July 22, 2002
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Agency Management + Premium Finance
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteCredit Where Credit Is Due
The ability to transfer risk is one of the cornerstones of our... -
NewsbriefsHOMEOWNERS’ RATES CLIMB UPWARD
An extraordinary number of catastrophes, the high cost of home... -
NewsbriefsWEISS RATINGS REPORTS P&C LOSSES
The nation's property and casualty insurers reported a $9 billion... -
RatingsKemper Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-"... -
RatingsERC/GE Global On Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings placed the "AA" long-term issuer rating of GE Global... -
RatingsMeadowbrook Upgraded
Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc.'s group rating of its insurance... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Lawyer Sunk with Sentence
A California lawyer accused of scheming to sink a yacht off the coast... -
Fraud RoundupTrio Arrested in Claims Payment Scheme
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) arrested three northern... -
Fraud RoundupPalm Springs Man Sentenced to 5 Years
James Keith Simpson, of Palm Springs, was sentenced to five years in... -
Fraud RoundupBody Shop Goes Belly-Up for Fraud
An investigation by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR),... -
Parting ShotsSeeing is Believing with AUGIE Survey Results
It is said that Missouri is the "show me" state. If that's true then... -
FeaturesWorldCom Disclosures Batter the D&O Market
WorldCom's recent revelations of accounting irregularities that... -
FeaturesHere We Go Again
Across the country, the excess and specialty insurance business is at... -
Cover StorySurplus Lines, The Industry’s Safety Valve
It is a rare occurrence today, but not so long ago tying down the... -
FeaturesUsing the Excess and Surplus Lines Market
In California, the retail insurance agent faces many challenges. One... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Results Will Improve; Admitted Market Not out of Race
The surplus lines' marketplace should not miss Legion Indemnity... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal’s Web Site Sees Increased Traffic, More Unique Users
Insurance Journal's Web site, www.insurancejournal.com, has come a... -
FeaturesNAII VP Takes a Look at California’s State of Insurance
Sam Sorich, vice president with the National Association of... -
Editor's NoteCredit Where Credit Is Due
The ability to transfer risk is one of the cornerstones of our... -
NewsbriefsHOMEOWNERS’ RATES CLIMB UPWARD
An extraordinary number of catastrophes, the high cost of home... -
NewsbriefsWEISS RATINGS REPORTS P&C LOSSES
The nation's property and casualty insurers reported a $9 billion... -
RatingsKemper Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-"... -
RatingsERC/GE Global On Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings placed the "AA" long-term issuer rating of GE Global... -
RatingsMeadowbrook Upgraded
Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc.'s group rating of its insurance... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Lawyer Sunk with Sentence
A California lawyer accused of scheming to sink a yacht off the coast... -
Fraud RoundupTrio Arrested in Claims Payment Scheme
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) arrested three northern... -
Fraud RoundupPalm Springs Man Sentenced to 5 Years
James Keith Simpson, of Palm Springs, was sentenced to five years in... -
Fraud RoundupBody Shop Goes Belly-Up for Fraud
An investigation by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR),... -
Parting ShotsSeeing is Believing with AUGIE Survey Results
It is said that Missouri is the "show me" state. If that's true then... -
FeaturesNev. Regulators May Look to Legislative Solution on Defect Litigation Costs
According to the Alliance of American Insurers, Nevada insurance... -
FeaturesCaptivating Times for Insurance in Arizona
On July 1, the Arizona Captive Insurance Act went into effect, and... -
FeaturesSurveying the E&S Market with Swett & Crawford’s Hartoch
Swett & Crawford chairman David Hartoch has seen a number of changes...
