August 20, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Golf & Leisure Issue; Education & Training Directory
National Coverage
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FeaturesKatrina at Two Years
Two years after Hurricane Katrina struck, the "overwhelming majority... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Too close for comfort Pro teams grapple with risks of keeping fans... -
FeaturesAgent maestro conducts instrument insurance program
The string bass with vintage 1860 wood that was purchased in London... -
FeaturesInsurance classic golf champions
Boise, Idaho native Madeleine Sheils finished with a total of... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is... -
FeaturesPartnerships with big brothers can be way to kickstart growth
Scores of new alliances are born every day. One of the fastest, least... -
FeaturesWhen fun on the rapids turns into a guide’s liability
The stretch of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas near the town of... -
FeaturesPerspective
Rolling NBCR "Rolling NBCR [nuclear-biological-chemical-radioactive... -
FeaturesWineries’ risks rise when events move beyond tastings
Wineries are drinking to their good fortune, with 13 consecutive... -
FeaturesChoose customers and golf buddies wisely
I figure my life is about half over, Lord willing. The first half was... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
No region of country is immune to wildland fires Some states face... -
It FiguresFigures
42 The percentage drop in securities class actions, which have fallen... -
Features18 holes of tips and trivia to get a hole-in-one with prospects and clients
Avid golfers and reluctant duffers alike spend hours each year on the... -
FeaturesMore than half of all RV owners may not have the right coverage
If your client bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably... -
FeaturesLiving, breathing and insuring golf
Indiana insurance agent Ron Smith has been playing golf since he... -
FeaturesChoosing a big brother
Experts interviewed by The Conference Board suggest some criteria... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Court affirms flood exclusions in La. property policies Two federal... -
Features2007 Education and Training Directory
Insurance Journal is pleased to publish the 2007 Education and... -
FeaturesReinsurance 2007 – A victim of success?
If the reinsurance industry were a game of golf, one would say that... -
FeaturesTips from the pro
Rock Hollow Golf Club's resident golf pro, Todd Smith, offered these... -
FeaturesOperators, not watercraft, cause accidents
According to U.S. Coast Guard, boating accidents on the water... -
FeaturesFORE! Golf club risk moves off course
In June 2007, a California woman was awarded $4.3 million for... -
FeaturesPrize coverage for charity, other events gets a hole-in-one
Whether for fun or fundraising, hole-in-one insurance has become a... -
FeaturesThe bed bugs are coming! The bed bugs are coming!
In the past half dozen years, reports and statistics about a global... -
FeaturesGolf in the family
The Smith family can say they grew up on golf courses. Ron Smith,... -
FeaturesKeeping up with the traveling carnival
Gone are the days of freakish or ghoulish side show oddities, old... -
FeaturesInsurers, underwriters try to relax with medispas
In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that... -
FeaturesPotential golf car risks on the golf course
Striking objects Holes and depressions in the ground Exposed tree... -
FeaturesPartnerships with big brothers can be a way to kickstart growth
Scores of new alliances are born every day. One of the fastest, least... -
FeaturesGolf car risk and liability management
I remember it very clearly. We were playing Superior National Golf... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Staying on course
We've tried to have a little fun with Insurance Journal's annual Golf... -
CurrentsSecurities Class Actions
42. The percentage drop in securities class actions, which have... -
CurrentsKatrina at Two Years
$40.6 billion paid on 1.7 million insurance claims Two years after... -
CurrentsRolling NBCR
"Rolling NBCR [nuclear-biological-chemical-radioactive coverage] into... -
CurrentsInsurance classic golf champions
Boise, Idaho native Madeleine Sheils finished with a total of... -
CurrentsCourt affirms flood exclusions in La. property policies
Two federal appeals court rulings in early August in class-action... -
CurrentsNo region of country is immune to wildland fires
Some states face tougher seasons than others but every state must... -
CurrentsToo close for comfort
Pro teams grapple with risks of keeping fans close to action Tiger... -
CurrentsOperators, not watercraft, cause accidents
According to U.S. Coast Guard, boating accidents on the water... -
CurrentsReinsurance 2007 — A victim of success?
Record earnings, capitalization and profits deliver new challenges... -
FeaturesLiving,breathing and insuring golf
All in the family: Hoosiers pride themselves on safety and loss... -
FeaturesGolf in the family
The Smith family can say they grew up on golf courses. Ron Smith,... -
FeaturesTips from the pro
Rock Hollow Golf Club's resident golf pro, Todd Smith, offered these... -
FeaturesGolf car risk and liability management
I remember it very clearly. We were playing Superior National Golf... -
FeaturesFORE! Golf club risk moves off course
In June 2007, a California woman was awarded $4.3 million for... -
FeaturesPrize coverage for charity, other events gets a hole-in-one
Limited risk, low-cost for insurance lets the fun and games begin on... -
Features18 holes of tips and trivia to get a hole-in-one with prospects and clients
Avid golfers and reluctant duffers alike spend hours each year on the... -
FeaturesWineries’ risks rise when events move beyond tastings
Wineries are drinking to their good fortune, with 13 consecutive... -
FeaturesAgent maestro conducts instrument insurance program
The string bass with vintage 1860 wood that was purchased in London... -
FeaturesKeeping up with the traveling carnival
Traveling carnivals have changed dramatically during the 20 years... -
FeaturesWhen fun on the rapids turns into a guide’s liability
The stretch of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas near the town of... -
NewsbriefsWHITEWATER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Whitewater rapids generally are classified by level of difficulty.... -
FeaturesThe bed bugs are coming! The bed bugs are coming!
Prevention and response to outbreaks can save a hotel's reputation... -
NewsbriefsWHAT DO BED BUGS LOOK LIKE?
Adult bed bugs are small, reddish-brown wingless insects with flat... -
FeaturesMore than half of all RV owners may not have the right coverage
If your client bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably... -
Idea ExchangeAsk 16-year olds for tips on growing your agency
Too often agency sales, marketing, and management concerns are solved... -
CurrentsChoosing a big brother
Experts interviewed by The Conference Board suggest some criteria... -
Idea ExchangePartnerships with big brothers can be way to kickstart growth
But smaller firms looking for alliances with bigger firms must... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is... -
Editor's NoteStaying on course
We've tried to have a little fun with Insurance Journal's annual Golf... -
Closing QuoteChoose customers and golf buddies wisely
I figure my life is about half over, Lord willing. The first half was... -
FeaturesInsurers, underwriters try to relax with medispas
In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that... -
FeaturesAsk 16-year olds for tips on growing your agency
Too often agency sales, marketing, and management concerns are solved...
