December 2, 2013
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Program Directory, Volume II; Quarterly Employee Benefits Brokerage Report
In this Issue
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FeaturesOut of Joplin Tornado: Recommendations for Safety, Communication Standards
National standards should be set for building construction, storm... -
Features50-Plus Tornadoes Pummel Midwest in Late Season Outbreak
In a rare late season outbreak, more than 50 tornadoes blasted across... -
FeaturesJoplin Rebuilding
A total of 7,500 residential dwellings in the city of Joplin were... -
FeaturesIllinois AG Investigating Tornado Relief Scam
Illinois' Attorney General has opened an investigation into a... -
People & PlacesPeople – Midwest
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance announced that Joseph A. Martin, the...
National Coverage
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Editor's NoteBest Agencies
The independent agency system is strong and getting stronger. Thanks... -
Closing QuoteIndependent Agents, Regional Carriers, Innovation and Excellence
Insurance organizations that are local or regional are a part of the... -
Minding Your BusinessObamacare and Agency Value
Where is the Affordable Care Act headed? Are we prepared? Who will be... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012
The workers' compensation industry's results improved in 2012.... -
FeaturesBecome a ‘Brand Behemoth’ by Seizing the Digital Moment
Suppose you walked into a store to look for a new television. If the... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: How to Minimize E&O When Selling Employee Benefits
Agencies involved in the sales and service of employee benefits know... -
FeaturesReport Shows Nearly 5 Million Homes Endangered by Wildfires
More than 4.5 million U.S. households are at high or extreme risk... -
FeaturesWhen Coverage Isn’t Enough: Managing Risk a Challenge for Insureds
Companies of all types and sizes are facing increased risks, but many... -
FeaturesLexington’s Johnson on U.S. Surplus Lines
The surplus lines industry experienced tough times in 2012. But that... -
FeaturesProgram Market Growth: New Study Shows Business Up 10%
Program insurance premium revenues increased 10.8 percent in 2012,... -
FeaturesThe Mutual Mistake Doctrine and the Purchase of Insurance
Every day insurance agents throughout the United States meet with... -
FeaturesAdministrators Rank Top Carriers
In the TMPAA survey, respondents were asked to rate 13 carrier... -
FeaturesTower Group to Cut 140 Jobs After Q2 Loss
Tower Group International Ltd. is cutting about 140 jobs, or 10... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
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DeclarationsDeclarations
Something for Nothing "Sometimes a few bad employees try to get... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Eastern Insurance Group, Westover Insurance Eastern Insurance Group,...
