South Dakota News

Chubb To Offer Wildfire Property Protection in 13 Western States

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 …

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. Pizza Delivery Program Market Detail: IPC offers hired and non-owned auto coverage for food delivery …

South Dakota High Court Says Auto Insurance Covers Gun Accident

The South Dakota Supreme Court says an auto insurance policy covers injuries caused when a rifle accidentally fired in a pickup being used to drive deer hunters to the field. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the ankle November 2001 …

South Dakota Governor Seeks Winter Snowstorm Aid

The South Dakota governor has asked for a presidential disaster declaration to help cover the costs from an early May snowstorm in western South Dakota. His office says there was more than $7.5 million in damage to public facilities in …

One Year after Tornado, Greensburg Still Struggling to Survive

Unlike Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, one year after a devastating tornado destroyed their town, many in Greensburg, Kan. are still not able to go home. Some 700 residents remain in the town that once had a population of …

South Dakota High Court Says Auto Insurance Covers Gun Accident

The South Dakota Supreme Court says an auto insurance policy covers injuries caused when a rifle accidentally fired in a pickup being used to drive deer hunters to the field. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the ankle November 2001 …

Flood Warnings Issued in South Dakota after Record-setting Blizzard

Warm weather on the heels of a record-setting blizzard late last week (week of April 28 – May 2, 2008) in western South Dakota has led to threats of flooding as the snow melts. A flood warning was in effect …

People

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 …

Defining ‘Professional Services’ For Specialty Policies Not Always Easy

Professional services” can have connotations ranging from racy “professional” call girls to the more mundane accountants, doctors, lawyers and engineers. From an insurance perspective, liability arising out of “professional services” is generally covered under specialty policies — such as malpractice, …

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. Human Services Nuts & Bolts: Travis Pederesen and Associates is offering general liability, professional, umbrella, …