July 21, 2014
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume II; Bonus: The Florida Issue (Special Supplement)
In this Issue
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FeaturesConsumer Interest in TrustedChoice.com Growing, Big ‘I’ Chair-Elect Says
Insurance consumer interest in Trusted Choice, the national brand... -
FeaturesDespite Increases Ohio Auto, Home Insurance Rates Still Among the Lowest
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor... -
FeaturesIowa Agent Sentenced to 41 Months for Defrauding Insurers
A former Des Moines, Iowa, insurance agent was sentenced to 41 months... -
FeaturesDrop in Agent Appointment Fee in Ohio Expected to Save Insurers $11.3M
A reduction in the fee insurance companies pay to appoint agents is... -
FeaturesUnlicensed Auto Insurance Robo-Caller Fined $191K by Minnesota Regulators
An unlicensed commercial entity has been ordered by Minnesota... -
People & PlacesPeople – Midwest
Dave Gross is now president and CEO of Appleton, Wis.-based SECURA...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteCelebrity Value
Have you considered hiring a local celebrity to help promote your... -
Closing QuoteInsurance Trade Agreements Are Good for Consumers and Markets
You can be sure critics are already getting ready to pounce on a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyContemporary Growth Tips From a 150-Year Old Agency
Imagine running an insurance agency 150 years ago. Essentially all... -
Tech TalkAgents Keep Up: How People Use Mobile Technology to Communicate and More
An agent's technological plate is so full it may seem impossible to... -
Minding Your BusinessPlanning for Uncertainty
The traditional business plan includes short-term and long-term goals... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers’ Profit Dipped in Q1
Private U.S. property/casualty insurers' net income after taxes fell... -
FeaturesDeal Analysis: Why Validus Is Buying Western World
The combination of Validus Holdings and Western World Insurance Group... -
FeaturesIndependent Agents Drawn to Tablet Applications
Many independent insurance agents say that tablet devices are going... -
FeaturesQ1 P/C Direct Premium Written Up 3.5 Percent
Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Why It’s Important to Review E&S Proposals
Hard market or soft, having an active relationship with at least a... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Tax Sharing Solution Still Up for Debate
Things have changed a bit for the surplus lines industry since the... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Underwriters Find Success with U.S. Subsidiaries: SNL
Insurers Hiscox Ltd., Beazley Plc and Catlin Group Ltd. are reaping... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Integro, Daugherty Insurance Services, Lugo & Associates Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Brewing Brewer "The ruling is especially disturbing given the current... -
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