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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. Preferred Restaurants – Liquor Liability Nuts & Bolts: A program for liquor liability is available …

Lawsuit Filed Against Iowa-based Insurer for Churchgoing Christians

Two fair-housing groups have sued an Iowa insurance company that pays policyholders’ church tithes if an injury at home leads to lost income. The insurance company also doubles medical limits if someone is hurt while involved in a church-related activity …

Iowa Groups Ask Lawmakers to Consider Bicycle Liability Laws

Several groups are looking into the possibility of a bill that would protect counties from liability lawsuits related to annual bicycling events in the state. State and county officials met with bicycle clubs and event promoters in Des Moines to …

Insurance Compact Adopts ’08 Budget

The Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission adopted a $1.4 million 2008 budget by a vote of its full membership in a public teleconference yesterday. Following a comprehensive comment period, including a public hearing before its Management Committee last week, the …

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. Privacy General Liability Nuts & Bolts: Insurebest.com is offering privacy general liability on an occurrence …

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. Privacy General Liability Nuts & Bolts: Insurebest.com is offering privacy general liability on an occurrence …

New Players Enter the E&O Market … But Some Agents May Not See Rates Decline

Despite a rosier outlook in the agents’ errors and omissions (E&O) insurance market compared with years past, many insurance agents still faced rate increases in their E&O coverage in 2007 and anticipate further rate hikes in 2008. New players are …

Iowa Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal in Electrical Fire Lawsuit

A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturers of a lamp and an extension cord. The suit came after a fire caused nearly $90,000 damage to a Des Moines home in 2004. …

My New Markets

Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering a List Bill Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Program that allows coverage for all residents of an apartment complex on a list bill, monthly pay basis. No credit score underwriting …

Editor’s Note: Deer and cars don’t mix

With the California wild fires still raging and causing destruction to property and lives, and tornadoes and floods causing damage in other parts of the country — somehow discussing deer and automobile crashes doesn’t seem critical. But it is critical. …