March 9, 2015
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Hospitality Risks Directory; Homeowners & Auto; Directors & Officers Liability
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople – West
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Aegis Specialty Insurance Services has named... -
FeaturesAfter Deadly California Fire Thousands of Smoke Alarms Installed
Volunteers have installed thousands of free smoke alarms in a... -
FeaturesNew Drought Rules at Restaurants, Hotels Considered in California
Officials are considering new water restrictions as California's... -
FeaturesNevada Bill Proposes Liability Protections for Horse-Related Injuries
Rural Nevada lawmakers are proposing a bill that would improve... -
FeaturesSophisticated Resilience Model in Development in Colorado – And It’ll be Free
Efforts are underway in Colorado to build a sophisticated computer... -
FeaturesOperations in Boise, Idaho Suspended by Uber After Impasse
Uber said it was suspending its operations in Boise, Idaho, after... -
FeaturesCalifornia ‘Superbug’ Outbreak Prompts FDA Alert on Device
The complex design of endoscopes that have been linked to a... -
FeaturesArizona Court Rules on Travel for Injured Worker Care
A court ruling says Arizona workers being treated for on-the-job... -
FeaturesNevada Governor Brian Signs Construction Defect Bill
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill aimed at curbing... -
FeaturesReport: Wildfire Reconstruction of West’s Riskiest Homes – $237B
In the Western United States there are nearly 900,000 homes...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBest of the Best: Employee Productivity
Revenue per employee has historically been the measuring stick for... -
Editor's NoteNew Hires in 2015
About two-thirds of insurance carriers expect to hire more employees... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Integro, E&O Pros Integro Ltd. has acquired E&O Professional Risk... -
FeaturesInsurance Language – Clear as Mud
On occasion I find myself in a position having to explain insurance... -
Cover StoryWhat’s Driving Nonstandard Auto – Technology, Consolidation, Population Changes, Fuel Specialty, Opportunity
The nonstandard auto market is characterized by substandard operating... -
Closing QuoteTapping Into the Talent Pipeline
By 2020, the entire insurance industry will have 400,000 positions to... -
Features2014 Workers’ Comp Rates Ranked by State
The median index rate for workers' compensation insurance fell to an... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Bad Geometry "Our current station geometry does not serve eastern... -
FeaturesThe Key Coverage Business Partnerships Might Be Missing
There could be a risk flying under the radar in your client... -
FeaturesCapacity Plentiful, Pricing Remains Soft in D&O Marketplace
The directors and officers liability insurance marketplace continues... -
Tech TalkThe Best Apps and Why for Independent Agents
There appears to be little dispute among agents about the importance... -
FeaturesImpact of Driving Record on Auto Insurance Cost Varies by State
While motorists who commit moving violations typically pay higher... -
Features10 Things to Know About Homeowners
Preliminary figures compiled for homeowners show that insurance... -
Features4 Reasons Direct Mail Should Be Part of Your Plan to Acquire New Customers
As an independent insurance agent you're an expert in many things.... -
Features2015 Outlook: Profitable Despite Lower Rates
The commercial property/casualty insurance market should remain... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesGoogle to Face Same Obstacles Selling Insurance Online, Says Overstock’s Byrne
Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that...
