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PITTS v. FARM BUREAU LIFE INS. CO.

No. 11-0117.

818 N.W.2d 91 (2012)

Michele M. PITTS, Appellant, v. FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY and Donald Schiffer, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

Rehearing Denied August 10, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christopher C. Fry of O'Connor & Thomas, P.C., Dubuque, for appellant.

Terri L. Combs , Nicole Nicolino Nayima , and Ryan P. Howell of Faegre Baker Daniels, Des Moines, for appellees.

ZAGER, Justice.

This case requires us to determine whether a life insurance agent owes a duty of care to the intended beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Additionally, we must decide whether a life insurance agent can be liable for negligent misrepresentation when he provides information to the insured and the intended beneficiary regarding the beneficiary designation listed on the life insurance policy. If we determine that an intended beneficiary is owed a duty...

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