November 19, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Artisan Contractors; Agency Management/Agents' Errors & Omissions; Collectibles/Antiques
In this Issue
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FeaturesClass Action Lawsuits Abound in California
California is still a happy hunting ground for class action lawyers... -
FeaturesCalif. Wants to Crack Down on Uninsured Motorists
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is reportedly... -
FeaturesCalif. Workers’ Comp Premium Rates Declining
The Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California... -
FeaturesFirefighters Warn of Continued Wildfire Threat in California
Rapid development in wildfire-prone areas and continued bone-dry... -
FeaturesInsurers Facing More Frequent, More Expensive Lawsuits
The legal landscape may generally be changing for the better — but... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Cornerstone General Cornerstone General Insurance Agency Inc., a... -
FeaturesFrank-ly Speaking
New president aims to turnaround workers' comp insurer As the new... -
People & PlacesPeople
Munich Reinsurance America Inc. announced that John P. Phelan will... -
FeaturesTRIA Extension Must Pass Without NBCR Provision
After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the market for... -
Editor's NoteStolen Autos’ Good/Bad News
A recent report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) said... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Calif. Class Actions "Data shows that a state like California —... -
FeaturesSeller Beware: Relationship Marketing Builds Illusionary Buyer Loyalty
The battle to win and keep customers in an increasingly competitive... -
FeaturesDefeat for Insurance Industry; Wash. Voters Approve Referendum 67
Much to many insurance companies' dismay, Washington voters approved... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Closing QuoteKeep the McCarran-Ferguson Act Insurance Exemption
Federal antitrust laws are intended to ensure a competitive market by...
National Coverage
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FeaturesProtecting Antiques is More Than Just a Sentimental Journey
With the surge of reality-based programs such as Antiques Road Show... -
News CurrentsBoomers to Affect Workers’ Comp in Long-Term Care Industry
The long-term care industry will be impacted substantially by the... -
News CurrentsCongress Considers Disaster Legislation to Alleviate Coastal Insurance Crisis
House passes measure opposed by Bush and insurance industry remains... -
FeaturesNew Players Enter the E&O Market … But Some Agents May Not See Rates Decline
Despite a rosier outlook in the agents' errors and omissions (E&O)... -
FeaturesLocked Into the Customer
The force behind Lockton's phenomenal organic growth Insurance... -
FeaturesLooking for Profits at Marsh
MMC's CEO Cherkasky searches for more insurance commissions The Marsh... -
FeaturesRecognizing, Encouraging and Nurturing Outstanding Customer Service Reps
Today's top CSRs possess indispensable attributes, including good... -
FeaturesResidential Woes Continue Over EIFS
'Synthetic stucco' still difficult insurance market for contractors... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyFeature Non-Owner Producers in Agency Promotions
Whom does your marketing promote: the agency or the agent?... -
FeaturesConstruction Litigation Puts Agents at Risk
When contractors get sued, sometimes agents get caught in the middle... -
FeaturesAon Cutting 2,700 Jobs in Overhaul Aimed at Saving $240 Million Annually
Insurance brokerage Aon Corp., faced by fierce competition and...
