Minnesota News

Rating Roundup: Ironshore

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Ironshore Insurance Ltd. and Ironshore Reinsurance Ltd. (both of Bermuda). Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb-” of Ironshore’s …

Minnesota Lawmakers OK Compromise on Suing Home, Auto Insurers

The Minnesota Legislature approved this week a compromise bill giving consumers more clout in court when they disagree with their home and auto insurance companies. The legislation passed the Senate 47-15 and the House 93-39. It now goes to Gov. …

Cereal Link to Salmonella Strain Probed in North Dakota, Other States

At least 23 people in 14 states, including North Dakota, have been sickened by the same strain of salmonella found in two breakfast cereals recalled by Malt-O-Meal, the federal Food and Drug Administration said Saturday. Officials in Minnesota are investigating …

Welch Named Chief Financial Officer at Grange Insurance

Grange Mutual Casualty Co. announced today that Randy Montelone will retire at year end after 29 years of service with the company. Tom Welch, current president of Grange Life Insurance Co., a Grange subsidiary, will be assuming the role of …

Transportation Board Head Clarifies Stance against Bridge Collapse Hearing

The National Transportation Safety Board’s leader attempted Tuesday to dispel concerns that the panel’s stance against a public hearing on the Interstate 35W bridge collapse was due to a power struggle with Minnesota highway officials. NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker said …

Indiana Insurance Plans Four School Safety Seminars in Illinois

Indiana Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, recently announced that it is hosting four Safer Schools Seminars in Illinois during April. Designed for superintendents, principals, resource officers, and risk managers, these free, half-day seminars inform school officials on …

3M Could Pay $56 million to Clean Up Eastern Twin Cities Sites

3M Co. will probably pay between $50 million and $56 million to clean up sites in the eastern Twin Cities that have been contaminated by chemicals that were once used in some of the company’s best-known products. The plans for …

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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

Minn. Girl’s Death Could Mean Lower Award, Experts Say

Experts say the death of 6-year-old Abigail Taylor from the injuries she suffered in a swimming pool accident probably means the targets of a lawsuit will pay less in damages. Abigail died nine months after she sat on a pool …

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. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …