February 23, 2015
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Agency Salary Survey; On the Water: Marinas & Boats; Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch
In this Issue
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FeaturesEarthquake Warning System in Obama Budget Pleases Lawmakers
President Barack Obama's recommendation to spend $5 million next year... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Property/casualty insurance media company Wells Media Group announced... -
FeaturesNew Mexico Bill Would Reduce Benefits if Workers Are High
A New Mexico lawmaker has introduced a bill to reduce workers'... -
FeaturesNTSB Says Deadly Plane Crash in Colorado Linked to Selfies
Federal investigators say selfies were a likely factor in a small... -
FeaturesLawsuit: Acupuncture Treatment Punctured California Woman’s Lung
A San Diego, Calif. woman is suing a chiropractor she claims... -
FeaturesMontana Licensed 34 Captive Insurance Companies in 2014
State insurance department officials report that Montana licensed 34... -
FeaturesPalomar Specialty in California Raises $17.5M in Surplus Capital
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. announced that it has successfully... -
FeaturesCalifornia Lawmaker Proposes Annual $52 Fee for Road Repairs
Most California drivers would pay an extra $52 a year under a... -
FeaturesCalifornia Agents Asked to Inform Customers on Auto Financial Responsibility
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and state Sen. Ricardo... -
FeaturesClimate Change Affecting Hawaii Island Storms, Researchers Say
Two university of Hawaii researchers say climate change is affecting... -
FeaturesCity Council in Oregon Says Uber Must Follow Traditional Taxi Rules
While Uber may be a new kind of ride service, it should comply with... -
FeaturesHeading a National Ridesharing Outline a Political Gain for Jones?
A committee of regulators led by California Insurance Commissioner... -
FeaturesDisaster Declaration for Most of Nevada Due to Drought
The U.S. Agriculture Department has declared most of Nevada a natural...
National Coverage
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Minding Your BusinessProfile of a Great Account Manager
What ingredients make up a good account manager? What do you look for... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Anthem Data Breach "The personally identifiable information... -
Closing QuoteLow Minimum Limits Unfairly Shift Financial Responsibility
For years, we've listened to those who beat the drum to maintain... -
FeaturesAgent-Broker Profitability Reaches Record 21% for 2014
Agent-broker profitability reached 21 percent for 2014, a new record... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
Editor's NoteInsurance and Online Dating
With today's technology the world of knowledge, commerce, and even... -
FeaturesRisky Business: How Agents and the Industry Help Protect Farmers, Ranchers
When you think of hazardous jobs, what comes to mind? First... -
Features5 Things to Consider When Insuring Yachts
Driving by a marina or boatyard, most of us admire the beautiful... -
FeaturesStrategies for Young Professionals in Salary Negotiations
Salary negotiation is a key factor in getting one's career off to the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency9 Marketing Basics to Recall about Email in the Age of Social Media
It's easy to overlook the continued importance of email as a... -
Features10 Things to Know About Boats & Marinas
Recreational boating in 2013 accounted for 4,062 accidents that... -
FeaturesEmployee Pay Up But Morale Down
Agency employees are not happy when it comes to compensation, and... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: How to Calm the E&O Waters When Insuring Marinas
As spring approaches, agencies may have some opportunities to secure... -
FeaturesFraud Adds Up to 17% to Auto Insurance Injury Claims: IRC
A new study estimates that fraud and claim "build-up" add between... -
FeaturesCommercial Lines Softening to Continue in U.S. in 2015: Marsh
Competition among property/casualty insurance carriers and the flow... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Majesco, Agile Insurance technology firm Majesco has completed the...
