November 21, 2011
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Contractors & Builders, Claims and the Independent Agent, Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies
In this Issue
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FeaturesAnother Suit Filed in Reno Air Race Tragedy
Another lawsuit has been filed in the Sept. 16 Reno Air Race crash... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Yates Tustin, Calif.-based managing general agent Yates has opened a... -
FeaturesColorado Panel to Examine Pinnacol Privatization Proposal
A proposal to privatize the state-chartered workers' compensation... -
FeaturesColorado Wants Insurance Company to Cut Severance
Colorado wants top executives at the state-chartered workers'... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Trucking "He was not working with the truck in any way and was not... -
FeaturesInitiative to Expand California Prop 103 Ignites Battle
A ballot initiative to expand the scope of California's Proposition... -
FeaturesIs the World a Riskier Place? Insurance Industry’s Hartwig Answers
Is the world becoming a riskier place?" That was the question posed... -
FeaturesKipper’s Back as Nevada Insurance Commissioner
The second-time commissioner has captives on his mind at the center... -
FeaturesMontana’s Occupational Injuries Down
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry's annual survey of... -
Editor's NotePLUS: Is the World a Risker Place?
While former British Prime Minister Tony Blair may have been the most... -
People & PlacesPeople
Valencia, Calif.-based Petersen International Underwriters has named... -
FeaturesReport: Questions Raised on Bay Bridge Safety Test
A California Department of Transportation technician responsible for... -
People & PlacesPeople
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has named David... -
FeaturesTech Chiefs Take on Standards, iPad, Light Bulb
Thomas Alva Edison would have been glowing had he been at the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAre You Prepared for the Changing Insurance Market?
In today's personal property/casualty insurance market, agents and... -
FeaturesContractors, Agents Fight to Stay Afloat in Distressed Construction Market
Some Signs Point to Better Times Ahead, Experts Say The construction... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Can the Manner in Which an Agent Handles a Claim Cause an Errors & Omissions Claim?
The answer to the question posed in the headline is a definite "yes."... -
FeaturesHow to Produce and Keep Happy Claimants
The best way to keep agency customers happy is to avoid claims in the... -
FeaturesHow to Compete for Personal Lines with the Direct Writers
Let's face facts. It's unlikely that any individual independent... -
FeaturesInconsistency Is the Norm in Construction Liability Coverage
In construction liability insurance, there is a great deal of... -
FeaturesInsurance Executives Turn Pessimistic Over Business Outlook: Survey
Many U.S. insurance executives believe that business conditions have... -
FeaturesNCCI Study Examines Medical Services in Workers’ Comp Claims
A new report on medical services casts light on how different... -
FeaturesP/C Market to See Only Moderate Changes in Rates in 2012: Willis
Property/casualty insurance rates will continue to be flat to with... -
FeaturesTips for Agents Handling Claims
ClaimsJournal.com Editor Denise Johnson understands the claims... -
FeaturesTurning Construction Red Flags into Opportunities
The role of an agent or broker as a trusted advisor to contractor... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
IJ Video Highlights Pat Ryan Asks, 'Are You Happy? Patrick Ryan is an...
