May 4, 2009
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Salute to Super Regionals/AAMGA Issue; Agency Technology; Premium Finance Directory
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteWelcome to Encryption Nation
Stop putting passwords on sticky notes, require passwords for... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Financial Investment "The investment in the Hartford is purely... -
FeaturesCalifornia Remains Top Spot for Vehicle Thefts
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that 2008 marked... -
People & PlacesPeople
Joseph Tracy was named president of Travelers Inland Marine business... -
Closing QuoteBeing Prepared
Don't Lose Sight of the Greater Risks We Face No one could fail to... -
It FiguresIt Figures
4 to 5 Risk Management Solutions of Newark, Calif., predicts a storm... -
FeaturesRisk Factors for Technology Industry Changing with the Economy
Today's technology leaders face challenging times in unprecedented... -
FeaturesStudy: Employees Undermine Data Breach Prevention Strategies
Many employees disable the encryption solutions on their laptops,... -
FeaturesIncrease Traffic to Your Internet ‘Real Estate’
Enhance Your Agency's Online Visibility Through Search Engine... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Farmers, American International Group (AIG), 21st Century Insurance... -
Features‘Dress’ Your Insurance Business Communications for Success
From E-mail, to Phones to Letterhead, Image Conveys a Lot to Clients...
National Coverage
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Minding Your BusinessHow to Improve Productivity in a New Economy
Agencies Must Stop Money Wasting Financial Leaks The economy is in... -
Features2009 Super Regional P/C Insurers™
The original criteria and objective definition for Super Regional P/C... -
Features‘Red Flags’ to Watch For When Choosing an MGA Partner in a Bad — and Good — Economy or Market
In today's tough economy and prolonged soft market, some insurance... -
FeaturesAgents, Rate Your Regional Carriers in a New Insurance Journal Sponsored Survey
Channel Harvest Research and Insurance Journal have announced a major... -
FeaturesBad Economy Not Impacting Essential Insurance Coverages
Many Americans have taken steps to reduce personal insurance costs in... -
Closing QuoteBeing Prepared
Don't Lose Sight of the Greater Risks We Face No one could fail to... -
Features50 Reasons Why Retail Agents Choose Managing General Agency Partners
As a large broker, this is decided based on relationships, successes,... -
FeaturesSocial Networking in an Insurance World
Web 2.0 Tools Enhance the Face-to-Face Interactions in the Industry... -
FeaturesRisk Managers Report ‘Soft Landing’ for Market Pricing
Insurance premiums for businesses continued to slide towards a "soft... -
FeaturesDon’t Expect Top Dollar if Your House is in Chaos
Get the Highest Bid When Selling Your Agency by Keeping Financials,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
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