July 11, 2016
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
The Disaster Issue: Insuring Natural & Man-Made Catastrophes; Recreation & Leisure
In this Issue
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FeaturesNew Twist in Colorado Marijuana Debate: Why Not Allow Pot Clubs
Legal marijuana is giving Colorado a stinky conundrum. Visitors can... -
FeaturesMore California Drivers Spotted Using Cellphones, Traffic Report Shows
The number of California drivers using cellphones is rising, as are... -
FeaturesJudge in California Approves Lyft’s $27M Driver Settlement Deal
A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to ride service Lyft's $27... -
FeaturesJudge Allows Bulk of Starbucks Suit in California over Lattes to Proceed
A federal judge is allowing the bulk of a lawsuit accusing Starbucks... -
FeaturesCalifornia’s Last Nuke Plant Would Be Closed by 2025 Under Deal
California's last nuclear power plant will close by 2025 under an... -
FeaturesUnlicensed Agent Nabbed for Stealing More Than $140K in Premiums
Robert Meseer, 63, of Westminster, was arrested last month by... -
FeaturesApplied Underwriters’ Workers’ Comp Business Faulted by California Regulator
California's insurance commissioner said in late June a Berkshire...
National Coverage
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FeaturesIs It Time to Dust Off Your Agency CAT Program?
Does your organization have an emergency response plan in case a... -
FeaturesQBE, Marsh Consider the Brexit-Effect
QBE Insurance Group announced last month that it will be reviewing... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Moped Safety "Literally, you can be stinking drunk on a moped and... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Rogers & Gray, Albert Brock Co. Cape Cod, Mass.-based Rogers &... -
Editor's NoteEconomic Cost of Pandemics
A pandemic influenza outbreak in the United States could have... -
FeaturesThe Competitive Advantage: Facts, Face ‘Em, Focus on ‘Em, Go Forward
One well-known youth program in the U.S. is 4-H, which stands for... -
FeaturesS&P: Private Flood Insurance Products to Trickle In Slowly
Opening U.S. flood insurance to private insurers won't lead to a... -
Closing QuoteHow Agencies Can Prepare Before the Storm
Whether it's an earthquake on the West Coast, a hurricane on the East... -
Cover StoryDisaster Response: Pandemic Insurance to the Rescue
The shoe may eventually be placed on the other foot for the United... -
FeaturesVelosurance Takes Cycling to the Specialty Insurance Market
Cycling enthusiasts everywhere are watching what might be the world's... -
Tech TalkTech Talk: Digital Dinosaurs and Insurance Competency
I have had agents tell me they have lost clients because of their... -
FeaturesStatistical Models for Zika Risk Management
The Pan American Health Organization first confirmed Zika virus... -
FeaturesAcademy Journal: CoBRA Zones, OPAs and Flood Coverage
Rapid development in coastal areas, on barrier islands and near...