May 4, 2015
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Workers' Comp Report with Directory; Restaurants & Bars; Recreation & Leisure
In this Issue
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FeaturesWashington Commissioner Says Hole-in-One Insurance Scammer at it Again
It appears hole-in-one insurance scammer Kevin Kolenda has been at it... -
FeaturesEarthquake Fault Puts California at Risk for Tsunami
Scientists say the earthquake fault that runs through the coastal... -
FeaturesFedEx Faces Wyoming Suits After Trucks Kill Nearby Drivers
Two lawsuits have been filed against FedEx Ground Package Systems... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Premium Up 11% in 2014; Combined Ratio Still Exceeds 100
California written premium for calendar year 2014 was roughly $16.5... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Lloyd's of London named Richard Magrath regional director for its... -
FeaturesCDI: True Religion Subcontractor Underreported $78M in Payroll
The owners of sewing companies subcontracted by True Religion Brand...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBest of the Best: Supply and Demand
Commanding the Highest Purchase Price The dust has settled from 2014... -
FeaturesMovies and Agencies
Did you ever see the movie about the famous ballplayer that did not... -
Closing QuoteChallenges Continue as Drone Regulations Take Shape
Unmanned aerial systems, or drones as they are more commonly known,... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
AssuredPartners, Platinum Planning AssuredPartners Inc. has completed... -
FeaturesHow to Mitigate the Risks of Cloud Computing
The technology challenges facing insurance agents today might seem... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Fatality Numbers "PennDOT continuously strives to drive down crash... -
FeaturesHow Analytics Technology Can Speed Integration Post-M&A
The record number of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions... -
FeaturesWhat Agents Think About Google Compare
The independent agency system is no stranger to competition. But one... -
Features‘Hungry’ Insurers Continued to Cut Commercial Prices in Q1: CIAB
Insurance brokers report that the commercial property/casualty market... -
Editor's NoteIt’s a Buyers’ Market
Insurance buyers can expect to face friendly market conditions on... -
FeaturesIndependent Agents Identify Business Opportunities for Carriers
Most independent insurance agents are impressed by the carriers they... -
Features10 Things to Know About Recreation & Leisure
Children ages 5 to 14 accounted for 52 percent of the football... -
National NewsThe Risk of Data Breach in Agencies Today
Data breaches pose a serious threat to agents even though incidents... -
Cover StoryBeating Up on Workers’ Comp: Grand Bargain Taking Jabs from Multiple Directions
The state-based workers' compensation system has stayed on its feet... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Insuring Restaurants and Taverns Presents Some Real E&O Risks
Although most agencies insure at least one restaurant or tavern, this...
