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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. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

What America’s Young Insurance Agents Like Most About Being Agents

According to a new Insurance Journal survey, among the many things America’s young independent insurance agents like about their jobs is the money. Forty-three percent pull in between $51,000 and $100,000 a year, with a healthy 22 percent earning in …

25 Wisconsin Snowmobilers Killed in Crashes During Season

Some places in extreme northern Wisconsin have up to 14 inches of new snow, but a state safety expert still says the snowmobiling season is officially over. Gary Eddy of the state Department of Natural Resources says 25 riders died …

America’s Young Insurance Agents Love Their Jobs

A substantial majority of America’s young independent insurance agents β€” 81 percent β€”say they have found their permanent career and are in the agency business for the long haul, according to a new Insurance Journal survey. Also, whether they were …

NOAA: Major U.S. Flooding A Sign Of Things To Come

Major floods that struck America’s heartland last week offer a preview of the spring seasonal outlook, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service. Several factors will contribute to above-average flood conditions, including record rainfall in some …

Fire at Wisconsin Civil War Museum Damages Estimated to be $200,000

A fire at a Kenosha, Wis. Civil War museum caused smoke and water damage. Kenosha Fire Battalion Chief Matt Haerter says the fire appeared to be active for hours before a maintenance worker heard alarms go off. Authorities believe spontaneously …

Rhodebeck Elected State Auto Insurance Cos. Vice President

Lyle D. Rhodebeck was recently named director of operational effectiveness of the State Auto Insurance Companies and was elected vice president by the Boards of Directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co., State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Co., State …

Study: Massachusetts Workers Comp Claims Costs Grew Rapidly

Workers’ compensation costs per claim in Massachusetts were typical among 14 study states, but grew rapidly in four out of five study years, including a nearly 10 percent increase in 2005 claims evaluated in 2006. The study by a Cambridge, …

People

Kenneth A. Bowles as been named the 2008 PIA National Professional Agent of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. Bowles was honored for his work on behalf of professional insurance agents, his commitment to the highest …