June 6, 2011
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
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In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Thomas Bergin Agency Thomas Bergin Agency of Woodland Hills, Calif.,... -
FeaturesCalif. Surplus Line Premiums Slip
The Surplus Line Association of California Stamping Office announced... -
FeaturesCalif. Workers’ Comp Bureau Declines Again to Make Mid-Year Filing
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California's... -
FeaturesCatastrophes Issue Wake-Up Call on Supply Chain Risks
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March 2011, as... -
FeaturesColo. Court: Insurer Can’t Be Sued By Another Insurer for Failing to Cancel Policy
A Colorado Court of Appeal has ruled that an insurer cannot file suit... -
FeaturesColo. Governor Approves Workers’ Comp Reforms
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation approving... -
Idea ExchangeCorporate Governance Perspective: Current Bearings, Future Directions
Due to last summer's enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, we are now in a... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
The Final Straw? "It's only a large U.S. event that can turn things... -
FeaturesFinally, Wash. Legislators Agree on Workers’ Comp Reform
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown,... -
FeaturesFranchisor Benefits from Unrest in Captive Insurance World
Ray Spears, Jeff Wilson, and Charles Donaldson in 2007 established... -
FeaturesFrom Trash to Treasure: Salvor Can Help to Manage Losses
When crises occur, one person the claims adjuster, insurer and... -
Idea ExchangeInsurance Agents, Adjusters Vulnerable to Lawsuits Even When They’re not to Blame
Agents and adjusters have completely different roles in the insurance... -
FeaturesMedical Marijuana Raid Coverage to Ease Worries of Dispensary Owners
Medical marijuana dispensary owners face a variety of risks because... -
FeaturesMontana Cuts Workers’ Comp Costs
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica Lindeen has... -
FeaturesMontana State Fund Cuts Rates 20%
As predicted by Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance... -
Editor's NoteFrom Bad to Worse
When people think unpleasant events are over, they remember them as... -
People & PlacesPeople
Marsh & McLennan Cos. appointed Daniel S. Glaser to the newly created... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp TV Show Begins Filming
Hollywood thinks workers' compensation can be funny. Workers' Comp, a...
National Coverage
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FeaturesIs $8 Billion Material? A Look at Year-End 2010 Reporting of Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve Adequacy
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserve development has... -
Idea ExchangeAgents View Carrier Consistency of Product, Price Critical in Relationship
Nearly half of independent insurance agents and brokers believe it is... -
FeaturesBest Performing Mid-Sized Commercial Insurers
Medical malpractice insurers rank high when it comes to best... -
FeaturesCatlin Stokes Broker Compensation Controversy
The simmering compensation conflict between London's broker community... -
Closing Quote4 Things Agents Should Do to Avoid E&O Claims
After handling insurance coverage claims for years, a distinct... -
Idea ExchangeGuidelines to Limit an Agency’s Risks in Social Media
Social media has become a powerful way for members of the insurance... -
FeaturesIntellectual Property Insurance: Coverage that Fits the Risk
Many companies are unaware that the insurance they purchase may not... -
FeaturesMobile Food Vendor Market Explodes as Insurance Market Evolves
In just about every metropolitan area nationwide hungry customers can... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers Facing Record Losses from Weather
Devastating tornadoes, floods, earthquakes overseas and a... -
Minding Your BusinessTraining & Mentoring for the New Economy
The dust is settling and people are getting used to the new economy... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
IJ Video Highlights Agents Battle MLR Rules The sweeping federal...