July 24, 2006
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
2006 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Utah board recommends traffic tickets not be reported to insurers The... -
FeaturesSafeco Changes Top Personnel
Safeco President and CEO Paula Reynolds announced executive changes... -
FeaturesFire officials on edge as California fires burn; state of emergency issued for San Bernardino
With a spate of wildfires in Southern California and an explosion of... -
FeaturesAuto Club of SoCal reduced rates take effect in December
California's fourth-largest provider of auto insurance has agreed to... -
Closing QuoteOptional federal charter is needed
Editor's note: The following excerpt is edited from an oral statement... -
FeaturesNew highway safety chief to focus on families, auto safety
Growing up on Long Island, N.Y., Nicole Nason was taught how to drive... -
Closing QuoteWhy surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
The American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) commends... -
FeaturesCalifornia revises proposed mileage verification regulations
The California Department of Insurance has revised its proposed... -
FeaturesThe excess flood market steps up when national flood program falls short
The historical lessons learned from Katrina and Rita, and looming... -
FeaturesCase Law Watch
Actions and Proceedings Continental Insurance Co. v. The Pamona... -
News CurrentsSafeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
Explaining Seattle-based Safeco's recent announcement that it would... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Homeowners in Arizona Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance... -
It FiguresFigures
Three-fourths Of 553 global companies — of all sizes and world... -
FeaturesWashington fines Geico $120,000 for credit-scoring violations
Washington state's insurance commissioner fined four Geico Inc.... -
Features
People Minneapolis, Minn.-based ING named Susan Anderson president... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California agency approves change in auto insurance law A state... -
FeaturesWestern states face mold danger despite dry climate
Contrary to popular belief, climate is not a good gauge for mold... -
News CurrentsNatural deposits of asbestos found in at least 20 states
Most people hear the word asbestos and think of home insulation,... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Exemption protection
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last month received testimony on... -
FeaturesFormer FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
Federal and state governments need to work with insurance companies... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Montana takes action against agent A Helena, Mont., insurance agent... -
FeaturesIndustry cannot ignore Hispanic buying power
As might be expected, diversity was discussed in virtually all lines... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Starr Aviation Agency, Chubb Starr Aviation Agency Inc., a... -
FeaturesNotable Quotable
"A major earthquake in Sacramento or the Bay Delta is a nightmare... -
FeaturesCrist, Fritschi & Paterson underscores value of relationships
Best Practices is an Insurance Journal column that highlights how... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Spokane diocese settles claims with two insurers The Roman Catholic... -
FeaturesMiscellaneous Health Care Facilities: Risk mixing and matching
Someone once said "change is inevitable," and in the health care... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
New Mexico Insurance Deputy accused of soliciting funds A New Mexico... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Reforms pushing California workers' comp rates, losses down The... -
NewsbriefsST. PAUL TRAVELERS
St. Paul Travelers Cos. is phasing out the "St. Paul" from its name.... -
CurrentsWashington fines Geico $120,000 for credit-scoring violations
Washington state's insurance commissioner fined four Geico Inc.... -
FeaturesExcess flood market steps up when national flood program falls short
The historical lessons learned from Katrina and Rita, and looming... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Montana takes action against agent A Helena, Mont., insurance agent... -
CurrentsNatural deposits of asbestos found in at least 20 states
Most people hear the word asbestos ans think of home insulation,... -
FeaturesStates may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
The change may make it easier, more attractive for non-U.S. based... -
FeaturesKeeping afloat with flood insurance resources
FloodSmart.gov provides easy way for agents to stay up-to-date on... -
FeaturesStrong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
Stock Prices: Insurers' stock prices remained relatively stable... -
FeaturesGetting your commercial producers to prospect
Some producers never seek out fresh prospects. Instead, their... -
FeaturesInsurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
The Doha Round at the World Trade Organization has been a serious... -
CurrentsAgency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
With fewer large books of business changing hands recently, insurance... -
CurrentsStock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
If investors think they're safe from the scandal involving the... -
CurrentsBig ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
If a mandatory or even an optional Federal Charter is implemented in... -
NewsbriefsSWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
Swiss Re, the world's biggest reinsurer since it completed the... -
NewsbriefsMERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
A New Jersey jury found in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. earlier this... -
CurrentsU.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
The U.S. property/casualty industry's net gain on underwriting rose... -
FeaturesPreemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
With the start of hurricane season, AXA Art Insurance issued a... -
FeaturesLost … but then found somewhere in Florida
In a May 2006 news release, AXA Art Insurance announced it was... -
Editor's NoteExemption protection
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last month received testimony on... -
CurrentsFire officials on edge as California fires burn; state of emergency issued for San Bernardino
With a spate of wildfires in Southern California and an explosion of... -
NewsbriefsSAFECO CHANGES TOP PERSONNEL
Safeco President and CEO Paula Reynolds announced executive changes... -
CurrentsCalifornia agency approves change in auto insurance law
A state administrative office approved changes to California's... -
NewsbriefsFEMA CHANGES RULES; WHO SHOULD PAY?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued new... -
CurrentsIndustry cannot ignore Hispanic buying power
As might be expected, diversity was discussed in virtually all lines... -
CurrentsUtah board recommends traffic tickets not be reported to insurers
The Holladay Citizens Advisory Board in Utah has recommended some... -
CurrentsCalifornia revises proposed mileage verification regulations
The California Department of Insurance has revised its proposed... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Homeowners in Arizona Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Minneapolis, Minn.-based ING named Susan Anderson president and CEO... -
CurrentsAuto Club of SoCal reduced rates take effect in December
California's fourth-largest provider of auto insurance has agreed to... -
CurrentsNew Mexico Insurance Deputy accused of soliciting funds
A New Mexico insurance deputy has been placed on leave amid... -
FeaturesCrist, Fritschi & Paterson underscores value of relationships
Best Practices is an Insurance Journal column that highlights how... -
CurrentsReforms pushing California workers’ comp rates, losses down
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has... -
CurrentsSafeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
Explaining Seattle-based Safeco's recent announcement that it would... -
FeaturesNew highway safety chief to focus on families, auto safety
Growing up on Long Island, N.Y., Nicole Nason was taught how to drive... -
FeaturesMiscellaneous Health Care Facilities: Risk mixing and matching
Someone once said "change is inevitable," and in the health care... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Actions and Proceedings Continental Insurance Co. v. The Pamona... -
FeaturesOptional federal charter is needed
Editor's note: The following excerpt is edited from an oral statement... -
CurrentsWestern states face mold danger despite dry climate
Contrary to popular belief, climate is not a good gauge for mold... -
FeaturesWhy surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
The American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) commends... -
CurrentsSpokane diocese settles claims with two insurers
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane has reached agreements with two... -
FeaturesFormer FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
Federal and state governments need to work with insurance companies... -
NewsbriefsAIG, C.V. STARR
American International Group Inc. is sparring again with its former...
National Coverage
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FeaturesKeeping afloat with flood insurance resources
For more than 35 years, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)... -
FeaturesLost … but then found somewhere in Florida
In a May 2006 news release, AXA Art Insurance announced it was... -
FeaturesAgency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
With fewer large books of business changing hands recently, insurance... -
FeaturesSwiss Re announces first GE layoffs
Swiss Re, the world's biggest reinsurer since it completed the... -
FeaturesMerck Wins New Jersey Vioxx Case
A New Jersey jury found in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. earlier this... -
FeaturesKATRINA threatened to paint a dark picture for fine art insurer
Christiane Fischer, CEO of AXA Art Insurance, was in Chicago when... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
If a mandatory or even an optional Federal Charter is implemented in... -
FeaturesInsurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
The Doha Round at the World Trade Organization has been a serious... -
FeaturesStock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
Already, insurers are asking businesses questions about whether they... -
FeaturesStates may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
In an abrupt departure from procedures that have been in place since... -
Carrier WatchStrong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
Stock Prices: Insurers' stock prices remained relatively stable... -
FeaturesU.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
News Currents The U.S. property/casualty industry's net gain on... -
FeaturesPreemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
With the start of hurricane season, AXA Art Insurance issued a... -
FeaturesGetting your commercial producers to prospect
Some producers never seek out fresh prospects. Instead, their...
