February 21, 2011
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
100th Anniversary of Workers' Comp. - Special Section, Boats & Marinas, Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
The California Insurance Wholesalers Association honored David F.... -
Editor's NoteThe Biggest Loser
The adage bigger is better is not necessarily true. Moving larger... -
FeaturesNRRA Compliance Checklist: Prepare Now for Surplus Line Tax Changes and Enjoy Your Summer Vacation
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part article on compliance... -
FeaturesMulryan Named Chair of Calif. State Fund
The California State Compensation Insurance Fund is likely to face... -
FeaturesMontana Vows to Reform Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Legislators in Montana are making workers' compensation reform a... -
FeaturesLiens Stress California Workers’ Compensation System
Liens are "choking" California's workers' compensation system, with... -
FeaturesIndependent Spirit Shapes Marsh’s New Retail Unit
CEO Eslick Shares Lessons Learned in Assembling Marsh & McLennan... -
Cover StoriesDeclarations
Allstate Exits Banking "Allstate Financial has refocused on... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Dunlap Insurance Agency, ISU Network Dunlap Insurance Agency of... -
FeaturesAdvising Clients on How to Minimize Medical Liens in Workers’ Compensation
Close early and close quickly. For brokers advising their clients on... -
FeaturesA New Playing Field
The Farmers Insurance Exchange agreed to pay $700 million for the...
National Coverage
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National NewsA Changing Workforce Among Many Challenges Facing Workers’ Comp
Looking out into the future, the National Council on Compensation... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Compensation History: The Great Tradeoff!
Pirates of the 18th century and a 19th century German "Iron"... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Compensation – Now What?
Industry Leaders On the Challenges Ahead for Century-Old System This... -
FeaturesEconomy, Expenses, Employers’ Clout Likely to Discourage Major Changes to System
I begin with the following assumptions: The economic situation at the... -
FeaturesDemographics, Health Reform, Economy, Data to Help Define Future
The number of workers over age 55 is quickly growing. Carriers need... -
FeaturesNo Business As Usual For Agents in Workers’ Compensation
It may be the perfect storm that will change the workers'... -
FeaturesService Economy Encouraging, Obesity Discouraging for Workers’ Comp
I believe that one of the favorable trends impacting workers'... -
FeaturesMedical Losses, Top Line Growth Top Challenges for Workers’ Comp
The workers' compensation industry in the years ahead will exist much... -
FeaturesSafer Workplaces, But Older Workforce
Looking ahead for workers' compensation in the coming decades, we see... -
FeaturesAchieving Social Objectives, Public Interest in Workers’ Comp
It is generally agreed that workers' compensation has five primary... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
Survey on Agents' Views on P/C Insurers What are the most critical... -
FeaturesSlow Down on Financial Stability Rules, Say Insurers
The insurance industry is asking the Obama Administration to slow... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry Challenged by Unexpected Weather
It's a tough time to be in the $500 billion U.S. property insurance... -
FeaturesDon’t Blindly Rush Into Digital Insurance Marketing
To Paraphrase Bambi's Mother: Do It Right or Don't Do It At All... -
FeaturesDemand for Agricultural Insurance Coverages Expected to Grow
Increasing world demand for food is driving up commodity prices for... -
FeaturesMedical Marijuana Raises Workers’ Comp, Liability Issues for Employers
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia currently have laws that...
