November 6, 2006
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
UNDER Construction: The Green Property Insurance Market
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
New coverage aims to provide benefits when partners part ways If John... -
FeaturesHonesty is the best insurance policy
I have introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to make future... -
FeaturesHawaii’s earthquake losses, not earthquake policies, on the rise
Estimated damages from the two earthquakes that struck Hawaii on Oct.... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Calif. auto body regulations would increase rates California... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Many California Hispanics unaware of uninsured motorists requirements... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Insurers cutting rates in Colorado, thanks to new tort system... -
FeaturesHawaii commissioner warns insurers of discriminatory practices
The Hawaii Insurance Division has issued a memo to all motor vehicle... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Navy, Marines battling fatal off-base car crashes Frustrated Navy and... -
FeaturesAudit confirms $1.1 Billion securedfor Executive Life policyholders
California's State Auditor's review of the Department of Insurance's... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Stern warning
While British Prime Minister Tony Blair has stood by President George... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Aon, Old Republic Insurance Co. Chicago-based Aon has taken steps to... -
FeaturesThe virtual, global economy humbles insurance leaders
Insurance agents and executives have a lot to worry about as the... -
FeaturesSurvey: Commercial market softens, insurer appetite increases
The commercial property/casualty market continued to soften during... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Hawaii acknowledges tsunami warning deficiencies Hawaii may have just... -
FeaturesSubmitting, underwriting and placing lawyers professional liability
Lawyers professional liability, sometimes called legal malpractice,... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
CEO and wife arrested for alleged workers' comp fraud Three suspects... -
FeaturesHomeowners want insurance carriers to offer identity theft coverage
More than 40 percent of consumers would like their homeowners... -
FeaturesConsumer group says property-casualty rates drop ‘irrespective’ of tort reform enactment
There is continuing evidence that the skyrocketing insurance rates of... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Judge rules former N.M. superintendent must appear for deposition A... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Privacy and Security Coverage Enhancements Nuts & Bolts: Underwriting... -
People & PlacesPeople
Tom Rodell, resident managing director of Aon Risk Services of San... -
FeaturesNews Currents
First Nations homes to receive smoke alarms The National Fire... -
FeaturesFederal appeals court upholds juries’ rulings in World Trade Center twin tower claims
A federal court has upheld the jury verdicts that recognized the... -
FeaturesA multi-billion loss in corporate equity with the stroke of a pen?
Major earthquakes, category 5 hurricanes and terrorist attacks strike... -
FeaturesCalif. approves reinsurance regs
California's Office of Administrative Law has approved "Reinsurance... -
FeaturesNew Mexico workers compensation rates are cut an average of 4.2 percent
Rates are being cut for New Mexico workers' compensation insurance... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Non-Profit Organization D&O Liability Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General... -
FeaturesAfter school hours dangerous for teens who drive, says AAA analysis
Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on... -
It FiguresFigures
$1.1 Billion Amount received in recoveries on behalf of claimants of... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
New risk assessment techniques a must if credit scoring bans enacted... -
FeaturesCommercial Property
N12 84 IT spurs need for underwriters Professional liability issues... -
FeaturesOpen claims files handled by California Insurance Guaranty Association drop
The number of open claims files being handled by the California... -
FeaturesAre the flood gates open for retaliation claims?
Retaliation claims have been on the rise for more than a decade.... -
FeaturesDeer-related crashesreportedly up 19 percent
Motor vehicle crashes involving deer are up by about 19 percent in... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Ups and downs "It now appears clear that the industry's record... -
FeaturesInnovations in information technology spur need for up-to-date underwriters
With rapid innovations in the field of information technology, types... -
FeaturesGolden State Division of Workers’ Compensation proposes penalties against laggard insurers
California's Division of Workers' Compensation has issued a revised... -
FeaturesInsurance credit scoring plagued with fundamental problems
A fundamental problem exists with insurance scoring. The problem is... -
Editor's NoteStern warning
While British Prime Minister Tony Blair has stood by President George... -
CurrentsA multi-billion loss in corporate equity with the stroke of a pen?
