Minnesota News

Storms Force 1,000 From Ohio Homes; Damage Continues in Midwest

More than 1,000 people were flooded out of their homes after heavy rain that swamped communities across the American Midwest sent Ohio’s rivers spilling over their banks, the governor said. The storm’s death toll also rose when three people were …

Governors Urged to Back OFC Legislation

Two former governors urged the National Governors Association to back federal legislation that would implement an optional federal charter regulatory system in the insurance industry. “The success of the insurance industry, a major revenue producer for state governments, depends on …

Flooding Worsens in Iowa, Wis., Minn. as Storms Continue Across Midwest

Widespread flooding continued this week across northern and central Iowa as thunderstorms and strong winds destroyed buildings, cut off power and left roads and homes underwater. Northern Iowa, already flooded from storms over the previous two days, received another six …

Fireman’s Fund Introduces Coverage for Collector Cars

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has introduced insurance especially designed for collector car owners. The collector car market has expanded substantially over the last several years. It includes traditional collector cars such as the Ford Model A, Chrysler Desoto and Packard …

Former Minn. Executive to Lead GOP Convention Fundraising Effort

A retired insurance company executive will take the lead role in promoting and raising money for the 2008 Republican National Convention. The local host committee planning for the GOP gathering announced that Doug Leatherdale will become chairman. Leatherdale is the …

Lawmakers Evaluate Minn. 2007 Disasters from Fires to Bridge Collapse

From its northern tip to its southern border, Minnesota is getting roughed up in 2007. The state has seen fire, floods and a fallen bridge. “It has been one thing after another,” said Judson Freed, past president of the Association …

Golf car risk and liability management

I remember it very clearly. We were playing Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen, Minn., up the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. We were on a mini-golf vacation that brought us through Duluth, up to Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik …

Golf car risk and liability management

I remember it very clearly. We were playing Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen, Minn., up the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. We were on a mini-golf vacation that brought us through Duluth, up to Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik …

IISI Offers Courier/Package Delivery Program

Innovative Insurance Solutions, Inc., an insurance advisor specializing in transportation risks, has launched a new program specifically for couriers/package delivery and others in the expedited local delivery industry. IISI is the exclusive program manager, with the authority to quote, bind …

Conn. Physicians Sue Insurers, Alleging They Favor Designated Doctors

A Connecticut physicians group has sued three insurance companies, claiming they steer patients to certain doctors designated as elite to cut costs. In a lawsuit filed in Danbury Superior Court, the Fairfield County Medical Association accused Cigna Corp. and UnitedHealth …