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FeaturesACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
During the summer of 2004, ISU Curry Insurance, a commercial... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
JURY REACHES PARTIAL VERDICT IN EXECUTIVE LIFE CASE: A jury reached a... -
FeaturesAIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
The American Insurance Association commended Sen. Christopher Dodd... -
FeaturesPIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
There is not one statute in the entire Insurance Code of California... -
FeaturesAccident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
A lawyer for a woman suing over injuries from a 2001 car accident... -
FeaturesGaramendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
Two associations have responded to Commissioner John Garamendi's... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: News & Networking
Summer is upon us, and in the insurance world, that means its prime... -
FeaturesFire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
The Pacific Northwest is coming out of one of its driest winters on... -
FeaturesGaramendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
Two associations have responded to Commissioner John Garamendi's... -
FeaturesRecruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
While liability premiums have stabilized, recruiting doctors to... -
FeaturesEducator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
Over time, as the family grows in size, member interests, goals and... -
FeaturesPCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
As an increasing number of state regulators conduct inquiries and... -
FeaturesAlaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
An Alaska committee of House and Senate members was unable to hammer... -
FeaturesHawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
Hawaii faces doctor shortages in at least two fields, obstetrics and... -
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Nearly Half of Large, Mid-sized Businesses Purchased Terrorism... -
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Nearly Half of Large, Mid-sized Businesses Purchased Terrorism... -
FeaturesRodney Pierson
Twig Branch Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual... -
FeaturesMed-Mal in Washington – When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
The medical malpractice market in Washington state has improved... -
FeaturesSarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
Fortune 1000 companies' auditing costs have increased by $1.4 billion... -
FeaturesTsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
This is not a tsunami "watch." This is a tsunami warning. The waves... -
FeaturesCrisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
States with meaningful tort reform are seeing stabilization in the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Hospitality and Leisure Companies Nuts & Bolts: Schaumburg,... -
FeaturesPIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
There is not one statute in the entire Insurance Code of California... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: News & Networking
Summer is upon us, and in the insurance world, that means its prime... -
FeaturesRand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
More than 730,000 people in the United States filed compensation... -
FeaturesRand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
More than 730,000 people in the United States filed compensation... -
FeaturesTsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
This is not a tsunami "watch." This is a tsunami warning. The waves... -
FeaturesFormer California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
Former State Fund President Jack Webb, one of the most influential... -
FeaturesAIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
The American Insurance Association commended Sen. Christopher Dodd... -
FeaturesHow a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
Most everything I know about growing my book of business I learned... -
FeaturesHow a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
Most everything I know about growing my book of business I learned... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
JURY REACHES PARTIAL VERDICT IN EXECUTIVE LIFE CASE: A jury reached a... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Hospitality and Leisure Companies Nuts & Bolts: Schaumburg,... -
FeaturesRodney Pierson
Twig Branch Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Get with the Programs
If Insurance Journal readers have one consistent request it is for... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
At a time in the California workers' compensation marketplace where... -
FeaturesACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
During the summer of 2004, ISU Curry Insurance, a commercial... -
FeaturesCrisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
States with meaningful tort reform are seeing stabilization in the... -
FeaturesEducator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
Over time, as the family grows in size, member interests, goals and... -
FeaturesTougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
How do you convince overworked state prosecutors to chase down often... -
FeaturesHawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
Hawaii faces doctor shortages in at least two fields, obstetrics and... -
FeaturesPEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
According to PEMCO's 2005 Northwest Insurance Poll, four out of five... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Get with the Programs
If Insurance Journal readers have one consistent request it is for... -
Fraud RoundupAdjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
A Fullerton insurance claims adjuster and two accomplices were... -
FeaturesStudy: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
A study by a Michigan State University epidemiologist finds that very... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
ABD to Purchase Lucini/Parish Insurance Greater Bay Bancorp, a $6.9... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
ABD to Purchase Lucini/Parish Insurance Greater Bay Bancorp, a $6.9... -
FeaturesPCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
As an increasing number of state regulators conduct inquiries and... -
FeaturesAlaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
An Alaska committee of House and Senate members was unable to hammer... -
FeaturesLife Settlements – Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
What is a life settlement? Simply put, a life settlement is the sale... -
FeaturesLife Settlements – Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
What is a life settlement? Simply put, a life settlement is the sale... -
Fraud RoundupAdjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
A Fullerton insurance claims adjuster and two accomplices were... -
FeaturesSarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
Fortune 1000 companies' auditing costs have increased by $1.4 billion... -
FeaturesPEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
According to PEMCO's 2005 Northwest Insurance Poll, four out of five... -
FeaturesFire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
The Pacific Northwest is coming out of one of its driest winters on... -
FeaturesState Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
New Hampshire is the only state that doesn't require adult motorists... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
At a time in the California workers' compensation marketplace where... -
FeaturesFormer California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
Former State Fund President Jack Webb, one of the most influential... -
Features[Basic Premium + (Incurred Losses * Loss Conversion Factors) ] * Tax Multiplier
Retro Premium = Basic Premium includes insurer acquisition costs,... -
Features[Basic Premium + (Incurred Losses * Loss Conversion Factors) ] * Tax Multiplier
Retro Premium = Basic Premium includes insurer acquisition costs,... -
FeaturesTougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
How do you convince overworked state prosecutors to chase down often... -
FeaturesStudy: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
