In this Issue
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Editor's NoteFrom thoughts and words to deeds…
I am guilty of making New Year's resolutions and then forgetting... -
NewsbriefsGARAMENDI ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF LOW COST AUTO OUTREACH CAMPAIGN:
Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced the initial results... -
NewsbriefsJUDGE FAVORS CDI IN TRIAL CONCERNING REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER STATE FUND:
On Dec. 13, Judge Paul Alvarado issued a tentative ruling affirming... -
NewsbriefsHAWAII CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILLRESUME BATTLETO REFORM WORKERS' COMP:
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii said it is ready to resume the... -
NewsbriefsEVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE ANNOUNCES CALIF. WORKERS’ COMP PROGRAM:
Everest National Insurance Company announced it has been writing... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Charles Cushner ABD Insurance and Financial Services announced the... -
New MarketsSpecial Events
Nuts & Bolts: Union General is offering premises/operations and... -
New Markets\General Liability – Contractors
Nuts & Bolts: Coronado Insurance Wholesale Services Inc. expanded... -
New MarketsFlood Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: The private client group of American International... -
New MarketsHO3 Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Swett & Crawford and its Homeowners Production Unit... -
FeaturesInsurance Marketing and Communications
How to Produce Client Seminars As we develop our marketing and... -
FeaturesCommon Seminar Questions and Answers
Having produced seminars for many years, I've noticed there are a few... -
Features2003-2004 California Year-End Legislative Repo
A summary of the most important legislation affecting the industry in... -
FeaturesAgents, Insurers Seek Targeted Compensation Disclosure Rules
The model compensation disclosure measure under consideration by the... -
Fraud RoundupCorrectional Officer Arrested
A former Folsom Prison Correctional Officer was arrested Dec. 15... -
Parting ShotsLessons Learned from a Cherry Red Car
The last Oldsmobile, painted a commemorative dark cherry red, rolled... -
FeaturesSell Personal Lines Upgrades via Direct Mail
To remain in business, agents need to derive as much revenue as... -
FeaturesThe Perils of Property
The Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) provides... -
FeaturesEarly Bird Survey Shows Slowing of 2005 P/C Premium Growth
Each year the Insurance Information Institute invites a panel of Wall... -
FeaturesIJ Online Launches ‘How to Write’ Seminars
Insurance Journal will introduce the first of a series of "How to... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Upgrades to Sell by Direct Mail
Match the endorsement upgrade offer to each insured's specific needs.... -
FeaturesCarrying Out the Growth–The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part Two
After warming up the new Caddy, defrosting the windows, and buckling... -
Cover StoryCommercial Property Market Survives Extraordinary and Ordinary Catastrophes
The commercial property market took a huge hit from four major... -
RatingsProformance Insurance Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair) of... -
RatingsEmployers Re on CreditWatch Negative
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its "A+" counterparty... -
RatingsMMC Still on CreditWatch Negative
S&P announced that its "BBB" long-term counterparty credit and senior...
