Michigan News

Snapshot: Declarations

Health Care Challenge “While this case raises a host of complex constitutional issues, all seem to distill to the single question of whether or not Congress has the power to regulate — and tax — a citizen’s decision not to …

Michigan Court Lowers Threshold for Damage Suits Under No-Fault

The Michigan Supreme Court has made it easier for auto accident victims to sue for pain and suffering under the state’s no-fault law. The new court ruling lowers the threshold of what is considered a serious impairment of body function …

Declarations

Health Care Challenge “While this case raises a host of complex constitutional issues, all seem to distill to the single question of whether or not Congress has the power to regulate — and tax — a citizen’s decision not to …

DeLaney Joins Grange Insurance as VP of HR, Community Relations

Grange Insurance, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, announced that Doreen DeLaney has joined the company as vice president of human resources and community relations. In this role, she’ll lead all human resources functions, including recruiting and talent development, and will develop …

Pipeline Company Buying Homes Affected by Michigan Oil Spill

The Canadian company whose pipeline ruptured and dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil into a southern Michigan waterway is buying two homes affected by the spill, and several other homeowners are considering buyouts, its chief executive said Sunday. …

Fremont Michigan Reports Higher Earnings, Loss Experience in Q2

Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp Inc., a Michigan-exclusive property/casualty insurance carrier, reported revenues of $16 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 15.6 percent over the second quarter of 2009. Higher loss and loss adjustment expenses (LAE) …

Bostic Named President of Michigan Agents Group

LeRoy Bostic of Lewis & Thompson in Detroit has been named president of the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). He is the first African-American insurance agent to be named to this position, according to the association. The Michigan Association …

Illinois Insurance Regulators Want More Oversight on Health Rates

Illinois regulators will ask lawmakers for the authority to approve or deny health insurance rate increases, saying residents need protection from skyrocketing costs that aren’t justified. Currently there is nothing the state can do to stop rate increases, no matter …

Schinnerer Enhances Construction Management Program

Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. has made two enhancements to its construction management program to better meet the needs of policyholders. Effective immediately, there is no longer a residential cap in the Construction Management program. Schinnerer is now able …

Michigan Court Lowers Threshold for Damage Suits Under No-Fault

The Michigan Supreme Court has made it easier for auto accident victims to sue for pain and suffering under the state’s no-fault law. The new court ruling lowers the threshold of what is considered a serious impairment of body function …