April 21, 2014
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Entertainment, Sports & Special Events; Cyber Risks; Public Entities & Schools
In this Issue
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Features7.5M On Fault That Shook Southern Californians Could Be Disastrous
Experts say a bigger earthquake along the lesser-known fault that... -
FeaturesNew Mexico Jury Gives 1-Cent Damage Award
A potash mining company won its lawsuit against an oil and gas... -
FeaturesInjured Skier Sues Oregon Resort Over ‘Drunken’ Snowboarder
A skier injured when an allegedly drunken snowboarder collided with... -
FeaturesWashington Governor Vetoes $1.5 Million Disaster Fund Cut
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has vetoed a proposed cut of $1.5 million... -
FeaturesConfie Head Eyes Commercial Acquisitions for Rest of 2014
Confie Seguros' president wants it known that the agency made good on... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Wants Insurance Burden on Ridesharing Companies
Transportation Network Companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar should... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Monterey, Calif.-based Capital Insurance Group President and Chief...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWhat’s Next for Cyber Insurance?
Back to the Beginning: Moving Beyond Breaches There's a saying in the... -
FeaturesCyber Coverage Demand Increased Significantly in 2013, Trend to Continue in 2014: Marsh
Demand for cyber insurance rose by 21 percent across all industries... -
Editor's NoteInfrastructure Cybersecurity
As the world increasingly becomes interconnected through technology... -
Closing QuoteWhy Governors Are Concerned Over FIO Report
On behalf of the National Governors Association, Alabama Gov. Robert... -
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency12 Survival Suggestions for Today’s Independent Agent
To survive, think backwards. Consider what you shouldn't do before... -
FeaturesGrowth, Profitability to Continue for U.S. Commercial Lines: Fitch
Fitch Ratings said it maintains a stable rating outlook for the U.S.... -
FeaturesFirst Quarter Activity Soars
With the strongest start in the past five years, the first quarter of... -
FeaturesUse Social Media to Improve Sales
Today's generation is all about social networking. Social networking... -
Features10 Things to Know About Public Entities
There are 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the 50 U.S. states... -
Features5 Vital Elements Agents Should Review to Ensure Safer Live Events
Safety should be the top priority for every live event producer as... -
FeaturesThe Rising Score of Youth Sports Head Injury Claims
Last year, the NFL agreed to settle a concussion lawsuit filed by... -
FeaturesIPCC Concludes Climate Change is Irreversible, Effective Responses Needed
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued its... -
FeaturesThe Specialized Risks of Special Events
As the days of spring get longer and the weather warms into summer,... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Marsh & McLennan, Capstone Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a... -
FeaturesGlobal Reinsurer Capital at All-Time High of $540B: Aon Benfield
The latest edition of the Aon Benfield Aggregate (ABA) report... -
FeaturesIndependent Insurance Agents Find Some Pundits, Politicians in Washington Agree
News flash: a conservative and a liberal in Washington agree — on... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
New Team "For many New Yorkers, it's been the worst 17 months of...
