Western National, American Mutual Western National Insurance Group of Edina, Minn., plans to affiliate with Wisconsin American Mutual Insurance Co. of Fond du Lac, Wis. The transaction is expected to close before fall 2010. Wisconsin American is expected to continue …
Fiesta Auto Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Fiesta Auto Insurance, a franchise system that combines insurance and tax preparation under one roof, recently opened 20 new offices in various locations, increasing its presence to more than 60 open locations throughout the United …
The Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation has named Jennifer Gerrish-Lampe and Erica Elliott as new Deputy Workers’ Compensation Commissioners. Gerrish-Lampe will be joining the division from her current position with the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. Elliott has previously …
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. announced it will fill 1,400 job openings, including about 600 in its home state of Ohio. The Columbus-based insurance and financial services company is recruiting for entry-level customer service and claim service positions in central Ohio …
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Dolye has signed legislation banning drivers from sending text messages while driving. Wisconsin joins Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska and Wyoming as the states to pass laws that ban all drivers from sending text messages this year, according …
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of United Fire & Casualty Group (UFCG) and its five P/C members, which …
A Midwest regional business conditions index slipped last month but still suggests a growing economy in the months ahead. A report on the Midwest Business Conditions survey of supply managers and business leaders in a nine-state region was released May …
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. Insurance for Nonprofits Market Detail: Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance, Risk Retention Group (ANI-RRG) insures …
Western National Insurance Group in Edina, Minn., reported $5.5 million increase in policyholder surplus during the first quarter of 2010 over the amount reported at the end of 2009, as well as a 4 percent rise in the company’s combined …
Western National Insurance Group of Edina, Minn., recently announced plans to affiliate with Wisconsin American Mutual Insurance Co. of Fond du Lac, Wis. The transaction is expected to close before fall 2010. It is anticipated that Wisconsin American will continue …
