March 21, 2011
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
HOT New Markets & Programs, High Risk Property, Corporate Profiles, 2010 Mergers & Acquisitions Summary Report
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Abram Interstate Insurance, Align General Rocklin, Calif.-based Abram... -
FeaturesBye, Bye Bonus
The board of insurance company Pinnacol Assurance has voted to strip... -
FeaturesCalif. State Fund Investigation Closed
The Joint Task Force comprised of the California Highway Patrol... -
FeaturesCalifornia to Extend Low-Cost Auto Program to Same Sex Spouses
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has filed regulations to... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Flood Insurance Reform "There is no question that the program is in... -
FeaturesHow the California Bill Implements Federal NRRA Surplus Lines Reform
The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA), Subtitle B, Part... -
FeaturesIdaho Companies Could Get Workers’ Comp Tax Break
Idaho companies could receive a $3.2 million break on taxes they pay... -
FeaturesNext for IBM’s Watson: Insurance Jobs in Jeopardy?
IBM wasted no time in parlaying the winning performance of its... -
Editor's NoteBe Prepared
Insurers and reinsurers may have sufficient funds to absorb losses... -
People & PlacesPeople
Jennifer McPhillips was promoted to senior director of federal... -
FeaturesOregon AIG Settlement
Oregon will receive about $3.6 million as part of a multi-state... -
FeaturesUtah Legislature Approves Legislation Restricting Accident Response Fees
Taking a proactive stance against "crash taxes," Utah legislators... -
FeaturesWestern U.S. Tsunami Damage Exceeds $50 Million
Tsunami waves following Japan's massive earthquake are estimated to...
National Coverage
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Features10 Cold Industries
This report is all about opportunities. If you see opportunity where... -
Features10 Hot Industries to Target in 2011
What are the hot industries to target in the post-recession 2011?... -
Features10 Most Profitable Industries
Of course, an industry or company might be fast-growing but what's... -
FeaturesAgency E&O Liability for Failing to Procure Coverage
Insurance agents can be sued by their clients for breach of contract... -
FeaturesClient Retention Requires a Plan
Never Take a New Insured's Business for Granted Client retention is a... -
FeaturesFood Bells? Ringing the Risks of Food Prices
Food prices continue to ride a rollercoaster. In the first quarter of... -
FeaturesDecision on Workers’ Comp for Illegal Workers Left to States
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent refusal to hear a workers'... -
FeaturesExpanding Flood Insurance Options: Good Idea?
Expanding a federal program that is already $17 billion in debt might... -
FeaturesHigh-Risk Properties Require Higher Level of Care
High-risk property is a location that is inherently dangerous due to... -
FeaturesHouse Moves On Flood Insurance Changes
A Republican draft of legislation to reform the federal flood... -
FeaturesIllinois Regulator In Line for Federal Insurance Post
The Obama administration is expected to name an Illinois state... -
FeaturesMore Hot Tips
Brick-and-Mortar The traditional retailers doing well are selling... -
FeaturesHot Programs and Products
Here's what some insurers and brokers have been up to recently,... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Behavioral Health Care Market Detail: Negley Associates is... -
FeaturesProducts with Promise and Panache
Mid-Tech The Hanover Insurance Group added products for more than 125... -
FeaturesReal ID Licensing Deadline for States Postponed Until 2013
The federal government has again postponed until 2013 the deadline... -
FeaturesThe Funnel of Agency E&O Claims
This industry is filled with confusing and often contradictory... -
FeaturesTop 10 searches on MyNewMarkets.com in 2010
What are agents and brokers looking for? Workers Comp Insurance... -
FeaturesTrucking, Courier Classifications
State lawmakers have approved a model law for the trucking and... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
Soft Market Ending, Finally? Could the soft market finally be over? A...
