July 3, 2006
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Lawyers overseeing lawyers; can lawyers police themselves- A new look
In this Issue
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FeaturesBusiness Moves
IAG, Lloyd's Insurance Australia Group Ltd. acquired a newly-formed... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Equipment Policies Nuts & Bolts: Britt Paulk Insurance Agency Inc. is... -
FeaturesTwo legal cases in the eye of Hurricane Katrina
Say Hurricane Katrina and you immediately think of New Orleans; say... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Appeals Court rules insurer's indemnity obligation is joint and... -
FeaturesCalifornia’s mandatory investment reporting unnecessary, insurers say
California is considering legislation that would require insurers to... -
FeaturesDespite understanding risk, drivers gab on wireless phones
Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same... -
FeaturesNotable Quotable:
"Progressive is just going to continue to work on the things that we... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Equipment Policies Nuts & Bolts: Britt Paulk Insurance Agency Inc. is... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Cyber storms
As reports of computer security breaches proliferate — the... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California earthquake insurance rates decreasing California... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington policyholders to share in Aon settlement More than 9,500... -
FeaturesBuilding a construction business
The artisan market is filled with small trade contractors with a... -
TOC8 Washington policyholders to share in Aon settlement
8 Federal insurance antitrust exemption: friend or foe?... -
FeaturesWorld of nanotechnology stirs product liability concerns
Federal regulators want to get a better handle on the burgeoning use... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Wash. trooper accused of taking workers' comp while off fishing A... -
FeaturesFederal insurance antitrust exemption: Insurer, consumer friend or foe?
Congress opened debate on the insurance industry's exemption from... -
FeaturesAppeals Court rejects market-value loss claim
A man who wrecked his new truck is not entitled to payment from his... -
FeaturesWashington’s Ethel Adams legislation takes effect
Legislation changing the uninsured motorist law in Washington that is... -
Features
People Trindl Reeves joined Barney & Barney, San Diego, as a... -
FeaturesFraud on the farm
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency... -
FeaturesThe OCIP or Wrap Policy
Owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) or contractor controlled... -
Closing QuoteCalifornia construct defect litigation creating perfect storm
In The Perfect Storm, the book that inspired the movie of the same... -
FeaturesGolden State adopts new regulations to reduce worker injuries and death from high heat
California workers may soon be able to file for workers' compensation... -
Cover StoriesCOLORADO WILDFIRES
Fraud on the Farm: USDA needs to control crop insurance program... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Three insurers sue to recover claims paid in '02 wildfire Three... -
Editor's NoteCyber storms
As reports of computer security breaches proliferate -- the latest... -
CurrentsWashington policyholders to share in Aon settlement
More than 9,500 insurance clients of Aon Corp. in Washington are... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Equipment Policies Nuts & Bolts: Britt Paulk Insurance Agency Inc. is... -
FeaturesTwo legal cases in the eye of Hurricane Katrina
Say Hurricane Katrina and you immediately think of New Orleans; say... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Wash. trooper accused of taking workers' comp while off fishing A... -
CurrentsThree insurers sue to recover claims paid in ’02 wildfire
Three insurance companies filed a federal lawsuit to recover $7.04... -
FeaturesWorld of nanotechnology stirs product liability concerns
Federal regulators want to get a better handle on the burgeoning use... -
CurrentsWashington’s Ethel Adams legislation takes effect
Legislation changing the uninsured motorist law in Washington that is... -
FeaturesCalifornia construct defect litigation creating perfect storm
In The Perfect Storm, the book that inspired the movie of the same... -
CurrentsAppeals Court rejects market-value loss claim
A man who wrecked his new truck is not entitled to payment from his... -
FeaturesThe OCIP or Wrap Policy
Owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) or contractor controlled... -
CurrentsGolden State adopts new regulations to reduce worker injuries and death from high heat
California workers may soon be able to file for workers' compensation... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Trindl Reeves joined Barney & Barney, San Diego, as a principal,... -
CurrentsCalifornia’s mandatory investment reporting unnecessary, insurers say
California is considering legislation that would require insurers to... -
FeaturesDespite understanding risk, drivers gab on wireless phones
Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same... -
FeaturesFraud on the farm
GAO: The USDA should do more to control fraud in the nation's crop... -
NewsbriefsTYCO SHAREHOLDERS
Former shareholders of Tyco International Ltd., whose former chief... -
FeaturesBuilding a construction business
The artisan market is filled with small trade contractors with a... -
CurrentsAppeals Court rules insurer’s indemnity obligation is joint and several
The Court of Appeals of Oregon has decided that an insurance... -
CurrentsFederal insurance antitrust exemption: Insurer, consumer friend or foe?
Congress opened debate on the insurance industry's exemption from... -
CurrentsCalifornia earthquake insurance rates decreasing
California earthquake insurance policies issued by the California... -
NewsbriefsCALIFORNIA CONSIDERING HANDS-FREE LAW
California is considering imposing a law that would require drivers... -
FeaturesCreative marketing pays off when insuring today’s artisan contractors
When it comes to life in America, our homes, like our cars, will... -
FeaturesTurning the tables: Coping with a new era of risk
A new era demands new approaches including a federal charter and a... -
FeaturesNew Drive Insurance chief eyes growth strategy
A new captain has taken the wheel at Drive Insurance, the independent... -
CurrentsSupreme Court: Workers’ comp premiums not priority in bankruptcy
A workers' compensation insurer does not have a claim against a... -
FeaturesFrom start to finish theft protection; a must for artisan contractors
As the construction industry in the United States continues to rise... -
FeaturesRaising the bar on liquor liability training
Are your clients willing to risk the loss of their liquor license,... -
CurrentsSlimmed-down SMART bill to reform surplus lines insurance regulation; brokers pledge their support
In a step to overhaul the current state of insurance regulation,... -
FeaturesThe 10 Percent Solution: An approach to internal perpetuation
Today, there are plenty of deals where the owners of an agency sell... -
Cover StoryLawyers Overseeing Lawyers: Can lawyers police themselves? A new look at self-regulation
No country has as many lawyers as the United States - more than... -
CurrentsCEOs, concerned about capacity and pricing, stress underwriting discipline
Although property casualty insurance capacity still exists in some...
National Coverage
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FeaturesLawyers Overseeing Layers
No country has as many lawyers as the United States — more than...
