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Indiana News and Information

Indiana Senator Bayh Announces Retirement

Yesterday, Indiana Senator Even Bayh announced in Indianapolis that he would not be seeking a third term and would instead be retiring at the end of the year. (Posted: 2/16/2010)

Indiana: Supreme Court Addressed Tort Claim Immunity, Temporary Weather Conditions

Indiana’s Tort Claims Act provides immunity to governmental units from liability for losses caused by temporary weather conditions. The Indiana Supreme Court has previously held that such immunity is applicable during the period of reasonable response to weather conditions. In a case decided by the Supreme Court on Jan. 27, the Supreme Court held that the period of immunity lasts at least until the weather condition has stabilized and immunizes the governmental entity from liability for alleged flaws in its remedial actions. (Posted: 2/9/2010)

Indiana: Notice of UIM Claim Adequate for UM Notice Compliance

In a case decided Oct. 30, the Indiana Supreme Court held that notice to a motorist’s insurer of a possible underinsured motorist claim was adequate for compliance with the policy requirement that notice of an uninsured claim be made within two years. (Posted: 1/12/2010)

Indiana: No CGL Coverage for Alarm Company’s Failure to Observe

In a much-litigated case that arose from events occurring nearly 12 years ago, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that there is no insurance coverage under an alarm company’s commercial general liability and umbrella policies for the company’s delay in observing or reacting to the failure of a retailer’s scheduled setting of a night alarm. Tri-Etch, Inc., et al. v. Cincinnati Insurance Company was handed down on July 21 in a unanimous opinion. (Posted: 7/28/2009)

2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – INDIANA

(Posted: 6/25/2009)

Indiana Members in Washington for 2009 CCP

NAMIC member companies from Indiana were in Washington, D.C., last Tuesday to participate in the 2009 Congressional Contact Program. The group had successful meetings with every office in its state delegation and handed out four Benjamin Franklin Public Policy awards. This was Indiana's 22nd year participating in CCP. (Posted: 6/23/2009)

Indiana: Governor Appoints Atterholt to IURC, Cutter to Lead Department of Insurance

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced June 16 the appointment of Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Greg Server. Current DOI Chief Deputy Commissioner Carol Cutter, a Bedford native, will succeed Atterholt. (Posted: 6/16/2009)

Indiana: Supreme Court Upholds Restriction on UM Coverage

In a case in which NAMIC participated along with the Insurance Institute of Indiana as amici curiae, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that a restriction in coverage in the underinsured motorist provision of a State Farm policy does not violate the state’s UM law. (Posted: 5/19/2009)

Indiana: No Duty to Defend Environmental Claim in Absence of Knowledge of the Claim

In an environmental damage claim, an insured waited more than three years to notify its insurer of the claim and to seek reimbursement for defense costs and expenses incurred during the pre-notice period. The Indiana Supreme Court held on April 28 that the insurer’s duty to defend did not arise as to the pre-notice costs and that prejudice was an irrelevant consideration. (Posted: 5/19/2009)

Indiana: Bulletin Addresses Issues With Certificates of Insurance

Indiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt last week issued Bulletin 170, which provides guidance to insurers and producers on the use of certificates of insurance. (Posted: 4/7/2009)

NAMIC Names New Membership, Insurance Services Director (3/4/2009)

Indiana: Insurance Scoring Ban Legislation Amended in Favorable Way (2/24/2009)

Indiana: Supreme Court Sides with Insurers on Assignment Issue (10/21/2008)

West Virginia Leads Nation Again in Frequency of Deer-Vehicle Collisions; Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas Round Out Top Five (10/9/2008)

California Court Decision Reaffirms Distinctive Right of Mutual Insurance Companies, NAMIC Says (10/1/2008)

Bruce D. Thomas Begins Term as 2008 - 2009 NAMIC Chairman (10/1/2008)

New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)

Indiana Supreme Court Addresses Statute of Limitations for Clean-up Contribution (6/24/2008)

Indiana Supreme Court Addresses Premises Liability Issues (6/17/2008)

Indiana: Insurance Industry Responds to Storm Damage (6/9/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)

2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - INDIANA (4/8/2008)

2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America (3/12/2008)

Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Emotional Distress Claims (3/11/2008)

Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)

Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)

Indiana: Commissioner Issues Bulletin on Flood Insurance Training (2/19/2008)

Indiana: Court of Appeals Upholds Exclusive Remedy (2/19/2008)

Indiana: Supreme Court Addresses Statute of Limitations for Claim of Agent Negligence (2/5/2008)

Indiana: Rating Bureau Recommends Workers’ Comp Overall Increase (10/9/2007)

Indiana: No Coverage for Bob Knight Incident (8/14/2007)

Indiana: Court of Appeals Finds UM Coverage Under Umbrella Policy (7/31/2007)

Indiana: Tortfeasor Not Underinsured in Multiple Injury Case (7/31/2007)

Ohio and Indiana Courts Address Attorney Fee Issues (7/17/2007)

Indiana: Multiple Bulletins and Circular Issued on 2007 Legislation (6/26/2007)