March 23, 2009
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
HOT New Markets and Programs; GREEN Risks; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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DeclarationsDeclarations
Red River Floods "The magnitude of the expected flooding has not been... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$743 Million The latest damage estimate from last summer's flooding... -
Editor's NoteLooking Up
Amidst all the gloom and doom, the failures and frustrations, the... -
FeaturesMichigan’s Auto Insurance Rate Denials Reignite Credit Scoring Fight
Michigan's regulator has reignited a debate over credit scoring by... -
FeaturesAs Credit Scores Fall, Criticism of Insurers’ Credit Scoring Rises
With consumers' credit scores dropping as lenders tighten credit... -
FeaturesHighway Patrol Chief to Head North Dakota Workers’ Comp Agency
Former North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent Bryan Klipfel has... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Auto Club Insurance, MEEMIC Auto Club Insurance Association, a... -
FeaturesIllinois Homeowner Seeks Claim Information Behind Home Explosion
An Illinois woman has filed a suit seeking information about why her... -
People & PlacesPeople
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is President Barack Obama's choice for... -
FeaturesJapanese Officials Hear About Auto Insurance From Michigan Chief
Earlier this month, Michigan Insurance Commissioner Ken Ross met with... -
Closing QuoteSay What You Mean
Agents Should Act With Character and Integrity in Everything That... -
FeaturesFive Reasons Agents Should Pay Attention to the Stimulus Package
Forward looking agents can and will recognize the opportunities and... -
FeaturesChicago’s Famed Sears Tower is Now Willis Tower
Insurance broker Willis will become a new tenant of Sears Tower, and...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFastest Growing Industries to Focus On
Top 7 High-Growth Industries' Risks and Unique Exposures Planning for... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesCorporate Profiles
In Their Own Words Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell.... -
FeaturesNational Flood Insurance Program Gets Short-Term Extension
Congress passed a measure extending the National Flood Insurance... -
FeaturesHOT Prospects Come in Unusual Packages
MyNewMarkets.com's Top 10 Oddest Market Searches and Requests A "hot"... -
FeaturesSurvey: Commercial Lines Pricing Drops 3% in Q4
The commercial lines insurance market showed more signs of price... -
FeaturesInnovative Boats Need Innovative Agents
Hybrid Boats Offer New Way to Sell Coverage to the Green-Minded... -
FeaturesSports Terrorism, ‘Names,’ Tongues and Mergers
Are professional sports the next terrorist targets? The terrorist... -
FeaturesGeneral Liability Losses, Expenses Likely to Rise Rapidly
The general liability line of insurance has produced industry-wide... -
FeaturesGreener Opportunities
Insurers Compete for a Growing Green Industry Jim Henson's famous...