July 1, 2019
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Super Regional P/C Insurers; Markets: Flood & Earthquake, E&O; Annual Ad Reader Study
In this Issue
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FeaturesMost Local Governments on Sidelines of California Cannabis Rush, But for How Long?
The number of licensed cannabis businesses in California continues to... -
FeaturesAXA XL Enhances Environmental Insurance Coverage
AXA XL's Environmental business in North America has added... -
FeaturesOregon Lawmakers Repealed Tsunami Zone Building Law
The Oregon Legislature has repealed a nearly 25-year-old law... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Offs Ban on Foul Language Trademarks
The Supreme Court in late June struck down a longstanding U.S. ban on... -
FeaturesTechnology Expected to Aid Drivers in Arizona Dust Storms
With Arizona's monsoon season quickly approaching, state... -
FeaturesCancer Patient Another to Accuse UCLA Gynecologist of Assault
A cancer patient is the latest woman to accuse a retired University... -
FeaturesIdaho Crop Insurance Company Will Pay $3.48M in Lawsuit
A crop insurance company has agreed to pay a southwestern Idaho... -
FeaturesSuit Filed Against Wyoming Developer in Deadly Trench Collapse
A wrongful death lawsuit claims dangerous work conditions and a... -
FeaturesUtah Movie-Filtering Company Ordered by Jury to Pay $62M to Studios
A Utah-based movie-filtering company has been ordered to pay more... -
FeaturesClimate Change Forcing Some Alaskan Villages to Relocate
Accelerating erosion is forcing villages in western Alaska to begin...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteAre Millennials More Likely to Buy Flood Insurance?
Are Millennials More Likely to Buy Flood Insurance? Are younger... -
Features2019 Super Regional P/C Insurers
In order to continue the discussion regarding what constitutes a... -
Idea ExchangeResolving Claim Disputes: Step 1…The RTFP Doctrine
If you have been following this 12-part series, welcome to the home... -
FeaturesHow ‘You Have a Duty to Read Your Policy’ Language Can Wreck a Life
I have seen and heard seemingly an infinite number of agents, agents'... -
Features5 Steps to Reform America’s Flood Insurance Problem
The NFIP was originally created by Congress to transfer U.S. flood... -
FeaturesPreparing for the Unpredictable Talent Considerations for CAT Season
The combined global losses from natural disasters in 2017 and 2018... -
FeaturesPrivate Flood Market Grows, Again: Report
The private flood insurance grew again in 2018 but not nearly as much... -
Idea ExchangePartner or Pariah? 5 Hacks to Improve Your Experience Working With Recruiters
Q: How am I supposed to use a recruiter when my company had a... -
FeaturesTop Writers of Earthquake Insurance by 2018 Premium Written
Earthquake coverage is available mostly from private insurance... -
FeaturesAgents (Still) Looking for Underwriting Sweet Spot: Channel Harvest
Whether technology is driving a "one size fits all" underwriting... -
FeaturesDirect Auto Purchasers Show Better Carrier ‘Satisfaction’: J.D. Power
U.S. auto insurance consumers are quite happy about their coverage,... -
Idea ExchangeCustomer Experience Starts With Marketing Communications
In my last column, we discussed agents' critical task of delivering... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Excess Workers' Compensation Buffer Layer Program Market Detail: Gray... -
People & PlacesPeople
National American International Group said Kathleen Zortman will join... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
East Paquin Insurance Agency, OceanPoint Insurance Agency Paquin... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Needless Catastrophe "The lack of effective safety management at this... -
Closing QuoteInsurance Agents Have Come to Embrace Insurtech. When Will Carriers?
There used to be a time when independent insurance agents were wary...
