April 20, 2009
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Young Agents Survey/Big "I" Issue; Medical Professional Liability; Inland Marine/ Transportation/Cargo
In this Issue
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FeaturesCalifornia 2008 Workers’ Comp Premiums Written Decrease 20%
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Mutual... -
Idea ExchangeMedical Liability Policies Are Typically Claims-Made
Retroactive Period Serves to Limit Liability Period Medical... -
FeaturesWashington Implements Flood Insurance Coverage Law
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed Senate Bill 5417, an act... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Chinese Drywall Concerns "I believe you're going to see this is... -
It FiguresIt Figures
12 Number of tropical storms Colorado State's hurricane team... -
Legal BeatExaminations Under Oath: The Basics
Understanding the Rights and Obligations Imposed on the Insured One... -
FeaturesArizona’s Wildfire Season Poses Risks for Homeowners
As the drought in the Southwest worsens, the wildfire season in... -
FeaturesCalifornia Reconsiders En Banc Decisions
The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has decided to... -
People & PlacesPeople
Thoits Insurance of San Jose, Calif., promoted Paul Saich to CEO.... -
FeaturesNevada Court Addresses Medical Malpractice Backlog
The Nevada Supreme Court is taking steps to resolve a backlog of... -
FeaturesTiming Earthquake Coverage
Timing an Earthquake Coverage Purchase Is Like Trying to Time the... -
FeaturesCrime Warp: Recession Driving a Rise in Vehicle Give-Ups
As America's economy slogs through this once-in-a-generation... -
FeaturesColorado Senate Panel Looks at Workers’ Comp to Fund Higher Ed
Colorado lawmakers are looking at a plan to take $500 million from... -
Editor's NoteBlowing Smoke
Arsonists' handiwork has dominated headlines in the past several... -
FeaturesDon’t Cheap Out on the Training
And Other Lessons from High-Performing Agencies Use your agency... -
FeaturesInspiring People to Commit to Something Bigger Than Themselves
Sometimes a Little Adversity Goes a Long Way, Thomco CEO Says A... -
FeaturesColorado Defeats Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Bill
Colorado lawmakers voted down SB 103, the Unfair Claims Practices...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe Freedom to Grow
What Young Agents Value About Being Independent Profile of Young... -
FeaturesIndependence Through Teamwork
While the tendency is for independent agents to stress their... -
FeaturesSomali Pirates Step up Attacks; Exemption Renewal for Europe’s Insurers
Pirates have stepped up their attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Aden... -
Features50 Things Independent Agents Like LEAST
The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
FeaturesRates Rising on U.S. Property Catastrophe Reinsurance
A new industry briefing shows reinsurance rates continuing to... -
FeaturesRecession Affecting Both Supply and Demand for Insurance Coverage
Commercial insurance follows a boom-and-bust pricing cycle thought to... -
FeaturesSpecial Delivery: Added Value with Cargo Insurance
As Cargo Theft Rises, Carriers' Special Investigative Units Offer... -
Features101 Things Young Agents Like MOST
The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
FeaturesMarine Cargo Insurance for Small to Mid-Size Businesses Doesn’t Have to Sink the Ship
Importers and exporters that ship only a modest volume of goods do... -
Closing QuoteToo Big to Fail
How the Feds Can Address Systemic Risk Without Creating More... -
FeaturesOn the Road to Latin American Opportunity
As a large region with solid prospects for long-term growth, Latin... -
Minding Your BusinessRenewal Strategies in Challenging Times
In today's challenging times, retaining current agency business is... -
FeaturesFrequency Down but Severity Still a Problem for Medical Liability Insurers
Like just about any company anywhere on earth, medical liability... -
FeaturesMake the iConnection: Engage Your Future Leaders
Talent Strategies for Understanding Generation Y Employees "They all... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers Profitable in 2008 Despite Big Hits From Catastrophes, Financial Crisis
Property/casualty insurers remained profitable in 2008 despite taking... -
Features8 Ways to Improve Your Sales Timing and Your Income
Timing is everything in life and in insurance sales. Talk to a new... -
FeaturesGet in Touch with Gen Y
Why the Modern Workplace Is Important for the Next Generation of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesFinding Solutions for Emerging E&O Risks
Excess and Surplus Lines Market Offers a Place For Challenging Risks...
