s Wolverine Mutual September 12, 2024 AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating...
Iowa Hotel Worker Charged With Insurance Fraud September 12, 2024 An Iowa hotel worker was charged with insurance fraud, the Iowa Insurance Division announced Sept. 10. Jose De Jesus Rodriguez...
Two Workers Die in Accident at South Dakota Farm Silo September 11, 2024 VOLGA, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died in an accident at a farm silo in South Dakota. The Brookings...
Few Households Opt Out of $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement September 11, 2024 By Josh Funk Very few people who live near the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment opted out of a $600 million class action...
Chicago Man Awarded $50M in Damages After Wrongful Murder Conviction September 11, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury has awarded $50 million in damages to a suburban Chicago man who was exonerated...
Iowa Manufacturer to Pay $51K Fine For Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations September 10, 2024 Hawkins Inc., a chemical manufacturer based in Camanche, Iowa, will pay $51,158 in civil penalties and purchase equipment for local...
People Moves: Grange Insurance Names Lebens as CFO September 10, 2024 Grange Insurance Company announced that Cheryl McRae Lebens has been named the company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025,...
Missouri Patient Infected with Bird Flu Without Animal Contact September 10, 2024 A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or...