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Non-franchised Auto DealersNuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc. has expanded the range of markets it supplies to producers serving non-franchised auto dealers and automotive specialty shops. The new markets will supply liability and physical damage coverage not been readily …

New Markets

Universal ExcessNuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. introduced Universal Excess, a new excess insurance policy that fits firmly over directors and officers, fiduciary, employment practice, miscellaneous professional and tech errors and omissions products issued by any insurer. …

Hallmark, Texas General Agency

Hallmark, Texas General Agency Hallmark Financial Services Inc. completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Texas General Agency Inc. and certain affiliates. TGA is a managing general agency involved in the marketing and servicing of property and casualty insurance products, with …

New Markets

New Markets Nuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc. has expanded the range of markets it supplies to producers serving non-franchised auto dealers and automotive specialty shops. The new markets will supply liability and physical damage coverage not been readily …

New Markets

New Markets Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. introduced Universal Excess, a new excess insurance policy that fits firmly over directors and officers, fiduciary, employment practice, miscellaneous professional and tech errors and omissions products issued by any …

Ark. AG Releases Identity Theft Stats for 2005

In recognition of 2006 National Consumer Protection Week, Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe recently provided new statistics from the Federal Trade Commission on fraud-and-identity-theft trends in Arkansas and the nation. Arkansans reported a record number of 1,617 identity theft cases …

National Statistics Show Wisconsin Great Buy on Auto/Home Insurance

National statistics show insuring your home and vehicle is cheaper in Wisconsin than nearly any other state, according a report from Wisconsin Public Radio. Data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners shows the average combined home and auto insurance …

Study: Primary Enforcement Laws, Bigger Fines Boost Seat Belt Use

New research from the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that a shift to primary enforcement along with a fine increase could significantly boost seat belt use among motorists. Since New York first adopted a mandatory automobile seat belt law in 1984, …

Nationwide Insurance, ID Theft Assist Grows Availability of Coverage

In conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 5-11), Nationwide Insurance and Washington, D.C.-based ID Theft Assist are expanding availability of their identity theft protection and recovery service. Over the next several months, the insurance/restoration service will be available to …

Jury Acquits Minnesota Family in Agriculture Fraud Case

A federal jury deliberated about a day before returning acquittals for members of a Minnesota family accused of criminal charges in a large agricultural fraud case, the Associated Press reported. The defendants had been accused of scamming the federal government …