September 19, 2016
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Surplus Lines: State of the Market / NAPSLO Issue; Emerging Risks
In this Issue
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FeaturesMore Businesses Fear Losing Data than Getting Hacked, Survey Shows
Losing data strikes more fear in businesses than getting hacked. A... -
FeaturesArch Coal Agrees to Fund Mine Cleanups to Exit Bankruptcy
U.S. coal miner Arch Coal has agreed to set aside collateral to cover... -
FeaturesNAIC Dignitaries Remember Former California Commissioner Kinder
On a recent morning at the National Association of Insurance... -
FeaturesHow Kilkenny and Kimmel Have Grown K2 Insurance Services
Pat Kilkenny and Bob Kimmel put the K's in K2 Insurance Services five... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Los Angeles, Calif.-based Farmers Insurance has named Suzie Elliott...
National Coverage
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FeaturesP/C Insurance Agency Mergers and Valuations Up Again: OPTIS
The number of insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher, Blue Horizon Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has... -
Workers CompFuture Workers’ Compensation Profitability Faces Obstacles
Workers' compensation, the largest product segment in the U.S.... -
FeaturesMorale, Predatory Attorneys Keep El Pollo Loco Risk Director Busy
Maintaining a culture of safety is a company-wide initiative for... -
Tech TalkTech Talk: Digital Transformation 2.0
The just released Insurance Digital Transformation Study (available... -
Features14 States Process $13.1B in Surplus Lines Premium in First Half 2016
Data from the 14 U.S. surplus lines service/stamping offices show... -
FeaturesWeak Profits Leading to Takeovers of Smaller Reinsurers
Weak profitability is likely to leave more reinsurers worldwide... -
FeaturesLow Prices Ultimately Could Bite London Market Insurers: A.M. Best, PwC Reports
The business outlook for the London insurance market is a familiar... -
Editor's NoteBig Box or Boutique?
It's no secret that the world of insurance is consolidating. The... -
FeaturesSigns of the Agency Financial Times: 7 Key Trends Producers Should Watch
7 Key Trends Producers Should Watch to Keep from Being Left Behind In... -
FeaturesNew York’s Attempt to Subject Surplus Lines Insurers to Insurance Franchise Tax
New York has increasingly asserted that unauthorized insurance... -
FeaturesAutonomous Cars to Cut U.S. Auto Premiums by 20% in 20 Years
The rollout of autonomous vehicles in the next few decades could lead... -
Closing QuoteClosing Quote: Health and Optimism in Surplus Lines
The surplus lines industry continues to outperform the overall... -
New MarketsNew Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesNew Technologies: A Double-Edged Sword for Insurance Companies
The insurance industry is on the horns of a dilemma: how to use new... -
FeaturesHow Competition Brings Out E&S Market’s Creativity
Emerging risks or traditional lines, innovation makes the difference... -
Minding Your BusinessHow to Create & Reward Exceptional Agency Leaders
It's always difficult to admit not being good at something --... -
Cover StoryWhen the Shooting Stops: The Emerging Risk of Active Shooters
There's a new insurance market emerging in light of a disturbing... -
FeaturesWhat’s Driving Reinsurance Growth: Aon
Reinsurance demand has increased over the past 18 months, with the... -
FeaturesMinding Your Business: Traditional Producer Hiring Process is Arcane & Should be Shot!
I want to think of myself as a great father. If I'm not, I would...
