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NAMIC ENCOURAGES RATE MODERNIZATION IN HAWAII: The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies has told a Hawaii legislative committee that passing rate modernization laws would benefit state commerce and insurance consumers. According to NAMIC State Affairs Manager Christian John Rataj, …

Social Services Professional Liability

Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services introduced new social services professional liability coverage. Eligible classes range from mental health facilities to alcohol and drug rehab centers, as well as meals-on-wheels, respite care and hotlines. Among the many features of the …

State Farm Car Parts Reversal Gives Boost to Class Action Critics

Critics of national class action suits were among those cheering the loudest after the Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a $1.06 billion judgment against State Farm Insurance involving the use of generic auto repair parts. The decision overturning the lower court …

NAMIC ENCOURAGES RATE MODERNIZATION IN HAWAII:

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies has told a Hawaii legislative committee that passing rate modernization laws would benefit state commerce and insurance consumers. According to NAMIC State Affairs Manager Christian John Rataj, rate modernization would: Promote greater market …

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Looyenga Outlines Major Hurricane Policy Changes It’s essential to prepare now in case that one-in-10,000 major hurricane hits the Southern United States, Roger Looyenga, CEO of Auto-Owners Ins-urance said at the Florida Assoc-iation of Insur-ance Agents 101st Conven-tion and Educ-ation …

Looyenga Outlines Major Hurricane Policy Changes

Open Market System Suggested: It’s essential to prepare now in case that one-in-10,000 major hurricane hits the Southern United States, Roger Looyenga, CEO of Auto-Owners Ins-urance said at the Florida Assoc-iation of Insur-ance Agents 101st Conven-tion and Educ-ation Symposium in …

Illinois Supreme Court Reverses $1.06 Billion State Farm Auto Repair Parts Case

Today, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed a prior state court’s $1.06 billion judgment in a class action against State Farm Insurance over the use of so-called aftermarket auto parts for repairs. The high court decision overturning the lower court ruling …

NAMIC Encourages Hawaii Legislative Working Group to Adopt Rate Modernization

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies has told a Hawaii legislative committee that passage of rate modernization laws would benefit state commerce and insurance consumers. In written comments filed last week, NAMIC State Affairs Manager Christian John Rataj cited …

Castle Extends Coverage to Hawaii

The Industry’s Premier High Value Residential Insurance Inspection Company Offers Full Nationwide Coverage Salt Lake City, Utah – Castle Inspection Service, a division of Overland Solutions, Inc., announced today their extended coverage to the Hawaiian Islands. Neal Carroll, Regional Manager …

Nationwide Mutual Targets Ohio, National Minorities for P&C Sales

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is targeting minorities to grow its property and casualty insurance business. Beginning this month, the Columbus, Ohio-based insurer has tailored its “Life comes at you fast” ad campaign to promote insurance policies to black and Hispanic …