July 21, 2014
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume II; Bonus: The Florida Issue (Special Supplement)
In this Issue
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FeaturesSettlement in New Mexico Stemmed from Air Pollution Allegations
The owner of a natural gas plant in southeastern New Mexico has... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Sued by UnitedHealth Over Fine
UnitedHealth Group has sued California Insurance Commissioner Dave... -
FeaturesAim of Nevada Anti-Fracking Suit to Block Drilling
A rural Nevada group is asking a federal judge to block the sale of... -
FeaturesMontana and Arizona Lone States Without Texting Laws, but Does it Matter?
Arizona and Montana stand out as the only states without some form of... -
FeaturesHome Emergency Insurance Relaunches Protection Plans in California
HomeServe USA's subsidiary Home Emergency Insurance Solutions is... -
FeaturesFamily of Woman Killed in 2012 Crash Sues Hawaii Bar
The family of a woman who died in a crash with a man suspected of... -
FeaturesEnergy Market Dynamics of Shifting Shale
The expansion of shale resource extraction encompasses several... -
FeaturesReport: $100M in Losses from Southern California Quake
The moderate earthquake that struck Southern California in spring did... -
FeaturesColorado Home Inventory Firm Grows Rapidly After Bad Fire Seasons
Two years after the Waldo Canyon Fire and one year after the Black... -
FeaturesRite Aid Settles California Lawsuit for Nearly $500,000
Rite Aid will pay nearly a half-million dollars to settle California... -
FeaturesFarmers Looks to Add 85 Agency Owners Across Washington
Farmers Insurance is looking to grow its presence in Washington by... -
FeaturesNAIC Hiring Consultant to Review Its Decision-Making, Governance
The national organization for state insurance regulators, which has... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Cindy Belcher has been promoted to chief operating officer of Los...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteCelebrity Value
Have you considered hiring a local celebrity to help promote your... -
Closing QuoteInsurance Trade Agreements Are Good for Consumers and Markets
You can be sure critics are already getting ready to pounce on a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyContemporary Growth Tips From a 150-Year Old Agency
Imagine running an insurance agency 150 years ago. Essentially all... -
Tech TalkAgents Keep Up: How People Use Mobile Technology to Communicate and More
An agent's technological plate is so full it may seem impossible to... -
Minding Your BusinessPlanning for Uncertainty
The traditional business plan includes short-term and long-term goals... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers’ Profit Dipped in Q1
Private U.S. property/casualty insurers' net income after taxes fell... -
FeaturesDeal Analysis: Why Validus Is Buying Western World
The combination of Validus Holdings and Western World Insurance Group... -
FeaturesIndependent Agents Drawn to Tablet Applications
Many independent insurance agents say that tablet devices are going... -
FeaturesQ1 P/C Direct Premium Written Up 3.5 Percent
Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Why It’s Important to Review E&S Proposals
Hard market or soft, having an active relationship with at least a... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Tax Sharing Solution Still Up for Debate
Things have changed a bit for the surplus lines industry since the... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Underwriters Find Success with U.S. Subsidiaries: SNL
Insurers Hiscox Ltd., Beazley Plc and Catlin Group Ltd. are reaping... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Integro, Daugherty Insurance Services, Lugo & Associates Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Brewing Brewer "The ruling is especially disturbing given the current... -
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