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Iowa Medicaid companies report losses in first half of 2016

Two of the three private companies managing Iowa’s Medicaid program say they’ve lost tens of millions of dollars so far, The Des Moines Register reported. New reports filed with the state show that AmeriHealth Caritas ran a …

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Survey: More than two-thirds of insurers plan to increase staff

More than 66 percent of U.S. insurance companies intend to increase staff during the next 12 months, according to a new midyear labor study, the Insurance Journal reported. That rate, up from 65 percent a year ago, …

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Mainstreet Index rose in August, but growth is neutral

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index rose for August but was growth-neutral for the 12th consecutive month. The monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture or energy …

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Deere earnings down in third quarter

Deere & Co. reported decreased sales and net income for the third quarter, driven by continued weakness in global markets for farm and construction equipment.


All of the manufacturer’s business segments remained profitable, and the…
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Farmers Insurance launches rideshare coverage in Iowa

Farmers Insurance announced that it has introduced its new rideshare insurance coverage in Iowa, effective today. Under a new Iowa laweffective Jan. 1, 2017, ride-hailing drivers will be required to have insurance coverage from the moment they …

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Hallenbeck to retire from EMC Reinsurance

  Ron Hallenbeck

Ron Hallenbeck, president of EMC Reinsurance Co. for nearly 22 years and an EMC employee for more than 42 years, will retire on Aug. 19, EMC Insurance Cos. announced.

Vicki Freese, assistant…
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Hallenbeck to retire from EMC Reinsurance

  Ron Hallenbeck

Ron Hallenbeck, president of EMC Reinsurance Co. for nearly 22 years and an EMC employee for more than 42 years, will retire on Aug. 19, EMC Insurance Cos. announced.

Vicki Freese, assistant…
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EMC earnings reduced by catastrophe losses

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $6.1 million, or 29 cents per share, compared with net income of $8.7 million, or 42 cents per share, for the second quarter of …

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EMC earnings reduced by catastrophe losses

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $6.1 million, or 29 cents per share, compared with net income of $8.7 million, or 42 cents per share, for the second quarter of …

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J.D. Power survey: Insurers competing more on customer satisfaction

No longer able to compete primarily on price, insurance providers are now focusing their efforts on ways to please their customers, with the payoff being a significant increase in satisfaction among their small business commercial customers,…
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