July 23, 2012
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. II
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteNo Falling Sky
"The economic sky is not falling." That's the opinion, at least, of... -
FeaturesTargets of Trademark Bullies and Patent Trolls Differ
Even though real world bullies make the news, it's trademark bullies... -
FeaturesWisconsin Court Says Insurer Must Defend ‘Junk’ Fax Lawsuit
A Milwaukee heating and air conditioning company's insurance provider... -
FeaturesEx-Missouri Gov. Wilson Gets Probation for Campaign Payment
Former Missouri Gov. Roger Wilson has been sentenced to two years of... -
FeaturesInsurers Warn Restaurants on Exposures that Could Interrupt Recovery
The restaurant industry has endured a difficult few years and while... -
FeaturesMichigan Regulators: Consumer Complaints Against Insurers Drop in 2011
The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR)... -
FeaturesMore Gen Y’ers Passing on Driving
To Shoshana Gurian-Sherman, driving seemed like a huge hassle. "Part... -
People & PlacesPeople – Midwest
Ohio-based Norman-Spencer Agency Inc. has appointed Christopher... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves – Midwest
Pro Insurance Group, Falvay-Counihan Insurance Pro Insurance Group, a... -
DeclarationsDeclarations – Midwest
All Alone "I'm by myself." —Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWhat to Know About the NEW & IMPROVED Flood Program
Now with Fewer Subsidies, Minimum Deductibles, Multifamily Coverage... -
Features10 Features of Revised NFIP
New legislation extends the National Flood Insurance Program until... -
Idea Exchange5 Benefits of an Agency NOT Using Coverage Checklists
I've written extensively about how the use of coverage checklists... -
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency8 Ways to Kick-Start Productivity When Sales Are Slow
There is never a slow time in insurance sales, at least in theory.... -
Closing QuoteWhat Insurance Pros Might Learn from Pilots
During college I took several aeronautic ground classes along with... -
Idea ExchangeE&O Insights: Keep Eyes Wide Open When Handling E&S
The excess and surplus lines market has been around a long time. It... -
Features5 Cyber Coverages
John Merchant, a director and underwriter at Freedom Specialty... -
FeaturesAIG to Revive AIG Name; Drop Chartis
American International Group Inc. said it will resume using its brand... -
FeaturesDriving History Seen as Predictor of Individual’s Lifespan
It appears that bad drivers live shorter lives than good drivers and... -
FeaturesEmployers Turn to Healthcare Law’s Requirements
The majority of employers in a recent survey said they had been... -
FeaturesFirst Quarter Premium Up 4% for P/C Companies
Homeowners, Private Passenger Auto and Workers' Compensation Lines... -
FeaturesSome Reinsurance Increases But No Hard Market
Rate increases in the North American and international reinsurance... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in...
