April 1, 2019
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
HOT Markets; Agency Management & Financing
In this Issue
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FeaturesLockton, Children’s Bureau Honored by Insurance Industry
Service was at the heart of Timothy J. Noonan's main message. The...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteAssaults on Woman a Common Cause of Workplace Injuries
Women suffer 70 percent of all nonfatal assault-related injuries... -
Idea ExchangeHow Errors & Omissions Lawsuits May Change
Artificial Intelligence and Private Equity Investments Will Play an... -
Idea ExchangeNew Flood Insurance Rule from Bank Regulators a Win for Consumers, Agents and Brokers
If Implemented Wisely, Flood-Exposed Properties Could Benefit from... -
Idea Exchange8 Things to Consider When Buying or Selling an Insurance Agency
Insurance agency acquisitions and deal values are near an all-time... -
Idea ExchangeResolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes
Avoiding Claim Disputes Through Prevention In last month's column, I... -
Closing QuoteHow Debt Is Used as a Strategic Tool for Growth
If you would like to expand or transform your insurance business, you... -
Idea ExchangeIn Their Own Words: Why Producers Change Jobs
Q: We have a zillion newbies and plenty 50-plus year old veteran... -
Idea ExchangeWorkers’ Comp and the Gig Economy: Status Quo Remains, for Now
The rise of an on-demand economy once threatened to put workers'... -
FeaturesMisdiagnosis Most Common Reason for Malpractice Claims, Studies Claim
Two recent studies underscored the significance of misdiagnosis as a... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry Facing Competitive Labor Market
Like other industries today, the property/casualty insurance industry... -
FeaturesInsurers Cautious About Marijuana Insurance Market
The marijuana industry is an opportunity for insurers as more states... -
FeaturesAgencies Looking for New Talent Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
Newsflash to insurance agency owners seeking to onboard new... -
FeaturesSome Data Indicates Increasing Accident Rates in Marijuana States
Preliminary research indicates that the legalization of recreational... -
FeaturesAnother View
Bunker, a startup broker focused on independent contractors and small... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Issues Action Plan to End Sexual Harassment in Workplace Amid Recent Reports
In the era of #MeToo when the ills of sexual harassment are regularly... -
FeaturesHow Drones and Aerial Imagery Use Rose to New Heights Post 2018 Catastrophes
The importance of drones and aerial imagery rose to a new level in... -
FeaturesStates Treat Electric Scooters as Bikes Even as Injuries Appear to Rise
Kentucky state Rep. Ken Upchurch says he doubts he will ever see an... -
FeaturesToday’s Hot Markets
Telemedicine, Breweries, Intellectual property, Nurseries and Cottage... -
FeaturesA Mix of Flood Insurance Reforms
Conservation, CarFax-Like Disclosure, Means-Test for Rates Up for... -
FeaturesAttorney Turned Criminal Apologizes to Insurers for Giant Workers’ Comp Fraud
Sean Enrique O'Keefe said he started out as a "humanistic attorney,"... -
FeaturesConn. High Court Rules Gun Maker Can Be Sued Over Marketing
Ruling Seen At Odd with Previous State and Federal Court Opinions... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Logistics Operations Market Detail: AmWINS Group, Inc.'s... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
'About Damn Time' "Today's action to finally allow smokable medical... -
People & PlacesPeople
National Ironshore Specialty Casualty has appointed Casey Hartley as... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
National Brightway Insurance Brightway Insurance, a national...
