February 23, 2009
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Agency Salary Survey; Boats and Marinas; Agribusiness/Farm and Ranch
In this Issue
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Idea ExchangeOperational Efficiency Should Be Priority No. 3 for Agency Managers
Managing an independent insurance agency in the current hard economy... -
People & PlacesPeople
Andrew Fotopulos has joined Starkweather & Shepley Insurance... -
FeaturesSwimming Downstream: How a Regional Insurer Buy Others Through Demutualization
Donegal Group's Strategy Has Helped It Grow From Writing in 1 State... -
FeaturesThe Hartford Sues Virginia Firm to Limit Salmonella Claims
The Hartford has filed a lawsuit to determine whether it must pay... -
FeaturesVermont Weighs Expansion of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Vermont lawmakers will consider a bill that would extend workers'... -
Editor's NoteEnsuring Communities
Journalists find cynicism comes easily. Nearly every day, we're... -
FeaturesNew York Proposes Compensation Disclosure Rules for Agents
Despite earning praise from major insurance brokerages, a proposed... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Siren Song "The fire department is going to be mad at me." —A sang... -
FeaturesDemographic Shift Offers Opportunity for Agents
Minorities Destined to Become Majority by Mid-Century Before the 21st... -
FeaturesCertificates of Insurance and Agency Liability: What Agents Should Know
A common practice by insurance carriers is to inform their agents... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$210 Million Amount sought by a Baltimore man who alleges in a...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe Relative Calm
At New York Forum, Industry Insiders Credit Risk Management for... -
FeaturesTop 5 Insurance Issues for Farmers in a Soft Economy
Review Exposures, Values and Maximize Insurance Value to Ensure... -
FeaturesWho’s Worth What?
Agency Salary Survey: Agencies Trim Payrolls and Raises Independent... -
FeaturesHope, Straight Talk and Despair Amid the Ruins
Obama to the Rescue; Hartwig on the Banks; Davos Devotees Duck Blame... -
FeaturesValuing the Deal: It’s What You Keep That Matters
We talk with clients all the time about the mergers and acquisitions... -
FeaturesRetail Marine Business Meet Darwinism in 2009 – The Strong Do Survive
5 Possible Solutions to Today's Challenging Times The year 2009 has... -
FeaturesBudget-Friendly Ideas to Retain Your Top Performers
Career Development, Mentors and Flexible Schedules Help Keep A-Level... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesEye on Boats and Marinas
Marine Broker Shares Views on the Current State of the Market The... -
FeaturesReinsurers Seem Ready to Flex Muscles, Raise Prices by Double-Digits
Reinsurers' tough talk about raising prices on the risk cover they...