October 23, 2006
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Hospitality Risks: Why hotels and restaurants should welcome coverage
In this Issue
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DeclarationsDeclarations
Back on track "With these new appointments, the Commission is... -
FeaturesTroubled Washington Casualty Co. sold after three years
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has sold Washington... -
FeaturesWorkers’ comp reforms reduced physician fees
California's Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has... -
FeaturesNew Mexico appoints superintendent, creates market conduct
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has given unanimous... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Society of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters elected new... -
Closing QuoteWhy agents oppose contingent commission settlements
Imagine for a moment a state legislator introducing a bill that made... -
FeaturesPremium rating errors cost auto insurers more than $16 billion
In 2005, the private passenger auto insurance industry lost $16.2... -
FeaturesTechnology
New check processing technology can help insurance agents improve... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
Identity-related fraud is a virulent crime, with 3.5 times the... -
Fraud RoundupTrip Assured ordered to cease and desist
Fraud Roundup California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Utah workers' comp fund plans no changes The Utah Workers... -
FeaturesDivorce Insurance
SafeGuard Guaranty believes there's a $200 billion market of people... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
OneBeacon, QBE OneBeacon Insurance Group completed its renewal rights... -
FeaturesSunday liquor sales mean more Sunday crashes, study indicates
Alcohol-related crashes increased 29 percent and alcohol-related... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Thin ice
Identity theft costs American businesses and consumers a reported $50... -
FeaturesLa Junta City Council bans pit bulls without liability insurance
The La Junta, Colo., City Council has voted 4-3 to ban pit bulls... -
FeaturesE. coli expedites need for recall and business interruption coverage
On Sept. 13, epidemiologists in New Mexico, Wisconsin and Oregon... -
FeaturesCheck technology helps insurance companies save time and money
Brokerage agencies and insurance companies across the country are... -
It FiguresFigures
6.6 Magnitude of earthquake that struck the island of Hawaii, Hawaii... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Damage from Hawaii's 6.6 earthquake predicted to be widespread... -
FeaturesHome design changes can increase risk
Homeowners' quest for convenience might outweigh potential... -
FeaturesBustamante and Poizner in the final campaign stretch
From holding the line on new reforms to reducing uninsured motorists,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Umbrella Reinsurance Nuts & Bolts: John B. Collins Associates Inc.... -
FeaturesSecond association joins fight against Garamendi
The Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers, La Verne, Calif., is... -
Cover StoryHospitality Risks: Why hotels and restaurants should welcome coverage for disability compliance
In Pennsylvania, a disabled customer complained of emotional distress... -
FeaturesEmployee benefits offer an easy way to expand business with clients
It's a problem many brokers face: clients love our property casualty... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMarket your business skills to clients and prospects
Insurance agents are a very talented bunch. Over the years, many have... -
CurrentsHRH, Hub stock prices soar; B&B grows wholesale premium to $1 billion
Stock Price Activity: Brokerage stocks have varied through the first... -
CurrentsBanks’ insurance revenues, insurance brokerage fees up
The nation's bank holding companies increased their total insurance... -
CurrentsSupreme Court agrees to hear insurance credit scoring cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments... -
CurrentsHurricane risk reduces prospective profit of homeowners insurance
Increases in homeowners insurance rates have not been sufficient thus... -
CurrentsInsurance charity foundation opens in N.Y.; plans national expansion
A California organization seeking to be a collective voice for... -
CurrentsP/C insurers’ profitability drops in first-half of 2006
Increased competition will eventually undermine results, says... -
FeaturesPoor stepchild HO market about to smarten up
Exclusive interview with personal lines guru Brian Sullivan It's... -
FeaturesPricing plays catch-up with evolving homeowners market
Many single-family homes today look more and more like grand estates... -
Editor's NoteThin ice
Identity theft costs American businesses and consumers a reported $50... -
