Minnesota News

Ohio Grange Insurance Names Michael Fergang Chief Information Officer

Michael Fergang has assumed the role of vice president and chief information officer for Grange Insurance, succeeding former CIO Charlie Carter, who will retire December 29, 2006. Fergang joined Grange in 2001 and has served as both assistant vice president …

People and Places

The Allstate Corporation announced a leadership transition, which will occur over the next 18 months. Edward M. Liddy, currently chairman and chief executive officer, plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2006. Thomas J. Wilson, currently president …

Making Hartford shine again as insurance capital

While other states from Minnesota to New Hampshire compete to attract the insurance sector by lowering premium taxes and extending incentives, Connecticut thinks it has the best offer: an unmatched talent pool of insurance managers, underwriters and actuaries. Connecticut government, …

Making Hartford shine again as insurance capital

While other states from Minnesota to New Hampshire compete to attract the insurance sector by lowering premium taxes and extending incentives, Connecticut thinks it has the best offer: an unmatched talent pool of insurance managers, underwriters and actuaries. Connecticut government, …

People

The Allstate Corporation announced a leadership transition, which will occur over the next 18 months. Edward M. Liddy, currently chairman and chief executive officer, plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2006. Thomas J. Wilson, currently president …

People Pat Arthur, a partner in the Dallas insurance and risk management firm McQueary, Henry, Bowles, Troy, has been appointed president-elect of the Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas. He will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations for the IIAD, …

People

The Society of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters elected new officers and governors. They are: President Betsey L. Brewer, senior vice president of The Rule Co. in Pasadena, Calif. President-Elect James L. Britt, managing director of Marsh USA Inc. in Charlotte, …

Prosecutors Say Minn. UnitedHealth Case Could Lead to Charges

Criminal charges could be part of the fallout from the apparent stock options backdating that led to the coming departure of the chief executive at UnitedHealth Group Inc., two former federal prosecutors said. They said William McGuire, who stepped down …

Westall Joins Collins as SVP-Accounting and Claims

Kristine (Kris) Westall has joined Minneapolis-based reinsurance intermediary Collins as senior vice president, Accounting and Claims, bringing to her new position over 20 years’ experience with reinsurance brokers in claims handling and fiduciary accounting. “Our Fiduciary Accounting and Claims Department …

N.H. and Vt. Prevent Bridge Ice with High-Tech Sensor

Drivers heading into New Hampshire from Vermont on Interstate 89 this winter will have some high-tech help to keep them on the road. Crews this week finished installing a sophisticated system that uses sensors to detect when ice is about …