February 22, 2010
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Big "I" Issue (with Young Agents Survey); Boats and Marinas; Agribusiness/Farm and Ranch
In this Issue
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FeaturesWyoming Aimsto Ban Texting While Driving
The Wyoming Legislature has given its first approval to a bill that... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
OneBeacon, Tower Group Massachusetts-based OneBeacon Insurance Group... -
FeaturesWashington Regulator Wants Emergency Flood Insurance
Washington is one step closer to allowing the creation of a flood... -
FeaturesInsurance Agents Fined for Not Having Written Security Plans
Recent headlines underscore the importance of agents having written... -
Editor's NoteDistracted by Research
The results seem to defy everyday experience, common sense and human... -
FeaturesIdaho Home Insurance Costs Lowest in Nation
Idaho homeowner insurance is the least costly in the nation,... -
FeaturesPrivate Crop Insurers Oppose Funding Cuts
The private crop insurance industry is blasting a proposed... -
FeaturesIt Figures
39% Upper limit of rate increase some individual Anthem Blue Cross of... -
FeaturesCalifornia Evaluates Continuous Coverage Discount
A California voter initiative that will appear on the June 8, 2010,... -
FeaturesHow Program Partners Can Help You Sell Value
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."—Warren Buffet... -
FeaturesHawaii Could Tap Hurricane Fund to Fund School Education
Hawaii is closer to tapping its Hurricane Relief Fund to help balance... -
FeaturesNevada Reminds Producers, Insurers of New Insurance Card Law
Starting February 1, Nevada motorists are required to present proof... -
People & PlacesPeople
Salt Lake City-based The Buckner Co. opened a third location in Idaho...
National Coverage
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FeaturesA Recurrence of Recalls; ‘PIGS’ in a Poke; Lloyd’s Powers on; Haiti Now Faces Floods and Hurricanes
First Toyota, then Honda - who's next? 2010 is not starting out as a... -
FeaturesGetting Back to Nature Requires Getting Proper Farm Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Everyman and their family have decided to get back to... -
FeaturesM&A Activity at Decade Lows
Leading into 2009, agencies were at a crossroads; uncertain of... -
FeaturesLiberty Mutual Sues 9 Employees, Aspen for Alleged Plot to Steal Business
Insurance giant Liberty Mutual Insurance is suing nine former... -
Features101 Things Young Agents Like MOST
The exclusive 2010 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
Closing QuoteDispelling the Myth That Wholesalers Add Cost
Your current retail broker is using a wholesaler and it's adding to... -
FeaturesRecycle a Retiree to Evangelize Your Agency
Old Folks Are Finally Good for Something Aging is a fatal disease... -
FeaturesYoung Agents Survey
Most enter the insurance business by accident but for young... -
Minding Your BusinessRisks in a Bad Economy
Agents Take Note of New Errors and Omissions Exposures The current... -
Features50 Things Young Agents Like LEAST
The exclusive 2010 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
FeaturesThings to Consider When Writing Marinas
A marina is an active community unto itself. Beyond providing mooring... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesBig Ships Have Big Risks
Grounding Claims, Fire, Engine Damage and Piracy All Concerns for...
