Nebraska News

Acordia to Double Omaha Operations

Chicago-based Acordia Inc., America’s largest bank-owned insurance brokerage and a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co., has acquired the assets and business of Care Insurance Services, headquartered in Omaha, Neb. Care Insurance Services, which provides risk management solutions for long-term …

AmTrust North America Offers Workers’ Comp Market

AmTrust North America is offering a workers’ compensation market. The market includes: Dollars: Minimum premium of $500. No deductibles. Carrier: Rated “A-“. Technology Insurance Co., Rochdale Insurance Co. Admitted market. States Available: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, …

Colo.-based ICAT Announces Two New Staff Additions

Boulder, Colo.-based International Catastrophe Insurance Managers, LLC (ICAT), announced that John Beck and John Johnson have been appointed to the position of senior vice president and regional executive officer for the Company. Beck will lead ICAT’s expansion on the Eastern …

N.C. Auto Rates Drop to Ninth-Lowest in U.S.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance noted that a report released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) indicates that North Carolina has the ninth lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, breaking into the top 10 after hovering …

NCOIL Scoring Model Reportedly Garners Support in States

The reported increasing popularity of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Insurance Scoring Model Act and the publication of two significant studies showing an irrefutable link between credit-based insurance scores and risk of loss have apparently helped to mitigate …

Best Places Iowa Mutual Under Positive Review

A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of “B” (Fair) of Dewitt-based Iowa Mutual Group under review with positive implications. This rating action acknowledges the agreement between Iowa Mutual Group and Motorists Insurance Group to form a strategic …

AAI Says Pa. Motorcycle Helmet Legislation Headed for Wrong Turn

A bill sent to the governor on Tuesday repealing Pennsylvania’s 35-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law is ill-advised and should be vetoed, according to a long-time advocate of vehicular safety. The bill (SB 259), which would remove the helmet requirement for …

IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar

The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on July 31. The course will be held at the San Antonio …

IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar

The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on July 31. The course will be held at the San Antonio …

NAII Seeks to Alter Proposed Neb. Ethics Rule

The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) is seeking to ensure that a Nebraska Supreme Court proposed rule regarding the unauthorized practice of law does not adversely affect the insurance industry. The issue of unauthorized practice of law has been …