March 10, 2008
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
2008 Agency Salary Survey; Homeowners and Auto/Antiques and Collectibles; Hospitality Risks Directory
In this Issue
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FeaturesHedging Against Losses
How to navigate risk and find coverage solutions for hedge funds and... -
FeaturesCleanliness is Key to Preventing Hot Tub Claims
Proper risk management includes daily inspections, regular cleaning,... -
Closing QuoteIndustry Fights Back Against Charges of Bad Faith
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business' latest American... -
FeaturesReport: Auto Claim Frequency Drop Offsets Rise in Medical, Repair Costs
Falling auto injury claim frequency and rising claim severity have... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher, Taylor Benefits Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has... -
FeaturesSeattle Court Rules Failure to Disclose Pollution Incidents Voids Vessel Policy
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle has upheld an... -
FeaturesThe Spillover of Bond Insurer Downgrades
The House Capital Markets Subcommittee [wants] to learn about the... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$4.66 Million A jury in Napa, Calif., awarded the Marin School... -
FeaturesPolicyholders Need to be Educated on Importance of Flood Insurance
Eroding levees, flood map changes, lack of buyers highlight need for... -
Editor's NoteSkin In the Game
Since this issue of Insurance Journal puts the spotlight on agency... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Scrap the Destructive Plans "The U.S. Forest Service adopted illegal... -
FeaturesArizona Settles $7M-Plus in Claims
The Arizona Department of Insurance (ADOI) is reporting that it... -
FeaturesAlaska Fishing Town Braces for Court Look at Exxon Valdez Spill
For many in the coastal town of Cordova, Alaska, the 1989 Exxon... -
FeaturesAs the Soft Market Continues, Calif. Wholesalers Seek Specialty Niches
Relationships with agents, brokers and regulators critical to CIWA... -
People & PlacesPeople
Denver-based Van Gilder added three persons to its staff. Tony Dodd... -
FeaturesColorado Auto Rates Down, Study Shows
Car insurance rates for Colorado drivers on average have dropped 35... -
FeaturesStudy Reports on Costly 2007 Wildfire Season
With a potential $2.5 billion in insured losses in California alone,... -
FeaturesInsurers Call Calif. Auto Repair Bill ‘Anti-Consumer’; Claim Bill Would Deny Information to Consumer
The Association of California Insurance Companies, the American... -
FeaturesFormer California Commissioner Facing Further Scrutiny
California's former insurance commissioner, who resigned during a... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner Poizner Abandons Uninsured Driver Initiative
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has withdrawn support... -
FeaturesFirst Auto Policy Sold 110 Years Ago
February 27, 2008, marked a significant anniversary in the history of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesHedging Against Losses
How to navigate risk and find coverage solutions for hedge funds and... -
Minding Your BusinessHow to Hire a New Producer
Hiring employees is a process crucial to the success of a business.... -
FeaturesWho’s Worth What?
Agency Salary Survey: Survey reveals fewer pay raises in 2007 but... -
FeaturesA.M. Best Predicts Personal Lines Stability in 2008
Credit rating organization A.M. Best Co. issued a prediction for a... -
FeaturesCredit Crisis Throws AIG Into ‘Uncharted Waters’
American International Group, on the heels of reporting its... -
FeaturesAre Clients’ Most-Valued Items Falling Into the Gap?
From beer cans to dollhouses, homeowners' collectibles need specialty... -
FeaturesNanotechnology: A Big Risk in a Small Package?
Nanotechnology presents great opportunity, but the impact on... -
FeaturesHow to Appraise and Insure Historic Homes
New technology, historical home insurance help to protect treasured... -
FeaturesThe Basics About Appraisals
Agents should know when and why to refer clients to appraisers for... -
FeaturesFormer Marsh Executives to Appeal Conviction in Bid-Rigging Case
Two former executives at Marsh Inc, a unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos.... -
FeaturesFive Execs Found Guilty of Fraud in Gen Re-AIG Trial
A federal court jury in Hartford, Connecticut, has found four former... -
FeaturesSpecial Policies For Special Cars
How to find new and existing leads in the collector auto market...
