November 15, 2010
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Contractors & Builders; Long-Term Healthcare Liability; Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies
In this Issue
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FeaturesCalifornia Approves Amendments to Privacy Regulations
In what's being called "a major victory for insurance agents and... -
Features
5.2% The amount of rate increase the California State Compensation of... -
FeaturesBusiness Moves
Union General Insurance Services Union General Insurance Services of... -
FeaturesDemocrat Jones Wins California Insurance Commissioner Race
California voters have elected Assemblyman Dave Jones to be the... -
FeaturesFight the Gloom and Doom
It's a cat chasing-its-tail scenario. Or maybe a Catch-22.... -
FeaturesBerkley: Economic Recovery Depends on Country’s State of Mind
Economic recovery in the United States is now very dependent on the... -
FeaturesAgency Saved From the Storm by Cloud Technology
In the midst of a disaster, our customers count on us to get our jobs... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Not Cutting Corners "To date we have not seen a single instance where... -
FeaturesRepublicans Gain Control in State Houses, Governor Offices
Republicans were not only victorious in the U.S. House but also in... -
Features5 Steps to Real-Time Performance Reviews of Employees
On the list of things that are done for all the wrong reasons in... -
People & PlacesPeople
J. Michael "Mike" Miley of Indiana-based Gibson Insurance Group was... -
FeaturesWashington Voters Reject Privatization of Workers’ Compensation System
Voters in the state of Washington have rejected a measure to inject...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBig ‘I’ Gives $1.7M to Shape New Congress
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the... -
Features
Commercial Lines Capacity 'Remains Plentiful' Underwriting capacity... -
FeaturesSurvey: Private Firms Expect Growth, Employee Theft and Data Breach
Nearly half (44 percent) of private company executives expect their... -
FeaturesLloyd’s New Director of North America, McGovern, Navigates Turbulent Waters
Addressing Changes in EU and U.S. Regulations; North American Lloyd's... -
FeaturesReporting Firms Face Risks as U.S. Cracks Down on Medicare, Medicaid Costs
New Insurance Products Cover Risks Created by New Laws and... -
FeaturesSore Losers Don’t Always Win
Project Engineer Defeats Suit Brought by Unsuccessful Bidder The... -
FeaturesGrowth, Stability and Changes in Store for Long Term Care Market
With the first of 77 million baby boomers nearing retirement age in... -
FeaturesWhy Cash Flow Outweighs Profits in a Tough Economy
Simple Steps to Improve Agency Cash Flow Cash flow today is probably... -
FeaturesInsurance and Going Green
What to Know About Green Commercial Building Insurance Read the news... -
FeaturesGuess Who’s Coming to Washington?
It's a long way from Main Street America to Capitol Hill, a distance... -
FeaturesM&A Activity Heats Up
The Race to the Finish Line Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity... -
FeaturesSeniors in Assisted Living Facilities Lack Personal Liability Insurance
New Product Offers Coverage for Dogs, Scooters and More Senior... -
FeaturesU.S. Fights Against Health Care Fraud
The Fight Against Health Care Fraud Affects More Than Reporting Firm... -
FeaturesUse Digital Marketing to Attract Smart Young Producers
Young Hires Serve as Both Teachers and Student In one way, today's... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The 2010 Personal Lines Leaders in... -
FeaturesNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...