This year’s top Insurance Journal Midwest headlines feature a range of misconduct, from fraud and embezzlement to high-profile lawsuits.
Top stories stories also highlight increasing frequency of severe weather event and the evolving legal landscape of workplace safety.
Top 10 Insurance Journal Midwest Stories of 2024
Former Iowa Insurance Agent Sentenced to 19 Years for Defrauding the Elderly
A former Iowa insurance agent, Zach Flaherty, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for defrauding elderly clients out of their retirement savings. Flaherty pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges after admitting to deceiving clients by making false promises about investments and misusing their funds for personal gain. He used the stolen money to purchase personal assets like boats and automobiles. Flaherty also