Nebraska News

New Markets

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. Baseball/Softball Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida LLC is offering …

New Markets

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. EPLI Quick Indication Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona has the ability to …

Neb. Bill Would Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage for Some Mental Illnesses

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a big change in workers’ compensation law that could cost millions but that supporters say would provide needed help for injuries that often go unseen. Under the bill (LB1082) from Sen. Abbie Cornett of Bellevue, workers …

Neb. Committee Holds Hearing on Proposal to Abolish Credit Law

A national insurance group testified today against a bill to abolish Nebraska’s law regulating credit-based insurance scoring saying the practice benefits a majority of Nebraska consumers. The Washington, D.C.-based American Insurance Association (AIA), said that the Banking, Commerce and Insurance …

Wis. Senate Squeaks Through Bill to Ban Credit Scoring

With the 2008 legislative sessions now in full swing, many states are taking another look at the issue of insurers using credit scoring to underwrite or rate auto or homeowners insurance. Insurance trade groups are stepping up efforts in state …

Up in Smoke No More

States aim to prevent residential fires by requiring ‘fire safe’ cigarettes Movies — think Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart in “The Big Sleep” — often make cigarette smoking look glamorous. Of course, in reality, the practice is anything but. In …

Business Moves

Berkshire Hathaway, Swiss Re Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a 3 percent stake in Swiss Re. Swiss Re has also entered into a reinsurance contract with Berkshire Hathaway which will give it a share of Swiss Re’s property/casualty business. Swiss Re …

From Insurance to Candy

For former insurance pro, life really is a box of chocolates Although it’s been many years since See’s Candies President Brad Kinstler was at the helm of an insurance company, and even longer since he was involved in underwriting and …

Midwest Legislative Sessions Focus on Auto, Credit, Tort Reform

The Washington, D.C.-based the American Insurance Association (AIA) says state legislative sessions opening across the Midwest will see a focuc on proposals dealing with workers’ compensation, liability reform, auto insurance and credit-based insurance scoring.. “Preserving competitive marketplaces and defeating measures …

Donegal Mutual and Subsidiary Atlantic States to Change Pooling Agreement

Donegal Group Inc., based in Marietta, Pa., is moving to amend the intercompany pooling agreement between Donegal Mutual and Atlantic States Insurance Co., its largest insurance subsidiary. Subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, the proposed amendment will increase …