A study by a Michigan State University epidemiologist finds that very... -
FeaturesACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
During the summer of 2004, ISU Curry Insurance, a commercial... -
FeaturesState Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
New Hampshire is the only state that doesn't require adult motorists... -
FeaturesMed-Mal in Washington – When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
The medical malpractice market in Washington state has improved... -
FeaturesAccident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
A lawyer for a woman suing over injuries from a 2001 car accident... -
FeaturesRecruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
While liability premiums have stabilized, recruiting doctors to... -
FeaturesACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
During the summer of 2004, ISU Curry Insurance, a commercial... -
Editor's NoteGet with the Programs
If Insurance Journal readers have one consistent request it is for... -
FeaturesHow a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
Most everything I know about growing my book of business I learned... -
FeaturesLife Settlements — Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
What is a life settlement? Simply put, a life settlement is the sale... -
FeaturesPEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
According to PEMCO's 2005 Northwest Insurance Poll, four out of five... -
FeaturesSarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
Fortune 1000 companies' auditing costs have increased by $1.4 billion... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
By Jeremiah Howard and Robert Young At a time in the California... -
FeaturesCrisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
States with meaningful tort reform are seeing stabilization in the... -
FeaturesAIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
The American Insurance Association commended Sen. Christopher Dodd... -
FeaturesEducator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
Over time, as the family grows in size, member interests, goals and... -
FeaturesState Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
New Hampshire is the only state that doesn't require adult motorists... -
FeaturesFormer California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
Former State Fund President Jack Webb, one of the most influential... -
FeaturesRand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
More than 730,000 people in the United States filed compensation... -
FeaturesStudy: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
A study by a Michigan State University epidemiologist finds that very... -
FeaturesPCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
As an increasing number of state regulators conduct inquiries and... -
Parting ShotsTougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
How do you convince overworked state prosecutors to chase down often... -
New MarketsHospitality and Leisure Companies
Dollars: Provides four levels of limits for each of the following... -
New MarketsAssisted Living, Residential Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Nuts & Bolts: Kent Wholesale Insurance Brokers LLC is now offering... -
New MarketsRecruiters Professional Package
Nuts & Bolts: Indemnity Excess & Surplus Agency is offering a new... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Rodney Pierson Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual... -
FeaturesAccident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
A lawyer for a woman suing over injuries from a 2001 car accident... -
FeaturesHawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
Hawaii faces doctor shortages in at least two fields, obstetrics and... -
FeaturesAlaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
An Alaska committee of House and Senate members was unable to hammer... -
FeaturesMed-Mal in Washington — When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
The medical malpractice market in Washington state has improved... -
FeaturesACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
During the summer of 2004, ISU Curry Insurance, a commercial... -
FeaturesCalif.’s AB 975 Hearing Postponed Indefinitely
AB 975, legislation that would clarify the definition of broker in... -
FeaturesFire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
The Pacific Northwest is coming out of one of its driest winters on... -
FeaturesNearly Half of Large, Mid-sized Businesses Purchased Terrorism Insurance in 2004
Nearly half of large and mid-sized U.S. businesses obtained insurance... -
FeaturesPIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
There is not one statute in the entire Insurance Code of California... -
FeaturesTsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
This is not a tsunami "watch." This is a tsunami warning. The waves... -
FeaturesGaramendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
Two associations have responded to Commissioner John Garamendi's... -
FeaturesRecruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
While liability premiums have stabilized, recruiting doctors to... -
Fraud RoundupAdjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
A Fullerton insurance claims adjuster and two accomplices were... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Broker Arrested on Seven Counts of Grand Theft
Insurance broker Robert Stephen Rice was arrested on seven felony... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Claims Adjuster Arraigned on Grand Theft, Forgery Charges
Former American Financial Group claims adjuster/litigation specialist... -
Fraud RoundupSuspects Arrested in Alleged Theft Ring
Police arrested 10 Thai nationals for their alleged participation in... -
Fraud RoundupSuspects Arrested for Comp Fraud
Authorities arrested four suspects May 6 after an extensive... -
NewsbriefsJURY REACHES PARTIAL VERDICT IN EXECUTIVE LIFE CASE:
A jury reached a partial verdict in the case involving the illegal... -
NewsbriefsIBA WEST SUBMITS TESTIMONY OPPOSING REVISED PROPOSED ‘BROKER FIDUCIARY DUTIES’ REGULATIONS:
IBA West submitted written testimony expressing strong opposition to... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS SEEK AMENDMENT TO NEV. ‘BLACK BOX’ BILL:
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America said it is... -
NewsbriefsAUTHOR PULLS BILL MANDATING CALIF. INSURER COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS:
The author of a California bill that would mandate insurer community... -
NewsbriefsPCI SAYS INSURERS SURVIVE COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
At the conclusion of Colorado's recent legislative session, PCI said... -
NewsbriefsCALIF. ASSEMBLY INSURANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES CREDIT-BASED INSURANCE SCORING BILL:
The American Insurance Association praised the California Assembly... -
NewsbriefsWASH. GOV’T TAKES PRO-BUSINESS STEPS TOWARD REGULATORY MODERNIZATION:
In what may become a significant step toward regulatory modernization... -
NewsbriefsSTATES ADDRESS ABESTOS ISSUES AS CONGRESS STRUGGLES:
While Congress continues to wrestle with legislation that would... -
FeaturesPCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
AAMGA University Day Program New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer... -
FeaturesThe Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
Program Managers Working for the Working Class For some program... -
FeaturesNational Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
The nationwide workers' compensation calendar year combined ratio for...
National Coverage
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FeaturesIJ’s Program Directory, as well as IJ’s E&S Directory and Workers’ Comp Directory, are also available online. Brokers an
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 14th Annual Program Directory, Volume... -
FeaturesThe Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
For some program administrators, blue is the color of money. While... -
FeaturesInterest rates, residual markets
National Workers' Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997 The nationwide... -
FeaturesAAMGA University Day Program
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has bypassed due process and...
