November 2, 2015
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Focus on Professional Liability / PLUS; Habitational / Dwellings; Agents' E&O Survey
In this Issue
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FeaturesAAA: Using Hands-Free Technology While Driving Is ‘Surprisingly’ Risky
Mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – West
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA Der Manouel Best Agency to Work For – West Best... -
FeaturesFarmers Insurance Facing Possible Class Action by ‘Hundreds’ of Female Attorneys
An attorney representing a woman suing Farmers Insurance for... -
FeaturesOwners of Home Destroyed by Wyoming Landslide File Suit Against Contractor
The owners of a home destroyed in a landslide in Jackson, Wyo., have... -
FeaturesColorado Woman Trapped for Days After Crash Sues G.M.
A woman who was trapped in her car for nearly a week after crashing... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Approves Reduced 2016 Pure Premium Rate Filing
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones approved workers'... -
Features99.9 Percent Probability of L.A.-Area Earthquake: Study
There is a 99.9 percent chance of a magnitude-5 or greater earthquake... -
FeaturesEstate of Oregon Man Files Suit Against Home Care Agency in Death
The estate of a La Pine, Ore., man who was paralyzed from the chest... -
FeaturesCalifornia Woman Blinded in Eye by Flying Disc Settles Suit for $3M
A woman who was blinded in one eye by a flying golf disc at a... -
FeaturesGuy Carpenter Says Wildfire Losses May Exceed $1.75B
A briefing from Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC in late October shows... -
FeaturesSouthern California Utility Gets $400M Insurance Settlement over Closed Nuke
The operator of the defunct San Onofre nuclear power plant in... -
FeaturesNumber of Deaths from Drunken Driving Nearly Doubled in Utah
The number of people who have died in Utah as a result of drunken... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
San Francisco, Calif.-based Metromile has named James Moorhead, a...
National Coverage
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Minding Your BusinessHow to Perpetuate the Family Agency
In the past year, we have completed or are still in the middle of at... -
FeaturesNew Insurance Policy Protects Homebuyers’ Down Payment
Homebuyers may soon be able to buy insurance to protect their down... -
Closing QuoteMutual vs. Stock Insurers
A.M. Best's recently released 2015 "Mutuals at a Glance" report is an... -
FeaturesMillennials: Living on the Edge of the Big City
Cory Piirto is a newlywed living in New York City, but the prospect... -
FeaturesTime Is Right to Review Agency E&O Limits
Fewer independent agencies are facing increased premiums for their... -
Features‘Misfit’ Doctors, Lawyers: Find a Friend in E&S Market
Doctors and lawyers are taking up more space in the surplus lines... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Sex Abuse Concerns "More concern is given to the pedophile abuser... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
Tech TalkPay Attention to Smartphone Security
Digital security concerns related to the safety of computer systems... -
Editor's NoteFlipped Upside Down
A rise in on-demand car services and the adoption of autonomous... -
FeaturesOutlook for Homeowners Insurance Market Improves: Report
The outlook for the U.S. homeowners market has improved over last... -
FeaturesAgency Prices Are Awfully High
Acquisition prices unaffordable for many agencies without Wall Street... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Kelso, Risk Strategies Risk Strategies Co., a Boston-Based insurance...
