Declarations
Japanese Suicide “The first thing that would make me feel a little bit better toward them (is) if they’d follow the Japanese example and come before the American people and take that deep bow and say, I’m sorry, and then …
My New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …
NAS Insurance Enhances Managed Care Facility Program
Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services’ managed care facility has announced new, enhanced features, including: -Broader definition of managed care services; -Contingent bodily injury wording incorporated into the policy; -Coverage for incidental medical services; -Third-party discrimination and harassment coverage standard with …
Auto Club Insurance Association Acquires MEEMIC Insurance Co.
Auto Club Insurance Association, a Dearborn, Mich.-based insurer (ACIA), has acquired MEEMIC Insurance Company (MEEMIC) and its insurance agency affiliate, MEEMIC Insurance Services Corporation. ACIA offers a full range of personal lines insurance products and services through a network of …
Legislators Introduce National Insurance Consumer Protection Act
Two congressional leaders introduced legislation today that would create a federal regulator for insurance as an alternative to the current state-based regulatory structure currently in plan. Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Ill., and Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., introduced their bipartisan insurance regulation …
Illinois Tells Crop Insurer to Cease ‘Improper Rebate’
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Division of Insurance has ordered First Farm Credit Services to discontinue its Patronage Program, calling the program an “improper rebate.” The insurance division said the action resulted from a Professional Independent …
Illinois Casino’s Sprinklers Were Off When Fire Destroyed Building
The city building inspector of suburban Joliet says the sprinkler system of the Empress Casino’s pavilion was disconnected when a fire destroyed the building. David Mackley said the sprinklers had been shut off just before Friday’s blaze because work was …
Texas Work Comp Penalties for February Reach More Than $152K
Final disciplinary actions taken by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) in February 2009 include administrative penalties totaling $152,500. Disciplinary orders are subject to appeal to state district court within 30 days after being issued. Texas …
Allstate Agents Back in Court over Claims of Age Bias by Insurer
A group of insurance agents asked a federal appeals court on Monday to revive an age discrimination lawsuit over the Allstate Insurance Co.’s decision to switch thousands of them from employees to independent contractors. In oral arguments, a three-judge panel …
Walgreens Discrimination Suit Appealed in Nevada
Two years after Bruce Johnson lost a racial discrimination suit against Walgreens Co., the Houston resident says he has some unfinished business with the drug store chain that he claims owes him more than an apology for the insulting treatment …
