North Dakotans have endorsed a proposal to allow the governor to hire the state’s workers’ compensation director. An 11-member board now appoints the chief executive of the Workforce Safety and Insurance agency. Critics of WSI put an initiative on the …
In a tight race that was not officially called until early today, Nov. 5, incumbent Republican Adam Hamm has been elected North Dakota insurance commissioner. He narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Fargo state Representative Jasper Schneider. Hamm was appointed in February …
The race for the commissioner’s spot in North Dakota has been a lively exchange from the beginning. Incumbent Adam Hamm, a Republican, is running for his first four-year term as insurance commissioner. He was appointed by the Governor Hoeven earlier …
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. Eliminate Forced Placed Coverage Market Detail: John-Galt (SafetyNet) introduces a new insurance product eliminating force-placed …
Reagan Consulting and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) announced the Best Practices Agencies for 2008-2009. A total of 189 agencies from around the country maintained their Best Practices status this year, and one from each …
Reagan Consulting and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) announced the Best Practices Agencies for 2008-2009. A total of 189 agencies from around the country maintained their Best Practices status this year, and one from each …
Advocates for injured workers say an initiative that gives the governor power to hire North Dakota’s workers’ compensation director is only one of many changes needed in the system. “First of all, it’s a step in the right direction. We …
A former North Dakota workers’ compensation director is asking a judge to move his criminal trial from Bismarck to Fargo. Sandy Blunt faces two felony charges that accuse him of misspending Workforce Safety and Insurance funds during his time as …
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and businesses an estimated $11.5 billion for third-quarter property losses resulting from a total of 11 catastrophes in 22 states — the fourth-largest insured property loss in a third quarter since 1998, …
A legislative committee is demanding records from North Dakota’s state auditor involving the prosecution of the state’s former workers’ compensation director. The Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee approved a request by Dickinson Rep. Frank Wald for the documents. Material …
