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Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is President Barack Obama’s choice for secretary of health and human services. Sebelius, 60, is seen as a solid choice to head HHS because as a governor responsible for the Medicaid program in Kansas, she faced …
Japanese Officials Hear About Auto Insurance From Michigan Chief
Earlier this month, Michigan Insurance Commissioner Ken Ross met with Japanese officials to discuss how the agency regulates automobile insurance in Michigan. The Michigan officials met with Kunio Nakajima, director of Government Compensation Office, Accidents Compensation Division, Road Transport Bureau …
As Credit Scores Fall, Criticism of Insurers’ Credit Scoring Rises
Consumer Advocates Focus on How Insurers Treat Insureds in Difficult Economic, Credit Climate With consumers’ credit scores dropping as lenders tighten credit terms, insurance consumer advocates are stepping up their criticism of the use of credit scores by insurance companies. …
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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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail: NAS Insurance Services Inc. gives agents the ability to provide …
Michigan Retirement Plan Is Lead Plaintiff in Securities Suit Against AIG
Michigan Treasurer Robert Kleine and Attorney General Mike Cox say Michigan has been named lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against American International Group Inc. (AIG). The State of Michigan Retirement Systems invested in AIG on behalf of more …
Snowmobile Deaths in Michigan Decline
Deaths from snowmobile crashes decreased slightly in Michigan this winter, despite the heavy snowfall. The Michigan Association of Insurance Agents says 20 people died from injuries in snowmobiling accidents, down from 22 during the winter of 2007-08. The association says …
Fired Michigan Salesman Sues, Claiming Weight, Age Bias
A 61-year-old Bloomfield Hills, Michigan man has sued his former employer, claiming he was fired from a $75,000-a-year salesman’s job because of his waistline. But the employer says Patrick J. Ronayne was let go because of his performance, not his …
Michigan Lawmakers Seek to Change Drug Maker Liability Law
Michigan House Democrats again are trying to change Michigan’s law shielding prescription drug makers from legal liability if their product was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. A House committee approved bills by 10-5 and 9-5 votes this week …
Reisling Joins Motorists Mutual Commercial Lines in Ohio, Michigan
Kelly Reisling is joining Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. as assistant vice president, Commercial Lines Division, responsible for the Ohio and Michigan territories. Reisling brings 20 years of experience to the position. Her track record includes managing teams of underwriters and …
Michigan Uncovers Agency’s Fake Auto Insurance Certificate Scheme
Michigan officials have warned consumers that they may have unknowingly purchased fraudulent automobile insurance certificates from a Detroit-based insurance agency named Fender Bender Insurance Agency. The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) has ordered Fender Bender to cease and …
