July 20, 2009
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. II
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn named Michael McRaith director of the... -
FeaturesHow to Hire the Next Generation of Leaders
Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Best Talent in Your Agency The... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Too High a Cost "In terms of lives and of dollars, the cost of... -
FeaturesS.D. Company Liable for Accident Caused by Drunk Underage Worker
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that if an employer provides... -
FeaturesD&O Insurance: Cost Versus Value
Not Like Your Typical Running Shoes Most reasonably sophisticated... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Farmers Farmers Insurance Group of Companies will build two new... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$152,000 A former, now deceased, employee of Columbus, Ohio-based...
National Coverage
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Features5 Harsh Marketing Warnings for Today’s Tough Times
It's Time to Start Marketing Again The economic crisis is over! Well,... -
Closing QuoteWholesalers as Partners When Navigating Market Changes
We are all painfully aware of the impact of the deep recession our... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesValidus Wins IPC; Industry ‘Think Tank’ Warns on Climate Change; Partner Re to Acquire PARIS RE
The contest to acquire IPC Holding appears to be over. Validus... -
FeaturesCredit Default Swaps Should Be Regulated as Insurance
Turmoil Could Have Been Avoided if Treated the Same as Insurance... -
FeaturesTackling Client Bankruptcy
How to Help Clients Work Through the Challenges of Going Under... -
FeaturesProperty/Casualty Industry’s Earnings Down 87% in Q1
The U.S. property/casualty industry's net income fell 87 percent to... -
FeaturesP/C Industry Pressured by 2009 Recession; Turnaround in 2011
Results for the property/casualty industry over the next few years... -
FeaturesBankruptcy Terms to Know
Bankruptcy: General bankruptcy is a legal process that provides... -
FeaturesBaby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials at Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
Rock concerts, iPods and cell phones may be contributing to a future... -
FeaturesHow Independent Agents View Super-Regional Carriers
Survey Says Carrier Size Matters But So Does Price, Underwriting and...
