March 26, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Professional Liability Directory; Transportation/Inland Marine/Cargo; Social Services/Non-Profits
In this Issue
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Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Washington appoints advisory board Washington Insurance Commissioner... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Mercury General commemorates 10th anniversary at NYSE Mercury General... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
All eyes on Allstate "I will carefully monitor Allstate's actions... -
FeaturesVanek promoted to CEO of NLASCO
Affordable Residential Communities Inc. of Englewood, Colo., closed... -
FeaturesRecent “opt-out” settlements challenge D&O severity, limits assumptions
A recent wave of individual institutional investor securities lawsuit... -
People & PlacesPeople
Willis Group Holdings Ltd. amended the employment agreement with... -
News CurrentsCalif. jury returns asbestos verdict of more than $868,000
A San Francisco jury has ruled in favor of the family of a drywall... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Idaho Senate passes bill to require underinsured motorists coverage A... -
FeaturesWash.’s Gregoire declares “rate holiday”
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that a partial "rate... -
FeaturesTop 10 myths of D&O liability insurance
In today's soft directors and officers market, the importance of a... -
FeaturesOregon amends rule on licensing; passes farmworkers bill
Oregon's Insurance Division has amended its rules affecting... -
FeaturesJohn Morrison, Montana, Commissioner of Insurance
The hallmarks of John Morrison's legacy as Montana State Auditor, the... -
Workers CompWorkers’ compensation bills head to House floor in Colorado
The Colorado House Business Affairs and Labor Committee has approved... -
FeaturesBonus round
Last November, then-New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer notified... -
FeaturesUCLA study indicates most Calif. workers OK with workers’ comp care
The vast majority of injured workers in California have access to... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Long Haul Trucking Program Nuts and Bolts: M.J. Hall and Co. Inc. has... -
News CurrentsNew Mexico passes regulatory modernization bill
The New Mexico legislature has passed a bill that would establish a... -
It FiguresFigures
6.4% Overall percentage increase in the number of fraud convictions... -
News CurrentsCourt ruling indicates claims made policy language ambiguous
A recent San Diego Superior Court ruling serves as a potential... -
FeaturesTop 10 ways for California surplus line brokers to avoid E&O exposures
Editor's note: Although this article is geared toward California... -
Closing QuoteMcCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
The McCarran-Ferguson Act enacted in 1945 provides for the continued... -
Editor's NoteBonus round
Last November, then-New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer notified... -
Closing QuoteMcCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
The McCarran-Ferguson Act enacted in 1945 provides for the continued... -
CurrentsNew Mexico passes regulatory modernization bill
The New Mexico legislature has passed a bill that would establish a... -
NewsbriefsOREGON AMENDS RULE ON LICENSING; PASSES FARMWORKERS BILL
Oregon's Insurance Division has amended its rules affecting... -
CurrentsWorkers’ compensation bills head to House floor in Colorado
The Colorado House Business Affairs and Labor Committee has approved... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Willis Group Holdings Ltd. amended the employment agreement with... -
CurrentsCourt ruling indicates claims made policy language ambiguous
A recent San Diego Superior Court ruling serves as a potential... -
CurrentsCalif. jury returns asbestos verdict of more than $868,000
A San Francisco jury has ruled in favor of the family of a drywall... -
FeaturesThe Commissioners: John Morrison
Montana fights for uninsured, seeks catastrophe fund and captives The... -
CurrentsIdaho Senate passes bill to require underinsured motorists coverage
A bill to require Idaho insurers to offer coverage for accidents... -
It FiguresIt Figures
6.4% Overall percentage increase in the number of fraud convictions... -
CurrentsUCLA study indicates most Calif. workers OK with workers’ comp care
The vast majority of injured workers in California have access to... -
FeaturesTop 10 myths of D&O liability insurance
Squelching frequent misconceptions of this valuable protection. In... -
FeaturesTop 10 ways for California surplus line brokers to avoid E&O exposures
Editor's note: Although this article is geared toward California... -
CurrentsRecent “opt-out” settlements challenge D&O severity, limits assumptions
A recent wave of individual institutional investor securities lawsuit... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Washington appoints advisory board Washington Insurance Commissioner... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Long Haul Trucking Program Nuts and Bolts: M.J. Hall and Co. Inc. has... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
All eyes on Allstate "I will carefully monitor Allstate's actions... -
CurrentsVanek promoted to CEO of NLASCO
Affordable Residential Communities closes acquisition of Texas-based... -
CurrentsWash.’s Gregoire declares “rate holiday”
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that a partial "rate... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
Specialty niche offers multi-modal transport and multi-insurance... -
Cover StoryThe New Frontier: Hidden exposures and brewing claims in the tech liability field
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
New government rules define who qualifies as an online applicant... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
Hedge funds are exposed to increasing risks from regulators, market... -
CurrentsSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
in its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
CurrentsWashington warming to national disaster plan idea
Sen. Dodd says hurricane and flood disasters are not just a local... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Viacom-YouTube lawsuit, breakthrough insurance product for... -
CurrentsR.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck crashes
Wyoming and Arkansas are the deadliest states for truck crashes,... -
CurrentsA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
Pricing remains rational for now despite increasing competition A.M.... -
Fraud RoundupMore than just business
Insuring child welfare organizations offers opportunities, rewards... -
CurrentsThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
Last year Monster.com had 22.5 million people post resumes on its Web... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
R.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
There are three things you can be sure will happen during your time... -
FeaturesSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
In its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
FeaturesMore than just business
After spending most of her childhood and adolescent years growing up... -
FeaturesA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
News Currents A.M. Best Co. has completed its assessment of the U.S.... -
FeaturesThe New Frontier
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington warming to national disaster plan idea Sen. Dodd says... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
They're more difficult to handle, but the cargo carriers are aware of... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Media liability has taken center stage as the result of two recent... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing...
