December 16, 2002
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
2002 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteWhat a Year It Was
In the aftermath of 9/11, some folks in the industry weren't quite... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner Implements Last-Minute Regs
With his term coming to an end, California Insurance Commissioner... -
FeaturesCalif. Thoroughbred Trainers Form Own WC Captive
The California Thoroughbred Trainers have finalized a plan with... -
NewsbriefsWCIRB SUSPENDS ISSUANCE OF MODIFICATIONS BASED ON RELIANCE DATA
The California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB)... -
NewsbriefsCDI APPROVES AB 749 PREMIUM INCREASE ENDORSEMENT FORMS
Calif. Insurance Commissioner Harry Low recently issued a decision... -
NewsbriefsGARAMENDI ANNOUNCES BAUM AS TRANSITION LEADER
California Insurance Commissioner-Elect John Garamendi announced that... -
NewsbriefsAAI TELLS PANEL OPPORTUNITIES EXIST TO ADVANCE ASBESTOS REFORM
Proponents of asbestos reform have a tremendous opportunity to make... -
NewsbriefsNEW REPORT SAYS HAZARD PLANNING REDUCES INSURED LOSSES FROM DISASTERS
Communities that incorporate natural disasters in their land use... -
NewsbriefsLIQUIDATOR SEEKS RECOVERY FROM AUSTRALIAN GOV’T FOR HIH LOSSES
Tony McGrath, the KPMG accountant who's in charge of liquidating... -
NewsbriefsALLIANZ POSTS $2.52B Q3 NET LOSS, $933M 1st NINE MONTHS
Germany's Allianz announced that it would report a net loss for the... -
Minding Your BusinessBe Successful by Modeling Success
One key element that differentiates humans from other animals is our... -
FeaturesSolvency study continues to show good ratings
The solvency record of the domestic surplus lines industry continues... -
RatingsGE Global, Employers Re Downgraded
Fitch Ratings downgraded the long-term issuer and senior debt rating... -
RatingsEmployers Mutual Casualty Affirmed
S&P's Ratings affirmed its 'BBBpi' counterparty credit and financial... -
RatingsUnitrin Downgraded by A.M. Best
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength ratings of... -
RatingsAcceptance, American Growers Lowered
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength ratings of Acceptance... -
Fraud RoundupDental Assistant Arrested on WC Charges
Judith Lee Marciel (AKA Judith Lee Delgado, Judith Lee Douglas,... -
Fraud RoundupSacramento Pair Sentenced for Underreporting Payroll
Two Sacramento area women pled guilty to three charges of insurance... -
Fraud RoundupAuto Fraud Scheme Leads to Plea Bargain from Calif. Man
Keith Aaron Hayes, 49, a resident of Hacienda Heights, Calif., pled... -
FeaturesA Year for Reflection and Reaction
As the end of 2002 nears, it is the time to look back over the past... -
FeaturesGrabbing the Headlines in 2002
Who made the most "news" as opposed to the most "noise" in 2002?... -
Cover StoryThey Did It Their Way
When you're compiling a list of top 10's, there is always the fear of... -
Features8 is Enough – Programs That Caught Our Eye
For this end-of-the year edition of Insurance Journal, we looked at... -
FeaturesMovin’ & Shakin’: ERC, Lloyd’s Shake Up Reinsurance Market
The events of Sept. 11 were a defining moment in the reinsurance... -
FeaturesThe Agency Business Plan – A Road Map to Success
Why Plan? As the manager and/or owner of your agency, you know that... -
FeaturesCarriers Scramble to Comply with Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act finally became law Nov. 26 after... -
FeaturesNCOIL Adopts Credit Model, Postpones Auto Act
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) has adopted... -
FeaturesNew Report Shows Asbestos Litigation Crisis Hurting Workers
The asbestos litigation crisis has cost the American economy tens of... -
Parting ShotsWhat Will 2003 Bring for the Industry’
History will always view 2001 by what happened in 100 minutes,...