Major earthquakes, category 5 hurricanes and terrorist attacks strike... -
CurrentsCalif. approves reinsurance regs
California's Office of Administrative Law has approved "Reinsurance... -
CurrentsGolden State Division of Workers’ Compensation proposes penalties against laggard insurers
California's Division of Workers' Compensation has issued a revised... -
CurrentsNavy, Marines battling fatal off-base car crashes
Frustrated Navy and Marine Corps officials are taking a hard line to... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Tom Rodell, resident managing director of Aon Risk Services of San... -
CurrentsConsumer group says property-casualty rates drop ‘irrespective’ of tort reform enactment
There is continuing evidence that the skyrocketing insurance rates of... -
CurrentsJudge rules former N.M. superintendent must appear for deposition
A judge has ruled that former New Mexico Insurance Superintendent... -
CurrentsFederal appeals court upholds juries’ rulings in World Trade Center twin tower claims
A federal court has upheld the jury verdicts that recognized the... -
CurrentsMany California Hispanics unaware of uninsured motorists requirements
On Oct. 1, 2006, the California Department of Motor Vehicles began... -
CurrentsAfter school hours dangerous for teens who drive, says AAA analysis
Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on... -
CurrentsHawaii commissioner warns insurers of discriminatory practices
The Hawaii Insurance Division has issued a memo to all motor vehicle... -
CurrentsHomeowners want insurance carriers to offer identity theft coverage
More than 40 percent of consumers would like their homeowners... -
NewsbriefsOVERALL SATISFACTION RANKING
Following is a ranking of customers' satisfaction with their... -
CurrentsNew coverage aims to provide benefits when partners part ways
If John Logan has his way, sometime in the very near future, people... -
CurrentsNew Mexico workers compensation rates are cut an average of 4.2 percent
Rates are being cut for New Mexico workers' compensation insurance... -
CurrentsInsurers cutting rates in Colorado, thanks to new tort system
Colorado's largest automobile insurance provider plans to cut rates... -
CurrentsOpen claims files handled by California Insurance Guaranty Association drop
The number of open claims files being handled by the California... -
CurrentsNew risk assessment techniques a must if credit scoring bans enacted
Insurers will need to develop new evaluation techniques to assess... -
NewsbriefsAUDIT CONFIRMS $1.1 BILLION SECURED FOR EXECUTIVE LIFE POLICYHOLDERS
California's State Auditor's review of the Department of Insurance's... -
CurrentsCalif. auto body regulations would increase rates
California policyholders would see their automobile insurance... -
FeaturesHawaii’s earthquake losses, not earthquake policies, on the rise
Estimated damages from the two earthquakes that struck Hawaii on Oct.... -
FeaturesSubmitting, underwriting and placing lawyers professional liability
Lawyers professional liability, sometimes called legal malpractice,... -
FeaturesThe virtual, global economy humbles insurance leaders
Insurance agents and executives have a lot to worry about as the... -
FeaturesInnovations in information technology spur need for up-to-date underwriters
With rapid innovations in the field of information technology, types... -
FeaturesSurvey: Commercial market softens, insurer appetite increases
The commercial property/casualty market continued to soften during... -
CurrentsHonesty is the best insurance policy
Why government should require insurance policies to declare what is... -
NewsbriefsDEER-RELATED CRASHES
Motor vehicle crashes involving deer are up by about 19 percent in... -
CurrentsHawaii acknowledges tsunami warning deficiencies
Hawaii may have just suffered through two earthquakes, but the state... -
CurrentsIt Figures
$1.1 Billion Amount received in recoveries on behalf of claimants of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Privacy and Security Coverage Enhancements Nuts & Bolts: Underwriting... -
CurrentsAre the flood gates open for retaliation claims?
Retaliation claims have been on the rise for more than a decade.... -
CurrentsInsurance credit scoring plagued with fundamental problems
A fundamental problem exists with insurance scoring. The problem is... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
CEO and wife arrested for alleged workers' comp fraud Three suspects... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Ups and downs "It now appears clear that the industry's record... -
CurrentsL&I adds hearing on proposed workers’ comp rates
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is planning to... -
FeaturesThere are no ‘mulligans’ in commercial property
Lessons in loss prevention help keep commercial property insurance... -
Cover StoryUNDER Construction: The Green Property Insurance Market
Douglas G. Hotchkiss, owner of the Dallas, Texas-based Hotchkiss... -
FeaturesSocial services agencies need extra care and an agent’s helping hand
While they may require more attention, nonprofits offer opportunity... -
CurrentsLitigation trends continue to mount worldwide, report says
Insurers face five times the average number of lawsuits than other... -
FeaturesEverything old (or hot, modified, exotic, muscle, etc.) is valuable again
Insurance producers, follow the money. It's going into collector... -
FeaturesU.S. legal precedents assume larger role in corporate oversight
European PLUS conference explores an emerging international D&O... -
CurrentsEase of doing business can make the strategic ‘profit’ differential
Let's start with three basic ideas about property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesThe untold story: state guaranty funds
They're involved with policyholders every day yet too few people know... -
Minding Your BusinessDeveloping a sales and marketing plan, part 1
Sales and marketing plans are an essential element of strategic... -
FeaturesComparing apples to apples, not oranges
Using benchmarking tools to assist in determining objective policy...
National Coverage
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FeaturesEase of doing business can make the strategic ‘profit’ differential
Let's start with three basic ideas about property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesUNDER CONSTRUCTION
Douglas G. Hotchkiss, owner of the Dallas, Texas-based Hotchkiss... -
FeaturesLitigation trends continue to mount worldwide, report says
News Currents Insurance companies are the litigation champions... -
FeaturesThe untold story: state guaranty funds
The National Insurance Guaranty Fund program, operating in every... -
FeaturesComparing apples to apples, not oranges
Serious baseball fans were fascinated by Michael Lewis' 2003 book... -
FeaturesThere are no ‘mulligans’ in commercial property
You may be familiar with the word "mulligan." In golf it means a... -
FeaturesU.S. legal precedents assume larger role in corporate oversight
Maybe it's part of the globalization process; maybe it's due to the... -
FeaturesSocial services agencies need extra care and an agent’s helping hand
Few independent agents recognize that they can make profits from... -
FeaturesEverything old (or hot, modified, exotic, muscle, etc.) is valuable again
Insurance producers, follow the money. It's going into collector... -
Minding Your BusinessDeveloping a sales and marketing plan, part 1
Sales and marketing plans are an essential element of strategic...
