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New Markets

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. Collector Vehicles Nuts & Bolts: Markel American Insurance Co. has introduced a collector vehicle insurance …

New Markets

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. Private and Parochial Schools Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Colorado is …

My New Markets

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. Nutritional & Dietary Supplements Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates Inc. is offering a new …

Clinton Suggests Tapping Wages of Those Who Won’t Buy Insurance

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said she might be willing to have workers’ wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans. The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a …

S.D. Man Accused of Arson Scheduled for Court Appearance

A Sioux Falls man wanted on charges he and a business partner burned their business to collect the insurance money has been arrested in Arizona and scheduled for his first court appearance. Dai Thanh Ong, 27, and Chad Michael Blair, …

Donegal Mutual and Subsidiary Atlantic States to Change Pooling Agreement

Donegal Group Inc., based in Marietta, Pa., is moving to amend the intercompany pooling agreement between Donegal Mutual and Atlantic States Insurance Co., its largest insurance subsidiary. Subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, the proposed amendment will increase …

Iowa Counties Urge Lawmakers to Address Liability Issues for Bikers

The route for this year’s bicycle race, RAGBRAI, is set and counties along its path want lawmakers to address the issue of their liability. The issue arose after Crawford County settled a lawsuit with a woman whose husband died after …

Pa., Del., Md. Agent Group Offers Members Human Resources Tool

Independent insurance agents in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania now have access to a five-component, Web-based resource created to simplify agency management. The HR Solution includes an audit survey, employee handbook template, administrative and compliance guidelines, administrative forms and on-call consultation …

New Markets

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. Personal Lines Insurance Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona, LLC is …

Iowans and South Dakotans Charged in Arson Schemes

Federal grand jurors have indicted two Sioux Falls men on charges of burning down their car stereo installation business to collect the insurance money. One of them, Chad Michael Blair, 31, earlier was charged with an unrelated scheme to set …