November 30, 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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …
November 16, 2008
Mike Kreidler and Monica Lindeen have won the elections for top insurance regulators in their respective states. In Montana, Democrat Lindeen beat Republican Duane Grimes for the position of State Auditor. Lindeen considers herself a consumer advocate. She pledged “to …
November 16, 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. Employer Stop Loss Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. provides customized stop loss solutions for sponsors …
November 16, 2008
Barack Obama wasn’t the only one to make history Nov. 4 when he was elected the first black U.S. president. Statehouses also broke ground on several fronts. New Hampshire became the first state in U.S. history to give women the …
November 16, 2008
In a tight race that was not officially called until early on Nov. 5, incumbent Republican Adam Hamm was elected North Dakota insurance commissioner. He narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Fargo state Representative Jasper Schneider. Hamm was appointed in February 2008, …
November 14, 2008
The Montana Captive Insurance Association Inc. is applauding the election of Monica Lindeen as the new state auditor. The state auditor also serves as insurance commissioner and regulates captive insurance companies. During her campaign, Lindeen demonstrated an interest in the …
November 14, 2008
Safeco Insurance and Liberty Northwest, both Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies, recently announced key management appointments to lead their respective personal and commercial lines operations in their Northwest territory. Rebecca L. Fann has been named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and …
November 12, 2008
Montana State Auditor John Morrison has issued a final agency decision in favor of Montana’s Securities Department in its case against Mid-America Energy Inc. and its officers Gary Milby, Clinton Goff and Sy Schaiken. The Department previously alleged the company …
November 11, 2008
A national consumer group says state insurance departments vary in the quality of the information they provide consumers online, with only six states doing an excellent job. State insurance department websites in 6 states were found to be “excellent” in …
November 5, 2008
Candidates Mike Kreidler and Monica Lindeen have won the elections for top insurance regulators in their respective states. In Montana, Democrat Lindeen received 235,232 votes beating out Republican Duane Grimes’ 206,735 votes for the position of State Auditor. The Secretary …