In this Issue
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Editor's NotePlaying Politics with the Industry
You are probably wondering just what in the world Florida Governor... -
FeaturesLegislature Committee Looks for Answers in Calif. Workers’ Comp Crisis
Trying to bring rate relief to California's employers, the... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner, Trade Associations Battle Over Homeowners Regs
California Insurance Commiss-ioner John Garamendi reiterated that... -
NewsbriefsSan Diego Fire Destroys Housing Structure, Damage Estimated at $50M:
A fire last month that gutted a 206-unit condo project under way in... -
NewsbriefsAriz. Director of Insurance Resigns:
Charles Cohen announced that he is resigning as Arizona State... -
NewsbriefsAIA Calls on N.M. Blue Ribbon Commission to Reduce Tax Toll on Insurers:
The American Insurance Association (AIA) led a delegation of... -
NewsbriefsAlliance Sees Class Action Reform as Top Priority in Congress’ Return:
In anticipation of an early vote on class action reform legislation... -
NewsbriefsDeutsche Bank Sues Allianz, AXA on Sept. 11 Building Claim:
Deutsche Bank (DB) has filed suit against Allianz and AXA over a... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Couple Arrested on Three Felony Counts of Fraud
Samantha M. Dean, 37, and Artemus M. Steele, 27, both of Sacramento,... -
Fraud RoundupDuo Arrested for Mail Fraud
On June 24, 2003, Ramon Ortiz, 48, of Los Angeles and Augustine... -
Fraud RoundupAuto Collision Ring Arrests
Three suspects were arrested and charged with 28 felony counts after... -
Fraud RoundupInsurance Broker Surrenders to Police
A Los Angeles insurance broker has been charged with four felony... -
Fraud RoundupInsurance Fraud Arrests
Eight people were arraigned on charges of insurance fraud and assault... -
RatingsFitch Downgrades CNA, Best Stands Still
A $308 million after-tax charge taken by Chicago-based carrier CNA... -
RatingsArgonaut Affirmed, Off Watch
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services removed from CreditWatch and... -
RatingsNational Indemnity Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "AAA" insurer financial strength ratings... -
RatingsHCC Insurance Group Assigned
Fitch Ratings assigned a "AA-" insurer financial strength (IFS)... -
FeaturesAre Your CSRs Providing REAL Customer Service’
What is customer service? Customer service in an insurance agency is... -
Minding Your BusinessStructuring a Transaction: Winning Strategies for Both Sellers and Buyers
So what is the going rate for agencies nowadays?" is the question we... -
FeaturesUsing the Insurance Code to Fight Fraud
I am the public and I'm here to help the government!" How can you... -
FeaturesAlternative Markets Reach New Levels
"Client, insure thyself!" Well, it hasn't quite reached that point... -
FeaturesP/C Company Insolvencies – Retrospective Test
When the Sept. 10, 2001 issue of the Insurance Journal carried... -
FeaturesWhat’s Missing From CRM’
The evolution of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software... -
Legal BeatMust the Insurer Appeal’
A while back I was discussing with a colleague whether a carrier has... -
FeaturesAchieving a Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Current Marketplace
Try this exercise. Get together a group comprised of clients,... -
FeaturesLearning the Law South of the Border
What happens when your clients are exposed to risks in Mexico and... -
FeaturesNAPSLO Awards Existing Scholarships, Adds a New One
Nine college students from around the U.S. recently received... -
FeaturesRising to the Top With NAPSLO’s Advanced School
For four days in early November, experienced surplus lines... -
FeaturesMunich Re Posts Fifth Consecutive Quarterly Loss, as Taxes Hit Profits
Germany's Munich Re can't seem to buy a break. Despite good gains in... -
FeaturesHow do you Spell Relief’ Surplus Lines
Premium growth continues unabated for surplus line carriers, the... -
Cover StoryGov. Bush Sees Hope for Industry in Florida and Nationally
From medical malpractice to workers' compensation, Florida Gov. Jeb... -
FeaturesMcClintock Sees Need for Dramatic Change in Calif. Policies
In a look at the race for Governor of California, Insurance Journal... -
FeaturesZanoni Brought Surplus of Experience to Work
In today's world of moving from one job to another, few individuals... -
FeaturesKids First Orange County receives $15,240 from Insuring the Children
Lawrence Shoaf, grants chairman of Insuring the Children, presented a... -
FeaturesCWCI’s Nolan Discusses Calif. Workers’ Comp Marketplace
Insurance Journal staff writer Cynthia Beisiegel recently met up with... -
FeaturesWHO to Promote Road Safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated "Road Safety" as... -
FeaturesOnline CE Education Weighs In
For most agents and brokers, earning their state-mandated continuing... -
FeaturesYoung Women Reportedly in the Driver’s Seat
Common wisdom has it reportedly that it's the young men who are the... -
FeaturesISO Says P/C’s Net Worth Continues to Decline Despite Rising Profits
While strong underwriting results propelled the property/casualty... -
FeaturesI.I.I. Reports Auto Rates on the Rise
Rising costs of medical care, vehicle repair, jury awards, automobile... -
FeaturesCadillac Escalade SUV as Top Theft Target, Worst Overall Theft Losses
According to the latest report from the Highway Loss Data Institute... -
FeaturesGov. Davis Signs Privacy Bill; Associations See Added Costs
Gov. Gray Davis signed California financial privacy legislation into... -
FeaturesNAII Supporting Stricter State Legislative Guidelines for Drug Oxycontin
The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) announced its... -
FeaturesSurvey Says Two-Thirds of U.S. Renters Live Without Insurance
A new independent consumer survey conducted for the Independent... -
FeaturesAIA Warns All Businesses on Dangers of Cyber Threats
The proliferation of the "MS Blaster" worm recently clearly... -
FeaturesModel Credit Bill Scores Big
Six months ago Insurance Journal presciently asked whether a... -
FeaturesEmployers, Workers, Happy with Wash. L&I’s Claims Handling Practice
Most employers and injured workers are reportedly happy with how the... -
Parting ShotsNew Calif. Governor Faces Full Plate of Industry Issues
Despite the uncertainty over who will be the next governor of...
