November 19, 2012
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies; Assisted Living / Long Term Care; Contractors & Builders
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteTop 10 IT challenges
It's probably not news to read that many companies aren't going far... -
FeaturesClimatologist: Conditions That Brought Sandy May Stick Around
Fresh on the heels of Hurricane Sandy's destruction in late October... -
FeaturesThe Duty to Indemnify: Making Your Reservation of Rights Work for You
When is the last time someone reminded you that the duty to indemnify... -
FeaturesCalif. Broker Charged with Defrauding Tom Hanks, Ex-‘Police’ Musician
A Southern California insurance broker was arrested on allegations he... -
FeaturesKreidler’s 4th Term in Washington: Healthcare, Climate Change, Excess Surpluses
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler won nearly six in 10... -
FeaturesPrivate Equity Firm Buys Confie Seguros from Genstar
Confie Seguros was acquired by Boston-based private equity firm ABRY... -
FeaturesColorado Springs Wildfire Expected to Create Jobs
Economists say a wildfire that burned 346 homes and scorched 28... -
FeaturesCalifornians Lump Props. 32 and 33; a Referendum on the ‘B’ Word
The "B" word may have been the most lethal weapon against an... -
FeaturesOregon Developer Told to Pay $1.6M in Asbestos Case
Adeveloper whose plans to redevelop a sawmill in Sweet Home, Ore.,... -
DeclarationsDeclarations – West
No Risky Business "However, we do not think it's good risk management... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Susanne Sclafane has joined property/casualty insurance media... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves – West
Hub International, Raintree Hub International Ltd. acquired the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBuilding Momentum in the Construction Market
After four years of one of the most challenging construction markets,... -
Closing QuoteMonsters Under the Bed: Insurance Coverage Gaps and Other Invisible Exclusions
Neither insurance policyholders nor courts look kindly upon... -
FeaturesSuperstorm Sandy Will Test Federal Flood Insurance Program
Superstorm Sandy is threatening to drag the U.S. government's... -
Features6 Things for Independent Agents to Worry About in 2013
The 100-plus year-old independent agency distribution system is... -
FeaturesLong-Term Care Liability Loss Rate Expected to Grow: Aon
Long-term care liability loss rates and claim severity have reached... -
FeaturesHow to Position Yourself as an Industry Expert Online
When it comes to career development, the key to improving your... -
FeaturesZurich/Advisen Poll Finds Cyber Risk Awareness Increasing
The "vast majority of risk professionals say information security and... -
Features2012 State Specialist P/C Insurers Revealed
The Demotech Company Classification System categorizes insurers into... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: The Specialty World of Long-Term Care Insurance
As Americans do their best to plan for retirement, all it takes is a... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesWhy Do Parents Take Advantage of Their Kids?
Very often in agencies I see, parents and their child/children make a... -
FeaturesRisk Retention Groups’ Assets, Surplus Continue to Rise
Risk retention groups (RRG) reported an underwriting loss but a net...
