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Wis. SECURA Promotes Van Beek to Vice President, Agency Automation

Appleton-Wis.-based SECURA Insurance recently named Bob Van Beek vice president-Agency Automation. Previously, Van Beek served the company as director-Agency Automation. With his new title, Van Beek continues to lead the company’s group of field service professionals and internal automation help …

Wis. Heller Ehrman Adds Timothy W. Burns

Heller Ehrman recently announced that Timothy W. Burns has joined its Insurance Recovery practice in the firm’s Madison, Wis. office. A former American Bar Assn. Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee co-chair, Timothy Burns advises clients on all aspects of corporate indemnification …

Wis. Wausau Survey Reveals Trends in Lines of Commercial Insurance

Spurrred by advice from their agent or broker, commercial insurance buyers show increasing interest in buying more than one line of coverage from a carrier, according to a new survey commissioned by Wis.-based Wausau Insurance. Two-thirds (up from 58 percent …

Indictment Alleges Wis. Arson Scheme to Collect Insurance Money

A grocery store owner, her son and his girlfriend face federal charges in the fire that gutted the business last year, allegedly as part of a scheme to collect just over $794,000 in insurance money. Mayneng Xiong, 51, owner of …

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Allied Medical Organizations PL/GL Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those businesses that provide medical services directly to …

Wis. R&R Insurance Names Harrison Executive Vice President

Wisconsin-based Insurance Services, Inc., recently named Mike Harrison as executive vice president. Based at R&R Insurance Services’ headquarters location in Waukesha, Harrison will be directly involved with the placement of middle market accounts for business throughout the state. Harrison held …

Wis. hockey player loses 5-year battle with insurance company

An adult hockey player who punched an opponent in the face during a heated game in Appleton,Wis., nearly five years ago lost a legal battle to have his insurance company pay the injured player. The 3rd District Court of Appeals …

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Antique Home Insurance Nuts & Bolts: MiddleOak is offering the insurance designed exclusively for antique homes. Comprehensive coverage (similar to a high value home policy) for pre-1930 homes with coverage at $250,000 to $5 million. Endorsed by a historical trust. …

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Antique Home Insurance Nuts & Bolts: MiddleOak is offering the insurance designed exclusively for antique homes. Comprehensive coverage (similar to a high value home policy) for pre-1930 homes with coverage at $250,000 to $5 million. Endorsed by a historical trust. …

Wis. hockey player loses 5-year battle with insurance company

An adult hockey player who punched an opponent in the face during a heated game in Appleton, Wis., nearly five years ago lost a legal battle to have his insurance company pay the injured player. The 3rd District Court of …