A Wisconsin Senate Committee has killed the “all sums” bill, a measure vehemently opposed by the insurance industry. A.B. 222 (Senate Bill 137), was defeated in the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Insurance by a vote of 6-1 on Sept. …
This recurring feature examines insurance coverage decisions in the Midwest’s appellate courts, as compiled by the New York-based law firm of Goldberg Segalla LLC and edited by insurance lawyer Kevin T. Merriman (kmerriman@goldbergsegalla.com). Cain vs. Griffin (Indiana Court of Appeals, …
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers in the Midwest rose to the challenge, not only by getting adjusters on the ground as quickly as possible, but offering volunteer services and monetary contributions as well. The efforts ranging from the …
This recurring feature examines insurance coverage decisions in the Midwest’s appellate courts, as compiled by the New York-based law firm of Goldberg Segalla LLC and edited by insurance lawyer Kevin T. Merriman (kmerriman@goldbergsegalla.com). Cain vs. Griffin (Indiana Court of Appeals, …
David W. Tralka InsurBanc, the financial services provider to independent insurance agents, has named David W. Tralka as its new president and chief executive officer. Tralka is replacing Michael Herlihy, who served as president since the bank’s founding in 2001. …
The Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award to the Young Agents Committee of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (PIIAI). The award was …
Minnesota agent Mike Donohoe received the most distinguished honor the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) bestows upon an individual when he was presented with the Woodworth Memorial Award at the 2005 Big “I” Convention in …
Effective immediately THOMCO can quote, bind, accept payment and issue policies on line, in one transaction, at www.afds.com! This program offers outstanding coverage to in-home child care providers including General Liability protection up to $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $3,000,000 aggregate and …
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has promoted Colleen Reitan to president and chief operating officer. Reitan, formerly Blue Cross’ executive vice president of operations, joined the Eagan, Minn.-based health insurer in 1982. Blue Cross also promoted Denise McKenna …
The Board of Directors of The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. has unanimously elected President and Chief Executive Officer Jay S. Fishman to the additional post of chairman, effective immediately. Robert I. Lipp, who had held that position since the …
