July 24, 2017
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume II
In this Issue
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FeaturesHow Surplus Lines Insurers Can Beat Illinois Bad Faith Claims
Surplus lines insurers, your Illinois policies are exempt from all... -
FeaturesMichigan High Court Refuses Menards’ Appeal in Parking Lot Injury Case
Months after hearing arguments, the Michigan Supreme Court has... -
FeaturesWisconsin’s $750K Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages Ruled Unconstitutional
Wisconsin's cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases... -
FeaturesDrought in High Plains the Worst Some Farmers Have Ever Seen
Drought in North Dakota is laying waste to fields of normally... -
FeaturesWisconsin’s Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund
The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund) was... -
FeaturesIndiana Officials: Amusement Ride Inspections Done Annually
To ensure the safety of amusement rides in Indiana, state safety... -
People & PlacesPeople – Midwest
AF Group, headquartered in Lansing, Mich., has appointed Eric Halter...
National Coverage
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National NewsBurand’s State of P/C Insurance Industry Part 2: How to Pick Winners as More Carriers Consolidate or Waste Away
Editor's Note: This is the second of two articles by Burand based on... -
Editor's NoteMarijuana Dispensaries and Crime
A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Urban... -
Idea ExchangeThe Wedge: 3-Step Super Formula to Growing a Million Dollar Book
"If you build up their confidence they will set higher goals and push... -
FeaturesGovernment’s Disruption in Insurtech Market: The Zebra CEO
Unsurprisingly, discussion surrounding government's role in free... -
FeaturesHow to Succeed in a Soft Insurance Market
It's no secret that the insurance marketplace right now is extremely... -
Idea Exchange4 Ways to Help New Producers Beat the Odds
To say that most new producers don't hit the ground running is an... -
FeaturesMajor Cyber Attack Could Cost Global Economy $53 Billion: Lloyd’s
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion... -
FeaturesInsurers Say Legal Malpractice Claims Hold Steady But Defense Costs Rise
Most leading legal malpractice insurers saw claims level off in 2016... -
FeaturesMy New Markets
Universal Security Policy Market Detail: Encompass Insurance's... -
FeaturesPrivacy Is New Hot Workplace Issue for EPLI Claims
About 40 percent of employment practices liability policies (EPLI)... -
FeaturesThe Dangerous Art of Selfies: Why Museums Should Take Note
Museum visitors snapping selfies are driving a spike in accidents... -
FeaturesMinding Your Business: Agency Financial Management 101
What makes the difference between an average agency owner and a great... -
FeaturesSign of the Times – Brokers vs. Carriers on a Classic Soft Market
Brokers vs. Carriers on a Classic Soft Market Chief executive... -
FeaturesNonstandard Auto Market Continues to Fall; Sector Posts Worst Loss Ratio in Decade: A.M. Best
Loss ratios and operating ratios for the U.S. nonstandard auto... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, After Inc. EPIC Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Reasonable Doubt "Because of this intervening weather event, the...
