Dewinda A. Ford of the Bramlett Agency Inc., in Ardmore, Okla., was named the 2003 National Outstanding CSR of the Year by the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) and the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC). She was …
This year has been the busiest for enactment of state civil justice reform legislation since 1995, according to the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). At mid-year, 20 states already have enacted laws; 19 laws were enacted by the conclusion of …
Deirdre K. Manna has been appointed assistant director of the Illinois Insurance Department. Manna will be involved in various department issues and programs including overseeing the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan and the Senior Health Insurance Program. Prior to joining the …
New Hampshire and Iowa traditionally hold the earliest primary elections of the presidential campaign, and doctors associations in the two states are planning to take advantage of the fact to promote medical malpractice reforms, by urging 2004 presidential candidates to …
Austin, Texas-based the Societies of Certified Insurance Counselors and Certified Insurance Service Representatives announced the presentation of 23 scholarships at the 62nd Annual Convention of the National Association of Insurance Women held in Nashville, Tenn. Each scholarship grants full tuition …
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of “B” (Fair) of Dewitt-based Iowa Mutual Group under review with positive implications. This rating action acknowledges the agreement between Iowa Mutual Group and Motorists Insurance Group to form a strategic …
A bill sent to the governor on Tuesday repealing Pennsylvania’s 35-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law is ill-advised and should be vetoed, according to a long-time advocate of vehicular safety. The bill (SB 259), which would remove the helmet requirement for …
A while back I was discussing with a colleague whether a carrier has a duty to prosecute an appeal on behalf of its insured. My initial thought was that upon the resolution of the underlying matter by a trial verdict …
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announced the selection of the state winners of the 2003 Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. The award originated in 1991 to recognize the contributions of outstanding customer service representatives within the …
An affiliate of Fargo, N.D.-based Community First Bankshares Inc. has acquired Larry Levitt Insurance Inc., located in Rock Springs, Wyo. It is the 15th insurance agency purchase since 2000, according to a statement released by the company. Forty-nine of the …
