Researchers have developed a trio of pole-climbing serpentine robots designed to take the place of construction workers tasked with dangerous jobs such as inspecting high-rises or underwater bridge piers. The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering …
Martha Lester-Mittenzwei recently joined the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW) as its new director of Education and Membership. Mittenzwei began her insurance career in the agency ranks, working her way from acustomer service position to overseeing the entire property …
Donegal Group Inc. recently reported that it had completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Sheboygan Falls Insurance Co. The acquisition was approximately $12 million, which includes a surplus contribution of $8.5 million to support the …
The Texas Department of Insurance announced enforcement actions that became final during October include three license revocations and fines and restitution totaling $42,600. An order imposing disciplinary measures becomes final 20 days after the agent or insurance company has received …
Congressional candidates from the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin pulled in big donations from a variety of insurance industry interests in 2008, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a …
U.S. Senate Candidates (Not all those listed were up for election in November 2008) Obama, Barack (D) $1,512,257 Durbin, Dick (D-IL) $128,750 Bayh, Evan (D-IN) $1,000 Lugar, Richard G (R-IN) $750 Harkin, Tom (D-IA) $90,580 Grassley, Chuck (R-IA) $61,950 Roberts, …
Safeco Insurance and Indiana Insurance, both Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies, recently announced key management appointments to lead their respective personal and commercial lines operations in their Midwest territory. Christopher T. Allen was named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and Midwest …
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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …
Law enforcement authorities in several Midwestern states are participating in a regional crackdown on holiday motorists who violate seat belt and other traffic safety laws. Midwest administrator Michael Witter with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the effort is …
Tim Fleming, president of RJF Agencies, has been named to a three-year term on the board of directors of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB), a trade association representing domestic and international commercial insurance agents and brokers. Fleming …
