Kansas News

Legislation to Expand Liability Risk Retention Act Introduced into Congress

Legislation designed to modernize the federal Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) of 1986 was introduced into Congress yesterday. H.R. 5792, or the “Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008,” would allow risk retention groups (RRGs) to write property …

Wrongful Firing Lawsuit against Missouri Governor Moved to Capital

A judge has agreed with Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt’s request to switch a wrongful firing lawsuit by a former staff attorney from suburban Kansas City to the capital. But the judge has yet to decide whether a defamation claim brought …

Insurers Keen on NCAA’s Basket-Full of Opportunities

The University of Kansas men’s basketball team may have been the big winner at last night’s NCAA championship — but when it comes to the NCAA’s bonanza of sponsorship benefits from basketball and other sports, some insurers say they’re big …

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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

People

The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority has hired Glenn A. Pomeroy as CEO. Pomeroy has extensive experience in public service positions, including former commissioner of insurance of North Dakota. In addition, Pomeroy has served as North Dakota securities …

Push for Federal Regulation is Call Ror No Regulation

Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to the president of American Insurance Association Gov. Marc Racicot. I read with interest your letter and news release calling for state insurance regulators to reconsider their opposition to an optional federal charter …

Missouri Department Lists Additional Producer Licensing Test Locations

In March, the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration announced that it contracted with Pearson VUE to conduct producer licensing examinations. In an effort to accommodate the number of individuals seeking licensure, Pearson VUE is adding three …

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. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

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. Liquor Liability with Assault and Battery Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing …