February 11, 2008
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Small Business Insurance/BOPs; Claims
In this Issue
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FeaturesAIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January... -
Closing QuoteFighting Insurance Crime Does Pay
Ronald Evano took great pains to bilk insurers. Literally. The... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Genstar, Confie Seguros, Westline San Francisco-based Genstar Capital... -
FeaturesNev. Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Fire Losses Could Have Hit $75M, Risk Analysts Say
The fire that blazed through the top of the Monte Carlo Resort &... -
FeaturesFrom Insurance to Candy
For former insurance pro, life really is a box of chocolates Although... -
FeaturesWord-of-Mouth Marketing Yields Big Results
New study reveals the value of clients who refer new business is... -
FeaturesInsurance Charity to Hold Club100 Dinner, March 6
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, a national... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Remaining Confident "We remain confident that there will be a day... -
FeaturesAgog About Blogs
The risks for professional liability gain momentum from this new... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group in Santa Cruz, Calif.,... -
Editor's NoteGood Complaints
It's human nature to complain, even if it is to complain about... -
FeaturesU.S. Disaster Plan Takes Lessons From Katrina, Calif.’s Wildfires
Streamlined document called 'essential tool for emergency managers'... -
FeaturesAriz. Speed Cameras Slow Down Drivers
Drivers slowed down an average of 7 mph in Scottsdale, Ariz., six... -
FeaturesColo. Legislation to Ban Use of Credit Scoring in Underwriting Defeated
Agents, insurers praise legislation's defeat but say the battle is... -
FeaturesHawaii Governor Pushes Insurance Reforms in State Address
In her State of the State address to state legislators in late... -
It FiguresIt Figures
30 A jury in New Mexico returned 30 guilty verdicts against former... -
FeaturesFailure to Reimburse Claims Expenses Efficiently Impacts Customer Satisfaction
J.D. Powers' study says the faster the service the happier the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWillis-Marsh? A Firm ‘No Comment’ But Rumors Persist
The rumors, and at this point that's all they are, apparently started... -
Minding Your BusinessState Your Mission, Values and Vision for Success
It's that time of year again; planning time for a great 2008! The key... -
FeaturesGet it in Writing
When it comes to settling claims, vendor contracts solidify a... -
FeaturesDemocrats Blast FDA Labeling Rule as Liability Shield for Drug Makers
Proposed rules limit when drug manufacturers can change warnings... -
News CurrentsGovernment Report Urges Changes in Wind, Flood Damage Determinations
GAO finds fault with coverage exclusions in policies and lack of data... -
FeaturesInsurers Must Focus on Opportunities; Avoid Price Wars to Stay Profitable
Margin compression and continued pricing erosion will put increasing... -
FeaturesJudge Sentences Milberg Weiss Lawyer for Class-Action Kickbacks
Retired attorney Lazar, first of seven from firm to plead guilty,... -
FeaturesHome-Based Business Boom
The risks of remote workplaces Americans' houses have increasingly... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Turns Away Lawsuit Against Banks by Enron Investors
In light of recent Stoneridge ruling, court sends case back to 9th... -
FeaturesBOP Opportunities Abound in Fla., Ga., N.C., Texas and Wash.
The U.S. business owners policy (BOP) market consists of nearly 21...
