In this Issue
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FeaturesThe Four C’s of Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Operator
The primary reason lawsuits occur is because the broker/ agent did... -
FeaturesIs the New “American Dream” Owning a Converted Apartment?
When I first heard from someone I knew that was excited about... -
FeaturesNegotiating the Highs and Lows in the Oil and Gas Market
Everything's negotiable. If that's not the key operational phrase in... -
Features
Calabasas, Calif.-based Lionheart Insurance Services has hired Russ... -
FeaturesNo Thanks, I’m Not Interested – A Blessing in Disguise
No thanks, I'm not interested," is not a phrase that any professional... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Doggie Discrimination
There's a bill circulating around the California legislature that... -
FeaturesIs the New “American Dream” Owning a Converted Apartment?
When I first heard from someone I knew that was excited about... -
FeaturesCatastrophe Models No Substitute for Experienced Underwriters
Managing Editor, Insurance Insider Computer programs designed to... -
Legal BeatOilfield Anti-Indemnity Acts and Their Impact on Insurance Coverage: A Comparative Analysis
In the oilfield, operators typically enter into Master Service... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Insurance Broker Pleads Guilty
The California Department of Insurance announced that Mark Jerome... -
New MarketsNew Markets
E&O Liability Product Nuts & Bolts: Kansas City-based underwriting... -
FeaturesCourt Rules that Calif. Country Club Discriminated Against Lesbian Couple
California's highest court ruled that country clubs must offer gay... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
WIAA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON LATEST GARAMENDI AGENDA PROPOSAL: The... -
FeaturesBroker Disclosure Dominates Western States Surplus Lines Conference
Brokers should disclose contingent commissions and other incentive... -
FeaturesBarometer Shows Premiums on the Decline for Contractors Market
MarketScout began tracking property and casualty pricing trends in... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
Second Quarter Profit Figures on the Rise: April, May and June are... -
FeaturesClaims History Model Act Now in Hands of State Legislators
NCOIL Model Addresses Use of Claims, Inquiries in Underwriting... -
FeaturesBrokerage Watch
Brokerage Watch is a new bimonthly Insurance Journal department... -
FeaturesSeven Steps in Selling Your Agency
Most agency owners have put their time, energy and heart into... -
FeaturesCosgrove, Dean of American Insurance Journalists, Dies at 93
Acknowledged by many as the dean of American insurance journalists,... -
FeaturesStudy: Short-Term TRIA Renewal Recommended; Long-Term Solution Needed
A 224-page report from the Wharton School at the University of... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry’s Share of Weather-Related Losses Rising, Researcher Says
Also, Majority of Weather Losses Tied to Smaller Events, Not Larger... -
Cover StoryResidential Contractors Market: Home Builders Face Tough Climb
As construction development in the United States reaches an all time... -
RatingsLiberty Mutual Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "A-" insurer financial strength ratings on... -
RatingsPrime Receives “B”
Prime Holdings Insurance Services Inc. announced that its property... -
RatingsW.R. Berkley Corp. Revised
Standard & Poor's ratings services revised its outlook on W.R.... -
RatingsAmerican Re Assigned ‘AA-‘
Fitch Ratings assigned an "AA-" insurer financial strength rating to... -
RatingsAllianz and Fireman’s Fund Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A"... -
Editor's NoteDoggie Discrimination
There's a bill circulating around the California legislature that... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Russ McFarren Calabasas, Calif.-based Lionheart Insurance Services... -
New MarketsE&O Liability Product
Nuts & Bolts: Kansas City-based underwriting manager and claims... -
New MarketsCustomized Liability for Restaurants
Nuts & Bolts: Monitor Liability Managers Inc. released "Restaurant... -
New MarketsAmerican Tribal Governments and Casinos
Nuts & Bolts: M.E. James Surplus Lines Ins. Agency writes a... -
FeaturesOilfield Anti-Indemnity Acts and Their Impact on Insurance Coverage: A Comparative Analysis
In the oilfield, operators typically enter into Master Service... -
FeaturesIs the New “American Dream” Owning a Converted Apartment?
When I first heard from someone I knew that was excited about... -
FeaturesNegotiating the Highs and Lows in the Oil and Gas Market
Everything's negotiable. If that's not the key operational phrase in... -
FeaturesNo Thanks, I’m Not Interested — A Blessing in Disguise
No thanks, I'm not interested," is not a phrase that any professional... -
Parting ShotsThe Four C’s of Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Operator
In what seems a lifetime of handling risk management and insurance... -
FeaturesBroker Disclosure Dominates Western States Surplus Lines Conference
Brokers should disclose contingent commissions and other incentive... -
FeaturesCourt Rules that Calif. Country Club Discriminated Against Lesbian Couple
California's highest court ruled that country clubs must offer gay... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Insurance Broker Pleads Guilty
The California Department of Insurance announced that Mark Jerome... -
Fraud RoundupMother-Daughter Team Arrested
Two Kern County farm labor contractors surrendered to authorities... -
NewsbriefsWIAA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON LATEST GARAMENDI AGENDA PROPOSAL:
The Western Insurance Agents Association submitted comments to the... -
NewsbriefsCOMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES -26.78 PERCENT RATE DECREASE IN WORKERS’ COMP:
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced that... -
NewsbriefsFLEX RATING MODERNIZATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW IN ALASKA:
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of American praised Gov.... -
NewsbriefsIIABO TO HOLD 77TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AUG. 28-30:
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Oregon have announced...
National Coverage
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FeaturesStudy: Short-Term TRIA Renewal Recommended; Long-Term Solution Needed
A 224-page report from the Wharton School at the University of... -
FeaturesHomeowners Insurance Agent Directory
InsureMyHouse.com, an informational Web site about homeowners... -
Features
Second Quarter Profit Figures on the Rise: April, May and June are... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry’s Share of Weather-Related Losses Rising, Researcher Says
The insurance industry's share of the world's total economic losses... -
FeaturesClaims History Model Act Now in Hands of State Legislators
Consumers who initiate a homeowners insurance claim but never receive... -
FeaturesBare market for residential
As construction development in the United States reaches an all time... -
Features
Cosgrove, Dean of American Insurance Journalists, Dies at 93... -
FeaturesLiberty Mutual Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "A-" insurer financial strength ratings on... -
Features
Brokerage Watch is a new bimonthly Insurance Journal department... -
Minding Your BusinessSeven Steps in Selling Your Agency
Most agency owners have put their time, energy and heart into...
