February 8, 2010
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Main Street America-insuring America's small businesses and their owners.; Errors & Omissions; Nonprofits/Social Services/ Public Entities
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Swiss Re, Berkshire Hathaway Swiss Re concluded an agreement with... -
FeaturesIBA West Pacific Northwest Chapter Joins Big ‘I’ Washington
Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has disbanded its... -
People & PlacesPeople
Willis Group Holdings extended the contract of its chairman and CEO... -
FeaturesState Bans on Phoning While Driving Fail to Reduce Crashes
As state legislators across the United States enact laws that ban... -
Features2010 Will Challenge Calif. Insurance Agents, But Bright Spots Ahead
In 2009, independent insurance agents and brokers faced a "perfect... -
Editor's Note65 Speed Limit
With the economy's ill health continuing and their own personal... -
FeaturesOnly 20% of Oregonians Insured for Earthquake Risks
Although Oregon is among the states at highest risk for a major... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1.5 Billion Projected budget deficit Colorado lawmakers are... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Share the Road Safely "We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and... -
FeaturesProBuilders RRG to Stop Accepting New Business
The ProBuilders risk retention group offering general liability...
National Coverage
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FeaturesHales Reports Brokerage M&As Down 40% in 2009; Expects Better 2010
A prolonged soft market coupled with the worst economic period since... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesAon Warns on Political, Financial Risks; Berkshire Bets a Billion on Munich Re; IPCC Defends Climate Change Report; Frau
Aon Risk Services 17th Political Risk Map highlights continued... -
FeaturesSocial Service Organizations in Tough Times
Brokers Keep Watchful Eye as Tough Economy Forces Workforce, Program... -
FeaturesDos and Don’ts of Errors and Omissions Lawsuits
How to Respond and React When Threatened With an E&O Suit Ask any... -
FeaturesBeware of Budget Cuts that Bite Back
How to Minimize Liability Exposure While Tightening the Public Belt... -
FeaturesOlder Employees Lower Indemnity Costs for Workers’ Compensation
Workers 65 years old and older tend to have lower indemnity costs for... -
FeaturesProperty Casualty Market’s Love Affair With Main Street Business
Why Small Business Means Big Business for Insurers and Brokers Alike... -
FeaturesAge and Wisdom
Top 100 Agency Profile Agency Name: Marshall and Sterling Enterprises... -
Closing QuoteTime Wise: Because Every Second Counts
The To Do List on Steroids To do or not to do, that is, quite...
