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$1 million A Michigan woman has admitted she took nearly $1 million from senior citizens’ life insurance accounts. Bobbi Jo Fritz, 48, of Pigeon, Mich., pleaded guilty to four felony counts of uttering and publishing checks for more than $20,000 …

People and Places

San Antonio, Texas-based Southwest Business Corporation announced that Nick Grant has joined SWBC as the chief executive officer of the Property and Casualty Division in the San Antonio office. Grant is responsible for the leadership of that division, as well …

People San Antonio, Texas-based Southwest Business Corporation announced that Nick Grant has joined SWBC as the chief executive officer of the Property and Casualty Division in the San Antonio office. Grant is responsible for the leadership of that division, as …

People and Places

Miami insurance agent Alex Soto was inaugurated the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), with Robert E. Fulwider and C. Brett Nilsson assuming the offices of president-elect and vice president, respectively. The …

People Miami insurance agent Alex Soto has been inaugurated as the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), with Robert E. Fulwider assuming the office of president-elect and C. Brett Nilsson assuming the …

People and Places

Miami insurance agent Alex Soto has been inaugurated as the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), with Robert E. Fulwider assuming the office of president-elect and C. Brett Nilsson assuming the vice …

People Miami insurance agent Alex Soto has been inaugurated as the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), with Robert E. Fulwider assuming the office of president-elect and C. Brett Nilsson assuming the …

STATES TRY TO STRENGTHEN FLOOD INSURANCE TRAINING FOR AGENTS

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted a model bulletin regarding training requirements for insurance producers who offer policies through the National Flood Insurance Program. This effort relates to Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, …

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States try to strengthen flood insurance training for agents The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted a model bulletin regarding training requirements for insurance producers who offer policies through the National Flood Insurance Program. This effort relates to Section …

Disabled Iowa Woman Reaches Settlement with Police

A woman who sued two Dubuque police officers for using excessive force has reached a settlement, attorneys said. Carrie Bills, who has cerebral palsy, claimed the officers caused her “excruciating pain” when they arrested her Feb. 11, 2003, for disorderly …