In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Salt Lake City-based The Leavitt Group named John Moreno president of... -
FeaturesState Auto: How a Regional Carrier Weathers the Storms
CEO Restrepo Talks Cat Losses, Premium Growth and Independent Agents... -
FeaturesOregon Warns Insurance Industry About Arbitration Clauses
The Oregon Insurance Division is warning the insurance industry to be... -
FeaturesHome Defect Bill Divides Nevada Lawmakers
Members of the Nevada legislature are battling over a construction... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry Plays Significant Role in California’s Economy
The insurance industry plays a significant role in California's... -
It FiguresIt Figures
55 Drivers age 55 and older are more familiar with who has the legal... -
FeaturesThe Growing Number of Bank Failures and the D&O Insurance Marketplace
In what has become a ritual, each Friday evening the Federal Deposit... -
FeaturesA Bailout Plan for Insurance Sales Pros
If you haven't felt assaulted by bad economic news lately, you live... -
FeaturesHow to Re-ignite Producers – and Other Employees – Who Have Lost Their Spark
Al Diamond is one of the country's best known and respected agency... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Nourse Insurance Brokers Arthur J.... -
FeaturesAllstate Opens Offices Across the West
Independent insurance agents in the West may soon see more... -
FeaturesCalifornia Considers Bill to Expand Insurance Fraud Reporting Law
The California legislature is considering amending the state's... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
National Producer Licensing Need "Throughout the current financial... -
FeaturesStudy: Tahoe May be Overdue for Large Earthquake
Two new studies suggest the Lake Tahoe region in California and... -
FeaturesCalifornia Wildfires: Coverage Disputes May Be Heating Up
On a number of well-publicized occasions, California homeowners have... -
Editor's NoteRevisiting Surplus Lines Regulation Reform
Federal lawmakers once again are preparing to tackle the issue of how...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAIG CEO, Chairman Liddy Calls It Quits
Finding a New CEO Won't Be Easy, Consultants Say American... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesNational Insurance Producer Licensing Bill Reintroduced in Congress
Federal legislation designed to streamline licensing for insurance... -
FeaturesRepublicans Introduce Health Care Reform Plan
Congressional Republicans unveiled a health care reform plan they... -
FeaturesEconomy Forcing Changes in Carrier Investment Philosophy
Ratings Agencies May Need to Rethink Their Methodologies as Well The... -
FeaturesMax Cap, Validus, IPC Skirmishes; AIG IPO; Pirates Continue Attacks
As the June 12 shareholders meeting approaches, the three-way tussle... -
Minding Your BusinessWhat is your USP?
Become Outstanding Through Unique Selling Propositions You might have... -
Closing QuoteQuality and Protectionism in the Insurance Market
Why Market Blocking Is Not Best for the Consumer or the Industry The... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: Top 25 Premium Gainers in 2008 Versus 2007
What is the impetus for growth? Why do some insurers emphasize growth... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Regulation Reform Legislation Reintroduced
Legislation aimed at making access to the surplus lines market more... -
FeaturesRe-Engineering Your Insurance Agency
Understanding the Importance of Search Engine Optimization A couple... -
FeaturesFireman’s Fund: Focusing on Agents
CEO LaRocco, Exec Barnard Outline Insurer's Renewed Strategy to...
