A southwest Illinois county is suing pharmaceutical companies, alleging the prescription painkiller epidemic is worse due to deceptive marketing. The Jersey County lawsuit was filed against the makers of opioids, including OxyContin, Dilaudid, Opana, Percocet and others, the Belleville News-Democrat …
Merrill, Wis.-based Church Mutual Insurance Co. and its subsidiaries CM Vantage Specialty Insurance Co. and CM Regent Insurance Co. have earned a “positive” outlook for long-term issuer credit rating by A.M. Best. A.M. Best upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating …
Managing general agency and surplus lines insurance broker, J.M. Wilson, has hired Joni Linhart as transportation underwriter in their Carmel, Indiana, office. Linhart is responsible for quoting new and renewal transportation risks, and serving independent insurance agents in Indiana. She …
A federal judge on June 30 dismissed a lawsuit from candy maker Mars Inc. against a Wisconsin woman the company claimed violated a company trademark with chocolates she makes. The McLean, Virginia-based company filed the lawsuit in its home state …
A major blaze damaged several buildings in a central Iowa town on Independence Day, but fire officials don’t suspect fireworks as the cause. The Des Moines Register reports that the fire started late on July 4 in downtown Melcher-Dallas and …
National professional liability and management liability wholesale insurance brokerage, Founders Professional, has added Catherine Koclanes to its team in Chicago, Illinois, as a wholesale broker. Koclanes will assist Founders’ retail partners in securing coverage for their management liability and professional …
Managing general agency and surplus lines insurance broker, J.M. Wilson, has added Ryan Bartolacci as assistant fleet underwriter in its Portage, Michigan, office. He is responsible for quoting new and renewal fleet transportation accounts, setting up and binding policies, assisting …
Wisconsin’s cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional because it puts severely injured patients at a disadvantage, a state appeals court has ruled. The 1st District Court of Appeals’ decision clears the way for unlimited compensation for …
Managing general agency and surplus lines insurance broker, J.M. Wilson, has Brenda Campbell to senior transportation underwriter in its Portage, Michigan, office. She is responsible for quoting new and renewal transportation risks, and serving independent insurance agents in Michigan. Campbell …
In a landmark decision making it easier for citizens to sue government officials who violate their rights, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a Democratic appointee can seek damages for alleged political retaliation he suffered under former Republican Gov. Terry …
