March 23, 2009
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
HOT New Markets and Programs; GREEN Risks; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) installed the... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1 Billion The effects of the widespread peanut butter recall could... -
FeaturesDefending Data
Data Security Breaches Present Emerging Risks and Opportunities for... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Keeping Homes Afloat "PCI applauds Congress for acting to keep the... -
Editor's NoteOpportunity Knocks
No one will argue that operating an insurance business today is... -
Closing QuoteSay What You Mean
Agents Should Act With Character and Integrity in Everything That... -
FeaturesUtah Opens Bars to Public, Increases Liability Coverage Requirements
Utah bar owners will soon have to increase their liability coverage,... -
FeaturesHow Much is Your Agency Worth?
Most of the calls from prospective insurance agency sellers start... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Nevada Insurance Commissioner Scott... -
FeaturesStates Gear Up for Stimulus Package
Impact on Insurance Industry May be Minimal, Experts Say The $787... -
FeaturesMetLife Auto & Home Eyes California for Expansion
Snoopy is moving to California and is bringing with him opportunities... -
FeaturesThe Case for Confronting Fear
Study Shows Policyholders Eager to Address Economic Crisis With P/C... -
FeaturesFive Reasons Why Agents Should Pay Attention to the Stimulus Package
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or the Stimulus...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFastest Growing Industries to Focus On
Top 7 High-Growth Industries' Risks and Unique Exposures Planning for... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesCorporate Profiles
In Their Own Words Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell.... -
FeaturesNational Flood Insurance Program Gets Short-Term Extension
Congress passed a measure extending the National Flood Insurance... -
FeaturesHOT Prospects Come in Unusual Packages
MyNewMarkets.com's Top 10 Oddest Market Searches and Requests A "hot"... -
FeaturesSurvey: Commercial Lines Pricing Drops 3% in Q4
The commercial lines insurance market showed more signs of price... -
FeaturesInnovative Boats Need Innovative Agents
Hybrid Boats Offer New Way to Sell Coverage to the Green-Minded... -
FeaturesSports Terrorism, ‘Names,’ Tongues and Mergers
Are professional sports the next terrorist targets? The terrorist... -
FeaturesGeneral Liability Losses, Expenses Likely to Rise Rapidly
The general liability line of insurance has produced industry-wide... -
FeaturesGreener Opportunities
Insurers Compete for a Growing Green Industry Jim Henson's famous...