August 21, 2000
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Behind the Wheel: California's Nonstandard Auto Market Tightens
In this Issue
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FeaturesSAFECO Management Changes, Refocuses
A lot has been happening up in Seattle-at SAFECO's headquarters in... -
FeaturesHolocaust Controversy Halts American Re/UNG Deal
Last August, American Re, a subsidiary of Germany's Munich Re-the... -
FeaturesFremont General’s 2Q Combined Ratio Hits 259 Percent
Fremont General Corporation, the nationwide insurance and financial... -
FeaturesGentlemen’s Clubs Can Be a Better Risk than the Local Watering-Hole
"I've had carriers walk away from a lot of the adult stuff...even... -
FeaturesIndependent currents: CEOs Face Difficult Tech Decisions
A couple of months ago we talked here about the coming consolidation... -
Tech TalkGetting your message across instantly
If you remember, I mentioned in my last column that I've been looking... -
Cover StoryBehind The Wheel: California’s Nonstandard Auto Market Tightens
With the fierce competition facing today's nonstandard auto market,... -
FeaturesStates’ Arsenal in Battle Against Drunk Driving Includes Varied Initiatives
Three out of every 10 Americans can expect to be involved in an... -
FeaturesLabor Day and the Livin’ is Easy for American Agents Alliance
The American Agents Alliance will be spending Labor Day Weekend in... -
FeaturesIndustry Invests Heavily in California’s Economy, Report Shows
Q. Who is the single largest investor in California's $1.2-trillion... -
NewsbriefsRELIANCE LOOKS FOR HELP
Reliance Group Holdings Inc. may seek bankruptcy protection in order... -
NewsbriefsNAPSLO HEADS TO THE WINDY CITY
The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices... -
NewsbriefsBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DROPS
Berkshire Hathaway's second quarter operating profit fell 18 percent,... -
NewsbriefsPAULA NEGOTIATES QUOTA SHARE
PAULA Insurance Company entered into a prospective quota share... -
NewsbriefsPADRES SUE LLOYD’S
The San Diego Padres filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against... -
NewsbriefsFRONTIER SUED IN NY
A class action lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the... -
NewsbriefsAB 2639 ON ITS WAY
The American Agents Alliance reported that the six votes required to... -
NewsbriefsNON-OEM RULING QUESTIONED
Collision Parts Network, a Fresno auto parts distributor, filed a... -
NewsbriefsCONCORDE COMPENSATION
Air France announced it would compensate relatives of all 113 people... -
CurrentsIndependent Currents:CEOs Face Difficult Tech Decisions
A couple of months ago we talked here about the coming consolidation... -
Fraud RoundupDeceive and Eventually You’ll Receive
On July 19, the broker license and licensing rights of Theophilus Elo... -
Fraud RoundupMore Than Just a Gambling Problem
Last month, John Blanton Breland of Lodi surrendered to an... -
Fraud RoundupUnfair Claims Practices Uncovered
DCBS fined Minnesota-based Fortis Benefits Insurance Co. $20,000 for... -
RatingsState Fund Removed from Credit Watch
California's largest workers' comp carrier, State Compensation... -
RatingsFremont Lowered
Fitch took several actions regarding the ratings of California-based... -
RatingsMillers Mutual Lowered
The financial strength rating on Millers Mutual Insurance Assn. of IL... -
RatingsEagle Insurance Gets ‘BBpi’
A "BBpi" financial strength rating was assigned to Eagle Insurance... -
RatingsS&P Affirms Hemar
The "BBpi" financial strength rating on Hemar Insurance Corp. of... -
RatingsPafco General Assigned ‘CCCpi’
The Indiana-based stock company Pafco General Insurance Co. was... -
RatingsS&P Affirms Heritage Mutual
The "BBBpi" financial strength ratings on Heritage Mutual Insurance...
