Iowa News

EMC Reports Q1 Net of $10.5 Million

Des Moines, Iowa-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. reported record operating income of $0.74 per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to operating income of $0.70 per share for the first quarter of 2004(1). Net income, including …

Conn. Vows Renewed Focus on Insurance Job Development

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 …

PEMA Director Notes Individual Assistance Aid for Susquehanna County (Pa.) Residents

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Adrian King, Jr. recently announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved PEMA’s request to add Susquehanna County for federal Individual Assistance (IA). Assistance was approved for Bradford, Bucks, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe, …

Florida’s Soto Nominated as Big ‘I’ President Elect; Iowa’s Fulwider Named Next VP

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s (the Big “I”) National Board has nominated Alex Soto as the association’s president-elect and has elected Robert Fulwider as the Association’s next vice president. The board’s action came last week following the …

Barton, McCormick Join Crawford & Co.

Crawford & Company has added Gary Barton and Judy McCormick to its Healthcare Management Services sales team. Barton will oversee bill review sales nationwide, while McCormick will manage the north central sales territory which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, …

Neb. Man Sentenced for Aiding Friend’s Fraud Scheme

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 …

Home Inspectors, Law Firms, Accountants

Avon, Conn.-based Target Insurance Services is making available new markets for home inspectors professional liability; professional liability for large law firms (50+ in size); and professional liability for accountants. All three programs are backed by a carrier partner rated A+ …

Annual Charity Motorcycle Rally Fun Kicks Off AAMGA Conference

Mary Zeller, vice president and manager of Seaboard Underwriters office in Council Bluffs, Iowa, hasn’t ridden a motorcycle or a Harley-Davidson, but will play a major role in the April 29 “Managing General Angels” third annual “Charity Motorcycle Rally” in …

Home Inspectors, Law Firms and Accountants

Nuts & Bolts: Avon, Conn.-based Target Insurance Services has available new markets for home inspectors professional liability, including optional general liability; professional liability for large law firms (50+ in size); and professional liability for accountants. Through the professional liability program …

Target Insurance Services Launches 3 New Programs: Home Inspectors, Large Law Firms, Accountants

Avon, Conn.-based Target Insurance Services is making available new markets for home inspectors professional liability, including optional general liability; professional liability for large law firms (50+ in size); and professional liability for accountants. All three programs are backed by a …