October 2, 2017
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Best Insurance Agencies to Work For; Top Workers' Comp Writers; Restaurants & Bars
In this Issue
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FeaturesStudy Shows California Workers’ Comp Medical Review Volume May Be Leveling off
The volume of workers' compensation independent medical reviews in... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner High on Marijuana Insurance, Sums up Trump Battle
It's David vs. Goliath. That about sums up California Insurance... -
FeaturesCalifornia Governor Signs Plan to Spend $1.5B in Climate Money
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed two bills that outline a plan... -
FeaturesArizona Supreme Court Won’t Review Lower Court Ruling on Medical Marijuana
The Arizona Supreme Court is letting stand a lower court's ruling... -
FeaturesFinal Lawsuit Settled in Deadly San Francisco Plane Crash
A California dentist who was aboard an Asiana Airlines plane that... -
FeaturesFines for Workplace Deaths in Nevada Reduced Often
Companies that contested Nevada workplace safety citations after an...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteRising Cost of Employee Benefits
It's no secret that health insurance costs more and employers are... -
FeaturesAmerica’s Best Agencies To Work For
The votes were tallied and the results are in for the 2017 Best... -
FeaturesOVERALL Best Agency to Work For: Morris & Garritano
It's no easy feat to survive as a small business let alone to survive... -
FeaturesGOLD Best Agency to Work For – East: Mackoul & Associates
Working toward joining the Minor Leagues as an umpire to becoming the... -
FeaturesGOLD Best Agency to Work For – Midwest: Gibson
As one employee stated: "This is not a great place to work -- Gibson... -
FeaturesGOLD Best Agency to Work For – South Central: BKCW
Employees at BKCW say there's a lot to like at the Central... -
FeaturesGOLD Best Agency to Work For – Southeast: LassiterWare
LassiterWare employee praise of the agency they say is the Best to... -
FeaturesGOLD Best Agency to Work For – West: LP Insurance Services
When people use the word "connected," they're typically referring to... -
FeaturesStates Should Implement Stronger Safeguards for Consumers in Natural Disasters: Rutgers Report
As homeowners file insurance claims in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Premiums Up 1.0% in First Half of 2017
Workers' compensation insurers reported a modest increase in direct... -
FeaturesWhat Employees Really Want
In today's increasingly competitive labor market, human capital is... -
Idea Exchange7 Ways to Integrate New Media & Traditional PR to Build a Brand
With the abundance of new media platforms, there are more ways for... -
Idea Exchange10 Agency Accounting Tips to Keep in Mind
Accounting practices for independent insurance agencies differ... -
FeaturesWhy Restaurants Are Underinsured
Restaurants are probably one of the most underinsured classes of... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Tough Comp for Contractors Market Detail: Integrated Underwriters... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
World Insurance Associates LLC, Bruen DiDio Associates Inc. World... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Wakeup Call "The Equifax breach was a wakeup call, and with this...