March 23, 2009
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
HOT New Markets and Programs; GREEN Risks; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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FeaturesDefending Data
Data Security Breaches Present Emerging Risks and Opportunities for... -
Minding Your BusinessWhat is Your Agency Worth?
Most calls from prospective insurance agency sellers start with,... -
FeaturesMass. AG Questions Insurer’s High Risk Insurance Auto Rates
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley wants a public hearing... -
FeaturesMassachusetts Court Nixes Suit against Youth Soccer Groups
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that a boy whose leg was... -
FeaturesVirginia Court Voids Malpractice Policy Due to Material Misrepresentation
In an unusual case, a federal court in Virginia has found that a law... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Judgment Day "I have been embarrassed. I have been humiliated. I have... -
Closing QuoteSay What You Mean
Agents Should Act With Character and Integrity in Everything That... -
People & PlacesPeople
Kate Westover, vice president of Alternative Risk Financing at... -
Editor's NoteTransparent Conversations
If one were to poll every insurance agent in New York about the most... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
BrickStreet Mutual Workers' compensation insurer BrickStreet Mutual... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$568 Million Amount spent by New York City to settle damage claims in...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFastest Growing Industries to Focus On
Top 7 High-Growth Industries' Risks and Unique Exposures Planning for... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesCorporate Profiles
In Their Own Words Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell.... -
FeaturesNational Flood Insurance Program Gets Short-Term Extension
Congress passed a measure extending the National Flood Insurance... -
FeaturesHOT Prospects Come in Unusual Packages
MyNewMarkets.com's Top 10 Oddest Market Searches and Requests A "hot"... -
FeaturesSurvey: Commercial Lines Pricing Drops 3% in Q4
The commercial lines insurance market showed more signs of price... -
FeaturesInnovative Boats Need Innovative Agents
Hybrid Boats Offer New Way to Sell Coverage to the Green-Minded... -
FeaturesSports Terrorism, ‘Names,’ Tongues and Mergers
Are professional sports the next terrorist targets? The terrorist... -
FeaturesGeneral Liability Losses, Expenses Likely to Rise Rapidly
The general liability line of insurance has produced industry-wide... -
FeaturesGreener Opportunities
Insurers Compete for a Growing Green Industry Jim Henson's famous...