Montana News

Senators Seek State Alternatives to Medical Liability System

Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., ranking member of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo, chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, have introduced legislation to promote state-based demonstrations of alternatives to current medical tort liability …

Montana Worried About Pending Workers’ Compensation Ruling

A case before the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court could potentially create a $300 million deficit for the state’s workers’ compensation system. The case before Workers’ Compensation Judge Mike McCarter could, if successful, force the Montana State Fund and other workers’ …

Montana Worried About Pending Workers’ Compensation Ruling

A case before the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court could potentially create a $300 million deficit for the state’s workers’ compensation system. The case before Workers’ Compensation Judge Mike McCarter could, if successful, force the Montana State Fund and other workers’ …

National Alliance Announces 2005 Outstanding CSR of the Year Award Winners

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research has announced the selection of the state winners of the 2005 National Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. This honor originated in 1991 to recognize the contributions of customer service representatives within …

Montana Worried About Pending Work Comp Ruling

A case before the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court could potentially create a $300 million deficit for the state workers’ compensation insurance system. The case before Workers’ Compensation Judge Mike McCarter could, if successful, force the Montana State Fund and other …

Florida AG Wins Lawsuit in Sale Involving Phony Insurance Bonds

Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist announced his office has won a lawsuit against a State of Washington-based company that sold fraudulent bonds purporting to eliminate the need for standard insurance coverage, a false claim that cost 425 Florida victims $300 …

Zurich N.A. Appoints Seven Executives to New Regional Positions

Zurich North America has announced the appointments of H. Lindy Hardman III, Jerry J. Blais, Joseph S. Murphy, M. Bradley Brown, Kathleen Dwyer, Matt Munson, Donald D. Doyle, Jr. to newly created regional executive positions. In their new roles, each …

People

Pan-American Life Insurance Company, headquartered in New Orleans, announced the selection of Carlos F. Mickan as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mickan’s appointment is effective June 20. Previously, Mickan served as senior vice president and CFO of Principal …

People & Places

Carlos Mickan Pan-American Life Insurance Company, headquartered in New Orleans, announced the selection of Carlos F. Mickan as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mickan’s appointment is effective June 20. Carol Fischer Previously, Mickan served as senior vice president …

AIA Names Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot as President

The American Insurance Association (AIA) has selected Marc Racicot, former governor of Montana, as president of the organization. Racicot joins AIA after serving as chairman of the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election campaign; in 2002, Racicot was elected chairman of the Republican …