June 1, 2020
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Programs Directory, Volume I; Market: Public Entities & Schools; Special Supplement: The Florida Issue; Webinar: Workers' Comp: Changes & Challenges
In this Issue
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FeaturesNursing Home With Oregon’s Deadliest Virus Outbreak Sued
The daughter of a woman who died after contracting the coronavirus at... -
FeaturesStudy: Sharp Drop in California Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Reviews
The number of Independent Medical Review determination letters, a... -
FeaturesPilot in Helicopter Crash That Killed Lakers Star Had No Drugs, Alcohol in System
The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Bureau Lowers Mid-Range Estimate of COVID Costs by $10B
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California... -
FeaturesDrought Emergency Declared for Oregon’s Coos County
A drought declaration passed by Coos County Commissioners has been... -
FeaturesNevada Governor Declares Emergency After Big Quake
Gov. Seve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency after Nevada's... -
FeaturesLas Vegas Businessman Reaches $21M Settlement in Fatal DUI Crash
A prominent Las Vegas businessman awaiting sentencing after pleading...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteCoronavirus and Auto Insurance Shopping
This year began with auto insurance buyers shopping around more than... -
FeaturesLess Cars Doesn’t Equate to Fewer Fatalities During Coronavirus Quarantine. Fatality Rate Up 14%.
As Americans have been driving less and covering fewer miles, the... -
FeaturesCoronavirus Business Interruption Suits Top 100; More Expected
A federal court has received notice that 101 lawsuits have been filed... -
FeaturesStress Testing Shows Most Insurers to Withstand Pandemic Hit
Analysts at the AM Best ratings firm say their initial stress tests... -
FeaturesCan a Governmental Entity Be Liable for Tort Claims? It Depends.
Everyone needs insurance. My entrance into the insurance world taught... -
FeaturesHow COVID-19 Is Changing Insurance for Schools
Lilian A. Vanvieldt, senior vice president, educational entities... -
FeaturesJust Because It’s Not Covered Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Covered…The Entirety of Contract Doctrine – Part 2
Last month, I shared a claim I had consulted on involving mobile... -
FeaturesTime to Refocus on Cybersecurity
The country and economy are reopening, albeit slowly and cautiously.... -
FeaturesWhen Insurers Deny Claims, Brokers Are Next in Line for Allegations of Wrongdoing
In the wake of government orders shutting down or seriously limiting... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Market Detail: Paramount Managing General... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
National The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed James A. Kelley as... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
National Altamont Capital, Topa Insurance The deal for Altamont... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Teen Drivers "Anybody who's gotten a driver's license that hasn't... -
FeaturesEmail Your Sale Goodbye
As an agent you must stop building sales processes around what is...
