June 4, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies; Environmental Liability/Risk Management Report; Catastrophic Coverages - hurricane, flood, earthquake, terrorism
In this Issue
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FeaturesInsurers oppose Nevada bill that would open court records
Judges and an insurance trade association stated that they're opposed... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Critics: Wyoming medical review panels aren't lowering premiums... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Calif. permanent disability cuts ruled invalid A Workers Compensation... -
FeaturesProtecting against floods
Flooding caused by hurricanes and tropical storms can wreak havoc... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act becomes law Insurance industry... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Fire safety begins at home
The insurance industry recently has been facing criticism from... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Cadence, Strategic Independent Agents Alliance Cadence Insurance... -
FeaturesClimate Change: Directors’ and officers’ risk ahead?
For years, environmental issues, including issues arising from global... -
FeaturesFrom Cuba to Capitol Hill
Alex Soto, president of the large InSource agency in Miami, and... -
FeaturesConsumer group blocks settlement against Mercury Insurance
A proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against an insurance... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner could seek Allstate refunds
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that he... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Pay for flood now or later "I would put flood insurance... -
Closing QuoteWhy the United States must make TRIA permanent
In the past five years, we have heard an overwhelming response from... -
WildfiresInsurers try to prevent losses in wildfire hotspots
Spooked by devastating wildfire seasons, the nation's top insurers... -
People & PlacesPeople
Emeryville, Calif.-based Commodore Insurance Services Inc. appointed... -
FeaturesWashington seeks worker heroes, heroines
Washington's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board is accepting... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Errors & Omissions Nuts & Bolts: Swiss Re launched non-admitted... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Hawaii producer's license revoked Hawaii State Insurance Commissioner... -
It FiguresFigures
9.6% Proposed amount of increase the Property & Casualty Insurance... -
Editor's NoteFire safety begins at home
The insurance industry recently has been facing criticism from... -
CurrentsInsurers try to prevent losses in wildfire hotspots
Spooked by devastating wildfire seasons, the nation's top insurers... -
CurrentsWashington Insurance Fair Conduct Act becomes law
Insurance industry associations are criticizing Washington Gov. Chris... -
CurrentsCalif. Commissioner could seek Allstate refunds
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that he... -
It FiguresIt Figures
9.6% Proposed amount of increase the Property & Casualty Insurance... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Emeryville, Calif.-based Commodore Insurance Services Inc. appointed... -
CurrentsCalif. permanent disability cuts ruled invalid
A Workers Compensation Appeals Board judge has invalidated... -
CurrentsConsumer group blocks settlement against Mercury Insurance
A proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against an insurance... -
NewsbriefsWASHINGTON SEEKS WORKER HEROES, HEROINES
Washington's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board is accepting... -
CurrentsCritics: Wyoming medical review panels aren’t lowering premiums
Critics of panels that review medical malpractice cases in Wyoming... -
CurrentsInsurers oppose Nevada bill that would open court records
Judges and an insurance trade association stated that they're opposed... -
Cover StoryFrom Cuba to Capitol Hill
Not your typical agent: Big "I" President and Miami independent agent... -
FeaturesProtecting against floods
Agents Guide: What resources are available to better serve clients... -
Idea ExchangeClimate Change: Directors’ and officers’ risk ahead?
For years, environmental issues, including issues arising from global... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Errors & Omissions Nuts & Bolts: Swiss Re launched non-admitted... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Hawaii producer's license revoked Hawaii State Insurance Commissioner... -
Closing QuoteWhy the United States must make TRIA permanent
It is important to take a moment to talk about the importance of the... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Pay for flood now or later "I would put flood insurance back in the... -
FeaturesGrowing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
Railroads, lenders, investors, manufacturers, contractors and others... -
Idea ExchangeMinimizing risks for global catastrophes
Multinational businesses face serious challenges when managing... -
Idea ExchangeNew ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to... -
Currents‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98... -
CurrentsSurvey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents; personalized service
Three-quarters of consumers are very satisfied with the service... -
CurrentsAt last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
N.Y. Gov. Spitzer brokers $2 billion settlement between Silverstein... -
FeaturesGallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk
Insurance CEOs tell risk managers improving service continues to be a... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines LEADERS
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this...
National Coverage
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FeaturesNew ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first... -
Features‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Frenkel & Co. Inc. New York, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): John Kelly,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Survey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents;... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
North Florida Agency Network Tallahassee, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Oklahoma Agents Alliance Oklahoma City, Okla. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Lawley Service Inc. p:Buffalo, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): William J.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Bollinger Inc. Short Hills, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): John A.... -
FeaturesAt last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and Insurance Superintendent Eric R.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
The Advantage Group Seattle, Wash. Owner(s)/principal(s): John... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Cook, Hall & Hyde Inc. East Hampton, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Higginbotham & Associates Inc. Fort Worth, Texas... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Roger Bouchard Insurance Inc. p:Clearwater, Fla.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
The NIA Group LLC Paramus, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): 22 2006... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Foy Insurance Exeter, NH Owner(s)/principal(s): Jeff Foy, Mike Foy,... -
FeaturesGrowing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
The demand for freight transportation by rail has grown steadily in... -
FeaturesLeader Profiles
Personal Lines Profile American Auto Club Ins. Agency Charlotte, N.C.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Mesirow Financial Insurance Services Chicago, Ill.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Behnke & Associates Hollywood, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s): Fred... -
FeaturesGallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk managers today ‘stinks’
When it comes to the service carriers and brokers provide to today's... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Dawson Insurance Inc. Rocky River, Ohio Owner(s)/principal(s): D.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
Agency Name 2006 Personal Personal Total 2006 Main Office Main Office... -
FeaturesMinimizing risks for global catastrophes
Managing catastrophe risk is one of the biggest challenges facing any... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Keystone Insurers Group Northumberland, Penn. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to...
