November 20, 2006
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Small Victories: Industry wins on credit scoring, more moderate Calif.
In this Issue
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Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Northridge agent arrested in scheme to rob senior citizens California... -
FeaturesTHE LOCOMOTIVE
N10 INSURANCE TRAIN Excess and surplus lines market continues to push... -
TOC10 Alaska, Idaho could face new insurance regulators
New governors likely means new appointees 10 Colorado election could... -
FeaturesOregon insurance division to sponsor five bills
Oregon's Insurance Division said it will introduce five bills in the... -
People & PlacesPeople
Greg Thompson, president and CEO of THOMCO, is the new president of... -
FeaturesFlying solo now, former Zurich exec ‘gooses’ independent agents
A retired insurance industry executive turned turbo-charged speaker... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Your vote still counts
The final votes from November's midterm elections may have been... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington's online complaint guide deemed helpful, but incomplete... -
FeaturesInsurance industry needs to improve “perceived” value
Insurance professionals are becoming targets, according to Dave... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Soundly defeated "We've learned that we need not fear voters won't... -
FeaturesWashington employers to save $315 million in workers’ compensation
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that the state's employers... -
It FiguresFigures
$2.8 billion Amount the Center for Responsive Politics predicted... -
FeaturesGaramendi, Poizner take top spots following California elections
Former California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has won the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
New Business Owners Policy Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer & Co.... -
FeaturesPeople, partnerships lead to nearly a century of success
Good people can make or break a company. In San Diego-based Barney &... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Calif. associations take issue with broker definition, OAL to weigh... -
Closing QuotePower shift in the political landscape
Although it took a little time for all the votes to be counted, the... -
FeaturesColo. election might affect key insurance issues
Colorado faced a controversial election day, with record lines to... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Alaska, Idaho could face new insurance regulators The insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Oregon defeats Measure 42; insurers can continue to use credit scores... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Safeco Seattle-based Safeco repurchased 10.2 million shares, or... -
FeaturesIIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
For a small- to mid-sized independent insurance agency, contingency... -
Editor's NoteYour vote still counts
The final votes from November's midterm elections may have been... -
CurrentsAlaska, Idaho could face new insurance regulators
The insurance commissioner posts in Alaska and Idaho are likely to... -
CurrentsColo. election might affect key insurance issues
Colorado faced a controversial election day, with record lines to... -
CurrentsIt Figures
$2.8 billion Amount the Center for Responsive Politics predicted... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Soundly defeated "We've learned that we need not fear voters won't... -
CurrentsOregon insurance division to sponsor five bills
Oregon's Insurance Division said it will introduce five bills in the... -
CurrentsGaramendi, Poizner take top spots following California elections
Former California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has won the... -
CurrentsOregon defeats Measure 42; insurers can continue to use credit scores
Oregon voters rejected Measure 42 -- which would have banned the use... -
CurrentsCalif. associations take issue with broker definition, OAL to weigh in
The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has decided to... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Greg Thompson, president and CEO of THOMCO, is the new president of... -
CurrentsWashington’s online complaint guide deemed helpful, but incomplete
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has launched a new... -
CurrentsWashington employers to save $315 million in workers’ compensation
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that the state's employers... -
FeaturesInsurance industry needs to improve “perceived” value
Insurance professionals are becoming targets, according to Dave... -
FeaturesIIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
For a small- to mid-sized independent insurance agency, contingency... -
NewsbriefsDISABILITY INSURER SIGNS “MODEL” PACT OVER COMMISSIONS
UnumProvident Corp. disability insurance company has ended what New... -
FeaturesFlying solo now, former Zurich exec ‘gooses’ independent agents
A retired insurance industry executive turned turbo-charged speaker... -
CurrentsPeople, partnerships lead to nearly a century of success
Good people can make or break a company. In San Diego-based Barney &... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Northridge agent arrested in scheme to rob senior citizens California... -
New MarketsNew Markets
New Business Owners Policy Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer & Co.... -
CurrentsPower shift in the political landscape
Although it took a little time for all the votes to be counted, the... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Surplus Lines
The insurance industry's excess and surplus lines (E&S) sector has... -
NewsbriefsMODES OF INSURANCE REGULATION — WHO SUPPORTS WHAT?
H.R. 5637, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act, would: -- Give... -
FeaturesTruckers seek to slow big-rigs by proposing max speed on truck
A lobbying group for the largest U.S. trucking companies is seeking a... -
FeaturesOne in five truck drivers reports falling asleep at the wheel
When a tractor-trailer overturned on a Maryland road, it spilled... -
FeaturesTop 10 trucking concerns
So what keeps truckers awake at night? The American Transportation... -
Currents1 IN 4 IN U.S. SAY FINANCIAL, PERSONAL INFORMATION STOLEN
More than one in four Americans say their financial information or... -
CurrentsCommercial premiums, except coastal property, continue to fall
Commercial insurance premiums fell slightly in the third quarter of... -
CurrentsEmployee crime is big threat to small companies
More than one in three (36 percent) private companies, many of which... -
CurrentsImproving efficiency and valuation through automation and outsourcing
Revenue growth, the quality of a book of business, the caliber of... -
CurrentsCommercial lines prices up 7%; carriers reap benefits of higher renewals
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stock prices were up 7 percent through... -
CurrentsAttract high-end sales with personal insurance shoppers
The future of personal lines is about picking sides. Today's average... -
CurrentsWhere are all the young guns?
Look around you. Take a long look at the folks in your agency or... -
CurrentsDemocratic Congress OK for industry traditionally tied to Republicans
The new Congress may be blue on Capitol Hill, but insiders say that's... -
FeaturesNot your father’s wholesaler
When it comes to today's excess and surplus lines brokers, retail... -
FeaturesThe globalization of corporate responsibility
European PLUS D&O conference panelists say D&O claims and the demand...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Employee crime is big threat to small companies More than one in... -
Carrier WatchCommercial lines prices up 7%; carriers reap benefits of higher renewals
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stock prices were up 7 percent through... -
FeaturesThe globalization of corporate responsibility
Nortel Networks - $2.4 billion settlement; Royal Ahold - $1.1 billion... -
FeaturesDemocratic Congress OK for industry traditionally tied to Republicans
News Currents The new Congress may be blue on Capitol Hill, but... -
FeaturesCommercial premiums, except coastal property, continue to fall
Commercial insurance premiums fell slightly in the third quarter of... -
FeaturesThe Locomotive That Drive the Insurance Train
The insurance industry's excess and surplus lines (E&S) sector has... -
Features1 in 4 in U.S. sayfinancial, personal information stolen
More than one in four Americans say their financial information or... -
FeaturesImproving efficiency and valuation through automation and outsourcing
Revenue growth, the quality of a book of business, the caliber of... -
FeaturesNot your father’s wholesaler
Much is said about retail agents having to change with the times and... -
FeaturesWhere are all the young guns?
Look around you. Take a long look at the folks in your agency or... -
FeaturesTruckers seek to slow big-rigs by proposing max speed on truck
A lobbying group for the largest U.S. trucking companies is seeking a... -
FeaturesOne in five truck drivers reports falling asleep at the wheel
When a tractor-trailer overturned on a Maryland road, it spilled... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyAttract high-end sales with personal insurance shoppers
The future of personal lines is about picking sides. Today's average...
