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Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings

Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp. has been hit with a number of lawsuits that raise questions about its business dealings with agents who bought into its nationwide operation, which now boasts some 800 locations. Brooke Corp. itself …

News Currents

Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings But fast-growing franchisor denies misleading any agents Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp. has been hit with a number of lawsuits that raise questions about its business dealings with agents who bought …

My New Markets

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Declarations

Declarations Funeral director’s scam “I didn’t try to deceive anyone out of their money, I was just trying to maintain my business.” — Kent Kellog, 51, a former Indiana funeral home director accused of cashing in policies totaling more than …

Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings

Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp. has been hit with a number of lawsuits that raise questions about its business dealings with agents who bought into its nationwide operation, which now boasts some 800 locations. Brooke Corp. itself …

News Currents

Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings But fast-growing franchisor denies misleading any agents Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp. has been hit with a number of lawsuits that raise questions about its business dealings with agents who bought …

Declarations

Funeral director’s scam “I didn’t try to deceive anyone out of their money, I was just trying to maintain my business.” — Kent Kellog, 51, a former Indiana funeral home director accused of cashing in policies totaling more than $100,000 …

My New Markets

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Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings

Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp. has been hit with a number of lawsuits that raise questions about its business dealings with agents who bought into its nationwide operation, which now boasts some 800 locations. Brooke Corp. itself …

Figures

103 The number of Mississippi cases relating to Hurricane Katrina claims included in a settlement with State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. last month. Terms of the settlement are confidential, said attorney Chip Merlin. Forty-seven of the 103 policyholders involved had …