September 22, 2014
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Top Workers' Comp Writers; Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark & Patent Liability; Residential Contractors
In this Issue
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FeaturesWashington Saw 567 Square Miles Burned by Wildfires
Wildfires this summer in Washington have burned about 567 square... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Kaleidoscope Through Conference-Goers’ Eyes
Rick Hudson was sitting at his booth at the California Workers'... -
FeaturesAgent Steals More Than $100K From California Businesses
Isidro Santillan, 53, of Pacoima, Calif., has been arrested and... -
FeaturesBarley Crops in Montana, Idaho Rain Damaged
That rain on the plain that saturated Montana's malt barley crop in... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance has expanded its team with the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesInsuring Products of the Mind
The rapid growth in patent infringement litigation in 2013 – almost... -
FeaturesTop 5 Insurance Industry Misconceptions About Copyright
Few industries understand the concept of risk better than the... -
Editor's NoteFighting Cybercrime
HSB, a specialty insurer that is part of Munich Re, along with Trail... -
Minding Your BusinessFinding and Selling to Ideal Clients
When an agency is started, most new owners will be happy to sell... -
Closing QuoteHelping Clients Through Home Renovations
Home renovations are in high gear these days, thanks to low interest... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow a ‘Middle-Aged’ Marketer Can Help Your Agency Grow
It is common knowledge that if an agency wants to employ a dedicated... -
Tech TalkCustomer Experience Makes Bigger Impact Than Policy, Claims
Many agents understand in principle that "customer experience" is the... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Compensation Premiums Increased By 5.1% in First Half of 2014
Demotech's review of second quarter 2014 data, as recently reported... -
FeaturesDemand for Liability Insurance to Rise Again
Claims severity and demand for liability insurance will increase as... -
FeaturesContractors and the CGL Policy’s ‘Your Product’ and ‘Your Work’ Exclusions
Dear Contractors: The wall you just built may not be covered by your... -
FeaturesThe Ever-Evolving Nature of Cyber Coverage
To understand the current state of network security and privacy... -
FeaturesLosses by Business Sector
Aviation Improvements in airline safety are leading to far fewer... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: How Well Do You Know Your Workers’ Compensation Risk?
The workers' compensation class of business results in upwards of 10... -
FeaturesTop 10 Causes of Business Insurance Losses
Nearly 70 percent of business financial losses arise from 10 causes... -
FeaturesOSHA Revises Severe Injury Reporting Rule
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has... -
FeaturesThe Problem with Domestic Excess and Surplus Lines Insurers
It has been more than five years since states, beginning with... -
Features10 Things to Know About Intellectual Property
Total global intellectual property applications worldwide in 2012:... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management, Dezelan Insurance Agency Arthur... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Stormy Relations "Storm surge and wind-driven waves flooded homes and...