Minnesota News

Encompass Adds New Products for Independent Agents in Minnesota

Minnesota insurance agents now can offer customers a new product that combines accident forgiveness and more discounts with rating tiers to help keep rates competitive, according to Northbrook, Ill.-based Encompass Insurance. New Encompass Edgesm offes agents the flexibility to write …

People

MyNewmarkets.com, the Web site with a searchable online directory that brings together agents seeking property/casualty insurance markets with the market providers, is expanding its content to include in-depth analysis and reporting on technical and coverage issues. Christopher J. Boggs has …

It Figures

$38 Million A Minnesota House-Senate panel agreed on a $38 million compensation package for victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. The lead negotiators were Sen. Ron Latz and Rep. Ryan Winkler. The total amount is closer to the House’s …

National Association of Insurance Women Formed From Need for Education

NAIW International took root in 1938, when Elsie B. Mayer and C. Bertha Rachofsky joined nine other Denver insurance women to form an organization for insurance education purposes, according to NAIW International. The two most challenging aspects facing Insurance Women …

Nevada Insurance Regulator to Retire

Longtime Nevada Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman has decided to retire effective Sept. 7, 2008, after a long regulatory career. Molasky-Arman was named commissioner in 1995 and has served under three governors. She is the longest-serving insurance commissioner in state history. …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Pizza Delivery Program Market Detail: IPC offers hired and non-owned auto coverage for food delivery …

Integrity Mutual Names Kath as President; Schinler Retires

Appleton, Wis.-based Integrity Mutual Insurance Company recently named Darin L. Kath as president-designate, effective June 2. Richard J. Schinler, current president and chief executive officer, will retire after 25 years with the company on Dec. 31, 2008. He will remain …

Iowa Company to Contest Citations in Worker’s Death

A company says it will contest citations issued by state safety regulators in a worker’s death at an ethanol plant under construction in northern Iowa. Kenneth Sterling, of Austin, Minn., died in February after being caught between a manlift and …

Western National’s Henderson Elected to Advisory Group’s Board of Directors

Edina, Minn.-based Western National Insurance Group today announced that Stuart Henderson, J.D., CPCU, president and CEO of Western National Insurance Group, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) as of its annual …

Minnesota Bridge Victims Get $38 Million Compensation Package

The Minnesota legislature has given final approval of a 38 million compensation package for victims of last year’s bridge collapse. The bill passed the Senate unanimously Monday, May 5th after clearing the House on a 127-5 vote. Senators observed a …