CurrentsNew Mexico appoints Chavez superintendent
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has given unanimous... -
CurrentsSecond association joins fight against Garamendi
The Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers, La Verne, Calif., is... -
CurrentsWorkers’ comp reforms reduced physician fees
California's Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has... -
CurrentsLA JUNTA CITY COUNCIL BANS PIT BULLS WITHOUT LIABILITY INSURANCE
The La Junta, Colo., City Council has voted 4-3 to ban pit bulls... -
CurrentsTroubled Washington Casualty Co. sold after three years
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has sold Washington... -
CurrentsUtah workers’ comp fund plans no changes
The Utah Workers Compensation Fund, an insurance pool that pays Utah... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Society of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters elected new... -
CurrentsPremium rating errors cost auto insurers more than $16 billion
In 2005, the private passenger auto insurance industry lost $16.2... -
CurrentsSunday liquor sales mean more Sunday crashes, study indicates
Alcohol-related crashes increased 29 percent and alcohol-related... -
FeaturesE. coli expedites need for recall and business interruption coverage
On Sept. 13, epidemiologists in New Mexico, Wisconsin and Oregon... -
FeaturesSTEVE POIZNER
Poizner is a civic-minded inventor and entrepreneur, and founder of... -
FeaturesBustamante and Poizner in the final campaign stretch
From holding the line on new reforms to reducing uninsured motorists,... -
FeaturesAlso on the ballot
Although they are the front-runners, Cruz Bustamante and Steve... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
Identity-related fraud is a virulent crime, with 3.5 times the... -
FeaturesCheck technology helps insurance companies save time and money
Brokerage agencies and insurance companies across the country are... -
NewsbriefsARIZ., CALIF. RANK HIGH IN ID THEFT
The Consumer Sentinel database, maintained by the Federal Trade... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Umbrella Reinsurance Nuts & Bolts: John B. Collins Associates Inc.... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Trip Assured ordered to cease and desist California Insurance... -
CurrentsWhy agents oppose contingent commission settlements
Imagine for a moment a state legislator introducing a bill that made... -
CurrentsDamage from Hawaii’s 6.6 earthquake predicted to be widespread
Officials have begun inspecting bridges and roads across Hawaii,... -
CurrentsHome design changes can increase risk
Homeowners' quest for convenience might outweigh potential... -
CurrentsIt Figures
6.6 Magnitude of earthquake that struck the island of Hawaii, Hawaii... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Back on track "With these new appointments, the Commission is...
National Coverage
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FeaturesTop 10 Bank Holding Companies in Total Insurance Income
Rank Rank 1st half End of Total Insurance 2006 2005 Income... -
FeaturesPoor stepchild HO market about to smarten up
It's worth $53 billion a year but the homeowners insurance market is... -
FeaturesHOSPITALITY RISKS
In Pennsylvania, a disabled customer complained of emotional distress... -
FeaturesHurricane risk reduces prospective profit of homeowners insurance
Increases in homeowners insurance rates have not been sufficient thus... -
FeaturesBrian Sullivan
Closer Look: Homeowners Poor stepchild HO market about to smarten up... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Banks' insurance revenues, insurance brokerage fees up The nation's... -
FeaturesPricing plays catch-up with evolving homeowners market
Many single-family homes today look more and more like grand estates... -
FeaturesThird Party Discrimination & Harassment Coverage Comparison
Directors & Officers with Employment Practices Liability and a Third... -
FeaturesSupreme Court agrees to hear insurance credit scoring cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments... -
FeaturesInsurance charity foundation opens in N.Y.; plans national expansion
A California organization seeking to be a collective voice for... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ profitability drops in first-half of 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry's net income after... -
FeaturesHRH, Hub stock prices soar; B&B grows wholesale premium to $1 billion
Stock Price Activity: Brokerage stocks have varied through the first... -
FeaturesEmployee benefits offer an easy way to expand business with clients
It's a problem many brokers face: clients love our property casualty... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMarket your business skills to clients and prospects
Insurance agents are a very talented bunch. Over the years, many have...
