Price Optimization Allegations Challenged, NAIC Investigating Practice December 18, 2014 By Don Jergler Reaction to industry-wide price optimization allegations from a consumer group known to call out insurers has been somewhat critical yet...
IICF Midwest Awards $545K in Grants to Local Non-Profits December 17, 2014 The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s (IICF) Midwest Division announced it is awarding $545,000 in community grants to local non-profit organizations...
Nebraska Governor to Consider Nominees for Workers’ Comp Court December 11, 2014 Nebraska’s Judicial Nominating Commission for the Workers’ Compensation Court has forwarded the names of three nominees to Gov. Dave Heineman...
Mutual of Omaha CEO Neary to Retire; Blackledge Named President, Successor November 25, 2014 Omaha, Neb.-based Mutual of Omaha Chairman and CEO Dan Neary announced that he will retire in 2015. He will retain...
Insurer Seeks Pass on Liability in Missing Nebraska Student Lawsuit November 21, 2014 By Margery A. Beck Nebraska’s insurance company is asking a judge to declare that it has no duty to pay any award made against...
Guardrails Under Scrutiny Still Used in Nebraska October 28, 2014 Nebraska officials say they will continue using a highway guardrail system that has been the focus of safety concerns until...
Kansas Company Hit with $134K in Penalties for Safety Violations September 24, 2014 Federal safety officials have proposed fining a Kansas-based company nearly $134,000 for what the officials say were welding safety violations...
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Names Lewis Director of Regional Sales September 8, 2014 Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies promoted Jim Lewis to director of regional sales for the central region of the country....
Report: Midwest Economy Still Strong, Growth to Continue September 3, 2014 The economy remained strong in nine Midwest and Plains states in August, and a monthly survey of business leaders released...
Trucking Company Owner Pleads Guilty in Missouri to Cargo Theft Scheme July 18, 2014 A Memphis, Tenn., business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a cargo theft scheme that included...