March 5, 2012
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Hospitality Risks Directory; Homeowners & Auto; Technology & New Media Risks
In this Issue
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FeaturesAlaska’s Hall Saying Farewell to Director Post
Linda Hall started as director of Alaska's Division of Insurance on... -
FeaturesCalifornia Earthquake Authority Kicks Off Second Marketing Program for Agents
The business of selling earthquake insurance to homeowners may have... -
FeaturesCellphone Driving Ban Nets 27 Violators in Helena
Police in Helena, Mont. say they have issued 27 citations in a little... -
FeaturesCourt Upholds Lawsuit Against NoCal Hooters
A state appeals court has upheld a class-action lawsuit filed by... -
FeaturesFor Hire: Alaska Insurance Director
Wanted: State Insurance Director. Must supply your own parka. Linda... -
FeaturesInsurance Highlights from Buffett’s 2011 Letter to Berkshire Shareholders
Warren E. Buffett thinks that among large insurance operations, those... -
West NewsNevada Approves Regulations for Self-Driving Cars
Nevada is becoming the first of the U.S. states to regulate... -
Editor's NoteWhere’s My Hovercraft?
If it's not one thing it's another. The stock market seems to have... -
FeaturesSmartphone Proof of Insurance Bill for California
A California legislator has introduced a bill to require auto... -
FeaturesThere’s an App for That: Mobile Phone Quoting
Don't be surprised if in the not-too-distant future on a television... -
FeaturesYou Can’t Put a Price on Benefits of Involvement
Agent advocacy may be the number one reason independent insurance... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Veracity, Stratus Pleasant Grove, Utah-based Veracity Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
RAND Health Care "Our analysis suggests eliminating the individual... -
People & PlacesPeople
Los Angeles, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc....
National Coverage
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Features5 Things to Know About Classic Car Insurance
With warmer weather around the corner, classic car owners are... -
FeaturesCloud Computing: The Risks Beyond the Metaphor
Cloud computing is big business. With a worldwide market forecast to... -
FeaturesSharing Economy Calls For Insurance Innovation
How Insurance Helped Getaround Get Going Can technology positively... -
Idea ExchangeGroup Personal Excess Policies Give Businesses and Employees Added Protection
As the economy continues to languish, and competition for revenue... -
NewsbriefsP/C Insurers Face Obstacles on Road to Hard Market
With interest rates low and looking like they will stay low for some... -
FeaturesSocial Recruiting: Branding Your Company as an Employer of Choice
Seventy-nine percent of companies are already using or planning to... -
Closing QuoteThe Power of Choice
Peering across the market, it's easy to see the telltale signs of a... -
FeaturesWhat Insureds Should Know About Avoiding Cyber Liability Exposures
In today's business world, digital information is fundamental to... -
Minding Your BusinessWhat Steve Jobs Would Do in Insurance
After reading Walter Isaacson's great book about Steve Jobs, I began... -
FeaturesOne Insurance Broker’s Drive for Innovation
When Jessica Scorpio, 24, began her quest for insurance for... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in...