January 29, 2007
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
2007 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesSilicon Valley oenophiles on alert after brazen wine heist
Silicon Valley, Calif., oenophiles are on alert after a brazen... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Hundreds of Seattle residents want city to pay for flood damage... -
FeaturesCoping with catastrophe
When it comes to property catastrophe insurance coverage, many... -
FeaturesCalif. hospitals may not meet earthquake safety standards
Nearly half of California hospital buildings in danger of collapsing... -
FeaturesReport: Nevada workers’ comp system needs to examine serious claims
The Nevada workers' compensation system "has undergone dramatic... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Apartment Property Program Nuts & Bolts: Houston-based London... -
FeaturesCase Law Watch
Additional Insureds Alpha Holdings Ltd. v. Travelers... -
FeaturesNews Currents
Calif. Insurance Commissioner Poizner sworn in Steve Poizner took his... -
FeaturesKeys to surviving it and thriving from it
To some outsiders, insurance agents are threatened with obsolescence.... -
FeaturesReport: 148 places around Hawaii lack emergency sirens, state lacks funding
More than 100 spots around Hawaii, from Oahu's Sunset Beach to Kihei... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Biggest U.S. property cat losses in 2006 were away from coasts... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Calif. reaches resolution with insurers over legal fees The... -
People & PlacesPeople
Lloyd's of London announced that Julian James, director-worldwide... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Insurance emergency "During this state of emergency, I want to ensure... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
From Nov. 2005 to Nov. 2006, the number of federal flood policies... -
FeaturesPrivate equity market bullish on E&S brokers
By mid-November more than $500 billion in private equity transactions... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
101 indicted in Calif. insurance fraud sting A two-year undercover... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Keeping score
Although 2006 is safely behind us, some sticky issues are on the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Goldman Sachs, USI Holdings Insurance broker USI Holdings Corp.... -
FeaturesIn Memoriam: Paul H. Jones
Paul H. Jones, recognized as "Mr. Insurance of Arizona," died on Dec.... -
News CurrentsCalif. declares insurance claims emergency in wake of cold freeze
A recent proclamation by California Insurance Commissioner Steve... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Report: Customer satisfaction doesn't guarantee loyalty The insurance... -
TOC8 Customer satisfaction doesn’t guarantee agent, insurer loyalty
U.S. has second-highest level of satisfaction 9 Calif. Commissioner... -
FeaturesExcess, Surplus & Specialty Markets
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Oregon task force aims to improve construction Oregon's Construction... -
It FiguresFigures
5 Number of days California experienced freezing temperatures in... -
Closing QuoteAgents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Report: Drivers' age, gender factors in severity of accident injuries... -
Editor's NoteKeeping score
Although 2006 is safely behind us, some sticky issues are on the... -
CurrentsCalif. declares insurance claims emergency in wake of cold freeze
A recent proclamation by California Insurance Commissioner Steve... -
CurrentsBiggest U.S. property cat losses in 2006 were away from coasts
Property casualty insurers increasingly steered clear of the water... -
FeaturesCoping with catastrophe
Ten things agents and brokers can do to help clients obtain adequate... -
NewsbriefsBRACING FOR THE “BIG ONE:” EARTHQUAKES JUST AS RISKY”
Although hurricanes have received wide attention in the media,... -
FeaturesPrivate equity market bullish on E&S brokers
By mid-November more than $500 billion in private equity transactions... -
FeaturesReport: Nevada workers’ comp system needs to examine serious claims
The Nevada workers' compensation system "has undergone dramatic... -
CurrentsCalif. reaches resolution with insurers over legal fees
The California Department of Insurance has reached a resolution of... -
NewsbriefsIN MEMORIAM: PAUL H. JONES
Paul H. Jones, recognized as "Mr. Insurance of Arizona," died on Dec.... -
CurrentsSilicon Valley oenophiles on alert after brazen wine heist
Silicon Valley, Calif., oenophiles are on alert after a brazen... -
CurrentsKeys to surviving it and thriving from it
To some outsiders, insurance agents are threatened with obsolescence.... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
101 indicted in Calif. insurance fraud sting A two-year undercover... -
NewsbriefsN.M. AUDITOR PROPOSES TO CONDUCT MORE FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS
New Mexico Auditor Hector Balderas wants to send a message to the... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Additional Insureds Alpha Holdings Ltd. v. Travelers Indemnity... -
Closing QuoteAgents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both... -
CurrentsReport: Drivers’ age, gender factors in severity of accident injuries
Understanding the differences among drivers in different gender and... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Lloyd's of London announced that Julian James, director-worldwide... -
CurrentsHundreds of Seattle residents want city to pay for flood damage
Hundreds of Seattle residents want the city to pay them for flood... -
CurrentsReport: 148 places around Hawaii lack emergency sirens, state lacks funding
More than 100 spots around Hawaii, from Oahu's Sunset Beach to Kihei... -
NewsbriefsCALIF. HOSPITALS MAY NOT MEET EARTHQUAKE SAFETY STANDARDS
Nearly half of California hospital buildings in danger of collapsing... -
CurrentsOregon task force aims to improve construction
Oregon's Construction Claims Task Force has released a report noting... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Apartment Property Program Nuts & Bolts: Houston-based London... -
CurrentsRemapping California flood zones might spur wave of policy sales
Homeowners who witnessed the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina... -
It FiguresIt Figures
5 Number of days California experienced freezing temperatures in... -
CurrentsReport: Customer satisfaction doesn’t guarantee loyalty
The insurance industry needs to improve its customer retention... -
CurrentsMan’s cell phone ignites in pocket
A cell phone apparently ignited in a Vallejo, Calif., man's pocket... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Insurance emergency "During this state of emergency, I want to ensure... -
CurrentsCalif. Insurance Commissioner Poizner sworn in
Steve Poizner took his oath of office on Jan. 8, becoming... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
From amateur sports to water parks, ski resorts to tractor pulls, fun... -
FeaturesDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Plentiful programs target law firms based on size, areas of practice,... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
Introduced 10 years ago, cyber liability insurance has become a... -
CurrentsCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a... -
CurrentsPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
>Insurers delivered strong results for 2006; now the question becomes... -
CurrentsBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell customers... -
CurrentsHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
Insurer then settles next case without going to trial; U.S. Rep.... -
CurrentsDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
CurrentsStudy: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision
Nearly one out of every five customers considers switching insurance... -
FeaturesProactive agents help contractors and subcontractors reduce comp costs
Transitional duty assignments, return-to-work goals, regular... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
Agents should know that coverage is often overlooked because most... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
As America ages and the health sector expands to accommodate it,...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Study: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision... -
FeaturesPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
News Currents Property casualty insurance industry earnings may have... -
FeaturesBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
News Currents Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
How big is the United States ocean marine marketplace? The U.S. ocean... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
Allied Medical Professional Liability insurance provides coverage for... -
Closing QuoteDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Every day hundreds of thousands of lawyers throughout the U.S.... -
FeaturesContractors’ Workers’ Compensation
When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers'... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
The leisure industry is big business, and insuring the wide variety... -
FeaturesDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
The need for cyber coverage is growing. More companies are growing... -
FeaturesHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
In a Hurricane Katrina claims decision watched closely by the... -
Carrier WatchCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a...
