April 6, 2009
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Directors & Officers Liability; Entertainment/Sport/ Special Events; Group Products for P&C Agents/ Benefits Brokerage Directory
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Barney & Barney appointed Arlene Lieberman, a principal of the firm,... -
Editor's NoteGramm’s Test
There is a new reality. Gramm-Leach Bliley has helped bring about the... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Pleased With Proposal "We are encouraged by Treasury Secretary... -
FeaturesCalif. Rating Bureau Recommends 24.4% Workers’ Comp Rate Increase
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$28.2 Billion Amount insurers contributed to California's gross state... -
FeaturesHawaii Re-Issuing Licenses for Personal Lines Insurance
The Hawaii Insurance Division is re-issuing license certificates to... -
FeaturesCalifornia House Evaluates Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Bill
California Assembly Member Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, has introduced... -
FeaturesCorporate Defaults, Bankruptcies and D&O Claims
Deteriorating economic conditions threaten a massive wave of... -
Idea ExchangeFive Tips for Agents From a Part-Time CFO
Tax time isn't the only time insurance agents need someone to look at... -
FeaturesLiaisons Highlight Consumer Insurance Concerns
Consumer Advocates Focus on How Insurers Treat Insureds in Difficult... -
Closing Quote6 Steps to Take Before the Soft Market Hardens
Most insurance professionals detest a soft market because of the... -
FeaturesMinimizing Recruitment Risks
Avoiding Costly — And Unnecessary — Hiring Mistakes in a Down... -
FeaturesCalifornia Construction Workers Chronically Uninsured
California construction workers are more likely than workers in any... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
AIG American International Group is taking down the most prominent...
National Coverage
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Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyDon’t Let F.U.D. Extinguish Your Marketing Efforts
Overcome Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt in Agency Offices In a... -
FeaturesWitch Hunt at AIG; While Lloyd’s Sees ‘Flight to Quality’
The witch hunt that has engulfed AIG needs to be toned down. If for... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesMeasurement of Success
Planning, People and Dedication Equal Success for Top 100 Agency... -
FeaturesD&O Insurance for Early-Stage Venture-Backed Firms:
Carriers Scrutinizing More, But Hungry for Business Even for... -
FeaturesWhat’s So Special About Special Event Insurance?
The pitfalls of not placing special-event coverage, when it's truly... -
FeaturesAn Awakened Washington Promises More Stress for Directors & Officers
Corporate Leaders Brace For Fallout From Heightened Regulation, Even... -
FeaturesStudy: Agency Satisfaction Linked to Amount of Business Sent to Insurers
When it comes to an agency's satisfaction with its personal lines...