September 19, 2005
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. …
September 19, 2005
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, …
September 19, 2005
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 …
September 19, 2005
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, …
September 19, 2005
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. …
September 12, 2005
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 …
September 12, 2005
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 …
September 12, 2005
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 …
September 12, 2005
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 …
September 12, 2005
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 …