December 1, 2003
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
2003 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteThe Specialized World of Programs
Welcome to the 12th Annual Program Directory, Volume I. Twice a year... -
FeaturesTravelers, St. Paul Announce Mega Merger Valued at $16.4 Billion
In the wake of the "Terminator" taking the helm as California's new... -
FeaturesUtah Workers’ Comp Fund Sues State
The Utah Workers Compensation Fund has filed a lawsuit against the... -
FeaturesCDI Investigating Reports of Bogus Policies
Allegations that more than 200 bar and restaurant owners in... -
NewsbriefsS&P COMMENTS ON CALIF. WILDFIRE AFTERMATH:
The biggest wildfire in U.S. insurance history will neither undermine... -
NewsbriefsCOMMISSIONER’S REVISION TO WC ADVISORY RATE EXCESSIVE, SAYS ACIC:
Calif. Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's recommendation for a... -
FeaturesNEV. WORKERS’ COMP RATES TO DECREASE:
Nevada's employers should see a drop in their 2004 premiums for... -
FeaturesCALIF. WORKPLACE FATALITIES DECLINE BY 8 PERCENT IN 2002:
The number of workplace fatalities in California declined by 8... -
RatingsCNA Surety Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength ratings to "A"... -
RatingsOdyssey Re Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of Odyssey... -
FeaturesBusiness Disaster Planning
While this article was being written, Southern California was still... -
FeaturesHow to Develop Program Business Despite Tough Market Standards
Over the past several years, launching new insurance programs—both... -
FeaturesReinsurance in the Program Marketplace
For the past several years, the reinsurance market has recorded some... -
FeaturesProtecting Your Company from Terrorism Within
Thousands of terrorists call the United States home. It has been... -
Cover Story9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill
The December 2002 Insurance Journal "program directory" issue... -
FeaturesAon Study Reports Homeowners ROE Still Improving but at Slower Rate
Aon recently announced the results of Aon Re Worldwide's second... -
FeaturesSIAA Claims More Than Just Aggregation
At first blush, the Strategic Independent Agents Alliance may look... -
FeaturesAvoiding the Half-Million Dollar Mistake
Hiring the wrong producer is what I call a $500,000 mistake. In fact,... -
FeaturesAnalysts Weigh Travelers Deal, Other Issues
It's "inevitable" that the advanced merger discussions between... -
FeaturesYour Fastrack to CE Credits
Insurance Journal Associate Publisher Dena Kaplan interviews Brad... -
FeaturesA Halfway Point in the Fight Against Terrorism
Nov. 6 marked an important point in time for America's property and...
