June 18, 2007
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Workers' Compensation Directory; Agency Options: Networks, Financing, Planning; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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It FiguresFigures
1.4 The intensity of the earthquake that surprised residents of... -
TOC10 N.Y. business protest ‘scaffold law’ as session nears end
Coalition urges Gov. Spitzer, lawmakers to end strict liability now... -
FeaturesStorms of 2007
The National Hurricane Center has identified the names that will be... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy... -
FeaturesMarshMac blasts N.Y. Post over ad photography criticism
Marsh & McLennan Companies has vigorously defended its use of... -
FeaturesN.Y. vows to revamp regulation to remain financial capital
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has created a commission to identify ways... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
R.I. House members forward coastal measures The leaders of a special... -
FeaturesViolent and property crime down in Northeast, reports FBI
Violent crime increased 1.3 percent in 2006 when compared with data... -
FeaturesWarning: Scammers using Maine insurer’s name
The Maine Bureau of Insurance is advising consumers to beware of an... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Blackstone Group, Alliant Alliant Insurance Services Inc., one of the... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations 21st Century "The financial world has changed and we... -
People & PlacesPeople
Gregg Effner has joined The Main Street America Group as assistant... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: 5 steps to safety
With experts predicting an active hurricane season this year, it is... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Businesses protest N.Y.'s 'scaffold law' as session nears end With... -
Editor's Note5 steps to safety
With experts predicting an active hurricane season this year, it is... -
CurrentsBusinesses protest N.Y.’s ‘scaffold law’ as session nears end
With the New York Legislature set to adjourn on June 21, business... -
CurrentsStorms of 2007
The National Hurricane Center has identified the names that will be... -
CurrentsWarning: Scammers using Maine insurer’s name
The Maine Bureau of Insurance is advising consumers to beware of an... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
21st Century "The financial world has changed and we must change with... -
It FiguresIt Figures
1.4 The intensity of the earthquake that surprised residents of... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Gregg Effner has joined The Main Street America Group as assistant... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy... -
CurrentsN.Y. vows to revamp regulation to remain financial capital
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has created a commission to identify ways... -
CurrentsR.I. House members forward coastal measures
The leaders of a special Rhode Island House commission studying the... -
CurrentsMarshMac blasts N.Y. Post over ad photography criticism
Marsh & McLennan Companies has vigorously defended its use of... -
CurrentsViolent and property crime down in Northeast, reports FBI
Violent crime increased 1.3 percent in 2006 when compared with data... -
Closing QuoteKey employer advantages to Health Savings Accounts
After being available for four years, Health Savings Accounts (HSA)... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
Renewal of TRIA likely to go down to the wire, again It's becoming a... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
Take out California's numbers and the national picture appears even... -
NewsbriefsRISING MEDICAL COSTS, SLOW INVESTMENT RETURNS CHALLENGE WORKERS’ COMP
Skyrocketing medical costs are threatening to supersede gains in the... -
Idea ExchangePrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Demotech-Insurance Journal co-sponsored event to be held Aug. 22-23... -
CurrentsRisk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions
RIMS issues new policy statement denouncing such incentive pay for... -
CurrentsFast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers
Exponential growth of state-run property insurers of last resort... -
CurrentsCourt sides with insurers on credit reporting case
The Supreme Court has sided with two insurance companies in a case... -
FeaturesSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Workers' compensation CEO says the time's right for a new selling... -
Cover StoryStrength in Numbers: How networks and clusters brighten agents’ access to markets
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
FeaturesFranchisor helps Kansas agent change course
Longtime Kansas independent agent Jack Cassell had never dreamed of... -
Idea ExchangeBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
Idea ExchangeHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
National Coverage
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FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
It's becoming a familiar song: the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance... -
FeaturesBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
FeaturesStrength in Numbers
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Risk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions RIMS... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Court sides with insurers on credit reporting case The Supreme Court... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Fast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
Workers CompWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
The workers' compensation calendar year combined ratio stands at 96.5... -
FeaturesPrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Property insurers in Florida are facing a crisis as they try to deal... -
Workers CompWorkers Comp Directory 2007
Searching for a quality workers' compensation market? Look no further... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
Workers CompSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Everybody needs workers' compensation coverage and to some that... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
