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Iowa crop insurance discount applications must be submitted soon

January 7, 2022January 6, 2022 Logan B.

State Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding farmers of the January 14th deadline. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has released a reminder to farmers and growers across the state who intend to apply for the crop insurance discount in the state. The deadline of January 14 is rapidly approaching, and Naig is reminding those who plant cover crops to apply on time if they believe they are eligible. Eligible applicants will receive a discount of $5 per acre discount on their spring premiums. Applicants eligible for the discount…

Iowa makes insurance news for largest industry GDP in the US

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 H. Cutner

The state is home to the headquarters of over 180 insurers and is thriving from this sector. Iowa is making unique insurance news this week as the state has been marked as receiving a higher percentage of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from that industry and the finance industry than any other state. This, according to a recent announcement from Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority director. With over 180 insurers headquartered in the state, this has become a critical part of its GDP. Iowa’s primary reputation hasn’t necessarily been…

Iowa insurance commissioner cautions against cryptocurrency investments

January 9, 2018January 6, 2018 Marc

Bitcoin and other cryptos have seen hot headlines but many think they’re in a bubble that will burst. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen issued a consumer bulletin warning state residents against investing into cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin unless they understand the risks. The insurance commissioner pointed out that there is a meaningful difference between IPOs and ICOs. According to the Iowa insurance commissioner, people need to know the risks associated with investments into cryptocurrencies before putting money into them. This is a very new market and concept. They are not…

Aetna health insurance backs out of Iowan individual exchange

April 10, 2017April 7, 2017 Nordstrom

A second large insurer has announced its intention to step out of the state, leaving residents in a lurch. Aetna health insurance has revealed its intentions to withdraw from the Iowa individual marketplace. This raises concerns that residents will not have any coverage options available for 2018. Tens of thousands of Iowans who purchased health plans through the insurance exchange may be out of luck. The Aetna health insurance exchange withdrawal will be effective as of January 2018. The insurance company informed state regulators that it has chosen to cease…

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Gerhart to step down before the end of the year

December 8, 2016December 6, 2016 H. Cutner

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Gerhart , Nick

The governor’s office has announced that the commissioner will be leaving his post as of December 23, 2016. The Iowa Governor’s Office has announced that Insurance Commissioner Gerhart has resigned. It stated that the resignation of Nick Gerhart will become effective as of December 21, 2016. The outspoken commissioner said in an interview this week that he had opted not to pursue another term. Commissioner Nick Gerhart has held the position in Iowa since February 1, 2013. Insurance Commissioner Gerhart’s wife, Jessica, is expecting their first child, who is due…