INSURANCE
Teen-Parent Distracted Driving Event
The #1 threat to teenagers isnt drugs or crime...its traffic crashes. Douglas County Safe Communities Coalition, in partnership with Caseys Amusement Park and Dilley Zimny Insurance, would like ...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 3:40 PM
Students and mentors partner up through AAS
Many of the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundations efforts to benefit the Districts students involves the funding of programs and initiatives. However, one of its flagship programs, Adopt-A-Sc...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:00 AM
5 Expenses That Are Worth The Money
Trying to cover all your living costs, plus save for emergencies and retirement can be a daunting task. Sometimes, the challenge is downright overwhelming. Being frugal can help, but dont confuse bein...
Posted on 4/17/13 at 9:22 AM
What's the Problem with a Pile of 401(k) Money?
Smart retirement planning has become all about the income, as in how much and for how long. Last year the Journal of Financial Planning conducted extensive research into retirement portfolio withdrawa...
Posted on 4/2/13 at 1:11 PM
Mobile Device for Augmentative Communication: Insurance Style
An Android or Apple mobile device with a communication app for people who have difficulty speaking, such as an iPad with Proloquo2Go, is not a new concept anymore. However, insurancepayingfor a mobile...
Posted on 3/22/13 at 8:52 AM
Hamm to push for change of law allowing companies to use domestic violence to deny insurance coverage 
BISMARCK - Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says he'll seek changes in North Dakota's insurance laws to stop companies from using domestic violence as a reason to deny health insurance coverage.
By Associated Press , September 24, 2009
UPDATED: Blue Cross Blue Shield fined $30,000 for violations; company issues statement in response
UPDATED 11:35 a.m.BISMARCK – Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced today that he has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota $30,000 for violations including using misleading information for marketing purposes.
By Patrick Springer , September 17, 2009
Sanford seeks to enter North Dakota insurance market
FARGO - The president of the Sanford Health Plan says its goal is to capture 50,000 customers in North Dakota in five years.By Associated Press , September 16, 2009
Blues execs profited from bogus bonuses
FARGO - Nearly $15 million in employee bonuses that were almost assured regardless of performance. Sales reward trips to posh resorts totaling $1.2 million. A $3.5 million investment in a murky hotel partnership lacking audited financial statements. All this and much more during just the past five years are among almost half a billion dollars in expenses detailed in a report by state insurance examiners who probed spending practices by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.By Patrick Springer , September 09, 2009
Blues ordered to make changes
Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced Tuesday that he gave Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota a 30-day deadline to address what he called “inappropriate” and “excessive” administrative expenses.
By Patrick Springer , September 09, 2009
ND insurance commissioner wants Blues changes
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's insurance commissioner says he's ordered Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to make changes after insurance examiners found excessive expenses paid with policyholders' dollars.By Associated Press , September 08, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield officials say policies changed after Insurance Department exam of finances 
FARGO – Top Blue Cross Blue Shield officials said they made changes earlier this year to address some of the main issues raised by the North Dakota Insurance Department.
By Forum staff reports , September 08, 2009
DETAILS ONLY IN TODAY'S FORUM: Blue Cross Blue Shield execs profited from bogus bonuses 
Lavish expenses found in exam of largest North Dakota insurerNearly $15 million in employee bonuses that were almost assured regardless of performance.
By Patrick Springer , September 08, 2009
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- CHART: Executive bonuses and compensation
- Blue Cross Blue Shield officials say policies changed after Insurance Department exam of finances
- Hamm to release report detailing Blue Cross Blue Shield spending; Blues officials, Hamm to comment this afternoon
- ND insurance commissioner wants Blues changes
State revokes license for Fargo insurance agent 
BISMARCK – North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has revoked the insurance license of Fargo agent Julia Lutgen, barring her from selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance in the state.
By Forum staff reports , September 01, 2009
Fargo insurance agent has license revoked 
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has revoked the insurance license of Fargo agent Julia Lutgen, barring her from selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance in the state.
By Associated Press , August 31, 2009
Sanford health plan could shake up North Dakota insurance market 
By Patrick Springer , August 23, 2009
Conrad gets polite reception: Senator discusses health care co-ops at Milnor town hall meeting
MILNOR, N.D. – Sen. Kent Conrad’s proposal to replace a proposed public insurance option with a co-operative plan garnered only lukewarm support at town hall meeting Wednesday.By By Dave Kolpack , August 20, 2009
Health care: Conrad touts co-ops 
Sen. Kent Conrad says a plan to create health care cooperatives to provide insurance coverage is gaining bipartisan support in Congress and may end up being the bridge between those pushing for a “public option” plan and leaving the current system in place.
By Helmut Schmidt , August 20, 2009
Sanford wants to offer insurance in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. As Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health prepares to merge with Fargo-based MeritCare, it also is seeking to offer health insurance in North Dakota.By Associated Press , August 19, 2009
South Dakota insurance agent served cease-and-desist 
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has served a cease-and-desist order on Floyd Sheridan, a Baltic, S.D., insurance agent accused of selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance to a Barnes County, N.D., resident.
By Forum staff reports , August 19, 2009
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