October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Salute to Program Managers; Business Owners Policy; Risk Retention Group Directory
In this Issue
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News CurrentsState Fund severs ties with group administrator; issues update on audit
California's State Compensation Insurance Fund has terminated its... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Former Los Angeles agent sent to prison A former Los Angeles... -
People & PlacesPeople
James M. McGlennon was appointed vice president and chief information... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Wind, water and legislative storm
More than two years have gone by, but no one can forget the... -
FeaturesFormer franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings
Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp.... -
FeaturesStudy: Homes in fire-risk areas of Sierra Nevada
More people are building homes in hazardous fire areas of the Sierra... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Workers' Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies Nuts & Bolts: A... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Flood reforms "Flood insurance reforms are needed... -
FeaturesCourt says database alone not sufficient in determining reimbursement costs
The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled against State Farm Mutual... -
FeaturesState of Louisiana clears Brooke of wrongdoing
The Louisiana Department of Insurance investigated complaints earlier... -
It FiguresFigures
5 The number of years recently passed House legislation would... -
FeaturesIdaho reduces workers’ comp rates an average of 3.7%
Idaho Department of Insurance Director Bill Deal announced that the... -
FeaturesOregon to decrease workers’ comp rates 2.3%
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services has announced... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California clarifies surplus lines rules for retail agents California... -
Closing QuoteAdding wind peril coverage is not the solution
The Flood Insurance Subcommittee of the American Academy of Actuaries... -
FeaturesCalif. Supreme Court qualifies enforcement of class action waivers
The California Supreme Court has ruled that class action waivers in... -
FeaturesWashington insurers, trail lawyers at odds over treble damages
With millions in campaign contributions and plenty of name-calling,... -
Editor's NoteWind, water and legislative storm
More than two years have gone by, but no one can forget the... -
CurrentsCalifornia clarifies surplus lines rules for retail agents
California retail agent-brokers not transacting insurance on behalf... -
CurrentsCourt says database alone not sufficient in determining reimbursement costs
The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled against State Farm Mutual... -
CurrentsIdaho reduces workers’ comp rates an average of 3.7%
Idaho Department of Insurance Director Bill Deal announced that the... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Flood reforms "Flood insurance reforms are needed because, as we have... -
It FiguresIt Figures
5 The number of years recently passed House legislation would... -
CurrentsOregon to decrease workers’ comp rates 2.3%
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services has announced... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
James M. McGlennon was appointed vice president and chief information... -
CurrentsState Fund severs ties with group administrator; issues update on audit
California's State Compensa-tion Insurance Fund has terminated its... -
FeaturesFormer franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings
Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp.... -
NewsbriefsSTATE OF LOUISIANA CLEARS BROOKE OF WRONGDOING
The Louisiana Department of Insurance investigated complaints earlier... -
FeaturesCalif. Supreme Court qualifies enforcement of class action waivers
The California Supreme Court has ruled that class action waivers in... -
FeaturesStudy: Homes in fire-risk areas of Sierra Nevada
More people are building homes in hazardous fire areas of the Sierra... -
FeaturesWashington insurers, trail lawyers at odds over treble damages
Study says Referendum 67 could cost $650 million With millions in... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Workers' Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies Nuts & Bolts: A... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Former Los Angeles agent sent to prison A former Los Angeles... -
Closing QuoteAdding wind peril coverage is not the solution
The Flood Insurance Subcommittee of the American Academy of Actuaries... -
Cover StorySPECIAL REPORT: Salute to Program Managers
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
Program diversification helps to lighten the effects during increased... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
How to choose the right service providers If you are a mid-sized... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
New data compromise coverage helps businesses respond when data loss... -
CurrentsMajor Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages
New report urges CEOs to take action now to ensure continuity of... -
CurrentsSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
Today's small, medium-sized owners get more and better coverage... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money... -
CurrentsHouse-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm coverage
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure updating the... -
CurrentsThe offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again
An industry executive, representing a coalition of 14 large...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Major Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages... -
FeaturesSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
The wise program manager takes yet another step forward and commits... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
The offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
If you are a mid-sized business interested in an alternative risk... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
The breach of personal data stored in business files and computers is... -
FeaturesPrograms Unplugged
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
House-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
The business owner policy (BOP) of today is not the BOP of yesterday,... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money...
