In this Issue
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Editor's NoteTargeting Speed-to-Market Reform
No one can argue that the insurance industry has been beleaguered... -
FeaturesGaramendi Drops Workers’ Comp Advisory Pure Premium Rate 14.9 Percent
In an effort to provide relief to skyrocketing workers' compensation... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Reform, Phase II: Schwarzenegger Steps In
Despite the recent enactment of this year's workers' compensation... -
NewsbriefsAIA WELCOMES NEW ARIZ. DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE:
The American Insurance Association (AIA) welcomed Christina Urias to... -
NewsbriefsSAFECO PRODUCES STRONG UNDERWRITING RESULTS IN AUTO, HOMEOWNERS AND SURETY:
Seattle-based Safeco—which recently announced a clear focus on... -
NewsbriefsCALIF. DWC APPROVES SB 228/AB227 UPDATES TO WC PAMPHLETS:
The Administrative Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation... -
NewsbriefsALLIANCE ENCOURAGED BY CLOSENESS OF VOTE ON CLASS ACTION LEGISLATION:
The efforts of the business community, insurers, and concerned... -
NewsbriefsCALIF. COMMISSIONER MEETS WITH GOV. ELECT-SCHWARZENEGGER:
Focusing the spotlight on solutions to California's economic... -
NewsbriefsSENATE PASSES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE FLOOD PROGRAM:
The Senate this week passed by unanimous consent agreement S. 1768,... -
RatingsCincinnati Ins. Co. Affirmed, Outlook Neg.
Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services revised its outlook on... -
RatingsGreat American Debt Gets ‘bbb’
A.M. Best Co. has assigned a "bbb" debt rating to the $100 million,... -
RatingsMarkel North America Affirmed
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the "A" insurer financial strength ratings... -
FeaturesSeven Ways to Improve Your People Intelligence
he greatest weakness of salespeople today is that they're... -
Cover StoryAgency Salary Survey 2003
The following agency compensation survey and commentary appeared in... -
FeaturesDental and Dental-Vision Plans Fill Voids, Lead to Other Sales
As an ever-growing number of property/casualty agents cross-selling... -
FeaturesPolicy Options and Offerings are Major Issues for Mid-Size Manufacturers
Coverage options and product offerings, rather than price, are the... -
FeaturesInsurers Question NAIC Budget Reserves
Insurance industry representatives are once again unhappy with a... -
FeaturesJohn Hancock Again Under David Schiff’s Microscope
Last July, David Schiff, editor and writer of Schiff's Insurance... -
FeaturesInsdustry Responds to Calif. Wildfires
The most devastating wildfires in California history have been fully... -
FeaturesIncentive Programs Offer Alternative to Traditional Compensation
The insurance agency industry, like most other industries, has... -
Parting ShotsRecognize the Diamonds in Your Own Backyard
Acres of Diamonds," by Russell H. Conwell, is a story with an ageless...
