October 21, 2019
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurtech; Markets:Habitational / Dwellings, Commercial Property
In this Issue
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FeaturesCalifornia Export List Hearing for Surplus Lines Slated for November
Parametric earthquake coverage and terrorism coverage are among the... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Bureau Releases Cost Monitoring Update on Reforms
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California in... -
FeaturesExcavation Company Fined $31K for Fatal Colorado Trench Collapse
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined an...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteClimate Change: Believers vs. Non-Believers
Believing in climate change has no effect on whether coastal... -
Cover StoryHow Risk Management is Transforming Risk in Commercial Property
Commercial property underwriters are adjusting to a market defined by... -
FeaturesTechnology Tools
Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled technologies such as water leak and... -
FeaturesRisk Defense Starts at the Top
Chuck Miccolis, managing director of commercial lines at the... -
FeaturesGroup Warns Congress Legalized Cannabis Is Workplace Risk
A group of occupational medicine doctors is warning that legalization... -
FeaturesHow Is Crash Risk Related to Roadway Design? It Depends.
How dangerous is travel in the United States? It depends on how the... -
FeaturesQuarter of U.S. Health Care Spending Is Waste
Approximately 25% of spending in the U.S. health care system can be... -
FeaturesGoing the Extra Mile
The motto "Covenant Cares" is not just on the letterhead at Covenant... -
FeaturesIn Service to the Nation’s Finest
Serving current and former military personnel and their families is... -
FeaturesA Family First Agency
The people who work at the Texas-based independent insurance agency... -
FeaturesGetting a Leg Up Is Commonplace
There were roughly 25 people promoted at Morris & Garritano... -
FeaturesWhy the Differences Make a Difference in Coverage
We recently received a question from a reader who had a customer with... -
FeaturesInvesting in Its People
Century Risk Advisors is a relatively young agency, founded in just... -
FeaturesInsurtechs Discovering the Value of Agents
Insurtechs have been making headlines for several years with how they... -
FeaturesFemale Entrepreneur Forging Path in Insurtech Space with AI-Powered Chatbot ‘LeO’
Like many people, entrepreneur and former Israeli tech journalist... -
Idea ExchangeA Modern Economy Demands Modern Protection: Advancing Liability Coverage into the Digital Age is Imperative — and Long Overdue
Liability insurance as we know it no longer suits a large fraction of... -
Features20 Ways to Reinvigorate Your 2020 Recruiting
What grade do you give your agency's 2019 hiring? If you think... -
FeaturesAgent Silos: It’s Not Just a Problem for Carriers
Among carriers, the silo model in which departments operate... -
FeaturesNew Simple Insurance Policies That Take Care of All Your Needs
Insurance policies are difficult to read and understand. Another name... -
FeaturesMerger & Acquisition (M&A) Trends Continue
There is no end in sight. How can our insurance industry keep the... -
FeaturesHow TRIA Would Handle Another 9/11: I.I.I.
The Insurance Information Institute's new white paper, "A World... -
FeaturesReinsurers Take the Technology Lead
When it comes to innovation and utilization of emerging technologies... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Cyber - Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Market Detail: Plum Insurance's... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
National Reid French has stepped down as CEO of the insurance agency... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
East The Hilb Group, Damiano Agency, Handy-Apple Valley The Hilb... -
Closing QuoteMedical Provider Fraud: The Most Common Schemes to Watch For
While most insurance claims are legitimate, studies indicate that 10%...
