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Hortica Now a Member of Wisconsin’s Sentry Insurance Group

Sentry Insurance, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wis., and Edwardsville, Ill.-based Hortica Insurance (Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company) have joined forces. After review and approval by both the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Illinois Department of Insurance, Hortica is …

Stricter Teen Driving Laws Now in Effect in Ohio

Ohio’s teen drivers under the age of 18 will face tighter restrictions went into effect on July 1, an Ohio insurance trade group reported. According to the Ohio Insurance Institute, the new restrictions focus on limiting the number of passengers …

Based in Chicago, Rubin to Head Integro’s M&A Unit

International insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro Ltd. has hired Ben Rubin as a principal and head of mergers and acquisitions, a new position. He is based in Chicago. Rubin joins Integro from Chicago’s Lake Forest Bank & Trust, …

Kansas Gun Dealer Settles for $132K in Weapon Sell to Felon

Owners of a southeast Kansas gun shop sued for selling a weapon that a man used to kill himself and his 8-year-old son have reached a $132,000 settlement with the child’s mother, according to lawyers in the case. The negligence …

Ohio Court Rules Parents of Firefighter Can Continue With Suit

An Ohio court says the parents of a firefighter killed seven years ago can sue the maker of an emergency radio and the homeowners growing marijuana in the basement where a fire started. Colerain Township Fire Department Captain Robin Broxterman …

Michigan Bills Would Allow Beer on Pedal-Powered Trolleys

Michigan legislation that would allow passengers to drink beer or wine aboard pedal-powered trolleys isn’t getting unanimous support from people who shuttle people around town. Lawmakers have sent bills to Gov. Rick Snyder that would make drinks an option on …

Tractor-Trailer Hitches Being Investigated After Ohio Crash

On a twisty, snow-lined hill that the locals call “Devil’s Backbone,” a 12-ton semi-trailer came loose from its tractor and plowed into an oncoming line of pre-dawn commuters. At 40 miles per hour, the trailer struck the side of one …

Missouri Settles with American Modern Insurance over Excessive Rates

The Missouri Department of Insurance announced a regulatory agreement with American Modern Insurance Group Inc. over allegations that the company charged excessive rates in lender placed homeowners policies. Missouri regulators participated in a multistate market conduct action of American Modern …

Ohio OKs Fosun Acquisition of Meadowbrook Insurance Sub

Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc., based in Southfield, Mich., that on July 1, 2015, Fosun International Limited received the required approval from the Ohio Department of Insurance regarding the acquisition of control of Meadowbrook’s insurance company subsidiary, Century Surety Co., domiciled …

Cummins Named Exec. Director of IICF – Midwest Division

Mary Cummins has been tapped to lead the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation – Midwest Division. Cummins will serve as the group’s new executive director and will be instrumental in charting and implementing the future growth of the Midwest Division and …

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