January 23, 2008
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 …
January 23, 2008
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 …
January 18, 2008
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 …
January 18, 2008
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) …
January 17, 2008
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 …
January 16, 2008
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. …
January 16, 2008
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 …
January 15, 2008
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 …
January 13, 2008
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 …
January 13, 2008
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 …