Iowa ex-insurance executive captured in Barbados
Robert Walker, a former executive of an Iowa chartered insurer, was arrested in Barbados ending a lengthy international manhunt. U.S. postal authorities aided by an Iowa regulator detained him earlier this month and he awaits extradition to the United States as state officials describe the case as a multimillion-dollar matter.
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Robert Walker
U.S
Iowa
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David Lyons
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Iowa suit targets Walker for mismanagement at American Excel
The suit filed in Polk County District Court in Des Moines in January 1989 alleges up to 51 million in potential claims against the failed insurer now in liquidation. Tom OConnell also named, ex-president and board member. The Iowa guaranty fund shows 300 Iowa policyholders with 55 claimants and 33 thousand dollars paid or reserved. Walker, part owner and officer of American Excel and controller of Texas firm National County Mutual, faces federal mail and wire fraud charges and a long-running search ending in July 4 arrest.
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Polk County District Court
Des Moines
Iowa
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American Excel
Iowa Property and Casualty Guaranty Fund
State Guaranty Fund
Winegarden
Lyons
Texas
Harkin Tauke Set for Four Iowa Senate Debates
U S Senate rivals Tom Harkin and Tom Tauke announce a series of four statewide debates on major issues. The first debate July 29 will be live from WHO TV Des Moines at 6 p m with NBC affiliates carrying it. Subsequent debates cover abortion health education environment and farm policy with various network airings.
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Iowa
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ABC
Iowa Public Television
Avenson Raises Cash on Washington Fund Rounds
Avenson, Iowa Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, spent two days in Washington collecting funds. A $10,000 check came from Bob Farmer, with $35,000 from Project 500 to aid his bid against Gov. Terry Branstad. He eyed outside totals near $1 million and noted DC ties to redistricting power.
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Washington
Iowa
Donald Avenson
Terry Branstad
Bob Farmer
Democratic National Committee
Avenson
Project 500
Political Action Committee
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House
Branstad
IMPAC
Missouri
Richard Gephardt
Gold Star Health Insurance tailor made for families
The Gold Star plan from American Family offers deductible and coinsurance customization to fit each family. You pay a single family deductible per year regardless of the number of members, with options to compare costs and contact for coverage details.
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