July 2, 2018
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Salute to Super Regionals; Markets: Flood & Earthquake, Errors & Omissions; Annual Ad Reader Study
In this Issue
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FeaturesPartnering with Insurtech to Transform Rather Than Disrupt Insurance
The insurance industry is experiencing a convergence with technology... -
FeaturesColorado Hailstorm Carries $169M Insurance Price Tag
Thousands of Fountain and Colorado Springs, Colo., area residents... -
FeaturesUniversity of Washington to Pay $123K to Settle Free-Speech Lawsuit
The University of Washington will pay $122,500 to settle a lawsuit... -
FeaturesBeverly Hills Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years in Workers’ Comp Scam
A Beverly Hills, Calif., doctor has been sentenced to 10 years in... -
FeaturesReport: California Self-Insured Workers’ Comp Claims Rose Only Slightly Last Year
California public self-insured workers' compensation claims from... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Rating Bureau Exploring Blockchain, Behavioral Science
One wouldn't normally associate blockchain with workers'...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteDisconnecting Consumers
Is the insurance industry meeting customers' expectations when it... -
Idea ExchangeThe Changing Nature of the Agent-Carrier Relationship in a Customer-Centric World
Auto insurance shoppers are placing greater importance on having more... -
Idea ExchangeAgency E&O: In Praise of Those Who Know Their Coverages
I was conducting an errors and omissions (E&O) audit for an... -
Idea Exchange4 Ways to Highlight Experience in Resumes
1. Ooze Expertise. No one knows the insurance industry like you. Your... -
Idea ExchangeYoung Agents Show the Way in Digital Marketing
Thousands of discussions, debates and arguments are taking place in... -
Idea ExchangeThe Perfect Storm: As CAT Season Heats Up, Are You Prepared?
Anyone involved with disaster response knows to expect the... -
Closing QuoteFinding A Better Course to Navigate Disasters
Despite the last several hurricane seasons, not nearly enough has... -
Features6 Things to Know About the Private Flood Insurance Market
Below are highlights from Insurance Journal's recent report on "Top... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Index Shows $92B at Risk in North American Cities Each Year
Cities in the U.S. and Canada stand to lose $92.96 billion per year... -
FeaturesSea Level Rise Puts $117.5B at Risk from Chronic Flooding
Those interested in risk management are starting to take climate... -
FeaturesCatastrophes Hit Homeowner Insurers; Combined Ratio Moves Above 107: A.M. Best
After four years of sub-100 combined ratios for the U.S. homeowners... -
FeaturesRising Homeowners Losses Hurt P/C Insurers: Fitch
Personal lines underwriting losses rose in 2017 for the fourth year... -
FeaturesMiddle Market U.S. Manufacturers Predict Growth, Changing Risk as Technology Transforms the Industry: Report
The business climate for manufacturing in the U.S. has improved over... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Medical Marijuana "Prosecuted or not, the fact remains that Twin... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Commercial General Liability Market Detail: MAXIMUM (www.maxib.com)... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Risk Strategies, Corporate Benefit Audits Risk Strategies, a...
