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Fraud Roundup

Neb. man sentenced for charging insurers for bogus auto glass repairs The Nebraska Department of Insurance announced in October that James Almond III, dba Viking Glass, was sentenced by District Court Judge Thomas Otepka on three felony counts of insurance …

Editor’s Note: Deer and cars don’t mix

With the California wild fires still raging and causing destruction to property and lives, and tornadoes and floods causing damage in other parts of the country — somehow discussing deer and automobile crashes doesn’t seem critical. But it is critical. …

Editor’s Note: Deer and cars don’t mix

With wild fires in California still raging and causing destruction to property and lives — somehow discussing deer/automobile crashes doesn’t seem critical. But it is critical, especially at this time of the year. Consider that over 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions …

My New Markets

Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40 percent of their professional staff …

My 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. Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for …

My New Markets

Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for propane, petroleum and fuel oil distributors. Coverages includes property, inland, commercial general liability, business auto and umbrella liability. p:Dollars: Up to $5 million. p:Carrier: Rated …

S.D. Court Says Insurance Does Not Cover Lawsuit on Wife Stealing

South Dakota’s public policy prevents insurance from covering damages in lawsuits against those accused of stealing another’s spouse, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The high court’s unanimous decision said an Aberdeen doctor cannot make an insurance company protect him …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, paying more …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, paying more …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway …