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FeaturesTwo Homeowners Bills Move to California Assembly
The California State Senate recently passed SB 2 and SB 518, two... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Fearless Marketing
Few professionals understand more than insurance agents how... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
WASH. CLIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR $14M FROM MARSH: More than 15,000... -
FeaturesInsurers Decrease Calif. Workers’ Comp Rates as Reforms Take Effect
Many workers' compensation insurers doing business in California are... -
FeaturesLandslide Destroys Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach, California
A reported 15 homes are said to be destroyed on June 1 in Laguna... -
FeaturesTwo Homeowners Bills Move to California Assembly
The California State Senate recently passed SB 2 and SB 518, two... -
FeaturesWIAA Fights Back Against Calif. Commissioner’s Proposed Regulations
The Western Insurance Agents Association has released a brochure on... -
FeaturesCalifornia Legislative Round Up
The following is an update on some of the key property/casualty... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
WASH. CLIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR $14M FROM MARSH: More than 15,000... -
FeaturesLandslide Destroys Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach, California
A reported 15 homes are said to be destroyed on June 1 in Laguna... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Fearless Marketing
Few professionals understand more than insurance agents how... -
FeaturesCalifornia Legislative Round Up
The following is an update on some of the key property/casualty... -
FeaturesThink Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation
Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream.... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota’s SB 2186 Should Be a Template for NAIC Model
Thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Jim Poolman, North Dakota... -
FeaturesWIAA Fights Back Against Calif. Commissioner’s Proposed Regulations
The Western Insurance Agents Association has released a brochure on... -
FeaturesInsurers Decrease Calif. Workers’ Comp Rates as Reforms Take Effect
Many workers' compensation insurers doing business in California are... -
RatingsAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
RatingsArgonaut Group Raised
S&P raised its counterparty credit rating on Argonaut Group Inc. to... -
RatingsSelective Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A+"... -
RatingsSafeway Group Members Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings to "A"... -
Fraud RoundupWoman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge
Sandra Canas, a resident of Daly City, California, pleaded guilty on... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Framers Owners Sentenced
Investigators announced that Jay Neal Wright, a former Bay Area... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
Fraud RoundupThree Suspects Arraigned
Three suspects were arraigned May 11 in Ventura County Superior Court... -
FeaturesFive Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims
Five Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims... -
Fraud RoundupReseda Broker Pleads Guilty to Forgery
Insurance broker Sajjad Hussain Shaikh, also known as Adam Shaikh, of... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesScandal: Now What? Nothing!
When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations against giant insurance... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Profit-based Commissions Align Interests, Increase Competition,... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
NAIC Seeks Uniform Approach; N.Y. Agrees to Pull its Separate Form... -
NewsbriefsWASH. CLIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR $14M FROM MARSH:
More than 15,000 Washington businesses, associations, individuals and... -
NewsbriefsNEVADA LEGISLATURE WRAPS UP SESSION:
The Nevada Legislature wrapped up its session recently, passing a... -
NewsbriefsPCI PRAISES HAWAII GOVERNOR ON LICENSE BILL:
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America praised Gov.... -
NewsbriefsPINNACOL ASSURANCE PRESIDENT PON TO RETIRE:
Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado's largest provider of workers'... -
NewsbriefsREPUBLIC WESTERN LIFTED FROM ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION:
Republic Western Insurance Company, a subsidiary of AMERCO, announced... -
NewsbriefsACIC SUPPORTS CALIF. GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL:
Legislation supported by the Association of California Insurance... -
NewsbriefsCOLO. GOVERNOR VETOES NAMIC-OPPOSED BILL:
Colorado Gov. Bill Owens took a strong stand in support of tort... -
NewsbriefsAIA CALLS FOR BETTER COORDINATION OF INSURANCE DEPT. INVESTIGATIONS:
The American Insurance Association urged state insurance regulators... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Bonnie Dean Denver-based Pinnacol Assurance announced that Bonnie... -
FeaturesOutsourcing Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Ins. Co., a member company of American... -
New MarketsInternet Basic Liability
Nuts & Bolts: St. Paul Travelers launched a basic Internet liability... -
New MarketsMotorcycle, Garage, Open Lot
Nuts & Bolts: MBA Holdings' subsidiary, National Motorcycle Dealers... -
New MarketsBig Boat Insurance for Racers and Cruisers
Nuts & Bolts: U.S. Sailing Assoc., the national governing body for... -
New MarketsMisc. E&S
Nuts & Bolts: CRC Insurance Services, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is... -
New MarketsE&O Liability Product
Nuts & Bolts: Kansas City-based underwriting manager and claims... -
New MarketsApartment Building Program
Nuts & Bolts: New Age Brokerage LLC, based in Morristown, N.J., made... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota’s SB 2186 Should Be a Template for NAIC Model
Thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Jim Poolman, North Dakota... -
FeaturesThink Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation
Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream.... -
FeaturesWIAA Fights Back Against Calif. Commissioner’s Proposed Regulations
Brochure Reveals Rift among Agent/Broker Trade Associations The... -
Editor's NoteFearless Marketing
Few professionals understand more than insurance agents how... -
FeaturesSmall Business Owners Face Gaps, Confusion over Insurance Problem
Many U.S. small business owners face a major gap in their insurance... -
FeaturesCalifornia Legislative Round Up
The following is an update on some of the key property/casualty... -
FeaturesHow to Increase Worker Savings? 401(k)s Provide Ideas
Five Percent Employer Match Proves Very Popular Among Workers What... -
FeaturesTwo Homeowners Bills Move to California Assembly
The California State Senate recently passed SB 2 and SB 518, two... -
FeaturesInsurers Decrease Calif. Workers’ Comp Rates as Reforms Take Effect
Many workers' compensation insurers doing business in California are... -
FeaturesBroker Disclosure, Legislation and E&O Dominate Latin Agents’ Conference
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's new proposed... -
FeaturesUnderwriters Must Anticipate Third-Party Exposures
The nature of employment practices liability has changed. Coverage... -
Parting ShotsSOX Out of Control:NAMICOpposes Sarbanes-Oxley Extension
Crucial differences between public and mutual insurers cause NAMIC to... -
FeaturesLandslide Destroys Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach, California
A reported 20 homes are said to be destroyed on June 1 in Laguna...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCompanies Deliver Public Relations Pitch
So just how does an industry respond to negative publicity? A number... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesNet Premiums Contingent Direct
The Top 20 Property Liability Insurers in Contingent Commissions Paid... -
FeaturesOnline Comments
The reader comments listed below were posted on Insurance Journal's... -
FeaturesAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
FeaturesStates Say Joint Bank-Insurer Regulatory Efforts Pay Dividends
Joint efforts of insurance and banking regulators over the past... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Contingent commissions based on insurer profitability align the... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
State insurance regulators moved closer to final adoption of model... -
FeaturesBy Cynthia Beisiegel
Scandal: Now What? Nothing! When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations... -
FeaturesMitch Dunford
Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell. For many... -
FeaturesZero Tolerance: Agency Mistakes are No Longer Acceptable
There is an abundance of material offering insurance agents advice... -
Features• Groups having fun on the course
Our nationwide golf issue will be published on August 8, 2005. Please... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
FeaturesEnhanced Online Policy Access
The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies expanded its...
