May 30, 2008
Owners of pit bulls, Rottweilers and Doberman pinchers in Kenmare, N.D. won’t have to get rid of them, if they license the dogs and keep them secure. Kenmare City Council members had considered a ban on some dog breeds they …
May 29, 2008
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘B ‘(Fair) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “bb” of the Republic Western Insurance Group, which consists of Republic Western Insurance Company of Phoenix, Ariz., and its wholly …
May 27, 2008
In the first of what may be several lawsuits by former employees of North Dakota’s Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) agency, a former fraud investigator says several top WSI officials illegally schemed to fire him. Todd Flanagan’s lawsuit, filed in …
May 23, 2008
The North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) board of directors approved the 2008-2009 premium rate plan on Thursday, May 22nd. While the new rating plan begins July 1, 2008, it calls for no change in statewide premium rates, overall …
May 22, 2008
Thermo Technologies, LLC, has teamed with The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and a Montana-based fire-fighting company to provide wildfire property protection to Chubb policyholders in 13 western states, creating a large, private wildfire protection network. Announced on the eve …
May 19, 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. Pizza Delivery Program Market Detail: IPC offers hired and non-owned auto coverage for food delivery …
May 15, 2008
State officials say the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide nearly $5 million to rebuild the school in the town of Northwood after a tornado last August. The announcement came from the state’s congressional delegation and Gov. John Hoeven. Officials …
May 5, 2008
Grange Mutual Casualty Co. announced that Randy Montelone will retire at year end after 29 years of service with the company. Tom Welch, current president of Grange Life Insurance Co., a Grange subsidiary, assumes the role of chief financial officer …
May 5, 2008
At least 23 people in 14 states, including North Dakota, have been sickened by the same strain of salmonella found in two breakfast cereals recalled by Malt-O-Meal, the federal Food and Drug Administration said. Officials in Minnesota are investigating whether …
May 5, 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. Human Services Nuts & Bolts: Travis Pederesen and Associates is offering general liability, professional, umbrella, …