Martell policyholders seek recovery as state appeals
Policyholders seek unearned premium refunds and special assessments from the Martell Town Mutual. Wisconsin officials pursue appellate review of Judge Barland's rulings in St. Croix County Circuit Court. Damages from 1980 winds exceeded 5 million dollars, and an upcoming trial date may be delayed by appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martell Town Mutual Insurance Co
Baldwin
Wisconsin
Insurance Commissioner’s Office
Eau Claire
Roy Wilcox
Martell Town Mutual
Country Today
Thomas Barland
Martell
Wilcox
Attorney General’s Office
Barland
St. Croix County
Martell Town Mutual Co
Susan Mitchell
Pierce, Dunn
Chippewa County
Bakke
State Insurance Commissioner
Arnie Anderson
Bartholomew
Reforming Wis town mutuals after Martell collapse and assessable policies
The 1980 Martell Town Mutual failure spurred a new Wisconsin law tightening town mutual operations. Measures limit coverage areas, require policy assessable language, cap post cancellation assessments, and curb liability periods. Reinsurance contracts without caps contributed to the insolvency, leading to liquidation and lawsuits seeking recovery for policyholders hit by assessments or uneffective coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martell
Town Mutuals
E.W. Blanche
Solar workshops planned for June in Ladysmith area
Steve Krug of the Indianhead Community Action Agency will lead June workshops on appropriate technology and solar DIY projects for residents across Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Taylor and Rusk counties. Projects include a portable solar cold frame, toilets, breadbox hot water heaters, window box collectors and solar food dehydrators. Contact Steve Krug at Indianhead 532 6648 or ICA A 1001/2 West Second Ladysmith Wisconsin 54848.
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Steve Krug
Indianhead
Mr. Krug
I.C.A.A
West Second
Ladysmith
Wis
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Wisconsin Association of Town Mutuals
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Mr. Shoemaker
Charles H. Kennedy
Association of Town Mutuals
Assembly
Lee Dreyfus
Mr. O'Donnell
Town Mutual
Ms. Mitchell
Insurance
St. Paul, Minn
Insurance Commission
Wisconsin Town Mutual Insurance Companies
Mitchell
Martell Company
John Bartholomew
Hudson
New
Richmond
Gary Bakke
Mr. Bakke
Martell and Associated Insurance Companies
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John Deere
Menomonie Equipment
Menomonie
Polfus
Ena Das
Peta
Tri-County Imp., Inc
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Kuhl
Granton
Prescott
Galesville Equip., Inc
Galesville
Gateway Equip., Inc
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Enna
Rary Deere
Psa
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