In this Issue
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FeaturesNew Definitions: Mobile Equipment or Commercial Auto?
Watch out! That mobile drilling unit you assume is covered under your... -
FeaturesSarbanes-Oxley Consulting Creates Opportunities, Risks for Underwriters
Underwriters and accountants will have many opportunities to advise... -
Features
The Nevada Independent Insurance Agents has elected a new board of... -
FeaturesActions and Proceedings
Eaton v. Continental Casualty Co. (California Court of Appeals, 2nd... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Fraud Ring Lands Three in Jail
Three suspects have been arrested following an 11-month investigation... -
FeaturesThe Three-Legged Stool
the prime beliefs that principals must embrace as part of the... -
FeaturesWestern States Pay Average Auto Premiums, NAIC Reports
Drivers in most of the 13 states that comprise the Western region... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Drops Broker Regulations
California Insurance Commis-sioner John Garamendi has announced that... -
FeaturesWashington Voters Reject Malpractice Caps
Voters in this month's election voted no to a pair of Washington... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Indemnity Excess & Surplus Agency Expands Online Services Indemnity... -
FeaturesIn Memoriam: Roy Pasini
Roy Pasini, former publisher of Underwriters' Report, has died.... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
California Governor's Measures Defeated in Special Election... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Is the image insurance industry forever tainted in the public’s eyes?
Ipsos Public Affairs, a market research company, recently conducted... -
Workers CompCalif. Commissioner Calls for 15.3 Percent Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has recommended a... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Dwelling Fire-California Nuts & Bolts: The Foremost Insurance Co.,... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Fraud Ring Lands Three in Jail
Three suspects have been arrested following an 11-month investigation... -
Fraud RoundupBus Driver Guilty of Workers’ Comp Fraud
A Metropolitan Transportation Authori-ty (MTA) bus driver has pleaded... -
Fraud RoundupHonolulu Man Convicted of Auto Insurance Fraud
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Insurance... -
NewsbriefsGOVERNOR’S MEASURES DEFEATED IN SPECIAL ELECTION
California's special election battle, the costliest campaign in the... -
NewsbriefsUA RESEARCH: RISK OF FLOODING IN ARIZONA NOT AS SEVERE AS ESTIMATED
Up to 29,000 Arizonans paid for insurance under the National Flood... -
NewsbriefsINSURANCE EXPERT: MONTANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND NEEDS $14 MILLION
Montana's state-run insurance program for workers injured on the job... -
NewsbriefsMONTANA STATE FUND EMPLOYEES TO GET PAYMENTS FOR MEETING GOALS
Montana State Fund employees will receive a one-time payment for... -
NewsbriefsMONTANA AUDITOR ADDS TWO COMPANIES IN CAPTIVE INSURANCE MARKET
Montana State Auditor John Morrison approved two new Montana... -
FeaturesBurns & Wilcox to Re-Brand Service General Personal Lines Subsidiary
Burns & Wilcox, one of the nation's largest wholesale brokerage... -
FeaturesHow to Establish Your Agency as an Expert in Any Target Market
Some agents assume that they know all about a specific industry... -
FeaturesCarrier Watch
Stock Prices: Despite the devastation caused by the three major... -
FeaturesNational Newsbriefs
Q3 Insured Losses an All-Time Record: Pummeled by Hurricane Katrina... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
New Bermuda Insurers Formed: As the proverb says: "It's an ill wind... -
FeaturesHouse Committee Proposes Two-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension
The House Financial Service Committee has come up with a proposal to... -
FeaturesCompetition Increases in Commercial Auto, But Not Too Much–Yet
By most accounts the commercial auto insurance market nationally is... -
FeaturesExamples of In-Vehicle Technologies
Collision Avoidance/Warning System: Sensors installed at the front of... -
Cover StoryTracking Commercial Autos
Before you can finish saying "Beam me up, Scotty," chances are a tiny... -
Editor's NotePush or Pull?
Is the image of the insurance industry forever tainted in the... -
FeaturesWashington Voters Reject Malpractice Caps
Voters in this month's election voted no to a pair of Washington... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Mike Schellin The Nevada Independent Insurance Agents has elected a... -
New MarketsDwelling Fire–California
Nuts & Bolts: The Foremost Insurance Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., has... -
New MarketsExcess/Umbrella–California Contractors
Nuts & Bolts: SIU LLC is offering a new excess/umbrella market for... -
New MarketsSecurity Guards
Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group has recently expanded Brownguard, its... -
New MarketsResidential General Contractors Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Jack Nebel Companies is now offering residential... -
FeaturesNew Definitions: Mobile Equipment or Commercial Auto?
Watch out! That mobile drilling unit you assume is covered under your... -
FeaturesWestern States Pay Average Auto Premiums, NAIC Reports
Drivers in most of the 13 states that comprise the Western region... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner Calls for 15.3 Percent Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has recommended a... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Eaton v. Continental Casualty Co. (California Court of Appeals, 2nd... -
FeaturesIn Memoriam:Roy Pasini
Roy Pasini, former publisher of Underwriters' Report, has died.... -
FeaturesSarbanes-Oxley Consulting Creates Opportunities, Risks for Underwriters
Underwriters and accountants will have many opportunities to advise... -
Parting ShotsThe Three-Legged Stool
A heartfelt vision for perpetuation is one of the prime beliefs that... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Drops Broker Regulations
California Insurance Commis-sioner John Garamendi has announced that... -
FeaturesIBA West “Guide to Compensation Disclosure
The IBA West "Guide to Compensation Disclosure," includes: discussion...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBurns & Wilcox to Re-Brand Service General Personal Lines Subsidiary
Burns & Wilcox, one of the nation's largest wholesale brokerage... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
New Bermuda Insurers Formed: As the proverb says: "It's an ill wind... -
FeaturesTracking
Autos Hi-Tech Gadgets Help Curb Losses Vendors of these types of high... -
Carrier WatchCarrier Watch is provided by LMC Capital
Stock Prices: Despite the devastation caused by the three major... -
FeaturesHouse Committee Proposes Two-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension
The House Financial Service Committee has come up with proposal to... -
FeaturesTop 25 Commercial Auto Writers
Company Name 2004* 2005** 12/31/2004 6/30/2005 State Farm Mutual Auto... -
FeaturesCompetition Increases in Commercial Auto, But Not Too Much-Yet
By most accounts the commercial auto insurance market nationally is... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Q3 Insured Losses an All-Time Record: Pummeled by Hurricane Katrina... -
FeaturesInsWeb’s AgentInsider
InsWeb Corp. launched AgentInsider, its new local agent lead... -
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• Collision Avoidance/Warning System: Sensors installed at the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to Establish Your Agency as an Expert in Any Target Market
Once you are perceived as an industry insurance expert, the resulting...
