In this Issue
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Fraud RoundupWash. Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud
A Grays Harbor County, Wash. man has pled guilty to a felony charge... -
Fraud RoundupBay Area Residents Arrested in Alleged Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme
Four Bay Area residents have been arrested on multiple counts of... -
Parting ShotsE-Commerce Capabilities Becoming Critical Industry Tool
As wholesalers and managing general agents (MGA's), we often serve... -
FeaturesWCIRB Updates Cost Impact Evaluation of AB 749
The California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB)... -
FeaturesAB 2996 Could Allow DMV to Arbitrarily
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is attempting to... -
Cover StoryMGA’s Stay a Step Ahead with the Internet
In efforts to not only stay a step ahead of the competition but also... -
FeaturesOnline Communication is the Key to Success
Everyday, technology becomes a bigger and bigger part of our lives.... -
FeaturesAgents Turn to State Department Web Sites to Stay on Top of Information
Whether it is obtaining information on licensing or getting the... -
FeaturesMaking the Internet Work for You
TIP 1 To Build "E-Loyalty," Look To Your Competitors Here's what's... -
FeaturesVacation Homes Not Always Vacation for Agents
Whether it's an oceanfront home on the coast of Florida or a cottage... -
Editor's NoteAll Aboard the Technology Train
The technology train arrived years ago and those that chose not to... -
NewsbriefsCOLO. COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
Colorado Insurance Commissioner William Kirven III announced his... -
NewsbriefsSAFECO REPORTS 2NDQ GAINS
Seattle-based SAFECO has reported second-quarter income before... -
NewsbriefsSWISS RE DETERMINES ACTUAL VALUE AMOUNT FOR WTC
Swiss Re announced that there are no circumstances under which World... -
NewsbriefsAAI ENCOURAGED BY SENATE CONFEREE APPOINTMENTS
The Alliance of American Insurers called the recent appointment of... -
NewsbriefsGUY CARPENTER UPDATES MANAGING TERROR RISK
Success in managing terror risk will come only through unprecedented... -
NewsbriefsWILLIS CHOOSES THE HARTFORD’S BMG
The Hartford Financial Services Group announced its Business... -
RatingsHartford Fire Outlook Neg.
Standard & Poor's said the outlook for Hartford Fire Insurance Co.... -
RatingsState Farm Cos. Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the "B+" (Very Good) financial strength rating... -
RatingsWillis Group Raised
S&P's raised its counterparty credit rating on Willis Group Holdings... -
Fraud RoundupCollege Student Faces 10 Years for Fraud
A San Bernardino Valley Community College student was arrested by... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Woman Arrested for Auto Fraud
Monique E. Henriquez, 37, of Elk Grove, Calif., surrendered to... -
Fraud RoundupFriends Caught in Auto Fraud Scheme
A Sacramento man was arrested by the CDI's Organized Auto Fraud... -
Fraud RoundupTarzana, Calif. Agent Arrested for Fraud
Alfred Galoustian, 34, was arrested on a felony warrant charging six...