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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. …

Mich. Meat Company Recalls 129,000 Pounds of Beef Products

A Michigan meat company is recalling 129,000 pounds of beef products because of possible E. coli contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The meat products are made by Davis Creek Meats and Seafood and were made for Gordon Food …

Iowa Hawkeye-Security Expands Automated Inland Marine Offerings

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hawkeye-Security Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced it is now offering Inland Marine coverage through new upgrades to Commercial IQ, the company’s Web-based application for commercial lines. Commercial IQ now allows agents to write …

Minn. Western National Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results

Western National Insurance Group today reported on its financial results for 2007 through March 31. These numbers reflect the pooled results of Western National Mutual Insurance Co., Western National Assurance Co., Farmers Home Mutual Insurance Co., Western Home Insurance Co. …

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 nearly five years ago lost a legal battle this week to have his insurance company pay the injured player. The 3rd District Court …

Western National Insurance Announces Launch of Specialty Co.

Western National Insurance Group recently announced its plan to launch a new property/casualty insurance company with a focus on specialty lines of business. The Group currently has a wholly-owned company shell, Pioneer Insurance Co., which will be renamed “Pioneer Specialty …