December 5, 2011
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Program Directory, Vol. II - Volume Two of the Agent's Favorite Program Placement Resource
In this Issue
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FeaturesArchitects & Engineer Class Held Hostage by Price Cutting, Overcrowding
Even with historically low rates, tough competition, and a reduction... -
FeaturesBackers of Persistency Initiative Claim Signatures to Make 2012 Ballot
Backers of a persistency initiative in November said they have... -
FeaturesBozeman City Commission OKs Cellphone Ordinance
The Bozeman City Commission in Montana has voted 4-1 to adopt an... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Everest Everest Re Group Ltd. is expanding its professional liability... -
FeaturesCalifornia Man Electrocuted by Fallen Power Line
A Southern California man has been electrocuted by a power line that... -
FeaturesComputer with Info on 4 Million Patients Stolen in California
A Northern California physician's network says a computer stolen last... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
China "If China opens the market, I don't expect to see a big impact... -
FeaturesInsurance Company Poll: Oregon Drivers Want Harsher Cell Phone Penalties
According to a poll from PEMCO Insurance, nearly half of... -
Editor's NoteGiving Hope
The National Insurance Industry Council's 2011 Spirit of Life Award... -
InsuranceTimesPeople
Holly Foxen Wells has been promoted to marketing and public relations... -
FeaturesPerfect Storm of Conditions Fueled Big Reno Fire
Nevada's governor and insurance commissioner praise response from... -
FeaturesReport Links Wildfires to Immigrants in Arizona
A study by Congress' investigative arm issued in late November shows... -
FeaturesSouthern California Food Importer to Pay $400K in Discrimination Case
A Southern California Asian food importer has agreed to pay $400,000... -
FeaturesHow to Reduce the Risk When Buying Agency E&O Coverage
Agents shopping for errors and omissions coverage should compare the...
National Coverage
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Features8 Ways to Avoid Making a Lousy First Impression
Don't Self-Destruct at an Initial Meeting With a New Insurance... -
FeaturesBest Practices to Prevent Employee Fraud in a Recession
Difficult economic times like these are always accompanied by an... -
FeaturesWell-Meaning Decisions Yield Unintended Consequences
It would be difficult to find an industry more competitive than the... -
FeaturesHow to Attract Carrier Attention for Program Business
Agents who use an organized, straightforward method when submitting... -
FeaturesInsurers Bracing for Thai Flood Claims at More Than $10B
Insurers are bracing themselves for claims in excess of $10 billion... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesPerpetuation: It Isn’t Just a Money Thing
When agency owners think of perpetuation planning, they often think... -
FeaturesProgram Market Growing With $17.5B in Premium, Survey Reveals
Jeremy Hitzig, Target Markets Program Administrators Association... -
FeaturesStarr International Files $25B Lawsuit Against U.S., Calling AIG Takeover ‘Unconstitutional’
A company run by former American International Group Inc. Chief... -
FeaturesLeading By Creating
Top 100 Agency Profile Agency Name: Confie Seguros, trading under... -
FeaturesU.S. Reopens Public Database of Malpractice Claims Against Doctors
The U.S. government reopened public access to a database of...