April 18, 2008
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 …
April 16, 2008
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. …
April 16, 2008
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 …
April 15, 2008
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 …
April 10, 2008
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 …
April 10, 2008
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 …
April 9, 2008
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 …
April 7, 2008
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 …
April 7, 2008
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 …
April 7, 2008
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 …