Monthly Archives: <span>June 2010</span>

Golf Carts a Popular Way to Get Around in Iowa’s Small Towns

Golf carts are making their way from the fairways to public roadways in Iowa, with a little push from government and a lot from the motoring public’s nascent attraction to battery-powered vehicles. Local governments now are making it easier for …

Iowa Texting While Driving Ban Takes Effect July 1

Iowa motorists will face new restrictions aimed at cutting down on distractions beginning July 1. A new law that bans adults from reading, writing and sending text messages goes into effect Thursday. The law also bans drivers under the age …

Illinois to Keep Sharp Eye on High-Risk Insurance Pool

Illinois may be one of the first states to start providing health insurance in a new high-risk pool funded under national health overhaul, but enrollment will be limited, eligibility requirements tight and coverage may not begin until late summer. Illinois …

How to Overcome the Hurdles of Hiring to Smaller ‘Big Cities’

Regardless of a high unemployment rate, top talent will always be in demand among insurance organizations. If your company is based in a smaller city, you may face obstacles such as a limited local talent pool and competition from major …

As Alex Looms, Texans Wait for Decision on Flood Insurance

With Tropical Storm Alex skirting the east coast of Mexico and heading north, if residents along the Texas Gulf Coast are thinking it’s a good time to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) they are out …

Suspected Staged Accidents Soar 58% in Florida; Tampa Now No. 1

Connecticut Fertility Center Fined for Embryo Mistake

A noted Connecticut fertility center has been reprimanded and fined by state regulators after it accidentally transferred a patient’s embryos to another woman with the same last name. The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the University of Connecticut Health …

DiMartile to Head Insurance Women of Buffalo

Michelle DiMartile has been elected president of the Insurance Women of Buffalo (New York) for its 2010 term, starting next month. DiMartile, who specializes in Personal Insurance lines with Russell Bond Insurance Wholesalers, has been active in the group for …

North Carolina to Issue Temporary Pyrotechnic Licenses for July 4th

North Carolina will issue temporary one-time pyrotechnic licenses to operators instead of the new standard three-year licenses to meet high demand around the July 4th holiday. The Legislature quickly passed and the governor signed legislation last week authorizing Insurance Commissioner …

Michigan Police Face Challenge of Enforcing Text-Driving Ban

When Michigan’s ban on texting while driving takes effect Thursday, July 1, police will be able to pull over motorists solely for using their cell phones to send or look at text messages or e-mails. Some in law enforcement say …