February 12, 2001
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Commercial Auto: The Long Road Back to Profitability
In this Issue
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FeaturesMcGavick Takes Helm at SAFECO
Ending a search that has been ongoing since last October, Michael S.... -
FeaturesCarriers Battle Alleged Taxicab Market Fraud
In what looks uncomfortably like a return to the offshore scams of... -
FeaturesNAPSLO Legislative Report: Surplus Lines Issues Covered at NAIC Meeting
NAPSLO Legislative Report: Surplus Lines Issues Covered at NAIC... -
Cover StoryCommercial Auto: The Long Road Back to Profitability
The signs were there in 2000—and now it can safely be said that... -
FeaturesContractors’ Equipment Losses: Knowledge of Hazards Can Reduce Risk Prevention tips from the Inland
Contractors and operation managers run a risky business. One area... -
Features2001 IBA West Officers Installed by Commissioner Low at Annual Luncheon
On Jan. 24, IBA West Outgoing President John Johnson of San... -
FeaturesThe Global Picture: Debate Over Climate Change Continues to Storm
Experts agree that the world's climate is changing, but the debate... -
FeaturesNAFTA Ruling Expected to Allow U.S. Access to Mexican Trucks
A North American Free Trade Agreement arbitration panel is expected... -
Editor's NoteLet’s Talk
Is it just me, or are we working more and talking less? By talking, I... -
NewsbriefsALLIANCE, NAAA PART WAYS
Effective Jan. 1, 2001, the relationship between the American Agents... -
NewsbriefsCHUBB WEIGHS OPTIONS
Chubb announced that it was reevaluating its options as a long-term... -
NewsbriefsCREDIT GENERAL TO LIQUIDATE
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio granted a request... -
NewsbriefsACE TO SPLIT
a move to enhance company efficiency, Hamilton, Bermuda-based ACE... -
NewsbriefsBANKING ACT BRINGS INSURER PROTEST
The Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) and the National... -
NewsbriefsCAR-BUYING QUIRKS
A survey of consumers' new car-buying attitudes conducted by... -
NewsbriefsARGONAUT REPORTS LOSS
For the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2000, Argonaut Group Inc. reported a... -
NewsbriefsCIAB REPORTS P/C RATES UP
Through its fourth quarter 2000 Commercial Insurance Market Index,... -
NewsbriefsBILL OF RIGHTS REQUIRED
A new California law went into effect Jan. 1, 2001, requiring... -
NewsbriefsNAII VOICES PRIVACY CONCERNS
As part of a Washington coalition of insurers, banks and retailers,... -
NewsbriefsFRONTIER PULLS NYSE LISTING
Frontier Insurance Group Inc. has voluntarily withdrawn from the... -
RatingsSAFECO Placed on Watch Negative
Following SAFECO Corp.'s recent announcement indicating the recording... -
RatingsTravelers Lloyd’s Affirmed
The "AApi" rating on Traveler's Lloyd's Insurance Co. was affirmed by... -
RatingsMarkel on CreditWatch Negative
The ratings on Markel Corp. and related entities were placed on... -
RatingsNorthwestern Nat’l. Casualty Affirmed
The "BBBpi" financial strength rating (FSR) on Northwestern National... -
RatingsW.R. Berkley’s ‘A+’ Affirmed
S&P affirmed the "A+" counterparty credit rating and FSR on W. R.... -
RatingsAmerican Independent Under Review
The "C++" rating of American Independent Insurance Co. was placed... -
RatingsS&P Affirms Amica
The "AA+" counterparty credit rating and FSR on Amica Mutual... -
RatingsRoyal & Sun ‘AA-‘ Affirmed
The long- and short-term ratings, including the "AA-" counterparty... -
RatingsWinterthur Reclassified
The counterparty credit rating and insurer FSR on Wintherthur... -
RatingsRenaissanceRe Upgraded
The FSR of Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, was... -
RatingsReliance Downgraded
The FSR of Reliance Insurance Co. Pennsylvania and its... -
Tech TalkGet Rich Quick with Fast-Loading Media on the Web
When I say rich media, I'm not talking about just for people on... -
Fraud RoundupPhony Policies Don’t Pay
Investigators with the California Department of Insurance (CDI)... -
Fraud RoundupCaught After Years of Wrongdoing
Following a six-month investigation, former insurance agent Charles... -
Fraud RoundupLet’s Go to the Videotape
Following a joint investigation by the CDI Criminal Investigation... -
Fraud RoundupAll in the Family
Following an 18-month investigation, CDI fraud investigators arrested... -
Features‘Titanic’ of Insolvencies Teaches Lessons
It's been called "the Titanic of all insolvencies"—on Dec. 3, 1985,... -
Parting ShotsAt Last, A New Commissioner for Washington
There won't actually be a lovefest between the insurance industry and...
