May 20, 2013
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Workers' Comp Report with Directory; Restaurants & Bars; Recreation & Leisure
In this Issue
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FeaturesJail for Washington Man Faking Work Injuries for Drugs
A Washington man thought he found the perfect way to get prescription... -
FeaturesCalifornia Surplus Lines: LLC Bill Thriving
Among a horde of bills wending its way through California's... -
FeaturesCEA’s First CIO Reflects C-Suite Trend
Technology veteran Todd Coombes' approach to his new job as the first... -
FeaturesMontana Enacts Insurance Compact Legislation
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has made Montana the 43rd state to join... -
FeaturesSpace Mountain Reopens at Disneyland After Workplace Appeal Dropped
One of Disneyland's most popular rides finally reopened in May after... -
FeaturesBill Limits California Workers’ Comp for Pro Athletes
Professional athletes who spent most of their careers with teams in... -
FeaturesWashington Man Gets $1,103 Speeding Ticket in Oregon
A Washington state man has a hefty speeding ticket to pay after... -
FeaturesTRIA Debate Heats Up with Charge ‘Nervous Nelly’ P/C Insurers Enjoy $7B ‘Subsidy’
A consumer advocacy group says the property/casualty insurance... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Ascension Benefits & Insurance named Steven Ratto senior consultant...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteDrowsy Driving
Four percent of U.S. adults nodded off or fell asleep at least once... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow Independent Agents Can Use Print Ads in Today’s Digital World
The primary purpose of an independent agent is to sell insurance.... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Restaurant and Tavern Risks
Chances are just about every town in the United States has a... -
FeaturesGolf and Country Clubs Weather the Storm
Snow in October, hurricanes in the Northeast and record-setting... -
FeaturesMedical Malpractice Payouts Not Driving Up Health Costs: Study
Efforts to lower health care costs in the United States have focused... -
FeaturesIndustry Results Show Positive Signs for Workers’ Comp Line, NCCI’s Chief Economist Says
For the workers' compensation market, 2012 turned out to be a much... -
FeaturesRisk Retention Groups Show Strong Financial Stability: Demotech
Risk retention groups (RRGs) continue to display strong and stable... -
Closing QuoteThe Time is Now for Agent Licensing Reform
Excitement is building for critical legislation, the "National... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Confie Seguros, Capital Insurance Hispanic market-focused insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Dispute Resolution "This program represents another option consumers...