June 17, 2019
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Construction Market & Risks Report; Markets: Umbrellas (Personal & Commercial); Special Supplement: The Florida Issue
In this Issue
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FeaturesWashington Supreme Court Rules Against Florist in Gay Wedding Case
A florist who refused to provide floral arrangements for the wedding... -
FeaturesWashington Proposes Changes to Safety Rules for Refinery Workers
Washington state officials are working to revise regulations that aim... -
FeaturesCalifornia Surplus Lines Stamping Fee Goes to 0.25% in 2020
The Surplus Line Association of California board has voted to adjust... -
FeaturesHammer Sparks Led to California’s Mendocino Blaze
California fire officials say sparks from a hammer driving a metal... -
FeaturesWells Fargo Settling California Car Loan Suit for $385M
Wells Fargo has agreed to pay at least $385 million to settle a... -
FeaturesCompany Settles for $6M with Nevada Dispensary Co-Owner
A cannabis company paid a $6.3 million settlement to a Nevada...
National Coverage
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Cover StoryUnderwriters Get Picky: 5 Trends to Watch in Construction Insurance
Construction insurance specialists say their insurance market is... -
Editor's NoteAre Older Workers Hindering the Younger Generation?
Is it a bad thing that a larger number of older Americans continue to... -
FeaturesA Clear Path For Agencies Hiring Young Account Managers
As a recruiting partner to insurance agencies, so much of my role is... -
FeaturesComparing Coverage: Umbrella and Excess Liability
Liability insurance protects the customer when something happens to... -
FeaturesGrowth in Construction, Freight Is Good News for Inland Marine Market
The inland marine insurance segment has grown steadily in the past... -
Idea ExchangeIt’s Time to Redefine Agency Customer Experience
The term customer experience has become a catch-all, almost cliche... -
FeaturesA Place for Technology at Every Point in the Claims Process
The digital transformation of the insurance industry isn't just for... -
FeaturesFuture Focused? Research Finds Agents Split on Succession Planning: Channel Harvest
Is succession planning a priority for independent agencies? How... -
FeaturesEarly Cannabis Insurance Claims Experience Differs from Expectations
It's still early, but claims experience thus far in the cannabis... -
Idea ExchangeWorkers’ Comp: Delivering for Our Neighbors
Every year, there are more than 2 million workplace injuries in the... -
Idea ExchangeHow Insurtech Will Revolutionize Inland Marine by Cutting Costs
Insurtech advances will soon drive down unacceptably high expense... -
Idea ExchangeExtreme Ownership of the Agency
In May, one of our agency clients, Milestone Risk Management &... -
FeaturesInsurance First and Always
There's one thing that Mike Bulow has never thought about, and that's... -
FeaturesWhat Might Happen If Congress Fails to Renew Terrorism Reinsurance Program
The long-term viability of the U.S. property terrorism insurance... -
Idea Exchange‘Film Don’t Lie’
I spent 30 years in Dallas, listening to talk radio - specifically,... -
FeaturesP/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.2% in Q1: Demotech
Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesRoost Gathering Data as it Awaits Insurance Industry Transformation
For years, insurance industry observers have been predicting that... -
FeaturesCommercial Insurance Prices Up Again in Q1; Auto, D&O Lead the Pack
Commercial insurance prices in the U.S. increased in the first... -
People & PlacesPeople
National Pioneer Underwriters, the underwriting group within Minova... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
National Ryan Specialty, Atlantic Specialty Ryan Specialty Group has... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
FedEx Contractor Program Market Detail: Avant Brokerage... -
Closing QuoteCareer Sense: Reverse, Prioritize, Partner, Attack
Gone are the days of insurers and brokers offering multiline and...