September 19, 2011
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Professional Liability Directory, The Best Insurance Agencies to Work For, Employment/HR Issue
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
OneBeacon, Interboro OneBeacon Insurance Group said it is selling its... -
Idea ExchangeCyber Security Risks a Matter of When, Not If
Targeted Risk Management Can Help Stem Losses; Municipalities Facing... -
FeaturesThe Increasing Cost of Data Breaches
The cost of responding to data breaches is on the rise, according to... -
FeaturesInsurers Try to Revive 9/11 Suit Against Saudis
Insurers that paid out millions after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks... -
FeaturesIrene Raises Hurricane Deductible Questions in Northeast States
New York and New Jersey regulators said recently that hurricane... -
FeaturesMass. Agents’ Underwriting Ban Passes First Ballot Test
Nearly all of the proposed questions for Massachusetts' 2012 state... -
FeaturesMass. Court Rules on Joint Employment Under Workers’ Comp
Two employers can be held jointly responsible for workers'... -
FeaturesN.Y. Agents Appeal Compensation Disclosure Ruling
Two agent groups in New York have filed a formal appeal of a trial... -
Editor's NoteOn the Slow Track
With jobs being scarce, many people lucky enough to have one are... -
People & PlacesPeople
York, Penn.-based Glatfelter Insurance Group has formed Glatfelter... -
FeaturesPush to Reverse New York’s Workers’ Comp Guidelines
New York chiropractors don't like the new medical treatment... -
FeaturesU.S. Taking a Beating from Disasters
Nature is pummeling the United States this year with extremes....
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe Votes Are In… America’s Best Independent Agencies to Work For
Salaries and Benefits Lead but Quality of People and Relationships... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Midwest
Grandville, Michigan Berends Hendricks Stuit Tom Stuit is surprised.... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Overall
Pasadena, California Chapman This year's theme: communication. This... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – East
Belchertown, Mass. Bell & Hudson "Our boss is the bomb," says... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – West
San Pedro and Torrance, California Insurance Center Associates It was... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – South Central
Houston, Texas HARCO Insurance Services "We already knew we were the... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Southeast
Ocala, Fla. Holder Insurance Agency The day Holder Insurance Agency... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesCustomer Satisfaction with Home Insurers Improves, Says J.D. Powers
Customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies this year... -
Closing QuoteEnhanced Technology, Workflows Contribute to Workplace Satisfaction
Over the years, I've engaged with thousands of independent insurance... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Advising Clients on Coverage Needs When Children Leave the Nest
With the college year again upon us, there is a good chance your... -
FeaturesHow to Recruit for the Perfect Culture Fit
Positive Work Environments Generate Lower Turnover Rates, Higher... -
Features9/11 and Terrorism Risk 10 Years Later
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks forever changed how the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyBe a Casual Specialist Instead of a ‘Sell Everything’ Generalist
Six Informal Ways to Target Commercial Lines There are still plenty...