July 7, 2008
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Top Commercial Lines Agencies; Risk Management Report; International Exposures
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Wells Fargo, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation The Insurance... -
Legal BeatWhen is a Collapse a Collapse?
Navigating the Field of Conflicting Views Consider the following... -
People & PlacesPeople
Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. promoted... -
FeaturesFirefighters in Stalemate Against Calif. Wildfires
Firefighters have battled hundreds of wildfires burning throughout... -
FeaturesLook Ma, No Hands
Hands-Free Cell Phone Laws Take Effect in California, Washington... -
FeaturesYes, You Are in a ‘Flood Zone!’
The Importance of Understanding Flood Zones "I don't need flood... -
FeaturesWinning as a Strategist
Thinking Strategically Can Lead to Insurance Sales Success Want to be... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
British Citizen Sentenced for Fraud California Insurance Commissioner... -
FeaturesFind a Silver Lining in the Soft Market
Strategies From 'Best Practices' Agencies Searching for ways to... -
FeaturesCalifornia Considering Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance
Price at the Gas Pump Spurring Assembly Bill, DOI Regulation... -
Closing QuoteWhen In Rome, Do As the Romans
Hint: Learn Before You Go The ancient expression "When in Rome, do as... -
Editor's NoteLightning Strikes
Lighting has ignited thousands of fires in Northern California in the... -
FeaturesJapan: Risk and Rewards
A Glimpse into Japan's Property and Casualty Market The Japanese...
National Coverage
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New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Features‘What Have You Done for Me Lately?’
How Risk Managers Measure a Broker's Performance Today's risk... -
FeaturesGlobal Insurance Premiums Top $4 Trillion
Swiss Re's latest sigma study reports that the global insurance... -
FeaturesExporting Exposures
As an important link in the global supply chain, exporters face many... -
FeaturesIn Brokers We Trust
Alliant Insurance Services Puts Its Money Where Its Trust Is — In... -
FeaturesWillumstad Replaces Sullivan as AIG CEO
New Chief Sees 'No Sacred Cows' in Turnaround Plan; Ready to Divest... -
FeaturesWillis Buys HRH for $2.1 Billion
Combined Firm Doubles Employee Benefits Business Willis Group... -
FeaturesExclusive Survey, Part 2: Strengths and Weaknesses – What Agents Think of Regional and National P/C Insurers
Regional P/C Insurers Beat Out Nationals on Compensation, Claims;... -
FeaturesBank Insurance Brokerage 1Q Earnings Hit Second-Highest Level Ever
Quarterly earnings from bank insurance brokerage hit their... -
Minding Your BusinessAgency Pains and What to Do About Them
10 Common Agency Woes and How to Fix Them The typical agency has at...