Wisconsin News

Wausau Insurance Names Doyle President, Chief Operating Officer

Wisconsin-based Wausau Insurance recently named Susan Doyle president and chief operating officer (COO). Wausau Insurance (“Wausau”) comprises the operations of Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, Wausau General Insurance Co., Wausau Business Insurance Co. and Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co. Wausau Insurance …

Markel American to Sell Collector Car Coverage

Markel American Insurance Co. introduced a new Collector Vehicle Insurance program. This program joins its other specialty personal lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products. The program provides coverage for a variety of collector vehicles including antique autos and …

Lange Promoted to Branch V.P. of The Hartford’s Houston Office

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. reported the promotion of Jeffrey Lange to branch vice president of the company’s Houston office. Prior to earning this promotion, Lange served as branch manager in Houston. The position of branch vice president is …

Ratings Recap: Harleysville, TIG Specialty, Co-Operative, Crusader, Pacific Star

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable on all ratings of the Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, including the publicly-traded holding company, Harleysville Group Inc. (HGIC). Best also affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) …

Two Midwest Offices of Engle Martin & Associates Relocate

The Minneapolis and Chicago offices of Engle Martin & Associates, Inc., a national independent insurance adjusting and claims administration firm, have moved to expanded facilities, the company recently announced. The Minneapolis office, whose service area includes the core states of …

Contractor Sends Letters to Wis. Residents at Risk for Identity Theft

Wisconsin residents at risk for identity theft have been mailed letters explaining how they can sign up for free credit monitoring and receive special insurance. State contractor EDS Corporation of Texas sent some of the letters on Saturday, Jan. 12. …

Minn. Recalls 188,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Suspicious for E. coli Bacteria

A Minnesota meatpacker has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products because of E. coli bacteria concerns. Rochester Meat Co. of Rochester issued the recall after five illnesses were reported in Wisconsin and one in …

Wis. Judge Orders $715,000 Restitution from Man Who Caused Crash

A Sussex man convicted of injuring a 59-year-old woman in a drunken vehicle crash was ordered to pay more than $715,000 in restitution. Jeffrey D. Thieme Jr., 27, was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded no contest …

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. Jewelers Block Nuts & Bolts: Jewelers Block is offering coverage including retail, wholesale and manufacturing …

Wisconsin Commissioner Faces Credit Scoring, Senior Health Issues

It’s not all cheese and football in the dairy land of Wisconsin. Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg has had important issues thrust in front of him in his one short year as commissioner. He has been working with staff, consumers, agents …