February 26, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Directors & Officers/Executive Liability; Hospitality Risks Directory; 4th Qtr Market Survey
In this Issue
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FeaturesIndustry leaders debate federal versus state regulation with Democratic Congress shift
Could federal regulation of the insurance industry become a reality,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Insurance company run-off management strategies face obstacles The... -
FeaturesSt. Paul Travelers changes name to Travelers; reunites with red umbrella logo
The St. Paul Travelers Companies Inc. has signed a definitive... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Stellar statistic "This is the most remarkable statistic of all. The... -
It FiguresFigures
30% Amount average directors and officers coverage premiums have... -
People & PlacesPeople
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners named its 2007... -
FeaturesWashington’s 2007 Legislative agenda targets license reform
The commissioner's office feels the current process for licensing... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Safeco to cut homeowners, commercial rates across California... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Washington takes enforcement actions Washington's Office of the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
EIG Mutual Holding Co. Nevada Insurance Commissioner of Insurance... -
FeaturesCorporate governance, capital drive D&O liability prices down
Changing corporate governance practices and excess capital in the... -
FeaturesUtah’s captive industry grows; number of insurers rose 114.3% in 2006
The Utah Insurance Department has announced a 114.3 percent increase... -
FeaturesThird-generation industry executive shares insight on regulatory matters
Gerald Sullivan, chairman of Los Angeles-based The Sullivan Group,... -
FeaturesShould D&O insurers have a loss prevention role?
Why don't directors and officers insurers insist on corporate... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry Charitable Foundation hosts Club100 dinner
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation announced it will be... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agents welcome windstorm debate; insurers warn against subsidies The... -
FeaturesMorris Chavez, New Mexico, State Insurance Superintendent
After replacing two insurance superintendents in less than a year... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: (Un)funny money
Hawaii may have its hurricanes, California has its earthquakes and... -
Closing QuoteResetting State Farm’s Katrina punitive damages
By Judge L.T. Senter Jr. At the trial of this cause of action, this... -
FeaturesCase Law Watch
Attorneys Fees State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v.... -
FeaturesA look behind the very good property/casualty results for 2006
News Currents The numbers, or estimates, for the property/ casualty... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Nevada's med-mal changes help doctors, hinder lawsuits Physicians'... -
FeaturesSuperior Court upholds CDI homeowner protections
Insurers may not depreciate the cost of labor when paying on... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Hospitality Program Nuts & Bolts: Underwriters at PLIS are offering... -
FeaturesAriz. lawmakers move to raise burden of proof on ER suits
The Arizona Senate has narrowly approved a medical malpractice bill... -
FeaturesFEMA tripling Calif. San Joaquin River Flood Plain
Parts of the Beachwood-Franklin neighborhood in Merced, Calif., are... -
TOC8 Agents welcome windstorm debate
Insurers warn against subsidies 10 Safeco to cut homeowners,... -
Editor's Note(Un)funny money
Hawaii may have its hurricanes, California has its earthquakes and... -
CurrentsAriz. lawmakers move to raise burden of proof on ER suits
The Arizona Senate has narrowly approved a medical malpractice bill... -
It FiguresIt Figures
30% Amount average directors and officers coverage premiums have... -
CurrentsSafeco to cut homeowners, commercial rates across California
Seattle-based Safeco announced it will be cutting rates for... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Stellar statistic "This is the most remarkable statistic of all. The... -
CurrentsFEMA tripling Calif. San Joaquin River Flood Plain
The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to triple the size of... -
CurrentsSuperior Court upholds CDI homeowner protections
Insurers may not depreciate the cost of labor when paying on... -
CurrentsNevada’s med-mal changes help doctors, hinder lawsuits
Physicians' insurance premiums are down and more doctors are coming... -
CurrentsUtah’s captive industry grows; number of insurers rose 114.3% in 2006
The Utah Insurance Department has announced a 114.3 percent increase... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners named its 2007... -
CurrentsWashington’s 2007 Legislative agenda targets license reform
Washington Insurance Com-missioner Mike Kreidler recently promulgated... -
CurrentsInsurance company run-off management strategies face obstacles
The U.S. insurance industry should be paying greater attention to the... -
CurrentsSt. Paul Travelers changes name to Travelers; reunites with red umbrella logo
The St. Paul Travelers Companies Inc. has signed a definitive... -
CurrentsThird-generation industry executive shares insight on regulatory matters
Sullivan discusses reinsurance collateralization, surplus lines... -
CurrentsA look behind the very good property/casualty results for 2006
The numbers, or estimates, for the property/ casualty insurance... -
FeaturesCorporate governance, capital drive D&O liability prices down
Changing corporate governance practices and excess capital in the... -
FeaturesThe Commissioners: Morris Chavez
Regulator committed to restoring ethics After replacing two insurance... -
FeaturesIndustry leaders debate federal versus state regulation with Democratic Congress shift
Could federal regulation of the insurance industry become a reality,... -
CurrentsShould D&O insurers have a loss prevention role?
Why don't directors and officers insurers insist on corporate... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Hospitality Program Nuts & Bolts: Underwriters at PLIS are offering... -
Case WatchCaseLaw Watch
Attorneys Fees State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v.... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner has ordered... -
CurrentsAgents welcome windstorm debate; insurers warn against subsidies
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (the Big "I")... -
NewsbriefsINSURANCE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS CLUB 100 DINNER
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation announced it will be... -
Closing QuoteResetting State Farm’s Katrina punitive damages
At the trial of this cause of action, this court submitted... -
FeaturesD&O experts show little tendency to drink from a glass ‘half full’
Corporate governance, stockholder activism, pricing discipline, a... -
Cover StoryComing to the Rescue: States get ready to modernize surplus lines regulation
Bernd (Bernie) G. Heinze, executive director of the American... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: A measure for a response to changing needs?
Virtually all industries respect and demand top line growth. Publicly... -
CurrentsCongress gets bipartisan bills to repeal insurance antitrust immunity
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Judiciary Committee,... -
CurrentsStock prices mixed; middle market M&As remain active
Stock Prices: Brokers' stock prices were mixed as 2006 came to a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyFive casual ways to pump up CSR sales
CSR selling doesn't happen by decree. Principals can't simply declare... -
FeaturesHospitality industry faces more than just traditional P/C losses
Business interruption coverage a must in a world awaiting the next... -
CurrentsA new direction for directors and officers coverage
Changes in attitudes, lawsuits, statutes worldwide force global...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCongress gets bipartisan bills to repeal insurance antitrust immunity
News Currents Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Judiciary... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: A measure for a response to changing needs?
Virtually all industries respect and demand top line growth. Publicly... -
FeaturesStock prices mixed; middle market M&As remain active
Stock Prices: Brokers' stock prices were mixed as 2006 came to a... -
FeaturesHospitality industry faces more than just traditional P/C losses
Whether you study the growth curve in the "baby boomer" generation or... -
FeaturesComing To The Rescue
Bernd (Bernie) G. Heinze, executive director of the American... -
FeaturesD&O experts show little tendency to drink from a glass ‘half full’
Things are about as good as they can get right now in the directors... -
FeaturesTop 25 Property/Casualty Companies in Premium Growth
12 months ending Sept. 30, 2006, versus Sept. 30, 2005 (000 Omitted)... -
FeaturesA new direction for directors and officers coverage
Even though they may not be compelled by law to buy locally admitted... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyFive casual ways to pump up CSR sales
CSR selling doesn't happen by decree. Principals can't simply declare...
