Midwest News
News for February 2005
February 28, 2005
February 25, 2005
- PCI: Restrictive Ill. Auto Body Shop Bill Not Positive
- Disaster Aid to Hoosiers Nears $10 Million
- Disaster Officials Urge Ohio Victims to First Check Insurers Following Storms
February 24, 2005
- Ind. Jury Says PSI Not Entitled to Insurance Recovery
- Ohio Gov. Signs Bill Involving Curing Residential Defects
February 23, 2005
- Industry Pros Gather to Discuss Flooding
- Claims Mitigation Network Hires Gibboney to Head Member Services
- ProCentury Corp. Unveils Q4, Full-Year Numbers
- EMC Takes $15.4 Million Reserve Hit
February 22, 2005
- Kansas DOI Pushes Tougher Fraud Penalties; Consumers Face Billions in Unpaid Claims
- Ind. Disaster Application Deadline Approaches
- Bancinsurance Hires Merlinos & Associates to Analyze Ohio Indemnity Loss Reserves
February 21, 2005
- Ohio Gov. Notes Residents Can Receive Assistance Following Storms, Floods and Mudslides
- Kan. Company Honored for Workplace Safety
February 18, 2005
- More than $8 Million in Aid to Ind. Residents
- Best Affirms FSR for Horace Mann's Subs
- Rightfield Solutions Unveils Program for Patient Safety; Reduction in Malpractice Suits a Key Goal
February 16, 2005
- Fraud Bill Passes Ind. House
- Help Available for Ohio Residents Impacted by Storms
- Some Ind. FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers Close; Help Continues to be Available
February 15, 2005
- Court Says Pre-Employment Test by Dial Corp. Discriminates Against Women; Dial Says Test Necessary to Prevent Injuries
- President Declares Major Disaster for Ohio Storms
- A.M. Best Downgrades Rating for Ohio Indemnity Co.
- Safelite Pulls in More than $125,000 for United Way
February 14, 2005
- 10 Ind. Counties Become Designated for Public Assistance Following January Storm
- BWC Offering Educational Opportunities to Employers
- K.C. Counselors Plead Guilty in Medicaid Scam
- Milwaukee Man Drives Into Trouble with Medicaid Scam
February 11, 2005
- ADESA Reports Double-Digit Growth for Both Segments
- More than $5.6M to Hoosiers in Disaster Assistance
February 10, 2005
- National Issues Focus of Industry Seminar in Chicago
- OSHA Partners with Home Builders Assoc., Carpenters District Council to Promote Workplace Safety in Ill., Mo.
February 9, 2005
- Federal Disaster Funds Ordered for Kan. Winter Storms
- Ind. Fraud Bill May Get Facelift
- CNA Surety Reports Strong Finish to 2004
- Ill. AG Reports Top 10 2004 Consumer Complaints; Construction Fraud Makes #3 on List
- Ohio AG Nails Contractor on Fraud Scam Charges
- Boat Owners Reminded Not to Sink on Coverage
- Minn. Woman Convicted on Arson Charges; Fire Results in Total Loss of Gas Station
February 8, 2005
- S.D. Bills to Cut Lawsuit Damages Killed
- FEMA Letters May Indicate Need for Insurance Settlement Information for Ind. Residents
- FirstSalvage Receives Grant from CWSEC
February 7, 2005
- FEMA Verification Inspectors Visiting Damaged Ind. Properties Following Jan. 1 Storm
- Cincinnati Plumbing Company in Hot Water with OSHA for Reported Safety Violations
February 4, 2005
- Medical Mutual Reports Record Amount Recovered from Fraudulent, Improper Claims
- Monaco Coach Corp. Garners the Hartford's Top Award for World Class Safety
- Mold a Possibility in Ind. Flood-Damaged Homes
February 3, 2005
- AIA: Proposed Ill. Workers' Comp Reforms a Start
- Ohio Gov. Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Impacted Communities Hit by Winter Storms
- Emergency Aid Ordered for Ill. Snowstorm Response
- A.M. Best Places Subs of GE Insurance Solutions Corp. Under Review; Negative Implications Noted
- Gibboney Joins IMACC Team
February 2, 2005
February 1, 2005