July 2, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Construction/Architects & Engineers; Main Street Markets - Small Business Risks; Bars & Restaurants; The Commissioners, Part 2
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Taking care of trash
It could be argued that the RadioShack employees (if the charges... -
FeaturesWill new California construction codes lead to woes?
Historically, California has operated under the Uniform Building Code... -
News CurrentsCalif. workers’ comp written premiums down 17%
The Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group's program for security... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Lawsuit claims insurer denied firefighter's benefits, caused death... -
FeaturesFocus key to surviving insurance industry challenges
The "big problems" facing insurance agents and brokers today are... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Lake Tahoe fire estimated to incur more than $25 million in losses A... -
FeaturesAriz. high court to review product liability case
The Arizona Supreme Court announced it will be reviewing a product... -
FeaturesOregon to stop printing producer licenses
The Oregon Insurance Division announced it will stop issuing printed... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington takes workers' comp rate holiday Washington's Department... -
FeaturesCourt says employer should not pay for all permanent disability
The California Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of an injured... -
FeaturesGreater competition, higher prices challenge A&E market
For architects and engineers (A&E) the new mantra is: "They want it... -
FeaturesStreamlining surplus lines
Declarations "Non-admitted insurance reform is a pro-consumer piece... -
FeaturesState Farm to cut Colo. auto rates 7.2%
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. announced it is lowering... -
Features$25 million
Estimated amount in insured losses Air Worldwide Corp. predicts could... -
FeaturesLawyers, businesses groups tackle Oregon product liability laws
Business advocates and trial lawyers could be headed for a showdown... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Commerce West, Stonewood Agency The Commerce Group Inc.'s... -
Closing QuoteBalancing risk and reward
In the nearly two years since Hurricane Katrina and the New Orleans... -
People & PlacesPeople
Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger, executive vice... -
Editor's NoteTaking care of trash
Take care of what you throw in the trash. Some RadioShack employees... -
CurrentsLawyers, businesses groups tackle Oregon product liability laws
Business advocates and trial lawyers could be headed for a showdown... -
CurrentsWashington takes workers’ comp rate holiday
Washington's Department of Labor and Industries announced that... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger, executive vice... -
CurrentsCalif. workers’ comp written premiums down 17%
The Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has... -
NewsbriefsCOURT SAYS EMPLOYER SHOULD NOT PAY FOR ALL PERMANENT DISABILITY
The California Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of an injured... -
CurrentsLawsuit claims insurer denied firefighter’s benefits, caused death
The family of a Puyallup, Wash., firefighter has filed a lawsuit... -
FeaturesGreater competition, higher prices challenge A&E market
For architects and engineers (A&E) the new mantra is: "They want it... -
FeaturesFocus key to surviving insurance industry challenges
The "big problems" facing insurance agents and brokers today are... -
Idea ExchangeWill new California construction codes lead to woes?
How adopting the International Existing Building Code will affect... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group's program for security... -
Closing QuoteBalancing risk and reward
In the nearly two years since Hurricane Katrina and the New Orleans... -
NewsbriefsNFIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS
More than 20,300 communities have flood maps as a basis for flood... -
CurrentsAriz. high court to review product liability case
The Arizona Supreme Court announced it will be reviewing a product... -
CurrentsLake Tahoe fire estimated to incur more than $25 million in losses
A wildfire in Lake Tahoe, Calif., that has destroyed at least 220... -
CurrentsState Farm to cut Colo. auto rates 7.2%
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. announced it is lowering... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Streamlining surplus lines "Non-admitted insurance reform is a... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$25 million Estimated amount in insured losses Air Worldwide Corp.... -
CurrentsOregon to stop printing producer licenses
The Oregon Insurance Division announced it will stop issuing printed... -
CurrentsN.M. transportation operators to beef up coverage
Certain public transportation operators will soon be required by the... -
FeaturesGetting to ‘yes’ with underwriters on design liability accounts
The most important thing a broker can do to advance an underwriting... -
NewsbriefsBEAZLEY TURNS FOCUS TO MEDIA IN COVERAGE FOR DESIGN PROS
Beazley Insurance Co. takes a unique approach to architects and... -
FeaturesProject owners run for their own cover
Owners of construction projects increasingly have concerns separate... -
FeaturesMore small businesses think big
Small business market remains attractive and profitable for insurers... -
NewsbriefsONEBEACON BETS BIG ON SMALL
OneBeacon Insurance Group has long focused on small business, with... -
Minding Your BusinessThe secret of “The Secret”
It has been said, "those that can see what they desire, will have... -
FeaturesSmall business owners’ needs run large
Agents can serve as partners to satisfy the demands of running... -
CurrentsHouse bill renews federal terrorism reinsurance for 10 years
Congress officially has a new bill to reauthorize the federal... -
CurrentsP/C insurers invest $320 billion in public projects
The insurance industry holds investments in municipal bonds worth... -
CurrentsSupreme Court ruling limits investors’ antitrust
Last month's U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks investors from... -
FeaturesBuilder’s risk: difficult but manageable
New capacity enters the market, but terms and conditions not easy for... -
FeaturesCoverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds
But overall, construction market looks 'optimistic,' Willis exec says... -
FeaturesContracts count when dealing with subcontractors
Language, legislative knowledge, and right insurance partner keys to... -
FeaturesA look at restaurants and bars from the ‘inside-out’
Today's complex restaurant environment needs the right list of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesA look at restaurants and bars from the ‘inside-out’
When people get to talking about America's food hot spots, the same... -
FeaturesP/C insurers invest $320 billion in public projects
The insurance industry holds investments in municipal bonds worth... -
FeaturesProject owners run for their own cover
Owners of construction projects increasingly have concerns separate... -
FeaturesHouse bill renews federal terrorism reinsurance for 10 years
Congress officially has a new bill to reauthorize the federal... -
FeaturesSmall business owners’ needs run large
Small business is big and getting bigger. Some 6.4 million businesses... -
FeaturesGetting to ‘yes’ with underwriters on design liability accounts
The most important thing a broker can do to advance an underwriting... -
FeaturesSupreme Court ruling limits investors’ antitrust
Last month's U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks investors from... -
FeaturesMore small businesses think big
The federal Small Business Act defines a small business as one that... -
FeaturesContracts count when dealing with subcontractors
One of the many challenges general contractors — both... -
FeaturesCoverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds
Today's construction underwriters and their claim departments may not... -
FeaturesBuilder’s risk: difficult but manageable
The rest of 2007 will continue to be a difficult time for developers... -
Minding Your BusinessThe secret of “The Secret”
It has been said, "those that can see what they desire, will have...
