February 20, 2012
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Agency Salary Survey; Boats & Marinas; Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
ISU Network The San Francisco, Calif.-based ISU Network had... -
FeaturesCalifornia Independent Contractor Law May Be Liability for Agents, Brokers
A new California labor law designed to punish employers for... -
FeaturesColorado Lawmakers Review Spaceflight Liability
Colorado lawmakers are trying to promote the space industry by... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Climate Change "Climate change will have major implications for the... -
FeaturesFormer Cal-OSHA Chief Defends Safety Program
The former chief of the California Occupational Safety and Health... -
FeaturesGrade Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in... -
FeaturesIndependent Agency System Marked by Changes and Challenges
Robust merger and acquisition activity, carrier relocations and an... -
FeaturesLawsuit Seeks to Block Google’s Privacy Changes
A consumer watchdog group is suing the Federal Trade Commission in an... -
FeaturesLong-time California Insurance Lobbyist Looks to 2012 Legislation
John Norwood is one of California's best known legislative advocates... -
Editor's NoteIndex of Optimism Brighter in Norcal
Things must look brighter around the San Francisco Bay. People there... -
FeaturesOut-of-Trust C.M. Meiers Brokerage in California Fetches $1.375 Million at Auction
Woodland Hills, Calif.-based C.M. Meiers Co. Inc. was auctioned... -
People & PlacesPeople
Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc.... -
FeaturesU-Haul Parent to Strengthen Loss Reserves on Discontinued Workers’ Comp Business
Reno, Nev.-based AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL) announced earlier this month... -
FeaturesUtah Offers New Earthquake Hazard Maps
Utah is selling new maps that show the shaking intensity of... -
FeaturesWashington Senate Passes $100 Annual Electric Car Fee
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill to charge electric car... -
FeaturesWashington Tribe OK’d to Move Out Of Tsunami Zone
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that will allow...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAgency Compensation Expected to Rise in 2012: Ward Group
Contingent commission payouts to insurance agencies are estimated to... -
Minding Your BusinessAgency Compensation: A General Guideline With Common Sense
Personnel expenses remain the largest expense for any independent... -
FeaturesAnalyzing Agency Management Benchmarks
I have been analyzing agencies for a long time, and I believe it is... -
Closing QuoteColorado Defers Action on State-Chartered Workers’ Comp Fund
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Pinnacol Assurance, the... -
Idea ExchangeThe Compensation Connection: Aligning Rewards with Results
The state of the labor market is changing. Unemployment rates are... -
FeaturesCompensation Freeze Comes to an End?
Agencies Report Salaries and Compensation on the Rise, Slightly It... -
FeaturesGeneral Tips for Compensation
Be creative with compensation and perquisites. Remember, most people... -
FeaturesMarina Market Tightens Up in the Wake of Catastrophe-Ridden 2011
The marina insurance market seems to be heading for some changes,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesThe New Normal in Producer Compensation
When it comes to producer compensation, there really is no norm.... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers’ Combined Ratio for 2011 Estimated at 107.5%
The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry reported its largest... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencySocial Marketing for Agencies Is Never Free
Opening a Basic Social Media Account Is Free — The Rest Isn't Most...
