Iowa News

Mo. Governor’s Official One of Nominees for Appeals Court Spot

A former top official in Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt’s administration is one of three finalists for a spot on the state appeals court. An appellate nominating commission on Monday selected Rod Chapel Jr., Zel Fischer and Alok Ahuja as the …

Midwestern States Fall Below National Average for Homeowners Premiums

A new National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) report shows Ohio homeowners and most Midwestern states pay some of the lowest homeowners insurance rates in the nation. The Ohio Department of Insurance announced that new figures from the NAIC show …

Iowa Pair Agree to Settlement in Taco John’s Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by northeast Iowa residents who became ill after eating tainted lettuce at Taco John’s restaurants in the Waterloo area has been settled out of court. Karen Hibben-Levi, of Waterloo, and the parents of Autumn Saul had filed …

‘Most Secure Places to Live’ Are In Ore., Calif. and Wash.

Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family. According to the fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Group of …

Kan. Insurance Commissioner Praeger Elected NAIC President

Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) elected 2008 officers during their meeting in Houston.. The newly elected officers will assume their duties following the completion of the NAIC Winter National Meeting. * President: Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy …

Iowa Counties Urge Lawmakers to Consider Bicycle Exemption

Iowa’s county supervisors have informally agreed to pressure the Iowa Legislature for an exemption from any future court cases involving bicycles on county roads. The supervisors’ decision follows a $350,000 settlement in a Crawford County lawsuit filed after a man …

Minn. Attorney General Swanson Targets 3rd Insurance Firm

After settling a similar case with a big industry player, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit against a smaller insurance firm that allegedly sold unsuitable deferred annuities to senior citizens. Swanson’s lawsuit against Midland National Life Insurance is …

New Markets

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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. Solo/Small Firm Lawyers PL Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona LLC offers a …

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. Military Housing Nuts & Bolts: Venture Insurance Programs has introduced a proprietary guaranteed cost program …