April 7, 2003
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Homeowners/High Value Households
In this Issue
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FeaturesIBA West Sets Sail for Hawaii, May 4-8
With Hawaii as its backdrop, the 2003 IBA West Blue Ribbon Conference... -
Cover StoryWhite Took a Chance and Built Alliance Insurance Services
In our continuing series on Agency Insights, we look at Bill White,... -
FeaturesInnovation at Work Meets the Power of One as AMS Users Connect
The 27th Annual AMS Users' Group Conference met March 13-16 in... -
Parting ShotsOpen the Black Boxes
One of the most frustrating experiences for any insurance... -
Editor's NoteWill Insurers Use War to Profit’
It is often noted that the economy can be impacted by the smallest of... -
FeaturesWar in Iraq: The Known and Unknown Consequences for the Industry
As President Bush and his advisors made good on their defiant promise... -
NewsbriefsCALIF COMMISSIONER SEEKS ‘FAIR CLAIMS’ REG. CHANGES
Acting to provide greater protection for consumers who file insurance... -
NewsbriefsCWCI SEMINAR TO LOOK AT POST AB 749 STRATEGIES
The California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) has announced... -
NewsbriefsAAI CONTINUES TO FIGHT EFFORTS TO BAN CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT IN CALIF
A bill introduced in the California Senate is the latest in a series... -
NewsbriefsSWISS RE SIGMA STUDY PUTS 2002 CAT LOSSES AT $13.5B
A new Swiss Re sigma report, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
NewsbriefsINSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA SAYS INDUSTRY REACHED A ‘NEW LOW’ IN 2002
Borrowing a phrase from Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Insurance... -
Fraud RoundupFelony Workers’ Compensation Arrest
Ralph Taeger, 66, of Placerville, Calif., was arrested for workers'... -
Fraud RoundupInsurance Fraud Arrests
An investigation by the CDI Criminal Investigations Branch's Fraud... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Ring Leads to Three Arrests
Three individuals were arrested after allegedly taking part in a... -
Fraud RoundupWoman Pleads Guilty to WC Charges
Marsha Arlene Johnson, 47, of Inglewood, Calif., pleaded guilty to a... -
Fraud RoundupContractor Arrested for Premium Fraud
Fraud investigators from the CDI Criminal Investigations Branch's... -
Fraud RoundupSan Francisco Adjuster Convicted for Insurance Fraud
Allstate Insurance Company and several Allstate-insured homeowners... -
Fraud RoundupInsurance Fraud Fugitive Arrested
A fugitive, Daniel Gray, 43, was arrested on two felony counts of... -
FeaturesHard Market Hits California Homeowners
Credit scoring, CLUE reports become targets of Commissioner... -
FeaturesProperty/Casualty Insurance: An Industry in Recovery’
Following the property/casualty industry's net loss after taxes in... -
FeaturesSB 228 Targets Skyrocketing Medical Costs in WC System
California Senator Richard Alarcón (D-Van Nuys), recently introduced... -
FeaturesAre Cost, Availability of Calif. Homeowners Insurance at Crisis Proportions’
Today, the California personal lines industry is at the peak of a... -
FeaturesChallenges Abound in the High-Valued Homes Market
For more than a decade, the U. S. homeowners insurance industry has...
