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Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

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Bob Lund, vice president and general counsel of SFM Mutual Insurance Co. since 1998, has been chosen as SFM’s new president and chief executive officer, Board Chair Truman Jeffers recently announced. Lund succeeds Pat Johnson, who is retiring after 14 …

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Mortgage Company E&O/Fidelity Bond Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. has insurance packages for the mortgage industry covering both mortgage brokers and bankers. Coverages include professional liability, fidelity/crime bond, mortgage impairment and employment practices liability. Dollars: $300,000 to $5 million. Carrier: …

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Earthquake Nuts and Bolts: Wholesale Connection Insurance Services, located in Woodland Hills, Calif., added a new carrier to its list of Earthquake markets in California. Dollars: Capacity in zones A, B and E is $2,500,000 for primary and $5 million …

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My New Markets Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of …

Minn. Legislature, Governor Still Face Core Disputes on Insurance Issues

Some obstacles to finishing the 2007 Minnesota legislative session on time slid away last week, although key elements of the state budget were still in flux. Democrats bowed to Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s wishes on two items that drew explicit veto …

Minn. ‘Good Faith’ Insurance Bill Spurs Fight at Capitol

A bruising battle between insurance companies and trial lawyers in Minnesota over a one-page bill that would expand the rights of people to sue insurers continues to provoke heated debates. The legislation would make insurance companies liable for damages if …

Minn. Senate Votes to Examine Health Risks from 3M Co. Chemicals

With traces of industrial chemicals linked to 3M Co. products turning up in more places, legislators are demanding that state scientists step up their examination of health risks and are allocating money for testing and drinking-water filters. The state Senate …

Minn. Oswald Cos. Appoint Vice President, Healthcare Practice Leader

Minn.-based Oswald Cos. recently announced the appointment of Raymond C. Longo as vice president, healthcare practice leader. In his new position, Longo will be responsible for expanding Oswald’s client services through the innovation of new insurance and risk management products, …

Minn. SFM Mutual Names Bob Lund New President, CEO

Bob Lund, vice president and general counsel of SFM Mutual Insurance Co. since 1998, has been chosen as SFM’s new president and chief executive officer, Board Chair Truman Jeffers recently announced. Lund succeeds Pat Johnson, who is retiring after 14 …