The independent agency arm of giant Nationwide Insurance is expanding its reach and looking for agents in the East and South. Allied Insurance, which currently has more than 4,500 independent agency locations in the West and Midwest, began writing personal …
Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Great West Casualty (Minnesota Court of Appeals, May 10, 2005) -Ruling: Injury resulted from “maintenance or use” of vehicle. Auto-Owners commenced a declaratory judgment action, alleging that it was not responsible for payment of no-fault benefits. …
ILLINOIS Gallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent Commissions: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reached a comprehensive agreement with Illinois’ attorney general and insurance director to resolve issues related to industry-wide investigations surrounding contingent commissions. There was no …
ILLINOIS Gallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent Commissions: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reached a comprehensive agreement with Illinois’ attorney general and insurance director to resolve issues related to industry-wide investigations surrounding contingent commissions. There was no …
Chicago-based wholesaler AVRECO recently announced a new medical liability insurance market for borderline nonstandard physicians and surgeons. The program is geared toward doctors “headed for the standard market” but who aren’t quite there yet, according to AVRECO. While AVRECO is …
Results of a study released Thursday suggest that millions of Americans lack basic knowledge of rules of the road and safe automobile operation. In fact, the study shows that if tested today, one in 10 drivers – nearly 20 million …
Pleased with no last minute surprises to insurers, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has commended the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Thomas Vilsack for taking positive and progressive steps on this year’s insurance-related bills. “During this year’s legislative …
Vowing to boost the state’s status as insurance capital of the world, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell is creating a special office within her Department of Economic and Community Development dedicated to retaining, creating and attracting insurance and financial services …
Jerry D. Brunow, the lesser half of a Washington County, Neb., insurance fraud duo was recently sentenced to two years probation during court proceedings April 5, according to the Blair Pilot-Tribune. Brunow, 29, was reportedly paid $500 by 22-year-old co-worker …
MASSACHUSETTS Safe Driver Plan Revised: Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Julie M. Bowler has approved changes in the way drivers receive discounts and surcharges to their auto insurance policies based on their driving history. The revised Safe Driver Insurance Plan will provide …
