June 20, 2011
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Umbrellas - Personal & Commercial, Construction, Apartment Buildings
In this Issue
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FeaturesCourt Clears Michigan Storage Owner in Customer’s Death
The owner of an Ann Arbor self storage business has been cleared of... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Rebuilding Begins "I have been clear from the beginning: We will... -
FeaturesFlood Buyouts
The city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has purchased more than 1,000... -
FeaturesIllinois Passes Workers’ Comp Reform but Some Say More Is Needed
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn plans to sign a major overhaul of Illinois... -
FeaturesInsurers Must Cover Flood Re-Located Property in South Dakota
Insurers must provide full coverage for personal property that's been... -
FeaturesLoophole in Missouri Law Puts Employers at Risk for Occupational Disease Lawsuits
Employee Lawsuits Are Expected to Increase Missouri employers,... -
FeaturesNo Last Minute Flood Insurance
People who bought flood insurance at the last minute after learning... -
Editor's NoteTimely Workers’ Comp Reforms
Prices for workers' compensation insurance are inching up after... -
People & PlacesPeople
Iowa-based United Fire & Casualty Co. announced new executive... -
FeaturesReport: Locking Prison Cells Didn’t Injure Guards in Illinois
A newspaper's ongoing investigation has found an expert report,... -
FeaturesU.S. Retailers Report Rise in Organized Crime, Cargo Theft
Sophisticated technology, less staff at stores and more gang activity...
National Coverage
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Idea ExchangeAttend and Grow Your Commercial Lines House Accounts
Some House Accounts Are More Equal Than Others Commercial lines house... -
FeaturesBrokers See No Change in Sight for Apartment Market
Rates Remain Competitive Despite Fewer Carriers, More Catastrophe... -
Closing QuoteManaging Reputational Risk
Victor Hugo wrote that "Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time... -
FeaturesCommercial Insurance Prices Still Flat But Workers’ Comp Moving Up
Commercial insurance prices were relatively flat for the ninth... -
FeaturesDon’t Let Clients Count on Luck When It Comes to Personal Umbrella Purchases
By the time you finish reading this sentence, two new law suits will... -
FeaturesEnvironmental Insurance Market Broadens to Meet Growing Needs of Today’s Contractors
The insurance needs of contractors continue to become more complex as... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Does Every One of Your Accounts Have a Personal or Commercial Umbrella?
The answer to the question posed in the headline is probably "no."... -
FeaturesFor Construction Projects, Delays and Financing Risks More Common as Economy and Industry Continue to Struggle
While brokers on construction projects have historically focused... -
FeaturesLife After Disaster: How Agents Can Help Contractors Plan Ahead to Handle a Crisis
With floods and tornadoes creating havoc throughout the Midwest this... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Vacant Property Market Detail: Cox Specialty Markets maintains both... -
FeaturesThe Aftershocks of Vulnerable Supply Chains
The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March has led to...