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After Delay, Louisiana OKs Planting of Medical Marijuana Louisiana’s first legal crop of medical marijuana can be planted this week. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, whose agency regulates the burgeoning industry, loosened a regulatory logjam that created a months-long delay. The Monroe News-Star reports that Strain’s team met with … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:59 PM

AIR Worldwide Updates Wildfire Model with Event-Based Risk Management Approach Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) has released an updated Wildfire Model for the United States designed to provide a comprehensive view of the risk of wildfire to property within the 13 westernmost conterminous states. The event-based modeling approach … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:57 PM

School System in North Carolina County Accused of Neglect, Discrimination in Suit A lawsuit filed against a North Carolina school system and its board of education says an elementary school in need of repairs was discriminated against because of race. The Winston-Salem Journal reports the lawsuit, filed Monday against the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:46 PM

SECURA Insurance Adds Switzer as Market Manager in Kentucky Appleton, Wis.-based SECURA Insurance has added Lisa Switzer as market manager for Kentucky. Switzer brings 28 years of experience in the insurance industry to her new role with a diverse mix of commercial, personal, and specialty lines roles. She was … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:38 PM

ICT to Begin Annual Texas ‘Hurricane Tour’ The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) is set to launch its annual “hurricane tour” aimed at reminding coastal residents to be ready in case a hurricane or tropical storm should make landfall this year. Beginning on Aug. 20, ICT’s Mark … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:36 PM

York Named Chief Underwriting Officer at CM Vantage Michael York II has been named chief underwriting officer for Madison, Wisconsin-based CM Vantage Specialty Insurance Co., reporting to President Alan Ogilvie. York will oversee CM Vantage’s underwriting operations and work closely with CM Vantage’s distribution partners. Prior to joining … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:12 PM

Hy-Vee Sued by Minnesota Family Sickened by Tainted Pasta Salad A Minnesota family sickened by eating pasta salad contaminated with salmonella is suing the Iowa-based grocery store chain that distributed the food. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Hy-Vee Inc. The suit alleges a woman, her daughter and her grandson … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:07 PM

Missouri Corrections Officers Awarded $113.7M in Overtime Lawsuit A jury has awarded Missouri prison guards compensation for work they performed before and after their shifts. A Cole County jury on Aug. 14 awarded $113.7 million to 13,000 current corrections officers or those who worked at the Department of … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:06 PM

Federal Safety Board Links Plugged Drill Pipe to Deadly Oklahoma Well Fire There were signs that a natural gas well was not fully sealed before it exploded in January, killing five workers, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said in an updated report on the accident on Thursday. The incident, which took place … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 4:04 PM

Washington Lawsuit Says College Dean Raped Assistant A woman has filed a lawsuit against Bellevue College claiming the school, and by extension Washington state, fostered a hostile work environment by failing to protect her from a former dean. SeattlePI.com reported the woman’s attorney Julie Kays filed the … POSTED AUGUST 17, 2018 3:45 PM

Progressive Agent Articles - Insurance Basics

Auto Insurance Made Easy Understanding insurance can often be like trying to learn a foreign language. Many find it confusing and intimidating. Fortunately, there's help. Here is a quick reference designed to help you understand some of the most common kinds of coverages. The reference was put together by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. POSTED JANUARY 14, 2009 1:00 PM

Fact or Fiction: Uncovering Auto Insurance Myths Like a teenager eager to try a new video game, playing before reading the rules, many drivers buy insurance without really understanding what they're buying. In the rush to feel “covered,” they can skip the details. That can lead to frustration. Following are five insurance myths heard by some of the more than 13,000 claims people at Progressive, one of the country’s largest auto insurance companies. POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2009 1:00 PM

Putting Insurance Companies to Work for You Car insurance may be one of the last things that comes to mind when you think about saving time, but the insurance company you choose can actually have a big impact on your time should trouble strike. POSTED MAY 06, 2009 1:00 PM

Car Insurance Myths Debunked Do red cars really cost more to insure? Is Comprehensive coverage really comprehensive? Should you and your neighbor be paying the same amount for car insurance? Leading car insurer Progressive debunks a few of the more widely held myths. POSTED AUGUST 27, 2009 1:00 PM

Six Steps To Take If You're In An Accident Car accidents can wreak havoc on an otherwise peaceful day. Even if they’re minor, they can often create confusion. You might ask yourself, how should I react? What should I do? Leading car insurer Progressive offers these simple steps to follow after an accident. POSTED NOVEMBER 05, 2009 1:00 PM

Used Car Buying Tips Before you buy a used vehicle, here are a few tips from leading car insurer Progressive to make sure you're getting your money's worth. POSTED JANUARY 04, 2010 1:00 PM

Cutting New-Car Costs To help consumers control car costs—from sticker price to insurance premiums—The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies offers these tips. POSTED MARCH 15, 2010 1:00 PM

Four Questions To Get The Right Auto Insurance Having the right type of policy can help ensure that you, your employees and your business are all protected in the unfortunate event that one of your vehicles is involved in an accident. POSTED MAY 17, 2010 1:00 PM

Take Action to Avoid Driving Distractions It may seem harmless to answer a quick call, grab a bite to eat or let your dog ride in your lap when you're behind the wheel. But in 2008, accidents caused by distracted drivers injured about 515,000 people. It takes two hands, a sharp eye, and your full attention to safely drive your car. Anything that keeps you from doing so means you're driving while distracted, or "DWD." POSTED OCTOBER 10, 2010 1:00 PM

Smart Tips for Insurance Shoppers When buying a car, there's more to consider than the make and model. Price, size, gas mileage—even the way it feels behind the wheel—affect your decision. You also should weigh your options when buying auto insurance. With many brands and features and price ranges out there, it pays to do your homework. POSTED JANUARY 31, 2011

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