In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Willis Group Holdings appointed Phillip Ellis leader of a new... -
FeaturesInsurance Dollars Influence Western Legislators
Congressional candidates from the Western states of Alaska, Arizona,... -
Editor's NoteLess Than Stellar
The economy has been less than stellar lately. Well, duh! You might... -
Closing QuoteWhat the 2008 Election Means for Independent Agents
With incoming President-elect Barack Obama and major increases in the... -
FeaturesCalifornia Wildfires May Take Longer to Settle
Industry analysts are predicting insured losses from the Freeway... -
Idea ExchangeEstimating the Credit Crisis Insurance Losses
On Nov. 5, 2008, the insurance information firm Advisen issued an... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Teague Insurance Agency, Wilson Insurance Agency Walter O.L. Johnston... -
FeaturesCalifornia Governor to Propose Insurance Surcharge
The Southern California wildfires are burning a bigger hole in... -
FeaturesThe Importance of Being Earnest
Insurance Agency Profile Agency Name:... -
Legal BeatTime to Sue
Contractual Limitations Provisions in Insurance Policies: What Every...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAon Outlines Insurance Program for Troubled Financial Assets
In testimony in mid-November before the House Committee on Financial... -
FeaturesThere’s No Wrong or Right Time for an M&A
But Finding Financing Has Gotten Tougher When it comes to acquiring... -
FeaturesSomali Pirates Heighten Menace
Insurers Increasingly Concerned Over Growing Threat of Attacks Yo,... -
FeaturesAll Claims Are Local
Multinational Claims Require Knowledge of Culture, Currency and Legal... -
FeaturesEnvironmental Liability: What’s Good Today, Could Be Bad Tomorrow
Environmental Insurance Delivers the Best Shield of Defense Against... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Features17th Annual Program Directory, Volume II
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 17th Annual Program Directory, Volume... -
FeaturesProgram Market’s ‘Best in Class’
Four Program Administrators Join the Ranks of Best Practices... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Expects U.S. To Adopt Federal Regulation of Insurance
Pushed by the global economic crisis, the United States is expected... -
FeaturesNew Catastrophe Bonds on Hold Pending Reinsurance Market Hardening
Disaster insurance bonds are one of the few assets to make any money... -
Minding Your BusinessSales & Marketing Planning
Part 1: Setting Your Course It is that time of year again; time to...