Minnesota News

Okla.’s Oden Insurance Services Acquired by Thomson Corp.

The Thomson Corporation, based in Eagan, Minn., announced the acquisition of Tulsa, Okla.-based Oden Insurance Services Inc., a provider of insurance compliance and advisory information and workflow tools. Oden will be aligned with Thomson West in the company’s legal segment; …

Minn. Alcohol Related Deaths Increase by 11 Percent

The number of 2005 traffic deaths in Minnesota that involved alcohol increased 11 percent from the previous year, state public safety officials said. The Department of Public Safety released its impaired driving facts report Tuesday, saying that alcohol-related traffic accidents …

Congressman’s Widow Urges Senate to Ban Asbestos

The widow of a congressman who died from asbestos-related cancer has urged Congress to pass legislation that would ban the substance. Sue Vento told a Senate panel last week about the battle waged by her late husband, Bruce Vento, against …

Iowa Man Files Lawsuit Claiming Sexual Harassment at Work

An Iowa man has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was harassed at work because he is gay. David Quick, 43, filed the lawsuit in Polk County District Court, against Emco Enterprises Inc. He said when …

State Farm Announces $1.2 Billion Mutual Auto Policyholder Dividend

Western Heritage Names Horsman President

Western Heritage Insurance Co. has named Michael Horsman president. He has been acting president of the company since July 2006 and brings 30 years of insurance industry experience to the position. Prior to that, Horsman served as senior vice president …

People and Places

James W. Good, executive vice president of trucking industry insurer Baldwin and Lyons Inc. and president of its subsidiary insurance company, Protective Insurance Co., announced he will retire from the company in May 2007, after 42 years of service. Following …

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James W. Good, executive vice president of trucking industry insurer Baldwin and Lyons Inc. and president of its subsidiary insurance company, Protective Insurance Co., announced he will retire from the company in May 2007, after 42 years of service. Following …

Business Moves

Royal & Sun A state hearing officer recommended Delaware’s insurance commissioner approve the proposed management buyout and eventual dissolution of Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Group’s U.S. operations. The subject of a lengthy hearing last month, the proposed buyout awaits …

Glass Company Ordered to Stop Windshield Rebates in Wash.

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has ordered a national glass company to stop offering rebates to consumers who have their damaged vehicle windshields replaced by the company because the rebates violate state insurance laws. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner …