Nebraska News

Hawkeye-Security Insurance Named 2007 Top Partner by Mo. Agent Group

Hawkeye-Security Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has been named 2007 Top Partner insurer by the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). The award was presented to President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Lancaster during the MAIA annual …

Mich. Mother of Injured Man Could Receive Millions from State

The state of Nebraska may have to pay more than $9 million in damages because it failed to repair a faulty traffic-signal system in Schuyler more than eight years ago that led to a serious accident. The lawyer for the …

Auto crashes up, workplace injuries down according to Neb. Safety Council

Deaths from accidents have been increasing in Nebraska, becoming the fourth overall leading cause of death, according to figures from the Nebraska Safety Council. Accidental deaths had not ranked that high since 1998, but accounted for 741 Nebraska deaths in …

Report: N.C. among states with worst traffic, S.C. among best roads

Nearly 52 percent of U.S. urban Interstates are now congested and traffic fatality rates rose slightly, but road surface conditions and bridge conditions improved, according to the Reason Foundation’s latest annual highway performance report. “Gridlock isn’t going away,” said David …

Auto crashes up, workplace injuries down according to Neb. Safety Council

Deaths from accidents have been increasing in Nebraska, becoming the fourth overall leading cause of death, according to figures from the Nebraska Safety Council. Accidental deaths had not ranked that high since 1998, but accounted for 741 Nebraska deaths in …

Safeco Announces New Sale Regions, Field Leadership

Seattle-based Safeco has announced it has expanded its sales organization from five to nine regions, and has named executives to lead two of the new territories. “Independent insurance agents have consistently told us they want more personal contact,” said Spencer …

Auto Crashes Up, Workplace Injuries Down According to Neb. Safety Council

Deaths from accidents were increasing in Nebraska, becoming the fourth overall leading cause of death, according to figures from the Nebraska Safety Council. Accidental deaths had not ranked that high since 1998, but accounted for 741 Nebraska deaths in 2004, …

Rain Douses S.D. Wildfire that Killed One, Injured Two

Overnight rain and cooler temperatures dealt a “priceless” blow to a wildfire that has killed a homeowner, injured two firefighters and destroyed 27 houses, a top fire official said early Monday. Joe Lowe, state wildland fire coordinator, told crews at …

Iowa Hawkeye-Security Offers Violent Event Response Coverage for Schools

Hawkeye-Security Insurance recently announced that it will offer Violent Event Response Coverage beginning this month to its public and private school policyholders throughout the Midwest. Recognizing that most general liability policies do not cover many expenses and losses resulting from …

Farmers Offers New Parent Auto Discount in Neb., Mich., S.D.

The Farmers Insurance Group of Cos. recently announced that it will recognize new parents in the Midwestern states of Nebraska, Michigan, and South Dakota by offering a new parent discount auto insurance policy. The discount will be available to all …