May 1, 2017
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Workers' Comp Report w/ Directory; Restaurants & Bars; Commercial Auto: Taxis, Limos, Fleets
In this Issue
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National NewsMaking a Federal Case Out of ‘Legal’ Marijuana Insurance Claims
Michael Johnston, the great, great grandson of the founder of one of... -
FeaturesSouthern California Couple Who Charged Police with Racism Nabbed for Fraud
A Southern California couple who had filed an official complaint... -
FeaturesFeds to Use Fires to Lower Washington Wildfire Risks
To reduce the risks of wildfires, federal officials this spring are... -
FeaturesFather in Oregon Seeks $5M for Son’s Accidental-Overdose Death
The father of a 2-year-old Oregon boy who died of morphine poisoning... -
FeaturesCalifornia Jury Returns $454M Verdict in Hospital Gown Suit
Kimberly-Clark and its spinoff medical technology firm Halyard Health... -
FeaturesReport Shows California Workers’ Comp Written Premium up in 2016
California's Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has... -
FeaturesWashington Nightclub Claims Racial Prejudice in $22.5M Suit
The city of Vancouver, Wash., and others successfully conspired to... -
FeaturesFormer Mayor of California City Files Suit over Wife’s Ruptured Implants
Former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock is suing the city, claiming a...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Programs Assist Workers in Addiction Fight
Meet a victim of the nation's opioid addiction scourge: The American... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Construction Market Detail: McKee Risk Management's... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Cook Maran, Gundermann Cook Maran & Associates, one of New York... -
FeaturesM&A Review: Deal Activity Slows, Demand Remains Healthy
Deal count for the first quarter of 2017 was down relative to the... -
Editor's NoteIn Denial Over Disruptive Technologies
There's an apparent lack of awareness among many risk professionals... -
FeaturesHow Future Tech Could Change Risk and Loss: Allianz Report
Technology is expected to be a major driver of liability claims in... -
FeaturesWhat to Know About Underwriting Restaurants & Bars
Liquor liability claims are on the rise for the bar and nightclub... -
FeaturesAbsolute Recommendations for Agency Contracts
Do not ever rely solely on attorneys who advise to sign because if... -
FeaturesCommercial Auto – The Long Road to Profitability
The commercial auto market has a long road ahead to reach... -
FeaturesOnline Rideshare Insurance Offering Debut by CoverHound
CoverHound is getting into the rideshare insurance business. The... -
Idea ExchangeThe Competitive Advantage: Agency-Carrier Contract Negotiations
One of the worst sentences a contract attorney's clients can hear... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Once Is Enough "We can't talk a whole lot about the hack itself,... -
FeaturesHow New Technology Is Improving Workers’ Comp
New technologies are improving workers' compensation programs in... -
FeaturesWhy the Focus Should Be on Older Workers
Lately there's been plenty of talk about attracting millennials to...
